Welcome to Bratzline! This week friend of the pod Mark joins us to discuss the many  controversies surrounding Bratz dolls. Bratz  have consistently sparked intense discussions and debates ever since they first hit the market, never shying away from controversy, resulting in many to be discussed!  We talk about the Mattel Lawsuit, over sexualization, the Secret Date dolls, swearing Babyz, racism, stealing, Jennifer's Body, and more! I hope you guys enjoy! Thank you so much to Mark for coming on!

TIME STAMPS:
[0:33] - Intro
[02:16] - Over sexualization
[15:15] - Secret Date
[25:22] - Mattel Lawsuit
[47:56] - Swearing Babyz
[55:00] - Sasha in Hong Kong
[01:05:46] - The #BratzMakeup Challenge
[01:15:21] - Stealing from creators
[01:24:01] - Kylie Jenner collaboration
[01:41:21] - Tree Change Dolls
[01:51:18] - Jennifer's Body

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Resources:

Bratz Wiki Controversies:
https://bratz.fandom.com/wiki/Controversies

Bratz Secret Date Cursed Commercial Wiki:
https://cursed-commercials.fandom.com/wiki/Controversial_Bratz_Commericals

Bratz Babyz Swearing Video:
https://youtu.be/Lfvu2J_JgRM

Mattel Lawsuit via The Guardian:
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2011/apr/22/bratz-dolls-case-resolved-payout

The #BratzMakeupChallenge via Paper Magazine:
https://www.papermag.com/brats-challenge-instagram#rebelltitem6

Kylie Jenner Collaboration via NBC News:
https://www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/bratz-kylie-jenner-doll-mixed-reaction-rcna97864

Tree Change Dolls via Cosmopolitan:
https://www.cosmopolitan.com/lifestyle/news/a35454/bratz-dolls-custom-makeunders/

Jennifer's Body via Newsweek:
https://www.newsweek.com/megan-fox-bratz-dolls-jennifers-body-controversial-movie-scene-1640274