SYSK's 12 Days of Christmas… Toys: Cabbage Patch Kids: Must-Have Toy of the Century
The discussion centers on the iconic Cabbage Patch Kids, recognized as a quintessential Christmas toy and a cultural phenomenon. The hosts share personal anecdotes, including the joys and memories tied to owning these dolls, while reflecting on their enduring popularity and significance in holiday traditions.
Key Takeaways
- Cabbage Patch Kids: 'So ugly they're cute' or just ugly? 1983's answer still divides opinions.
- Xavier Roberts' handmade dolls once fetched $2K; today, even originals struggle for $150 on eBay.
- Forget designer babies, Reagan's Cabbage Patch conspiracy was prepping us for nuclear mutant babies.
- 1983 Christmas craze: Parents betrayed dignity, opting for toddlers elbowing in aisles over 'fugly' dolls.
- If Cold War tension doesn’t get you, the myth of dolls aiding Reagan’s USSR plan might entertain!
Mentioned in This Episode
- Cabbage Patch Kids (product)
- Xavier Roberts (person)
- Little Chuck (person)
- Martha Nelson Thomas (person)
- Garbage Pail Kids (product)
- Josh Malcolm Clark (person)
- Little People (dolls) (product)
- Stuff You Should Know (company)
- Cleveland, Georgia (location)
- Toys R Us (company)
- Kico (Coleco/KCO as referenced) (company)
- Art Spiegelman (person)
- Maus (book)
- Ronald Reagan (person)
- Bee the Beaver (concept)
- Copyright (concept)
- iHeartRadio (company)
- Nessie (concept)
- Newsweek (company)
- Vice (company)