Seriously?!

Meet the new Dora.
No, this is not a photoshop job.

This is "Grown-Up Dora" that they are introducing in the fall.
Grown-Up Dora will do things like get makeovers and go shopping.
You know, when she's done rescuing baby tigers and out-smarting Swiper the Fox.

Sadly enough, Dora isn't the only cartoon character getting an updated look for the 21st century. The new Strawberry Shortcake totes a cell phone and eats fruit instead of candy.
What's next, Tofu Shortcake?

Check out the new Care Bear.
Apparently there's pressure to be thin in the animated world as well. Now after they do the Care Bear Stare they have a mandatory work-out time, focusing mainly on crunches.

Remember Holly Hobbie?

Probably not if you're going off of the picture below.
How can they even call this the same person?
Oh...I see it...a solitary patch down on her right leg.
Yup, definitely the same person.

And my personal favorite desecration of a classic, beloved character:
Tattoo Barbie.
Nope, not kidding.



Tattoo Barbie was released as a celebration of her 50th birthday.
Doesn't every 50 year old celebrate her birthday by getting a tramp stamp?

Case in point: People...leave well enough alone.