# Mattel, you are very special

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**Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\
**Created:** [December 11, 2025, 5:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mattel-you-are-very-special/1025613 "2025-12-11T05:56:30Z")\
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**Post date:** [December 11, 2025, 11:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mattel-you-are-very-special/1025613/7 "2025-12-11T23:42:12Z")

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> [@Beckdawrek](#):
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> In July 2025, Mattel dropped the Type 1 diabetic Barbie. It’s so cute.

_Introduced_. [Grumble mumble.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sayings-idioms-and-acronyms-which-seem-to-indicate-the-opposite-of-what-is-intended/1024599)

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