Slog - Comments on "Caribou Barbie" http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/gggg Not sure who coined the term—a Google search shows it spreading like wildfire since yesterday, and Wonkette's already made it a subject tag—but I wholeheartedly approve.... Copyright 2008 Thu, 04 Sep 2008 10:10:32 -0800 Tue, 09 Sep 2008 09:04:22 -0800 http://www.movabletype.org/?v=3.34 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Comment by obey and while we're here blogging about the little quirks of the RNC, america is killing dozens of women and children in pakistand http://uk.reuters.com/article/oilRpt/idUKN0445305020080904

]]> obey http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/gggg#c1123438 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/gggg#c1123438 2008 Thu, 04 Sep 2008 10:12:00 -0800 Comment by w7ngman She's really not that attractive, people.

]]> w7ngman http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/gggg#c1123452 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/gggg#c1123452 2008 Thu, 04 Sep 2008 10:17:55 -0800 Comment by Brian America: Where everyone gets a fair shake (unless you're not white or you're a lady).

]]> Brian http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/gggg#c1123456 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/gggg#c1123456 2008 Thu, 04 Sep 2008 10:19:55 -0800 Comment by rococo @2 is barbie herself?

]]> rococo http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/gggg#c1123459 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/gggg#c1123459 2008 Thu, 04 Sep 2008 10:20:45 -0800 Comment by max solomon @2: for a republican, she's about as good as you'll get. "independents" are so much more attractive, but the feeble-mindedness makes them difficult to be around.

]]> max solomon http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/gggg#c1123460 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/gggg#c1123460 2008 Thu, 04 Sep 2008 10:21:13 -0800 Comment by Porkchop Sandwiches! @1 - And the current VP is in Georgia kick-starting the next Cold War.

]]> Porkchop Sandwiches! http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/gggg#c1123464 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/gggg#c1123464 2008 Thu, 04 Sep 2008 10:22:32 -0800 Comment by Alex Trebek "This laughing stock of a woman quickly became one of the largest millstones around the neck of the Republ....."

(BZZZZZZZZZT) "Who is Caribou Barbie?"

"Right you are, good answer!"

]]> Alex Trebek http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/gggg#c1123488 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/gggg#c1123488 2008 Thu, 04 Sep 2008 10:28:59 -0800 Comment by Greg I like "pit bull with lipstick" so much better.

]]> Greg http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/gggg#c1123491 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/gggg#c1123491 2008 Thu, 04 Sep 2008 10:30:59 -0800 Comment by bucket I just heard "Moosemeat Barbie" only moments before seeing the Caribou one....hmmmmm, which one do I like better?

]]> bucket http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/gggg#c1123493 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/gggg#c1123493 2008 Thu, 04 Sep 2008 10:31:36 -0800 Comment by glendaleted I've been hearing the term on Stephanie Miller's talk show since Tuesday. My bet is that she (or one of her co-hosts) coined the phrase.

]]> glendaleted http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/gggg#c1123503 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/gggg#c1123503 2008 Thu, 04 Sep 2008 10:34:21 -0800 Comment by Drawmark My wife casually dropped "Caribou Barbie" that in a conversation yesterday and it knocked me flat on my ass it was so perfectly funny.

Here's hoping that it catches on to the public at large…like then Obama is a muslim thing.

]]> Drawmark http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/gggg#c1123546 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/gggg#c1123546 2008 Thu, 04 Sep 2008 10:41:34 -0800 Comment by Judith Yeah -- it was either Stephanie Miller or Maureen Dowd.

]]> Judith http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/gggg#c1123785 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/gggg#c1123785 2008 Thu, 04 Sep 2008 10:57:01 -0800 Comment by fluteprof That's sexist. I'm telling Erica!

]]> fluteprof http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/gggg#c1123789 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/gggg#c1123789 2008 Thu, 04 Sep 2008 10:57:04 -0800 Comment by Marty That is extremely offensive to Caribou. What on earth did they do to be linked with this disgusting person?

]]> Marty http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/gggg#c1124152 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/gggg#c1124152 2008 Thu, 04 Sep 2008 11:26:13 -0800 Comment by RL I'm not sure why this is a good term to use. Unless there is some sort of political barbie doll I am unaware of, 'barbie' suggests pretty, female, and shallow. The first two aren't negative traits. If you want to say shallow, say it (and preferably back it up with something (shouldn't be hard)). 'Caribou Barbie' is a sexist term. I'm not a fan of the lady, but substantive criticism isn't so hard that we need to resort to name calling.

]]> RL http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/gggg#c1124198 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/gggg#c1124198 2008 Thu, 04 Sep 2008 11:30:34 -0800 Comment by KD RL we're having some fun...a concept that seems to have been forgotten in these modern times. Little things like this give us a MUCH needed laugh. Let us have our fun. And just for you, we'll call her "Shallow Caribou Barbie." That way we still get our chuckle and we appease you at the same time :)

]]> KD http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/gggg#c1124289 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/gggg#c1124289 2008 Thu, 04 Sep 2008 11:39:32 -0800 Comment by michael strangeways I like "Snowbilly Barbie"

]]> michael strangeways http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/gggg#c1124347 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/gggg#c1124347 2008 Thu, 04 Sep 2008 11:46:45 -0800 Comment by Aislinn "Caribou Barbie" works as well as it does because it rhymes with Malibu Barbie, one of the more successful/popular Barbie models. I agree that it's totally sexist, but find it clever and on-the-mark enough to not be offensive. Other variations on the Barbie theme haven't had the same ring.

