A Monday MultiCultClassics Monologue…
• Yoda beat Barbie in 3Q. Hasbro reported better-than-expected net income, despite lowered profits, thanks to sales of Star Wars, Playskool and Nerf toys. Meanwhile, Mattel missed Wall Street expectations with weak sales of the iconic Barbie. Wonder if the subprime mortgage crisis adversely affected sales of Barbie Dream Houses.
• A new study showed parents of obese children are more concerned about related bullying than actual obesity. An expert connected with the study said, “Since bullying is known to be a problem for children with increased weight, bullying prevention programs will need to be mindful of obesity as a potential trigger for bullying behavior, and of parents’ concerns surrounding this issue.”
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