Thank you Mattel and Sports Illustrated for reigniting a serious debate about how society perceives what is ‘real beauty’ by selecting Barbie as your Swimsuit cover doll.  I don’t believe we would be sharing this elevated level of discourse had you gone with your usual carbon-based life form gracing your pages.

Here’s what the New York Times has to say about the selection. Barbie’s Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue Causes a Stir Online.