Earring Magic Ken

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/earring-magic-ken

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the product line?Earring Magic Barbie line by Mattel
2. What is the introduction date?1993
3. Why did Earring Magic Ken become popular?The doll became especially popular with collectors and adults, especially in the gay male community, making it a highly sought-after collectible.
4. How did Earring Magic Ken change the Ken brand?It helped Ken move beyond being just Barbie's boyfriend, showing him as an independent style icon with his own fashion sense.

Cultural Phenomenon: An event or trend that captures the attention and imagination of a large number of people.
Demographic Appeal: The extent to which a product or service resonates with a specific group of people.
Consumer Culture: The social and economic system that encourages the acquisition of goods and services.