The market wants to see real women represent fashion, hence the rise of plus-size models. That makes sense, because after all, a majority of these brands' customers aren't waif-sized and 5'11" tall.

But how far would you go to get models to get real? A question posed recently by Plus-Size-Modeling.com on Facebook was if we have plus-size women modeling clothes, why not have plus-size Barbies? The group also posted an illustration of a plus-size Barbie-like doll.

The image originated from an illustration contest on Worth1000.com, a site where artists compete in daily creative competitions. The Barbie image was created by artist bakalia, and won a 2011 contest called "Feeding Time 9."

The image of a, not double, but triple-chin Barbie with a curvy body was posted last week. Needless to say, while over 35,000 people "liked" it, many have an issue with the doll's so-called extreme size.


"No one is naturally fat for gods sake, that's sending the message to girls that it's ok to look like this and be unhealthy..." said one commenter. Another noted, "Imo this is horrible. Maybe make her a little fuller,but in no way promote obesity. Triple chins?? Really?? Im a curvy girl,but come on this is ridiculous."

Then there were those who asked where the "average" size bodies were - bodies that were neither plus-size nor a zero. As one commenter noted: "Wish there was an 'average' Barbie. Not skinny, not obese. Normal proportions."

What's your take on Barbie's ideal weight and size? Join in the conversation here.