If you grew up as a girl in America in the last 60 years, chances are somebody at some point gave you a Barbie doll to play with. Because as gender norms tell us, girls play with dolls, and Barbie is the queen of all dolls. In a way, you could say she has raised the last several generations of American women.

Launched in 1959 by the toy company Mattel, Barbie (full name Barbara Millicent Roberts) has since sold over a billion dolls worldwide, but that's only the beginning. She's more of a brand than a doll, and her merchandise covers almost any product you could imagine: clothes (for toys, people, pets, etc.), cartoon specials, feature length films, accessories, books, jewelry, sports equipment, video games, laptops (yes, really), and so much more. All this might seem surprising except when you realize that Barbie is probably the most accomplished person (fictional or otherwise) in the history of mankind.

Barbie has more than 150 careers to her name. Just for starters, she's a registered nurse, a rock star, a police officer, and a CEO. She went to the moon four years before Neil Armstrong did, and in the 1990s, she even ran for President (sorry, Hillary, you weren't first after all). All in all, she seems like the perfect role model.

Except when she's not. Throughout the years, Mattel has made some seriously questionable choices with their Barbie line. Here are 25 unsettling Barbie dolls that actually got made.

25 Tongue Tied

In 1992, Mattel introduced Teen Talk Barbie, a doll that spoke an assortment of common adolescent phrases, such as, "Want to go shopping?", "Let's plan our dream wedding!", and "Will we ever have enough clothes?" But like most teenagers, Barbie's language eventually got her in trouble. Teen Talk Barbie also uttered the phrase, "Math class is tough!", which the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics criticized as being discouraging towards girls who wanted to study math and science.

The controversy grew so big, it was even parodied in an episode of The Simpsons. In the 1994 episode "Lisa vs. Malibu Stacy," Lisa crusades against a Malibu Stacy doll that says, "Thinking too much gives you wrinkles." Mattel backpedaled and removed the phrase from newly manufactured Teen Talk Barbies. But in a bizarre twist of fate, the original dolls with the offensive phrase are now considered collector's items worth around $500.

24 For The Birthday Boy

The model of plastic male perfection, the Ken doll, was released in 1961, two years after Barbie hit store shelves. It may surprise you, but there is no Barbie/Ken canon; Mattel has never actually stated the nature of their relationship (married, dating, occasionally hooking up, who knows?). But since Ken has only 40 occupations compared to Barbie's 150+ careers, who can blame her for not wanting to be tied down to such a loser? Besides, if we're being honest, how does either of them have time for a relationship anyway?

The "Happy Birthday, Ken" Barbie was released in 2011 for Ken's 50th birthday (wow, he does NOT show his age). Her stylish blue dress is great and all, but the doll's name just conjures images of so much yuck.

23 The King And His Queen

Elvis Presley was undoubtedly one of the greatest stars in all of rock 'n roll history. And you might be thinking that his relationship with Priscilla Ann was so sweet and romantic and why wouldn't anyone want a set of Barbie dolls to commemorate it, right? Wrong. So, so wrong. Priscilla may now be a successful actress and business executive who helped turn Graceland into one of the top tourist traps in the nation, but when Elvis first took an interest in her, she was only 14 years old. And he fed her chemical substances of the illegal variety. This is serious Roy Moore-territory here.

Elvis and Priscilla's marriage only lasted six years

Nevertheless, in 2008 Mattel released this commemorative wedding set with Graceland's seal of approval--even though Elvis and Priscilla's marriage only lasted six years.

22 SPF Barbie

According to SkinCancer.org, there are more new cases of skin cancer annually than there are of chest cancer, prostate cancer, colon cancer, mesothelioma, and lung cancer combined. One person passes away from melanoma every 54 minutes (that's over 26 each day). But we'll try to give Mattel the benefit of the doubt on this one because, in the '80s, we just didn't know everything that we know now.

