Ken Hopes Makeover Will Win Back Barbie

After 43 years of dating, Barbie and Ken decided that they needed some time apart. They just didn't have any shared interests anymore. Now, two years after the split, Ken is hoping to reconcile. He's hoping that his new leather jacket and more relaxed, hip appearance will win back Barbie. Plus, he's been to the gym. And the hair salon. He feels good, he feels confident; Barbie's not gonna know what hit her.

Although it was fun to read about Ken's makeover, the best part was seeing this montage of the evolution of Ken's style. Ken 2000 looks like he belongs in The Birdcage movie, 1990's Ken looks like a European gigolo, and 1970's Ken looks like he's gonna pimp some bitches, snort some coke and then get on the dance floor to disco like Travolta in Saturday Night Fever.

I don't know if it's nostalgia speaking, but 1980's Ken is the best catch as far as I'm concerned. He's unassuming, a little vacant, but he seems sincere. Like a big dog that follows you around and loves you unconditionally. Plus, he seems to have avoided the major fashion pitfalls of his era. Barbie should have separated from him as soon as the 90's hit. 1980's Ken is the Ken I know, who waved to Barbie from the passenger seat of her pink corvette (he was down with feminism and always let her drive). Not that the new Ken isn't hot. He's more my type, in fact, but it seems like he's trying too hard.

Good for him though. And good luck.