the first barbie commercial aired in one nine hundred fifty nine creator ruth handler named the toy after her daughter and for a fashion dog in contrast to old fashioned baby dolls she didn't imagine that her idea would be such a hit. i thought the bible would always be successful i thought it would be a great success it's the degree to success and length of time it is amazing it's no longer amazing to me i think hopefully. forever reflecting society as it changes forever rb dressed as women but six decades after her birth barbie remains a lightning rod for the status of women and girls critics say barbie silhouette has conveyed an unrealistic body image that can affect the way girls see themselves and impact their self-esteem to fans the iconic daw is an enduring symbol that is evolved to keep up with the times barbie has undergone many make overs with different skin colors body types and a wide range of careers you know that in one nine hundred sixty five she became an astronaut for years before new armstrong walked on the moon later she broke through the glass ceiling. in the eighty's