Totally Gnarly Barbies
Earlier this month, those fine folks at Mattel finally paid tribute to the original
girl that just wants to have fun with a special
edition commemorative Cyndi Lauper Barbie, in which the ’80s staple rocks
her iconic look from the aforementioned song’s
music video. And while there’s no question this current contestant on NBC’s The Apprentice deserves the
plastic praise (joining fellow be-Barbied ’80s rockers Joan Jett and Debbie Harry), it got us thinking—and writing—about which other
Reagan-era beauties warrant some Barbie love . . .
STEVIE NICKS
Barbie designers would have to worry that
Nicks would cast some weird witchcraft joo-joo on them, but it’s worth the risk to recreate Nicks’ trademark flowing gowns.
TAWNY KITAEN
The woman that cast a million male fantasies
taking place on the hood of a Jaguar could straddle the line
between hardcore Barbie collectors and dudes who still have
mullets, denim jackets and collections of “vintage” hair band concert tees.
PAULA ABDUL
Those who have grown accustomed and/or annoyed
by Abdul’s “American Idol” antics need to take a look back at her “Forever Your
Girl” days and recognize why she was one the decade’s most popular imaginary
girlfriends.
ANN & NANCY WILSON
Those who might snicker at Ann’s recent, um, healthier appearance clearly forget that
during the ’80s she was actually considered by some to the hotter of the Heart
duo.


