Princess Celestia Needs to Shut It

on February 17, 2012 at 12:00 PM

princess celestia awful In the ongoing struggle to provide our daughter's with positive role models not obsessed with physical perfection, My Little Pony is not doing such a hot job -- again. I mean, "Pinky Pie?" Really? But this time it comes in the form of Princess Celestia, the vapid toy made by Hasbro. As Mommyish points out, the actual Princess Celestia on the television show, My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, is a leader. But the plastic toy Hasbro has put on the market is, in fact, a sexist little twit. One that will destroy your daughter's self-esteem by constantly harping on how pretty her hair is, or is not. (Okay, is, Princess Celestia never tells your daughter she looks like crap.)

I'm actually very familiar with this particular pony. We have Princess Celestia, and here's why we're not getting rid of her. Nope, not even after hearing this 20 times a day:

A pony with crazy sayings and "sparkly" sound effects is hilarious. My husband and I can't watch our kids play with this crazy pony without cracking up. I think this is helpful in teaching our daughter that this is a bunch of ridiculous clap trap. Sure we could have just tossed the thing, and explained how horrible the message is. But for now we're just trying not to take it seriously. Princess Celestia, that is. We take sexism and warping little girl's minds very, very, seriously.

After embracing Barbie, however, we're taking a new approach to teaching our kids about how girls and boys are different, and how they are the same. How we respect and appreciate everyone, no matter what color, shape, or size. How our bodies are useful and strong, rather than visual entertainment for others.

So -- for now -- Princess Celestia is just another goofy toy that our kids will get tired of soon. Plus, the batteries are about to run out. WIN.

Would you let Princess Celestia in your house?

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About the author April Peveteaux

writes about anything that gets stuck in her craw. A mom of two in Los Angeles, she can't believe she practically lives in the country now after attempting to raise kids in Brooklyn.

Filed Under: cartoons, fun & games, girls

Comments (13)

OoOJanisOoO

on Feb 17, 2012 at 12:24 PM

Nothing about this toy is sexist to me. The pony says I love when you comb my hair, then she says my hair is so pretty because she is giving your daughter a compliment for brushing it so nicely. This toy seems a little juvenile to me. My 7 year old loves My Little Pony but she would think this toy was babyish. I think thats why they have a try me button. Vote with your wallet if you dont like it don't buy it.

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Sara52

on Feb 17, 2012 at 12:27 PM

I agree this isn't sexist. Its an animal that has hair the child can brush.

Mama2MonkeyBoys

on Feb 17, 2012 at 12:28 PM

It's not sexist. Some girls enjoy girly things, and there's nothing wrong with that. Now, if the toy said, "Girls should make sure their hair is super pretty so they can attract smart, powerful men!"....well that probably would garner a different reaction from me.

If you have such a freaking issue with girly toys, don't buy them. It's like, OMG so simple!!! Buy some Power Rangers and dump trucks and give your daughter a well-rounded toy collection.

EvalynCarnate

on Feb 17, 2012 at 12:47 PM

I was literally laughing out loud at this article. We have PC here right now and we love her. What's wrong with a woman worrying about her fucking hair? Dont YOU worry about YOUR hair Ms Author? Its not like the toy is saying "Comb your hair or you'll NEVER find a HUSBAND!" or "Arent I pretty? Give me a promition?"

GET OVER YOURSELVES

hannahsmom238

on Feb 17, 2012 at 12:51 PM

Worrying about whether or not a toy is sexist is such a first world problem. I think out girls learn more from us than a plastic pony.

fave82

on Feb 17, 2012 at 1:28 PM

What else are you really supposed to do with My Little Pony besides brush their hair and gallop them around?? It wouldn't make any sense if the pony said something like "I love do do math!"

on Feb 17, 2012 at 1:39 PM

*to do..... Obviously

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on Feb 17, 2012 at 1:40 PM

@fave82 I'd like to see her say something like, "you're my best student, Twilight Sparkle." Maybe a few lines alluding to her show personality, which is a laid back demigod prankster. Even just a "gotcha" would be nice.

RoughGem

on Feb 17, 2012 at 1:59 PM

What's wrong with Pinkie Pie?

TKsMommie

on Feb 17, 2012 at 3:09 PM

I agree Rough Gem. Not only do I love Pinkie Pie (my daughter is Pinkie Pie, it is scary sometimes!) and Princess Celestia, but all the ponies. And its not sexist if a boy brushes its hair now is it? There is a whole group of grown men called Bronies. Google it. Men and boys who love My Little Pony. Some of them creep a bit but most of them are pretty cool!