reborn dolls
Grown women go all-in, playing with dolls
"Reborns" are ultra-realistic baby dolls that women cuddle, dress up, take to the park in strollers, etc., so they can play the role of mom, but without the diapers and the savings account for college. It's "not a crazy habit," one said, like "drinking." ABC News found a shrink at NYU who thinks it's OK as long as, y'know, you keep it in check. ABC News
"Reborns" are ultra-realistic baby dolls that women cuddle, dress up, take to the park in strollers, etc., so they can play the role of mom, but without the diapers and the savings account for college. It's "not a crazy habit," one said, like "drinking." ABC News found a shrink at NYU who thinks it's OK as long as, y'know, you keep it in check. ABC News
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This is creepy in the extreme. Check out the website: http://www.robertasrebornbabies.com
Posted by BikerPuppy on 01/06/09 at 11:37 AM
So if they are taking them out in public, what do their neighbors think about babies who never get any bigger and never make a sound?
And the lady who had 7 miscarriages, I would think that after 3 tops you would see that as a sign.
Looking at BikerPuppy's link: Those are creepy! They look embalmed!!1
And the lady who had 7 miscarriages, I would think that after 3 tops you would see that as a sign.
Looking at BikerPuppy's link: Those are creepy! They look embalmed!!1
Posted by AGFH on 01/06/09 at 11:46 AM
Years ago, I worked as a window installer for residential houses. I showed up at this old, old lady's house one day to put in a sliding glass door. The woman, who was probably in her 80's even though she dressed like a teen, wore about 3 inches (that's 76.2 MM for you metric people) of makeup, making her look like a wax figure. When I walked into her house, I quickly noticed dolls all over the place. These were about 3 foot (91.44 CM) tall and made to look like little girls. What made it creepy was the way they were situated around the house. She had them sitting on the sofa and love seat (one spot was open for her) as though they were watching TV with her. She also had some around the table so that she wouldn't have to eat alone. Well, I got that door put in in record time and got the hell outa there. I felt sorry for her but also creeped out by her.
Posted by Madd Maxx on 01/06/09 at 12:23 PM
Do any of you read lovelylisting.blogspot.com? It shows poorly chosen photos in online real estate ads. There was a run of entries on the blog that showed ads with dolls everywhere, just like what Maxx describes. Very creepy. BTW, the blog is excellent, and I highly recommend it (once you're done getting your weirdness at WU twice a day).
Posted by BikerPuppy on 01/06/09 at 12:47 PM
These babies look like they were "born" somewhere in the uncanny valley.
Posted by kingmonkey in Athens, Ontario on 01/06/09 at 02:16 PM
And some shrink thinks this is OK? I think somebody needs to shrink the shrink!
Posted by Expat47 in Athens, Greece on 01/06/09 at 10:16 PM
BikerPuppy: I can see that blog becoming my new obsession. I went through the entire site last night.
Posted by AGFH on 01/07/09 at 09:07 AM
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