25 October 1999 - math is hard

Talking Barbie dolls will no longer say “Math is hard,” Mattel, Inc., announced today. “Mattel will cease to promote inappropriate gender bias,” promised a spokestoy. “In the future,” continued the plastic corporate mouthpiece, “Ken will admit ‘Math is hard,’ while Barbie will point out ‘Giving birth is hard. Especially if you’re my shape!’”