Miss Bimbo (http://www.missbimbo.com/)

common sense media says

Adopt a "bimbo," and leave your girl power behind.


parents & educators say

What parents need to know

Parents need to know that Miss Bimbo is a website that blends the adopt-a-pet concept with a virtual world to allow users to care for female characters called "bimbos." As the term "bimbo" implies, the site's attitude is not pro-girl power, in fact it reinforces negative stereotypes and concepts about women, including that their happiness is determined by their appearance and that the purpose of a boyfriend is to provide financial support (though there's a tongue-in-cheek humor that softens these messages). The site also brings up some privacy and safety concerns, since it's easy to contact -- and correspond with (under some monitoring by site moderators) -- other users.

Educational value: Not applicable.
Positive messages: The site places a strong emphasis on body image, physical appearance, and having boyfriends -- though done in a tongue-in-cheek style.
Violence: Not applicable.
Sex: The site's message boards contain posts about hooking up with male friends, virginity, and masturbation. The "bimbos"' clothing options are often provocative.
Language: Most swear words that users try to input end up partially blocked, like "d*mn." Though we were able to easily create the username "SissyBeatch."
Consumerism: Users can buy Miss Bimbo calendars, buttons, and clothing. And users must find a way to earn money in the game, including by spending real money to keep their "bimbo" alive.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking: The site message boards contain some posts about using marijuana and drinking.
Privacy & safety: Users need to submit a username, password, birth date, and email address to register, but site activity is conducted under the username. If users are under 13, they'll be asked to submit a parent's email address during registration -- but kids can access the site without parental approval.

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What to talk about

Talk to your kids
  • Families can talk about the stereotypes this website reinforces about women. Do you think it's all in fun, or is there something truly negative about its approach?
  • The site brings up the idea that a women's weight it linked to her happiness. What do you think about that? What makes a particular weight a healthy weight for someone -- and how can you maintain your weight safely?
  • How do you know how old (or young) the people you meet online are? Should you ask their age before you respond to them or contact them? What are safe ways to interact with others online?

Is it any good?

Is it any good?
 

The U.K.-based MISSBIMBO.COM offers users the chance to create a virtual pet-like avatar -- a female "bimbo" -- and features more than 30 levels, which players can advance through by doing things like changing their bimbo's hairstyle, buying her clothes, and renting her a virtual apartment. The site could teach girls a few positive lessons in a fun way. For example: Playing games helps girls earn online currency to buy things, but also helps boost their bimbo's IQ. Users also need to care for their character by feeding them, potentially encouraging responsibility. However, the site features a cringeworthy focus on weight -- players are told letting their bimbo lose or gain too many pounds could affect her happiness, which isn't a very body-positive message to send teens.

Miss Bimbo also places an eerie emphasis on boyfriends; players are told that men provide a much-needed source of money "just because he loves you." Add in the fact that girls can find out about a number of adults-only topics on the site's message boards, and it might be a good idea to steer teens clear of babysitting their own bimbo.

Online interaction: Users can challenge other users. But the challenges are pretty tame; a crowd applauds your bimbo and another bimbo, and one is chosen as the winner.


This review was written by Erin Brereton
 
 

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NoseStuckInABook
teen, 15 years old
 
Detailed look at Missbimbo*
When I first heard about this game, I thought it was the most ridiculous thing in the world. Adopt a girl? What has this world come to? I read about it more, and than I thought, "Maybe this is a clever satire." I like dress up games, so I figured that I'd give it a shot. The first thing it told me to do was to "Change your drab hairstyle to become a blonde with cool pigtails!". Any hopes I had for this game, died. I know most little girls like making their avatars look like them. Serious self-esteem blow there. My bimbo looks nothing like me. Nevertheless, she is a rebel so she is keeping her bright red hair, thank you very much. Eventually, I had nothing else to do, so I changed her hair (for 40 Bimbo$), then changed back. Next level. It asked me to dye her hair pink. Apparently blonde pigtails are out. Skipping another trip to the hair stylist, I went to accomplish the next task. "You have been invited to a party (with your partner). Oh no! You don't have a boyfriend at the moment! Find a boyfriend who is Mr. Right or simply Mr. Right Now! Try the nightclub in "The City". Ironically, it also told me to me to go buy an apartment so I could be "A strong independent lady!". My bimbo's having identity problems. I went to look at the market. Under almost all the food, the comment was "This item feeds your bimbo, but makes her fatter!". My bimbo weighed 127.6 pounds. After eating the chocolate bar, she weighed 128.26 pounds. Most of the clothes show a lot of cleavage. The games on the site include Mastermind, Sudoku, and French Kiss ("Kiss as many boys as you can!"). In "Sort out Your Bag", there was underwear and a tampon in her bag. Apparently, bimbos can also have babies. But you need a paid membership for that. You also need to buy your bimbo dollars. Most ways to get to the next level involve buying stuff.

super sister
parent of 9 year old
 
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
I hate this website THEY SELL LINGERIE FOR CRYING OUT LOUD don't ever go to this website you can see their crotch through all the shorts this website is disgusting!

KittyHill
teen, 14 years old
 
Fun
i play it. it can be boring sometimes but most of the time is pretty fun. the only bad thing is you can be any age to join miss bimbo i think it should be 13 and up like most websites

xxhersheyloverxx
kid, 12 years old
 
The clothes and the nasty activies that their bimbos do is nasty! And the site is making lil girls act like s l u t s!

cybermommy
parent of 8 and 11 year old
 
Offended and shocked.
How is a website that lets you create virtual girls called "Bimbos" recommended for any child. I'd veto this website based solely on it name. Now that I read more closely, I'm completely offended!

