Body By Fisher, Brains by Mattel

[albatross521]

what does this phrase mean?

[Fibonacci]

A phrase descrbing someone who looks good but is intellectually challenged or "stupid"

Fisher Body is an automobile coachbuilder now part of General Motors."Body by Fisher" was one of the advertising slogans used by General Motors.
Mattel is an American toy company and produces sveral products including the famous Barbie doll.

[albatross521]

Thanks Fibonacci.
But I still can't understand why Mattel is stupid.
Could you shed more light on this.

[Fibonacci]

I assume it's a reference to having a brain like a barbie doll or other toy.

The expression can be shortened to BBFBBM

[bookermel]

Yes, as in built like a bus, with brains like barbie!!!

[THECORBYLOON]

I seen a good expression this morning, "Body off Baywatch, face off Crimewatch"

[albatross521]

Thanks to all.