Photo from Flicker user Moose Greebles
I have grown up always hearing that girls need to be encouraged to develop their math and science skills. Supposedly we need to convince them that they are as good as boys in these arenas. This was a Lego ad from 1981. I love it! I think I even had those tennis shoes. But compare that to a girl screensaver picture available.
Isn’t it great how far we have come:(? Now my best friend says that I am just being critical but tough. Sara says that they know this is the way to sell Legos to girls and if they would buy them the other way then Lego would advertise the old way. If she wants to play with figurines that is fine but then she doesn’t need Legos. Now I will admit that I am a purist. I don’t buy my boys themed sets either. I feel it goes against the creative nature of Legos. If these cutesy little Legos are the only way they want to market to girls, I say don’t do us the favor! Lego, hear me! Encourage my daughters’ creativity in creation not little silly pony games!(HT: Feministing)
Flicker is really great when sharing photos over friends and families. I love the resize feature of Flickr..~-
Youre so cool! I dont suppose Ive read anything like this before. So nice to find someone with some original ideas on this subject. realy thanks for starting this up. this website is one thing that is needed on the internet, somebody with slightly originality. useful job for bringing one thing new to the internet!