CupcakeQueen
teen, 15 years old
 
BORING!
well really this website is super boring! i had one and all you can do is dress up this dumb person...but they have like pills to make her skinny and stuff so not a positive messgae

djriz
kid, 10 years old
 
no! NO! NO! NO! NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
i agree with all its just so bad!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! XP

kaytopian
teen, 14 years old
 
Not cool.
this site is horrible. sexual content and language is too much to handle. I used to be a member and it wasn't fun at all and there were several bad things

xheartbeat
teen, 16 years old
 
boringgg,
I was a member once before and I literally HATED it. I mean, the graphics are horrible and the clothing is really bad. I mean it's not only inappropriate for young girls but they look like somebody just put them on the website from their sketchbook.

Click_Here
kid, 11 years old
 
Badddddddddddzzzzzzzzzzzz
Horrible!!! I made my Bimbo and it sucked! They sell lacy black bras and underwear that goes up their crotch at the store!!! Plus, the mail goal of the website is to get a rich boyfriend and have sex with him! You can meet other Bimbos and the Club. The only good part is ... uh ... I dunno. Well, I guess creating a Bimbo is all the fun?! I agree wit hersheylover it's makin them look just like slutz! BAD SITE PEEPS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sing4Life
kid, 13 years old
 
I hate this game, The main view of it is you have to be a skinny girl who goes to night clubs and dates a guy at first sight, Then she gets too skinny, Well that wouldn't be very hard to do. Oh lets but a stripper skirt and go out dancing 2 nite. How fun! Why don't they just put in the jobs "Stripper" Might as well!

musicgirl242
kid, 11 years old
 
Really bad messages.
I didn't get an account, because this website was for messed up teens. Which I am defenently not. Even though it's about becoming " the hottest, coolest most intelligent and talented bimbo the world has ever known!" which hi-lights intelligent and talented traits (good) , it also says to advance in the game, you need a (dare I say it) "hot" boyfriend and to be popular and pretty. Which is not a good message at all. Especially to tween and teen girls. This website does highlight fashion, which I do like, but not confidence, being smart, kind, and yourself!

EspumaMarina
teen, 15 years old
 
Even Paris Hilton might be agents this...
I'm sorry, I'm still caught on the name "Bimbo" -why yes you are creater of the site. Um, yeah, good idea to get young girls hormones blowing to the empth digree. Their clothes are very revealing, excuse me, but I'd like to keep the girls covered thankyou. Everything costs so dang much, and you have the dumbest ways to earn money. Go to the store, theirs food, but NOPE you can't eat it, it will make you "fat" I let her eat the cookie anyway! I refused to let my character go out and "get a boyfriend" my girl has 'more respect' then that. The last thing I need is to be lusting on a computer game. They wanted my girl to have 'the look' well my black hair was fine with me, thankyou. I went to those nightclubs to see whats going on, I am not dating a dude I just met, even if he's some fake computer ran dude. And "kiss every boy you can"? Can you spell S.L.U- okay, actually sinse its Common Sense Media, best not to.. Its disrespectful and mad messages to females everywhere. They want me to get a boyfriend just to go to a party, gee, what's the next carriar on there, a hook*r? Poor insecure girls go on there, and ooh, you can have a baby if you have a membership! I'll pass on the offer, thanks. IDIOTS.

plush duck hero234
kid, 11 years old
 
DIE DIE DIE!!!
This website is all abot girls trying to make themselfs look sexy. It is easy tho send mesasges to whoever you like! And talk about what ever you like! Sucha as boys...snogging...and... other..stuff..... well anything! Its rated 15 but I think this game is rubbish anyway! I would never ever want to play this game! It is for girls of about 16!

CaSmFiRe
kid, 11 years old
 
THE WORST THING EVER ON THE INTERNET
I agree with everyone. I went on it just to try it out, and it was the most terrifying thing EVER! You can see through their clothes, everything she eats makes her FAT, and it's like some guy made this to make fun of his girlfriend!! It's the MOST STUPID, HORRIFYING, RUDE thing ever!!! It's like walking in a boy's I-Hate-Girls life!! I mean, what GIRL is gonna play this game?! This is stpid, horrible and NOT good for ANYBODY!!!!

HxCookie
teen, 14 years old
 
I wouldn't recommend it
I personally love this game, But it does have some inappropriate messages, Such as on the forums it has a place to discuss boys & sex, Which isn't very influencing but also handy for girl problems. One of the games is to kiss as many boys as you can, As well not a thing i would recommend, And to win the challenges you need BA, Earned through putting on makeup,boob jobs/face lifts,therapists,and games. A positive message is that you should have a job when you get older and that style and communication with others is good. But as of now i find the game a bit offending as some of the moderators are saying gothic style is bad and being sort of racist, If your joining this you may be offended if you have that style, But luckily more people on there are saying it's OK. Also they do sell Bimbo dollars and VIP needed for certain goals,clothes,jobs,and special features, So parents might want to make sure your credit cards/phones don't get charged. Some offensive language does get through and thats a problem also, Like i could most likely type this: B*tch or just go with Betch, Or something like that. Also you can have boyfriends and babies which isn't a positive picture for a child.

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