]]> Aislinn http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/gggg#c1124460 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/gggg#c1124460 2008 Thu, 04 Sep 2008 12:01:58 -0800 Comment by poppy "caribou barbie" isn't really an offensive term... it's obviously the image palin and the republicans are trying to project of her. "pitbull with lipstick" is so much better and her own words though.

]]> poppy http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/gggg#c1124465 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/gggg#c1124465 2008 Thu, 04 Sep 2008 12:02:50 -0800 Comment by Phenics no more sexist than the sexism found in any South Park episode

]]> Phenics http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/gggg#c1124605 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/gggg#c1124605 2008 Thu, 04 Sep 2008 12:25:06 -0800 Comment by Will in Seattle @2 and @5 tied for the win.

Too bad John McCain demonstrates his severe lack of judgment.

]]> Will in Seattle http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/gggg#c1124684 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/gggg#c1124684 2008 Thu, 04 Sep 2008 12:37:39 -0800 Comment by D in Seattle would someone PLEASE tell her to do something with her hair!!!! She's running for public office NOT GOING TO THE PROM!!!

]]> D in Seattle http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/gggg#c1124777 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/gggg#c1124777 2008 Thu, 04 Sep 2008 12:52:18 -0800 Comment by F H Not that attractive? Shes hot!!!

You're either a dike or very gay!

]]> F H http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/gggg#c1124872 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/gggg#c1124872 2008 Thu, 04 Sep 2008 13:10:02 -0800 Comment by Will in Seattle Actually, I should point out the current VP, according to today's front page of the Wall Street Journal, is being investigated for fraud in connection with Halliburton ...

]]> Will in Seattle http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/gggg#c1125078 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/gggg#c1125078 2008 Thu, 04 Sep 2008 13:57:37 -0800 Comment by Aislinn @23: He is definitely neither of those things.

]]> Aislinn http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/gggg#c1125124 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/gggg#c1125124 2008 Thu, 04 Sep 2008 14:09:59 -0800 Comment by Jack I heard the term from a friend, and I can't stop laughing about it.

]]> Jack http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/gggg#c1125281 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/gggg#c1125281 2008 Thu, 04 Sep 2008 14:57:11 -0800 Comment by RL @ Aislinn: I didn't get the rhyming bit until you mentioned it. It is more clever that way. Thanks. I suppose I should relax about it, and not assume the worst of folks using the term.

]]> RL http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/gggg#c1125621 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/gggg#c1125621 2008 Thu, 04 Sep 2008 17:00:47 -0800 Comment by Debra OMG - she DOES look like an old Barbie I had when I was young! Now I know why she looked so familiar! How creepy!

]]> Debra http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/gggg#c1125749 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/gggg#c1125749 2008 Thu, 04 Sep 2008 18:22:16 -0800 Comment by DC An actual pitbull with lipstick would be a pretty grotesque thing to look upon, don't you think? I like Caribou Barbie. It sounds so wonderfully vacuous, and puppet-like – and the woman herself, on the basis of her address, is clearly deliciously backwards. Yes, I think Caribou Barbie could catch on...

]]> DC http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/gggg#c1126070 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/gggg#c1126070 2008 Fri, 05 Sep 2008 03:35:21 -0800 Comment by Buddy The term Caribou Barbie came from the live blog
on Stephanie Miller's web site.

]]> Buddy http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/gggg#c1126202 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/gggg#c1126202 2008 Fri, 05 Sep 2008 07:05:59 -0800 Comment by dweiums Stephanie Miller coined this term on her radio show, along with "Grampy McSane".

]]> dweiums http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/gggg#c1126218 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/gggg#c1126218 2008 Fri, 05 Sep 2008 07:12:15 -0800 Comment by Korry Stephanie Miller did indeed coin the term "Caribou Barbie." Along with Grampy McSAME. Get it? :)

]]> Korry http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/gggg#c1126262 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/gggg#c1126262 2008 Fri, 05 Sep 2008 07:30:15 -0800 Comment by pj @2: I'm not an American, so maybe someone can explain to me: how does physical attractiveness IN ANY WAY relate to fitness for political office?

]]> pj http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/gggg#c1126272 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/gggg#c1126272 2008 Fri, 05 Sep 2008 07:34:46 -0800 Comment by Smiley Yeah, that's cute.. Its kind of like - Obambi, The Dali-bama, Obamassiah, Dr. NObama, Obama Bin Laden etc, etc... But I'm sure you all don't find that quite as amusing and might even be "SHOCKED" by such insolence! I guess insulting an accomplished woman who you disagree with is what passes for "progressive" these days... Oh well, que, sera, sera.

