In recent years Barbie's slogan has become "Be Anything!" Barbie clearly believes that she can be anything; she has held more than 75 jobs over her 42 years. While this is a fabulous idea, being anything, I don't really think that Barbie would have this luxury in real life. In 1992 alone Barbie was a marine, a chef, an inline skater and even a presidential candidate. She must have graduated with several degrees when she went to college because she never has gone back to school since graduating State College in 1963.

If Barbie were to come to life, jump out of her pretty pink and purple box, and off the store shelf, I would love to see how she would support herself. I can't see her doing much of anything. She could try to be a waitress but, come on, she wouldn't last an entire day. Her tiny frame would not allow her to stand for very long because her waist is too small to support her body. She would bend in half, which makes it difficult to carry trays of food. Anything that would enable her to sit all day and not have to exert too much physical energy would be her best bet. She could take a stab at secretarial work but I think that she would get too confused by all of the flashing lights on the telephone and would have no idea whom to transfer where. I think that she could try to be a "parts" model. If she were to model her hands, her feet, her nose, or her eyes separately no one would be able to see how anorexic she really is....Stephanie Kirylych

Barbie would not be a waitress because it adds to the stereotype society places upon women. It further degrades the female race in saying that women are only good at jobs in the kitchen. I think that Barbie has had many jobs in the past years, that have proven her ability to be anything a man could. On the other hand, I think that the proportions of Barbie wouldn't allow her to carry the trays and heavy food to the tables if she was a waitress. There is nothing holding her up; her limbs and arms are lacking muscle tone, and would probably make it impossible for her to lift and carry heavy things. There are numerous things that Barbie would be good at, besides waiting tables and clearing dirty dishes left by customers.These could include working in business or as an architect, especially with her keen sense of style and attention to detail. This is evident in her elaborate clothes and being up to date with the latest fashions. Barbie has the potential to be anything she wants to be....Abby Allen

After thinking long and hard about what I think Barbie would be good at I have come to a conclusion. Barbie is good for nothing except sitting and looking pretty. She also could stand with the support of Ken or a stand. Ken plays a large part in Barbie's life. He is her means of support. When she has to fix her aging body he gives her the money so that he can enjoy her large breasts and little waist for as long as possible. Barbie attempts many occupations but the fact that she cannot stand up without help makes it difficult for her. I think Barbie is a waste of space and Ken should leave her for someone with more than a great body. …Heather Hale

I grew up playing with Barbie when I was younger. I had all different types of Barbies. She was a big sister, a lifeguard, Miss USA, a singer, she worked at a snack bar, she was an athlete(gymnast, swimmer, ect.). However,when I thought of Barbie I thought she was a just a regular teenaged girl, so to me she really didn't have a job but to babysit. She would watch her little sister Skipper or other people's kids. It seemed as though she really did like kids and liked to go out and do things that would entertain the kids, liked to go to a pool or the beach, or go for a bike or car ride in her jeep.

However, as she got older in my "eyes" (LOL) I could see her becoming a beauty pageant contestant. Whenever I traveled I always saw her as Miss USA or Miss Puerto Rico. She seemed like she would win no matter, especially in the USA because people said she was the all-American girl. She was a beauty queen; always dressed up for the holiday (special edition). Being Miss America just fits her whole name and what I think Barbie is about...Katherine Shuman

If Barbie was human sized, she would stand 5 foot 6 inches tall, weigh 110 pounds, and have a 39 inch bust, 18 inch waist and 33 inch hips. Barbie's waist is half the size of her boobs and hips. Now technically, I don't believe she will be able to walk upright without the aid of some sort of bracing device. The question becomes, at this point, what job can a physically impaired woman who cannot support her upper body hold? She is rather beautiful, if you go for that vacant stare and empty smile kind of girl, with hair so long that it is most likely just a mass of split ends.

Barbie's bid for the presidency is pretty much out the window. We have yet to see a woman president, much less a handicapped president. Besides, I really think that the American public would be too upset over her past history as a rock star, fashion model, and princess...though how she would have gotten there without being able to stand upright is beyond me. And how about that try Barbie made at being an astronaut? I don't think so. I believe there is a strict physical standard that needs to be met for that to happen. I also believe that there was one time where she was a ballet dancer. Need I go on with that one? A nurse has a very busy job for which the person needs to be mobile and personable. Barbie can't move too swiftly on her hands and knees and I think the glassy stare might raise some suspicions about abusing the drugs she 'd be giving out.

