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What would you like talking dolls to say?

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MumblingRagDoll · 13/06/2011 21:34

I'm a writer, I've been commissioned to write the script for an interactive talking doll.

I'm not asking you to do my work for me...but it struck me that with this job I have the chance to change/influence things a teeny-tiny bit!

So...as a regular on MN and as someone who has learned a lot from people on the Feminism boards...I thought, well...they won't mind if I ask for their two penn'orth will they?!

Check me out if you like...I've been here (under various names) for about 10 months...but you can see I'm for real if you do an avanced search on my name.

(not writing a comedy sketch about a feminist dolly or anything)

"Tiny Teena..she wees, she poops AND she's smashing the Patriarchy!"

So....jobs...hobbies....what would you like to hear from a talking pre-school aged doll? She's meant to discuss these things...

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MumblingRagDoll · 13/06/2011 22:43

lol at "It's fun to use your legs"....could be open to interpretation! Grin

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mpsw · 13/06/2011 22:41

Having just seen a completely unrelated comment on another thread, how about: "Let me have your balls" ?

Could that be hidden in a nicer, positive sporty theme?

Let's go swimming. How far can you swim?
Do you like tennis? Can you hit the ball hard?
I like riding my bicycle.
Can you cartwheel? How many press ups can you do?

ManicPanic · 13/06/2011 22:41

not sure about 'it's fun to use your legs' colditz!

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MumblingRagDoll · 13/06/2011 22:35

Yes I can anastasia she can also ask questions...

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anastaisia · 13/06/2011 22:32

Lets read about.... (can you have multiple options so you could have loads of cool topics that come up randomly) together

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MumblingRagDoll · 13/06/2011 22:31

Bertie Just saw the link...what a cool kid! She'd like the doll!

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MumblingRagDoll · 13/06/2011 22:29

Stop pulling my string! Grin

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SybilBeddows · 13/06/2011 22:29

'This is what a feminist looks like'

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MumblingRagDoll · 13/06/2011 22:28

Oh! Thanks Sunshine! And credit to HerBex for the ace phrase! If I manage to get any real feminist stuff in...especially that one I will get dolly's all round!

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BoffinMum · 13/06/2011 22:28

Stop pulling my string and start studying maths.

colditz · 13/06/2011 22:27

"Shall we play Doctors or Engineers?"

colditz · 13/06/2011 22:27

"I'm proud of my body because it's strong and healthy!"
"My favourite sport is running because it's fun to use your legs!"
"When I grow up, I'm going to have a career!"

sunshineandbooks · 13/06/2011 22:26

HerBex posted it first MRD - I just reposted it in bold because I thought it was bloody hilarious! I am clearly odd but that just really tickled my sense of humour.

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MumblingRagDoll · 13/06/2011 22:26

Oh yes sunshine yes...starting a revolution has been my main reason for writing in the first place. Getting heard is a luxury.... don't plan to do it without the input of as many women as possible! This week it's talking dolls...next week..who knows?

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piprabbit · 13/06/2011 22:26

Also - I think the doll should relate to the child as a friend (not mummy) so things like...

"Let's play together"
"You are my best friend"

HerBeX · 13/06/2011 22:24

That link's hilarious BB. Have re-posted on my FB

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MumblingRagDoll · 13/06/2011 22:24

Oh I see "Bex also suggested I am dolly hear me roar...well thank you! I knew people on here would make me think!

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sunshineandbooks · 13/06/2011 22:23

Thanks! Smile

Great suggestions there from anastaisia and piprabbit too.

You could be starting a revolution here MRD

Actually - that would be deliciously ironic - girls rejecting gender stereotyping because of their favourite childhood... doll.

Love it! Grin

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MumblingRagDoll · 13/06/2011 22:22

Oooh...Lovely...will be sure to make her ACTIVE! Thanks anastasia and Pip

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BertieBotts · 13/06/2011 22:21

Has anyone looked at my link? It's ace. 5 year old girl saying "No, I WON'T get married, until I have a JOB!" She has such conviction in her face, it's lovely.

(I guess she's just repeating something she's heard, but still!)

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MumblingRagDoll · 13/06/2011 22:20

If I get that in Sunshine I'll send you one!

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piprabbit · 13/06/2011 22:19

"Let's play in the park"
"I like running and jumping"
"Building things is fun"

anastaisia · 13/06/2011 22:19

I love climbing trees

Do you like my new shoes? They're so great for running and playing in!

Let's play superheroes!

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MumblingRagDoll · 13/06/2011 22:18

Ooh nice tip about mentioning Daddy sunshine! It IS one of those dolls who says which activities/food etc she likes....so that's great.

I like dissecting insects! One day I will be an award winning scientist! Grin

The doll is aimed at pr-schoolers. So 5 and under.

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sunshineandbooks · 13/06/2011 22:17

If you get "I am dolly. Hear me roar" in there, let me know and I'll buy one - simply for drunken amusement purposes. Grin