You know you've made it when you've been moulded in miniature plastic. But you know what children do with Barbie dolls- it's a bit scary, actually.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- She equates being moulded in plastic with success but notes the unsettling nature of how children treat dolls.
- In plain terms
- Success means being a toy, but kids play with them in scary ways.
- What can you take from it?
- Mass popularity can feel dehumanizing or unsettling.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What does success look like?
- How does fame change you?
Another view
It assumes all fame involves plastic moulds.
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