Barbie, Simpsons Dolls Banned In Iran
"The Islamic Republic's morality police, fighting 'Western intoxication' as the dispute over nuclear technology has raised fears of war, last month went on a drive against Barbie," and the country has since banned action figures based on characters from The Simpsons. Yet "Superman and Spiderman were still welcome in Iran - because they do battle for the oppressed." Reuters 02/06/12

Posted February 7, 2012 11:54 PM