How Barbie and Other Toy Brands Brainwashed Us All

If you learned to navigate adulthood in a plastic car with pink and blue peg people, this episode is for you. Rachel and George reminisce about the 90s toys and games that taught us how to handle our money.

In this episode:

·     Rachel reveals which Barbie she wasn’t allowed to play with

·     What a “kidult” is and why toy execs love them

·     What Monopoly and the Game of Life got right (and wrong) about money

 

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This Week’s Happy Hour Special: The Barbiecore Pink Drink

Ingredients:

·     1 ounce whipped cream vodka

·     2 ounces Sprite

·     1 ounce dragon fruit juice

·     A dash (or more) of edible glitter

Instructions: In a champagne glass, add the whipped cream vodka and Sprite. Pour in the dragon fruit juice until your glass is 3/4 full. Sprinkle a little glitter on top for maximum sparkle! 💖