]]> Smiley http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/gggg#c1126377 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/gggg#c1126377 2008 Fri, 05 Sep 2008 08:27:45 -0800 Comment by Daniel I think the term was coined by the Stephanie Miller show.

]]> Daniel http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/gggg#c1126418 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/gggg#c1126418 2008 Fri, 05 Sep 2008 08:42:13 -0800 Comment by utahboni I think supporting nominating someone for VP simply because they are a woman is sexist. The job should go to the most qualified person who is able to take over as president in a heartbeat. Caribou Barbie, the Killa from Wasilla is by no means the most qualified.

]]> utahboni http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/gggg#c1126450 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/gggg#c1126450 2008 Fri, 05 Sep 2008 08:55:28 -0800 Comment by utahboni I think supporting nominating someone for VP simply because they are a woman is sexist. The job should go to the most qualified person who is able to take over as president in a heartbeat. Caribou Barbie, the Killa from Wasilla is by no means the most qualified.

]]> utahboni http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/gggg#c1126451 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/gggg#c1126451 2008 Fri, 05 Sep 2008 08:55:41 -0800 Comment by Chuck Caribou Barbie is the perfect name for Gov. Miss Congeniality. She must have a string hanging off the back of her neck because she just keeps parrotting the same stupid one liners over and over. Not an original thought in that head.

]]> Chuck http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/gggg#c1126573 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/gggg#c1126573 2008 Fri, 05 Sep 2008 09:42:08 -0800 Comment by Barbie Fetish Yes, I'm reasonably sure it first came from the (Air America) Stephanie Miller show.

Marginally qualified if at all for US-Veep, she was obviously chosen for her "Barbie and Frontier Persona". As such "Caribou Barbie" is right on target, and just as aptly sexist and cynical as intended by those who chose her to run for Veep. Her Acceptance Speech was the worst collection of blatant lies, misrepresentations and empty innuendo I've ever heard.

It's ALL a sick joke; enjoy it while you still can.

]]> Barbie Fetish http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/gggg#c1126580 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/gggg#c1126580 2008 Fri, 05 Sep 2008 09:45:06 -0800 Comment by Barbie The term is an insult to Barbies worldwide. "Caribou Barbie" was coined by Stephanie Miller on The Stephanie Miller radio show, stephaniemiller.com
Tune in, live stream, and podcast for some good laughs over the hypocrisy of politicians! If you don't receive the show in your town, request it, and support your progressive radio advertisers.

]]> Barbie http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/gggg#c1126779 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/gggg#c1126779 2008 Fri, 05 Sep 2008 12:37:40 -0800 Comment by EB Caribou Barbie definetly needs a change of hairstyle; It looks like a yearbook picture. Maybe that updo is still in style in Wasilla.
Either way I don't think she is the most qualified candidate for VP.

]]> EB http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/gggg#c1126803 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/gggg#c1126803 2008 Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:05:15 -0800 Comment by Rodster I believe the credit goes to a live blogger from the Stephanie Miller show.

]]> Rodster http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/gggg#c1127212 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/gggg#c1127212 2008 Fri, 05 Sep 2008 16:15:19 -0800 Comment by chris stephanie miller is an idiot!!!! she's a left wing loon who just throws crap out there trying to make republicans look bad.

]]> chris http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/gggg#c1127244 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/gggg#c1127244 2008 Fri, 05 Sep 2008 16:35:54 -0800 Comment by chris stephanie miller is an idiot!!!! she's a left wing loon who just throws crap out there trying to make republicans look bad.

]]> chris http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/gggg#c1127250 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/gggg#c1127250 2008 Fri, 05 Sep 2008 16:39:11 -0800 Comment by chris stephanie miller is an idiot!!!! she's a left wing loon who just throws crap out there trying to make republicans look bad.

]]> chris http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/gggg#c1127252 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/gggg#c1127252 2008 Fri, 05 Sep 2008 16:39:29 -0800 Comment by Korry Stephanie Miller is syndicated, not Air America. Though her syndicated show is picked up by many Air America affiliates.

Rush Limbaugh is an idiot!!!! He's a right wing loon who just throws crap out there trying to make Democrats look bad.

Bill O'Reilly is an idiot!!!! He's a right wing loon who just throws crap out there trying to make Democrats look bad.

Tucker Carlson is an idiot!!!! He's a right wing loon who just throws crap out there trying to make Democrats look bad.

George Bush is an idiot!!! Period. :)

]]> Korry http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/gggg#c1127471 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/gggg#c1127471 2008 Fri, 05 Sep 2008 22:12:26 -0800 Comment by allison the caribou barbie t-shirts are already out!
http://www.moewampum.com

]]> allison http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/gggg#c1129499 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/gggg#c1129499 2008 Sun, 07 Sep 2008 07:19:48 -0800 Comment by john hoffman I'm thinking it's more like "Nasty Librarian from Cinemax."

]]> john hoffman http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/gggg#c1130764 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/gggg#c1130764 2008 Sun, 07 Sep 2008 19:49:56 -0800 Comment by Terry Please spread the truth. Check out the following credible references.
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]]> Terry http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/gggg#c1132467 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/gggg#c1132467 2008 Tue, 09 Sep 2008 09:04:22 -0800