Wow. Ok, if this is really a toy out there I have a couple of issues with it, but these are the same issues that I have with Guitar Hero! I have no problem with a young person wanting to learn to pole dance, or learn to play the guitar. BUT that involves practice, physical excursion, disappointment and a REAL learning process. My issue with toys like these is that they are based completely in the play/fantasy realm, and I'm not sure what the objective is. I do realize that play is necessary for any person (not just kids!) but when does the marketing of "play" become the real issue?
I don't have kids, but if my daughter wanted to buy this I'd say "Honey, it's only another $200 for your OWN X-Pole!"
Besides, my mom still thinks I want to be a stripper for buying a pole, and my next question is, who the hell in Middle America would buy this for their daughter? If it doesn't play in Peoria.... ❓
Hey 🙁 What's wrong with Guitar Hero? I love that game!
As far as the doll is concerned I do have kids. 2 of them are little girls (13 and 7). My 13 year old is past the doll stage and has absolutely no interest in really trying to pole because she is allergic to physical activity 😉
My 7 year old loves the pole however. She is a gymnast and very physical anyway. She can do a reverse grab, climb, invert, thigh holds and a bucket fulll of spins (some of which I can't even do). She understands pole as a workout and if she wanted the doll I'd let her get it because I wouldn't be worried she would just be having little miniature stripping sessions with it. LOL. I think the fear is that most kids aren't exposed to artistic pole dance so what on earth would they want a doll with a pole for?
To try and recreate something they may have seen on TV or in a movie?
