http://blog.zap2it.com/thedishrag/2010/09/justin-bieber-dolls-your-pocket-sized-boyfriend-in-time-for-the-holidays.html http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/gossip/2010/09/justin-bieber-doll.html
Abstract:
The above articles focus on the new Justin Bieber doll that is coming out by December. The doll has the body similar to a flat chested girl and comes with accessories and numerous fashionable outfits. People either love Justin Bieber and are extremely excited about his new doll release, or they are horrified at the thought of "Bieber fever" spreading like a virus. The articles depict the sterotypes people have about Justin Bieber. Justin is seen as either a verylovable heart melting popstar, or a scarily girly young boy. The article questions public views of the masculinity vs. feminity of Justin Bieber. However, the articles point out that this is not just another Ken, although it is quite similar, the doll can sing, considering it was modeled after the singing sensation Justin Bieber.
Kaleen: The first article that talks about the new upcoming Justin Bieber doll is more toward young children, more particularly the girls, because girls are usually the ones to play with dolls. I think the title of the article, "Justin Bieber dolls: Your pocket-sized boyfriend in time for the holidays", says it all. Even though Justin Bieber is more toward our age (teenager), I think that the doll is mostly for younger girls. I personaly don't think that the new Justin doll is weird because it is just like the Ken doll only ten time better because it sings. Although i am not a Bieber fan, I am not one to hate the new Justin doll. I think that the second article is viewed by someone older then Justin and not a fan, and thats why they feel so strongly about hating his new doll. Girls our age are more mature and over the stages of playing with dolls and that is probably why "older teens" are more freaked out by this doll than younger girls. I would say that his new doll will probably put a more feminen view on him by others.
Dani: The Justin Bieber doll shows he is aimed at a younger audience, mainly screaming little girls. The reason the doll is viewed as feminine instead of say the taylor lautner dolls is because of Justin Bieber's reputation. He is not the strong muscular boy and hasn't hit puberty so naturally he is more feminine looking. However, this is a public sterotype because not all men are muscular anyways, so muscles and abs or not doesn't define if a boy is masculine or feminine. The two articles are the extremes of the situation, but they both seem to make fun of Bieber. The doll has many different styles and accessories which are neither masculine or femine such as a guitar and microphone. However, his fan magazines are something I would put with feminity because sterotypically girls are fashion lovers and read celebrity magazines not boys. The hair is just a signiture of who Justin Bieber is and if he had "brushable hair" it would be more to make him more fun for his young female audience to play with. I found the Ken video halarious because he is such a materialistic preppy boy and I could see Justin Bieber in his place with his flowing blonde hair and stylish clothes. Comparing Justin Bieber to ken/barbie vs Chuckie brings out the feminity of Justin Bieber vs the scare situation in his major impact on the tween generation in such a short time. Personally, I think he will just be a phase and when he hits puberty and is no longer the "cute little Justin" he will pass like Jesse McCartney and those other "lovable" celebrities that the world is obsessed over.
Does the fact that Justin Bieber have a "doll" not action figure say something about who he is viewed to be and who his audience is?
Which article supports your view of the new doll?
In the first article how is the desire for Justin to have brushable hair related to the sterotype of his girly characteristics?
In what ways is the Justin Bieber doll like Ken? (refer to the video in the second article)
How does Justin Bieber being compared to Chuckie and Barbie effect the view of the doll?
Does the first article sound sattrical or written by a fan with "Bieber Fever"?
How does the dolls appearance display both masculinity and feminity of Justin Bieber? Is this based on the public view of what is masculine and what is feminine?
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/gossip/2010/09/justin-bieber-doll.html
Abstract:
The above articles focus on the new Justin Bieber doll that is coming out by December. The doll has the body similar to a flat chested girl and comes with accessories and numerous fashionable outfits. People either love Justin Bieber and are extremely excited about his new doll release, or they are horrified at the thought of "Bieber fever" spreading like a virus. The articles depict the sterotypes people have about Justin Bieber. Justin is seen as either a verylovable heart melting popstar, or a scarily girly young boy. The article questions public views of the masculinity vs. feminity of Justin Bieber. However, the articles point out that this is not just another Ken, although it is quite similar, the doll can sing, considering it was modeled after the singing sensation Justin Bieber.
Kaleen: The first article that talks about the new upcoming Justin Bieber doll is more toward young children, more particularly the girls, because girls are usually the ones to play with dolls. I think the title of the article, "Justin Bieber dolls: Your pocket-sized boyfriend in time for the holidays", says it all. Even though Justin Bieber is more toward our age (teenager), I think that the doll is mostly for younger girls. I personaly don't think that the new Justin doll is weird because it is just like the Ken doll only ten time better because it sings. Although i am not a Bieber fan, I am not one to hate the new Justin doll. I think that the second article is viewed by someone older then Justin and not a fan, and thats why they feel so strongly about hating his new doll. Girls our age are more mature and over the stages of playing with dolls and that is probably why "older teens" are more freaked out by this doll than younger girls. I would say that his new doll will probably put a more feminen view on him by others.
Dani: The Justin Bieber doll shows he is aimed at a younger audience, mainly screaming little girls. The reason the doll is viewed as feminine instead of say the taylor lautner dolls is because of Justin Bieber's reputation. He is not the strong muscular boy and hasn't hit puberty so naturally he is more feminine looking. However, this is a public sterotype because not all men are muscular anyways, so muscles and abs or not doesn't define if a boy is masculine or feminine. The two articles are the extremes of the situation, but they both seem to make fun of Bieber. The doll has many different styles and accessories which are neither masculine or femine such as a guitar and microphone. However, his fan magazines are something I would put with feminity because sterotypically girls are fashion lovers and read celebrity magazines not boys. The hair is just a signiture of who Justin Bieber is and if he had "brushable hair" it would be more to make him more fun for his young female audience to play with. I found the Ken video halarious because he is such a materialistic preppy boy and I could see Justin Bieber in his place with his flowing blonde hair and stylish clothes. Comparing Justin Bieber to ken/barbie vs Chuckie brings out the feminity of Justin Bieber vs the scare situation in his major impact on the tween generation in such a short time. Personally, I think he will just be a phase and when he hits puberty and is no longer the "cute little Justin" he will pass like Jesse McCartney and those other "lovable" celebrities that the world is obsessed over.
Does the fact that Justin Bieber have a "doll" not action figure say something about who he is viewed to be and who his audience is?
Which article supports your view of the new doll?
In the first article how is the desire for Justin to have brushable hair related to the sterotype of his girly characteristics?
In what ways is the Justin Bieber doll like Ken? (refer to the video in the second article)
How does Justin Bieber being compared to Chuckie and Barbie effect the view of the doll?
Does the first article sound sattrical or written by a fan with "Bieber Fever"?
How does the dolls appearance display both masculinity and feminity of Justin Bieber? Is this based on the public view of what is masculine and what is feminine?