Tinker Bell Gets Non-Slutty Makeover
Posted by: Erin Flaherty
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3:10PM, Thursday October 15th 2009
Yesterday, many of you expressed shock and outrage at Hallmark’s tragic sexification (is that a word? probably not) of one of Gen Y’s most beloved children’s characters, the once-indefatigable Rainbow Brite. And R.B. wasn’t the first to get the Bratz treatment—lots of other mini-icons have been put through the ringer to please a generation of kidlins who’ve grown up surrounded by the living Barbie dolls who are blatant plastic surgery devotees. But for all their sickening contributions to the “princess syndrome,” Disney finally did right by one of their most famous characters, from a more feminist perspective anyway. While Tinker Bell, created in 1953, always had that total Marilyn Monroe-bod working for her, we worried that she must’ve gotten awfully cold flying around Neverland without any pants on. (So ahead of her time though, right Lady Gaga?) She’s recently been redesigned for a starring role in a DVD, “Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure,” to be released later this month. Not only is sister now doin’ it for herself (she’s dropped that hapless Peter Pan like a bad habit), she’s dressed for success in boots, a capelet (so chic) layered over long sleeves, hat and leggings. Let’s just hope the latter aren’t made by Lindsay Lohan. [ONTD]
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Catherine Strawn
wrote on October 15 2009 @ 02:32 pm: [report]
Even though I never thought Tinkerbell dressed slutty, I like her jaunty new outfit!
writergirl
wrote on October 15 2009 @ 02:39 pm: [report]
Nooooooooooo!!!!! Tinker Bell is my favorite!!!! Why can’t they just leave well enough alone?
CheeeeEEEEse
wrote on October 15 2009 @ 02:47 pm: [report]
I totally have a crush on Tink.
amber
wrote on October 15 2009 @ 02:48 pm: [report]
I’m pretty excited about seeing these movies. I love what they did with Tinkerbell, giving her a history and a more information. The new outfit works with the story they’re going for. I like it but I also like and will miss the classic Tinkerbell. :D
joyy
wrote on October 15 2009 @ 02:53 pm: [report]
adorable
Bond Girl
wrote on October 15 2009 @ 02:56 pm: [report]
I’m undecided. Looks a tad Robin Hood-ish but still kinda cute. Love the boots though! Still seems weird to change such a classic character, however.
VTorr
wrote on October 15 2009 @ 03:46 pm: [report]
I understand that they did this for the new movie(s) but in the original book Tinker Bell is sassy and crude. Her original industry outfit is more true to her real personality.
troisheures
wrote on October 16 2009 @ 12:10 am: [report]
Tink has always been my fave, and it kind of breaks my heart that they’ve changed her. Tink was full of attitude and feminine charms. It reflects her character. And as a fairy her dress resembled a flower.