Two things I want to discuss. Sarah Palin Action Figures, and Ball Jointed Dolls.Let's get serious here for a second — something which rarely happens with me — and let's talk about the target market for the Palin dolls. Do you really think these are for kids? Anyone who has a kid that still plays with dolls knows they would be ridiculed if they were ever stupid enough to present their child with one.
So ... who are they for? Only two ideas come to my mind. Either they are for Democrats who are too lazy to make their own voodoo dolls or they are for men who think Mrs. Palin is a MILF and need some tool to fantasize with.
So in the case of the latter, let's talk about the new craze sweeping the world from Japan, the ones who gave you Manga, Pokemon and Hello Kitty. Yes, I'm talking about Ball Jointed Dolls. The knee high variety seem to be the most popular.
"Already huge in Japan and South Korea, these hand-sculpted, hand-painted, anatomically correct and eerily lifelike dolls are gaining popularity with American enthusiasts."—Nancy Mullane, NPR
It only makes sense, right? I mean why not just make a better doll for what it will be used for and be done with it?
Admit it. You know you want one...
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