There’s now a Doctor Who Barbie and people had questions (one in particular)
Doctor Who fans can now get hold of a special Doctor Who Barbie to celebrate Jodie Whittaker’s incarnation as the first female Doctor.
Barbie’s regeneration wasn’t entirely unproblematic, however.
Introducing the all-new #DoctorWho Barbie doll inspired by the iconic series’ Thirteenth Doctor. With her signature suspenders, lace-up boots and sonic screwdriver, this #Barbie doll is ready to time travel into your collection!
Available Monday 10/8 at https://t.co/JDeqzI59nX. pic.twitter.com/hmbh6eX1z2— Barbie (@Barbie) October 7, 2018
Lost in translation, obviously.
Suspenders you say https://t.co/4ZQnULNkES
— Think Defence (@thinkdefence) October 7, 2018
Doctor Who originated in England. In England, "suspenders" means something completely different to what it means in the US. The word you're looking for is "braces".
— John Moss | #BackBailey2020 (@John_J_C_Moss) October 7, 2018
Lol. Have to admit to being somewhat disappointed when I saw the image…
— XVX269 (@xvx269) October 7, 2018
It took me a minute to realise the show hadn’t gone in a COMPLETELY different direction
— Bells Hells (@bblace) October 7, 2018
Suspenders don't mean that in Britain. Put the doctor in 'suspenders' and the market for this doll is decidedly different, I assure you. https://t.co/izd3X5Sjh2
— Cab Davidson (@gnomeicide) October 7, 2018
So, is the doll’s body in proportion to the actress playing the part, or to the insane and nearly impossible standards that have been used throughout the #Barbie doll line?
— Anthony (@AL_Sub_Sailor) October 7, 2018
When do we get David Ken-nant? https://t.co/EluK2F4cJn
— The Ghost of Halfbaked8 (@halfbakedhex8) October 7, 2018
You might want to use the word 'braces ' instead of 'suspenders' on the UK version
— Alison Rodger (@alirodger) October 7, 2018
It's "braces", not "suspenders". That means something different here in the UK
— Mike Yates #JFT96 (@CaptMikeYates) October 7, 2018
No sniggering at the word 'suspenders', you at the back. No, stoppit. Shhhh.
— #FBPE #WeAreEurope (@TiltMyHat) October 7, 2018