In conclusion, thinking over a myriad of possible jobs that Barbie could hold in the real world, I honestly think her best bet at making money would be as a fetish model. With the aid of some suffocating corset, she may even be able to sit upright. The freakish contours of her body would serve as an advantage for her, as would her overly long, blond hair. Stiletto shoes are right up Barbie's alley and her body is just built for ungodly clothing like suffocating vinyl and rubber. Fetish photography and Barbie....a match made in heaven....Kara Kaplan

If Barbie had a job she would be a stewardess. Barbie seems to be the type of person that could not have a very strenuous job or a job that involves a lot of thinking. Being a stewardess would be an easy job for Barbie because it is not very difficult and is very monotonous. Also, Barbie seems to be a very friendly person with a smile always on her face which, is exactly what a stewardess should be. Barbie just seems to look like the stewardess type, very pretty and always in a good mood....Amanda VanDeventer

One job that Barbie could realistically obtain would be a secretarial position. For example, Barbie's occupation as a secretary would perfectly fit her lifestyle because it would require long hours of work answering telephones and performing clerical work. In addition, Barbie's job as a secretary would also require hours of intelligent work and organizational skills. However, Barbie's reputation is associated more with her looks than her intelligence. As a result, Barbie's possible career as a secretary would be too overwhelming for her limited intelligence placing her in the ranks of unemployment. Unfortunately, another job Barbie could realistically obtain would be as either a model or a professional porn star. However, Barbie's job as a model would be very challenging due to her unproportioned body. Consequently, Barbie would have to endure many hours of training on learning how to correct her disability of not walking properly without falling over. One final realistic career opportunity for Barbie would be as a representative for what happens when surgical re - construction of your body is horribly performed. As a result, Barbie could be the star of the Lifetime movie "When Plastic Surgery Goes Wrong," but would only recite very few lines due to her limited intelligence and memory....Stephanie Stiklus

If Barbie were to have a job, she could have mine. I work at a daycare center, watching infants and toddlers. Some days, no matter what I do I can't keep the kids happy, but Barbie could entertain these children for hours.

Everyone knows that Barbie has a wardrobe bigger than even the wealthiest people on earth. This very fact is the key to maintaining the happiness of the children. Say she arrives in casual shorts and tank top -- she could soon switch to her doctor attire. The toddlers would enjoy throwing all of her medical doo-dads at each other and the babies would love to put them in their mouths. The kids would probably get hungry after a while of this, so Barbie could change into her chef garb. She could whip them up some ooey-gooey chocolate muffins or a few delicious pizzas in her Barbie "Cook-It" oven. After eating this filling meal, the kids would probably have to go to the bathroom - but sometimes the younger toddlers need some encouragement going on the potty. This would call for Barbie's cheerleading suit. Her A-1 cheers and cool moves would cause them to fulfill their bathroom duties, and then they would be ready for a nap after all that excitement.

Leave it to Barbie: it would only takes a few phone calls (on her Barbie cell phone) and boyfriend Ken and sister Stacey could show up! They might join in on some quiet songs while sister Stacey plays her keyboard, and in no time the children would be fast asleep. It's all in a day's work for Barbie....Lindsey Vargo

You know why Barbie's feet are so small? So she can stand closer to the tables she is serving. Ha-ha, just kidding...hum...can Barbie be a server? Well, that depends on whether or not her local Hooters is hiring. I, myself, have too much serving experience and I know first hand that it is not always an easy job. But looking at Barbie's work history you can see that she is a fun loving girl who has been a teacher, an astronaut, a vet...you name it, she has done it. So she obviously has the brain power and she also seems in good shape so as long as she can balance on her legs lifting the trays should be do-able as well. The only problem is that at many serving jobs one is required to do basic math and Barbie says, "Math is hard!"....Denise Bell

Since Barbie is so physically perfect she has to be something that will keep her in the spotlight. Barbie is the kind of lady who is awed at every time she is seen in public almost as if she were a goddess. Barbie is seen as a physical icon and therefore does not need to be intelligent, let alone speak. So then, what would Barbie's profession be? A playboy playmate of course. She will be seen by millions of adoring fans. She won't need to say anything, only smile when asked. She is the perfect cover girl for magazine such as this. A physical entity of sex in the world brought to life....Josh Stiebel

When you take into consideration Barbie's physical build, there is (as has been established) very little that she could actually physically do. It is widely known that as an actual person Barbie would be an impossibility. For this reason, I choose not to look at her possible jobs qualifications in terms of her physical make-up, but instead based on her character.

If Barbie had to work for a living, I don't really think there would be a limit to what she could do. If you take into consideration the different "professions" that she has had over the years, from doctor to rock star, she would seem to be qualified to do just about anything. Ideally though, Barbie would make a good actress. She has had a long history of taking on different roles and different personas. Although no one can be sure of the caliber of Barbie's acting ability, her ability to change her personality as her clothes change has been firmly established....Jenifer Freer

I am going to disregard the fact that if Barbie where a real person, she would be so disproportioned that she would not have the ability to even stand. If she could be a normal, functioning human being, I see her as a model. After all, everything about her is supposed to be perfect; her face, her hair, her skin, her body, and therefore she would have no trouble finding jobs in the modeling industry. She could use her looks to become rich and famous, who wouldn't want to do that?....Jen Serrie

If Barbie were a human she would be in a mental institute, because she would have an identity crisis. There are about a million types of Barbie: Malibu Barbie, Olympic Barbie, Doctor Barbie, Teacher Barbie, the list goes on. Trying to be all those people would drive her absolutely insane, because she could not handle the pressure of being all those people. Think about what it would be like for her to try and be all those people at once, it is just not going to happen. She would never be able to sleep, and within a week if she kept up the pace needed to be all those people, she would be dead. Thus, Barbie never could be human, because it is not humanly possible to try and be more than one person....Joe Slusser