Iran Bans 'The Simpsons' Dolls?

'The Simpsons' Toys Banned in Iran

First Barbie, Now Iran Banning 'The Simpsons' Dolls

Iran hasn't been too keen on Barbies, and has now added The Simpsons dolls to their ban, noting that the American cartoon family "promotes Western culture."

They say that like it's a bad thing.

Mohammad Hossein Farjoo, Secretary for Policy-making at the Institute for the Intellectual Development of Children and Young Adults, commented on the ban of the Bart, Homer and other Simpson dolls, noting: "The Simpsons dolls are merchandise from an animated series, of which some episodes are even banned in Europe and America."

He added, "We do not want to promote this cartoon by importing the toys."

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As an agency that oversees Iranian kids' toys, the Institute for the Intellectual Development of Children and Young Adults was also responsible for putting a ban on Barbie.

Barbie, they felt, was offensive because of her revealing wardrobe, as women in Iran must be fully covered in public, wearing loose-fitting clothing.

Barbie doesn't have anything in her dream closet that fits the bill, apparently.

Farjoo commented, "Imports of all kinds of dolls that display full adult figures are banned because they promote Western culture."

It's interesting to note that Superman and Spiderman are still allowed in Iran, because of their super-hero status.

Those toys that have "destructive cultural and social consequences" on Iranian youth are banned.

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Instead, dolls like one named Sara, who wears a veil and traditional dress, or her male counterpart, Dara, more appropriately fit their culture.

We can only imagine what they'd think of the South Park gang.