The Barbie Game

Picture of the Day for 2/24/2013. My buddies, Mary, Margaret Ruth, and Kelly, came over for the 2nd annual Academy Awards viewing party at my house. Before the show started, we played the Barbie Game. It's a reproduction of the 1961 original board game where the object is to become the prom queen. In order to attain this social feat, you have to acquire a boyfriend, go steady with him, earn enough money to purchase a prom dress, and become a club president. It's an epic game- that's all I can say.

I used to play the 1961 board game with my friends when I was young (and not so young I have to admit) until the original owner, my sister Paula, decided to reclaim her property. I figured that was the end of my Barbie Game-playing days until several years ago when I saw one in the toy section of Target. I was several feet away when I spotted it and was single-minded in my determination to get at it. No one or nothing would get in my away. I think I actually plowed over someone as I rushed over. I grabbed one of the games and clutched it to my chest and I just kept repeating, out loud, "It's the Barbie Game! It's the Barbie Game!" Not one of my more dignified moments. Another woman heard me and to my delight she did exactly the same thing I did. She rushed over, grabbed one of the games, clutched it to her chest, and exclaimed, "It's the Barbie Game." We locked eyes and in that moment we were soul sisters. She clearly understood the glory that is the Barbie Game.

I think Mary, Margaret Ruth, and Kelly have also become converted. Let's just say things got a little competitive. You don't mess around with becoming the prom queen.