Well, it’s Facebook official. Barbie and Ken have reconciled their iconic relationship in time for Valentine’s Day. Young girls all over the world will be breathing a sigh of relief to hear that Ken and Barbie are deciding to give love a second chance after unexpectedly breaking up on Valentine’s Day 2004 in order to go their own ways. So after 7 years apart – what brought the two back together again in a romantic twist of fate?
For Barbie, maybe it was just becoming too hard to juggle a celebrity lifestyle, maintain several careers, look after the finances on multiple cars, homes and vacations and raise her beautiful daughter Kelly without a man in her life? For Ken, maybe it was the realization that there is no-one quite like Barbie, made worse by seeing Barbie with another man – bronzed Aussie surfer, Blaine? Or maybe it was their romantic reunion while on set filming the latest Toy Story 3 film?
Some cynics may suggest their reunion is thanks to Mattel’s social media campaign including the launch of a ‘Sweet Talking Ken’ and a website called barbieandken.com, which asked the public whether the dolls should be reunited. The impending date of Valentines Day may or may not have provided the campaign with an added intensity and completely coincidental act of fate.
Whatever the catalyst for this long-awaited reunion, the chemistry is back and sparks are flying between the former lovers. “Ken and I were made for each other,” Barbie tells USA TODAY. “Our love is grander than any dream house.”
To celebrate this exciting news of the couple’s reunion, the manufacturer behind the two love birds, Mattel, plan on launching a limited edition “Together Again” gift set. The set will include both Barbie and Ken ready for a romantic date in Malibu, conveniently provided with glowing sun-kissed complexions and a wardrobe of retro 1960’s swimsuits inspired by their nostalgic past.
It has been reported that the couple even have plans to merge their Facebook pages. Forget sharing the TV remote, joint Facebook accounts? Now that’s commitment.
Written By Jess Glass
