The Dark Side of the Cabbage Patch Kids: A New Documentary
Almost every child growing up in the ’90s had Cabbage Patch Kids. These dolls with their cute chunky faces, scrunchy noses, and cute little outfits were loved by millions of kids around the entire world. But I just watched the trailer of what was behind these cute and innocent-looking dolls. The lies and the dark story that I never knew and I bet you never knew either. Well, NBCUniversal Syndication Studios‘ new documentary Billion Dollar Babies: The True Story of the Cabbage Patch Kids promises to uncover the truth behind the iconic dolls. The side of the story that has been kept hidden for decades.
Billion Dollar Babies: The True Story of the Cabbage Patch Kids
The Cabbage Patch Kids were first introduced in 1978, but it wasn’t until the ’80s and ’90s that they became a phenomenon. They were everywhere! You remember… on commercials, billboards, store shelves, everywhere! Parents and children were obsessed with them. However, the origins of these dolls were super dark. The documentary shows that they were created as a money-making scheme.
The documentary makes it clear that the craze was not just a fad but a carefully planned marketing strategy. The dolls were intentionally marketed to create a sense of exclusivity. Parents were encouraged to buy them as soon as they saw them as they would sell out quickly. It shows how the company even created fake riots and staged fights to make it look like the dolls were in high demand. As a result, parents would buy multiple dolls at once, and the company made millions of dollars. When that happened, shopping for your children for the hottest toys would never ever be the same.
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The documentary will shed light on the shady business behind the Cabbage Patch Kids craze, and it also explores the impact it had on society. It’s a true testament to the power of marketing and the impact it can have on shaping societal norms and values.
Another interesting thing about the documentary is the role that the media played in the Cabbage Patch Kids craze. TV shows like Oprah Winfrey and Good Morning America contributed to the hype by featuring the dolls on their shows. They created a frenzy that fueled the demand for the dolls. The documentary shows that the media has the power to influence public opinion and create demand for a product and make it something they didn’t know they needed.