Mattel released Sun Gold Malibu Barbie in 1983. Per the box, the beach babe doll came with three pairs of sunglasses and a tote-to-towel bag, perfect for spending hours and hours soaking up cancer-causing UV rays (you can watch the wonderfully vintage commercial here). Too bad they didn't release the follow-up doll: Melanoma Barbie with chemotherapy treatment sold separately. "Ooo, Barbie! You're absolutely radiant!"

21 Why Does Barbie Settle For Less?

June Cleaver. Jane Wyatt. Donna Reed. TV sitcoms of the 1950s were rife with images of the Perfect American Housewife. Donning her high heel shoes and tying her apron around her slim waist, the PAH kept an immaculate home, baked flawless chocolate cakes, and graciously handled her rowdy offspring and benevolent husband, all without breaking a sweat. It sounds like the kind of atmosphere in which Barbie would fit right in. That's why in the 1950s, Mattel released the Wash 'n Watch Dishwasher. Oh, wait--no, it was 1991.

Barbie stood in her kitchen, watching her dishes

Do you know what else happened in 1991? Janet Jackson signed a three album, $40 million deal with Virgin Records. Martina Navratilova won her 100th singles match at Wimbledon, setting a record. Sandhi Ortiz-DelValle became the first woman to officiate a men's professional basketball game. And Barbie stood in her kitchen, watching her dishes in her dishwasher. Unacceptable

20 Barbie Could Use Better Accessories

Those eyes say it all. When you see how she lived her life, even while relaxing, it's no wonder Slumber Party Barbie seems so exceptionally lifeless, even for a plastic doll.

In 1965, Mattel released this version of Barbie about to spend a night of gossip and manicures with her best gal pals. And what does she pack for such an occasion? Just the necessities: pajamas, a bathrobe, a mirror, slippers, a diet book, and a bathroom scale set at 110 lbs. Thanks for nothing, Mattel. Why would they ever think that was an appropriate accessory for a children's toy — it's completely not ok. Kids pick up on these kinds of subtle queues, and anyone in their right mind knows it.

19 Are Kids Even Interested In This Stuff?

It's really difficult to find a solid answer to the question, "How many different types of Barbie dolls has Mattel released?" The answer is somewhere in the thousands. So even if I do a conservative estimate and say one thousand, that's still an average of nearly 17 new types of Barbie dolls released per year since 1959. And I'm guessing they ran out of ideas somewhere around 1996.

At least it would seem so, because that's the year Mattel released this limited edition George Washington Barbie. Colonial Barbie isn't so bad; in fact, I kind of like her. But perhaps to some people, his being on the dollar bill wasn't enough acclaim for America's first president? Clearly, he should be immortalized via Barbie doll--in pink, which I'm sure was his favorite color.

18 Vanity, Thy Name Is

Perhaps we can blame the '70s. It was a tumultuous time, after all. That was the decade that brought us Watergate, the Vietnam War, and the first test-tube baby. It also brought us disco, pet rocks, and leisure suits. Oh, and we got a Barbie who wore a dress adorned with the face of (who else?) Barbie.

Pop Icon Barbie graced us with her presence in 1977

Pop Icon Barbie graced us with her presence in 1977. That's probably the best way of putting it since it takes a certain amount of arrogance to wear something with your own face on it. The Mattel website describes her as "a doll for a new era: stylish, sensational, and oh so chic, this leading lady knows how to rock the spotlight." And humble. They forgot to mention humble.

17 The Quicker Picker Upper

Normally when people think about getting a pet dog, they think of all the fun things they'll get to do with their new companion: play games, go hiking, take bike rides, pick up their poop...wait, what? Apparently, that's the part Mattel thought was most important to focus on, because in the Barbie Forever with Tanner toy set, that's all Barbie does. Forever.

The set comes with Barbie, Tanner the dog, food, and a magnetic poop scoop. In what might be the most disturbing sequence of events I've ever seen, Barbie feeds Tanner the nuggets, Tanner "relieves" herself, Barbie picks it up, and FEEDS IT TO TANNER AGAIN. Shockingly this toy set was recalled, but only because it was a choking hazard. Oddly enough, people were into this horrifying cycle; the Barbie Forever with Tanner set is now a collector's item worth well over a hundred dollars.

