# 32,000 Barbies Represent Real Boob Jobs Social Commentary by Chris Jordan By Bianca | Published 2008-02-29 | Naughty Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbies-running-the-numbers-chris-jordan References: [treehugger](http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/02/chris-jordan-ted-running-the-numbers.php) Up close, you can see that these photographs consist of some fascinating detail; the entire design is made of [plastic dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pavilions-of-wonder). [32,000 Barbies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-dream-fest), to be exact. The images, created by photographer Chris Jordan, are more than just art; they are a form of social commentary and send a message backed by frightening statistic. These dolls represent the number of real boobs jobs performed in *one month* in the United States alone in the year 2006. His goal was to arise awareness of the plasticity and artificiality consuming today's society. That's 384,000 breast augmentations in a single year in just one country. Jordan's visuals are such a great way to gain perspective. This work is part of his Running the Numbers series which has featured other images such as [one million plastic cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/out-of-orifice) which reflect how many are used by people flying on American airline flights every six hour. Yikes! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 95% | Activity: 89% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Naughty](https://www.trendhunter.com/naughty) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Plastic Surgery Trend:** The rise in plastic surgery procedures creates opportunities for innovative products or services that support patients during pre- and post-operative care. - **Sustainability Trend:** There is an increasing consumer desire for sustainable alternatives to single-use plastics, creating an opportunity for businesses to offer eco-friendly products. - **Art as Social Commentary:** Visual artists can leverage their art to raise awareness for social issues and promote change. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Plastic Surgery Industry:** The plastic surgery industry can innovate by leveraging technology to provide patients with more personalized and efficient treatment plans. - **Toy Industry:** The toy industry can work towards producing more sustainable and eco-friendly products to meet consumer demand. - **Art Industry:** The art industry can further promote art as a tool for social commentary by supporting and collaborating with artists who use their platform to spread awareness. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Syringe-Based Billboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/injectable-billboard.md) - [Pop Art Legend-Honoring Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keiichi-tanaami-1.md) - [Doll-Inspired Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-professions-collection.md) - [Glamorous Collector Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-by-american-girl.md) - [Empowering Movie Industry Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/career-of-the-year-barbie.md) - [Doll-Inspired Coffee Table Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-coffee-table.md) - [Friendship-Celebrating Doll Duos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/role-model-series.md) - [Pink-Hued Furniture Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-x-kartell-chairs.md) - [Doll-Inspired Beach Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/path.md)