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The Miseducation of ‘Miss Bimbo’

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Posted on Mar 25, 2008
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Little Miss Trouble: One of the site’s creators claims “Miss Bimbo” is “structured in such a way that it simply mirrors real life in a tongue-in-cheek way. ... The missions and goals for the bimbos are morally sound and teach children about the real world.”  Hmmm ...

Things were already mighty grim for girls in terms of media-generated role models, but the online game “Miss Bimbo” represents a new low. Based on a script concocted by “lads,” Miss Bimbo challenges girl gamers to master the art of bodily manipulation via dieting and plastic surgery to—what else?—hook a man.


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Users are set targets:

Level 7
After you broke up with your boyfriend you went on an eating binge! Now it’s time to diet ... Your target weight is less than 132lbs

Level 9
Have a nip and tuck operation for a brand new face. You’ve found work as a plus-size model. To gain those vivacious curves, you need to weigh more than 154lbs

Level 10
Summertime is coming up and bikini weather is upon us. You want to turn heads on the beach don’t you?

Level 11
Bigger is better! Have a breast operation

Level 17
There is a billionaire on vacation ... You must catch his eye and his love! Good luck.

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By PINK, January 10 at 5:52 am #
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http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/23851531/#storyContinued

Read the above article to get the REAL story on MaBimbo.com. As a Miss Bimbo player, I can honestly say there is nothing harmful about the site as long as one doesn’t take it seriously…which anyone over the age of 13 should be able to do, and since it’s not MEANT for people over 13, there shouldn’t be any problem. Stop overreacting. If your kid is dieting “because of this site”, then it’s your own fault for not teaching them proper morals and values. Stop blaming your own shortcomings on a harmless internet game.

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By ashleigh, December 13, 2008 at 11:11 am #
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i can see why everyone is fussing but im a regular player of the game and i love it. with 1 155 391 players it cant be that bad. if parents are that concerned they should just monitor there childrens internet activity, not ruin it for all of the other children who enjoy the innocent game. i dont see why there is so much fuss about this site when there is sites like porn on the net free for children to veiw. i understand why adults may be concerned but it isnt all bad, you have to reach a high IQ, get jobs and earn money. i love the game and think if there is any concern then parents should monitor what there children do, not be so selfish as to ruin the game for others who enjoy it.

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By mandy, November 1, 2008 at 1:09 am #
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i have been playing miss bimbo for about half a year…ever since i heard about it on the news…im a feminist and i find the game hilarious…and thats the intent of this site…its obvious…those of you who “tried” it, meaning didnt make it past level one approached it with harsh feelings towards it already…no one on the site is going to have a “bimbo” as a role model!!! the goals are light hearted and are intended to poke fun at girls who act like that…just look at the wording! honestly…people are making a big deal out of nothing…i love miss bimbo and im probably one of the biggest feminists you will ever meet…and the site does NOT target 9 year olds like everyone says…the majority of users are in their twenties at least! its intended to be a joke…the word “bimbo” is a derrogatory term so i highly doubt anyone would take it as a role model…its not encouraging girls to be like that…its a joke! get a sense of humor! until youve made it a few levels in dont go bashing my favorite game…one which most of you havent even played…if any thing it discourages girls to be like that…dont make your opinions misinformed!

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By amelia2132, April 7, 2008 at 10:46 am #

When i saw this website on the news i wndered if they were blowing in out of porption so i went on the site and joined. It is prob. one of the most sickenng things ever. The first page says u currently weigh 127 ur goal wieght is 126. its ridicolous

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By poo head, March 27, 2008 at 7:41 pm #
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i dont like it at all its a bad influence for young chidren. i mean come on if you dont like the size of you boobies GET OVER IT !!!!!

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By dying inside, March 27, 2008 at 5:29 pm #
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Does this website really exist? If it does, then it’s just horrible. Regardless of the intention of the creator(s), many young girls will actually come to believe that those things are really the acceptable way of life. Sad fact, but some kids are that dumb. Though in their defense, it’s partly their parents’ fault.

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By Rena, March 27, 2008 at 6:06 am #
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I am a BBW myself. We BBW BHM are very proud of our size. I have known many plus sized people at the dating site ***http://LargeSingle.com***, where you can find many Sexy, Curvy, Classy Women, open minded plus couples, hot big guys, also nice fat admirers, even some celebs.

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By Bobbie, March 26, 2008 at 4:15 pm #

I realize it isn’t in good form to “advertise” your site in comments you leave, but in this case I feel justified—apologies all around BUT…

There are options to Miss Bimbo.  There are great, age-appropriate sites for preteen girls.  Check out http://www.beaconstreetgirls.com

This is positive media with strong role models for preteen girls.  Girls post (safely, all monitored) comments on things like: Are we too old for Halloween?  What’s the appropriate age for wearing makeup?  They discuss friendship and social issues, even cyber-bullying and Internet gossip.  Yes, the site has fashion content and dress-up games, puzzles and quizzes, but it is all stuff that any reasonable parent is going to be OK with.

Meanwhile, I have been seeing the Miss Bimbo story everywhere—sad that it is so hard to get that same visibility for a site that does girls some good.

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By uggg, March 26, 2008 at 3:19 pm #
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The good news is that the girls using such software have brains; the same brain that tells her/them not to get into the car with a drunk-driver. A bigger problem (not for me personally) is the Girls Gone Wild promotions every night on TV. These ads portray to the world that Americans are, at core, worthless slobs. The teen girls viewing the tapes also start accepting the idea that cheapening their bodies and their dignity will bring them needed attention in a coldly commercial society.
I am still opposed to gov censorship of any kind but it might help if parents, especially mothers, gave the girls a sense of importance based on the kid’s own better qualities.

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By voice of truth, March 26, 2008 at 2:59 pm #

How right you are.  I laugh all the time at most of the people on this site.  I am now waiting to see how long before this Miss Bimbo stuff is blamed on George Bush and the Zionist Jews.  HAHAHAHA

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By Logician, March 26, 2008 at 9:59 am #

It’s SATIRE, you wanker idiots!
The fact that you retards can not even see this is the reason people laugh at YOU.
The most accurate marker of a limited intelligence is no fucking sense of humor.
Y’all share at least 25% of the same DNA as a bunch of bananas, so get the hell over your self righteous selves.

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By P. T., March 25, 2008 at 3:46 pm #

Virtually real.  wink

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By Aegrus, March 25, 2008 at 3:00 pm #

Once again, I have to say education is the only way to address these social quirks. This kind of reporting is akin to celebrity worship. Holds no baring on real-life. You want to mock conventional values and point your finger at the degeneration of the ethical fabric of society? Fine.

I choose to lead by example, though, and not stare in awe at what the people I’m supposedly so different from are doing. All this kind of discussion just fuels the fact Americans like us are often just confused with the world. It’s a poor side-effect I have thankfully avoided in my life.

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