16 Inaccessible Play

Per Mattel's press release that accompanied the 1997 release of this doll, "Share a Smile Becky is Barbie doll's friend with a disability that was designed so that the Barbie doll world will reflect the richness and diversity of the real world." At the time, it seemed the company was doing and saying all the right things. They worked with the National Parent Network on Disabilities to design the doll. They made donations to the NPND and The National Lekotek Center. They placed Becky on the cover of the Toys 'R' Us Annual Differently-Abled Catalog. There was just one teensy, tiny detail they missed.

Kids soon realized that Becky's "realistically designed" pink wheelchair wouldn't fit through the door of the Barbie Dreamhouse. So much for "leading the way for accessible play."

15 Think Before You Ink

I don't want to say it. I really don't. But I know you're all thinking the same thing I am: Totally Stylin' Tattoos Barbie should actually have been called Tramp Stamp Barbie. By 2009, enough tattooed millennials had become parents themselves that the idea of one's child getting a tattoo someday was no longer a parent's worst nightmare. So Mattel decided to cash in.

The tattoos can be placed anywhere

The doll comes with "over 40 easy, no mess tattoos to design and decorate Barbie doll's fashions." The temporary tattoos (which kids could also use on themselves) covered the typical girlie territory of flowers, hearts, and butterflies. And granted, the tattoos can be placed anywhere, not just on Barbie's low back. But as the kid in the commercial says, "That's SO Barbie!"

14 Bow Down

These particular Barbie dolls look like they'd be more at home among the sci-fi movies of the 1950s (such as Cat Women of the Moon or Devil Girl from Mars) than in the hands of a child. Pictured here from left: the Queen of the Constellations, the Empress of the Aliens, and the Goddess of the Galaxy are direct exclusive Barbie Collector Gold Label editions by legendary Barbie designer Bill Greening. According to the Mattel website, Greening has over 200 designs credited to him, including spectacular Barbie dolls such as these and also accessory packs (like the Tim Gunn Collection packs).

Each comes with a certificate of authenticity, feathered eyelashes, and details such as thigh-high metallic platform boots, shimmering corsets, and tiaras to die for. We are truly in the presence of cosmic royalty.

13 Pucker Up

"You must remember this, a kiss is just a kiss..." sings Louis Armstrong, and Mattel decided to take him at his word. In 1978, the company released Kissing Barbie. Wearing "a romantic dress of sheer pale pink nylon with a floral and kiss imprint pattern" and sold with a little tube of lipstick, this doll was created with a funny gimmick. If you pressed a button on her back, her neck would lurch forward, thrusting her permanently puckered lips towards you in what was supposed to be a kissing motion (even though it looked more like she was trying to peck your eyes out with her nose). It's probably just as well that the toy was a bit terrifying because I'd hate to think what kind of message kids would get from a doll whose sole purpose in life is to indiscriminately make out.

12 Milk's Favorite Cookie

Since its introduction in 1912, Oreo has been the best selling cookie in America, while Barbie (as we already know) has been one of the country's best selling dolls. So what happens when two juggernauts join forces? In one word: disaster.

Mattel eventually recalled all unsold dolls

In 1997, Mattel and Nabisco (the makers of Oreo) released Oreo Fun Barbie as a cross-promotion between the two brands. By that time, Mattel typically produced all its Barbie dolls in both Caucasian and African American models. What they didn't realize, however, is that "Oreo" is a derogative term in the African American community. It's meant to say that, like the cookie, the person is black on the outside but white on the inside. The controversy ruined demand for the Oreo Fun Barbie, and Mattel eventually recalled all unsold dolls.

11 Career Day

In 2014, Mattel released the Barbie Babysitter playset, which was actually the second time she'd held the job (the first time was the Barbie Babysits doll from 1963). Along with Barbie, the set contained a baby that wets itself after you feed it and all the required accessories for changing said baby--a job Barbie gleefully performed in high heels.

