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arianrod · 08-31-2003, 03:05 PM

My sister used to rip the heads off of Barbie dolls.It's a good thing I couldn't see the pics now, or I might start doing the same thing.*Sigh* What's the world coming to? Why must large companies feel as though they have to turn everything into a doll or action figure?! The problem isn't just with the Tolkien Enterprise, it's with the whole world!Exhibit A: <A HREF="http://www.mcphee.com/enlightenment/current/10746.html" TARGET=_blank>The Jesus Action Figure</A>Exhibit B: <A HREF="http://www.commondreams.org/headlines03/0808-11.htm" TARGET=_blank>The President George W. Bush Aviator Action Figure</A>And now, Aragorn and Arwen add to the Toys of Shame with Exhibit C. Pathetic...

08-31-2003, 03:05 PM	#53
arianrod Wight Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Wandering Hobbiton, smiling at the hobbits & trying to sell them vacuum cleaners Posts: 215	My sister used to rip the heads off of Barbie dolls.<P>It's a good thing I couldn't see the pics now, or I might start doing the same thing.<P>Sigh What's the world coming to? Why must large companies feel as though they have to turn everything into a doll or action figure?! The problem isn't just with the Tolkien Enterprise, it's with the whole world!<P>Exhibit A: <A HREF="http://www.mcphee.com/enlightenment/current/10746.html" TARGET=_blank>The Jesus Action Figure</A><P>Exhibit B: <A HREF="http://www.commondreams.org/headlines03/0808-11.htm" TARGET=_blank>The President George W. Bush Aviator Action Figure</A><P>And now, Aragorn and Arwen add to the Toys of Shame with Exhibit C. Pathetic... __________________ Eenie, meanie, Samwise Gamgee, Staring after pretty Rosie, If she calls, watch him blush, then turn and leave in a rush. You want to join the Citadel... You know you do... Do the Wave for Boromir the Disco King!