In a message dated 97-06-11 04:27:46 EDT, Donald Larsson writes:
 
<< There is that strange Honda (? Toyota?) commercial with the male toy in
his car
<< picking up a  Barbie-esque doll from her dollhouse, >>
 
That "male toy" is a GI Joe doll and there's no question that the other dolls
are a Barbie and Ken.
 
Interesting, what some think is a "strange" commercial, others think is cool
... complete with a Van Halen soundtrack of "You Really Got Me" ...
 
Daniel O'Brien
 
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