There's nothing wrong with being a babysitter. Every parent needs one, after all. But the problem comes when you realize that Barbie Babysitter is part of the doll's Amazing Jobs series. The other careers featured in the series include dentist, optometrist, veterinarian, game developer, chef, firefighter, etc. She's not an Early Childhood Education Specialist. She not a Childcare Management Director. She's a babysitter. For such an overachiever as Barbie normally is, Mattel really set a low bar here.

10 Taste The Feeling

Unless you've been living under a rock for the past several years, you know that obesity is a serious issue in America. According to the CDC, more than one-third of adults in the US are obese, and about 17% of kids are similarly afflicted. A large reason for this is that the Typical American Diet (which consists of too much added sugar, salt, and unhealthy fat), and sodas, like Coca-Cola, are huge culprits. They contribute added sugar and calories without granting any nutritional value.

I understand why Mattel released the cheerleader Coca-Cola Barbie in 2000. The doll hints at a simpler time of nostalgic football games and drive-in movies. She's even designed to mimic their vintage dolls of yesteryear. But I for one would venture that having kids believe Coca-Cola is their friend is not the greatest of ideas.

9 90s No-No

"This Barbie's cool from her head to her toes, cuz she's got the most happenin' clothes!" So rap the kids in the commercial for Rappin' Rockin' Barbie. This 1992 disaster (seriously, I can't stop cringing) featured four Barbie regulars in the series (Barbie, Teresa, Christie, and Ken), each with its own boom box that laid one muffled beat. The dolls are a smorgasbord of late 80s/early 90s goodness, including their neon shoes and socks, feathered bangs, crimped hair, and matching gold medallions.

It would make for quite the interesting mix tape

It was the Golden Age of Hip Hop, so why shouldn't Mattel cash in as well? Um, I can think of a few reasons. Let's picture it together: Run-D.M.C., MC Hammer, Public Enemy, and Barbie. It would make for quite the interesting mix tape.

8 A Class Act... Well, Almost

In the 1960s, being a teacher was one of the few careers available to women (some other possible jobs were stewardess, bookkeeper, waitress, or nurse). It's not surprising that Mattel decided to introduce a teacher version of their famous doll, but there is something a bit odd about how they did it.

This doll was released in 2009 as a replica of the original 1965 version. It comes with a certificate of authenticity, as well as a globe and a pointer stick. But have you noticed what's odd yet? This Barbie (which was part of the "My Favorite Career" series) isn't even a full teacher. That's right: this is Student Teacher Barbie. Other dolls in the series include a stewardess, a nurse, and even an astronaut--which makes sense because, in many ways, Barbie's always been ahead of her time. But here? Maybe math class really is tough.

7 Silly Girl! Computers Are For Boys!

Yet one more entry in her extensive career list, the controversy surrounding Computer Engineer Barbie is another instance where Mattel appeared to be doing and saying the right things, but then fell flat on their face. Released in 2010, the doll itself isn't the problem; it's the companion book that set off all the alarm bells.

In the book, Barbie is a video game designer, but she needs the help of her male coworkers (Brian and Steve) to "turn it into a real game." Things get worse from there; Barbie accidentally infects her computer with a virus, and she has to turn once again to Brian and Steve to save the day.

Mattel quickly backpedaled and pulled the book from stores

While the book itself was disappointing, the massive backlash against it was a source of encouragement. Mattel quickly backpedaled and pulled the book from stores, stating that it didn't "reflect the Brand's vision for what Barbie stands for."

6 The Raider

"I knew you'd understand. What the Raider and I have goes beyond mere passion; it's a meeting of the minds. Oh Alex, I wish I could forget him. Would you kiss me again? Try to make me forget." So goes the excerpt from Jude Deveraux's cheese-erific 1987 romance novel The Raider that adorns the box of this 2003 special collector's edition. Barbie stars as Jessica Taggert, the swooning damsel in distress, and Ken is the ruggedly handsome Alexander Montgomery (whose eyebrow game is ON POINT). In the colonial era novel, Jessica loves the rogue known as the Raider, who fights vigilante-style against the British. Meanwhile, Alexander is the town substance abuser, despised by many, but especially Jessica. But spoiler: Alexander is actually the Raider! I know, right?! Complete shocker.