Even Barbie Has Autism

Autistic Barbie

If you can believe it, Mattel just came out with Autistic Barbie. That's so all the autistic kids who play with dolls can feel better about themselves and feel included. Or that's the story the doll's maker is selling. But wait, can you tell someone is autistic just by looking at them? No. To compensate, this new Barbie has moveable elbows and wrists that can flap around and wears headphones that are supposedly noise-canceling. (What, no helmet for the head-bangers?)

Autistic Barbie joins Barbie in a Wheelchair, Curvy Barbie (she's supposed to be fat but looks about 10 pounds overweight, we are not talking morbid obesity), Blind Barbie, Down's Syndrome Barbie and of course Barbies of all skin colors. 

What about Muslim Barbie, dressed in a Burqa? Or Hamas Barbie wearing a bomb-carrying backpack? Or Jewish Barbie with a big nose? Transgender Barbie with a penis? A bald-headed Cancer Barbie, with an IV pole included? And don't leave out just plain Ugly Barbie with a paper bag over her head. Come on Mattel, if you want to be inclusive you've got to include everyone.

All Barbies are deaf, dumb and mute, so that's covered.