When Tierney was little, she used to get this American Girl Doll catalog. The historical themed dolls had a whole story behind them. You could buy their bed, clothes, pet, sled, school books, tea set, lunchbox, and all sorts of important accessories. All you needed was a Black American Express Card with no spending limit. Tierney never got one of her own, but just looking at the catalog was enough fun. Now American Girl has come out with a new doll named Gwen Thompson. In keeping with today's economy, Gwen is homeless. I'm not sure if she comes with a cardboard box and shopping cart, but it just seems in poor taste. Besides, if you plunk down your $100 and buy her, she would technically not be homeless anymore. It would be almost OK if the proceeds of the doll went to help kids in homeless shelters. The photo above is a store that just sells American Doll clothes. You could probably dress 5,000 homeless children with what people will spend buying all these doll clothes. I'll stick with the $7.99 Barbie, Thank you.
