Barbie: The Movie – Overachieving Outstandingly As A Feminist Phenomenon

2024 marks the 65th anniversary of Sleeping Beauty [150], but let us hope that Merryweather, one of the good fairies will not make all the pink things in Barbie Land blue, especially during its corruption into Kendom [62] [120]. Pinky from the MySims series would love that though [65] [102]! It is quite impactful to reflect on how I have gone from playing Detective Barbie In the Mystery of the Carnival Caper at my grandparents’ house to reflecting on the overwhelming success of the live-action film about Mattel’s plastic icon having an existential crisis [91] [143]. The film would have been entirely different if it had been distributed by Universal Pictures or Sony and released at some point in the 2010s…or if it came out in 2007 [50] [84] [151]. Choosing between Barbie and Oppenheimer in Summer 2023 was quite like an image of two lines of toys in McDonald’s Happy Meals; one aimed at boys and the other aimed at girls I would see as a child back in the day [67] [86] [92] [118] [154]. Nevertheless, gender roles suck and you can be a fan of any franchise you adore, regardless of your gender. Sometime after dinner with Stolas from Helluva Boss [111], it is time to turn up the Barbiecore once again in the Pisces season as we continue to reflect on the success of the live-action Barbie film directed by Greta Gerwig, one of our women of the year [42] [56] [73] [75] [87]. 

Look at these two meme buddies standing wholesomely together on the official McDonald’s Ecuadorean Twitter account back in Summer 2023 [96] [100]. And yes, Barbie: The Movie is not Greta Gerwig’s only film about a young woman’s crisis and the obsession with it has not stopped, especially during the run of the Barbie Career of the Year Women in Film series [13] [14] [15] [117]. While our young consumers are surprised by a new range of Polly Pocket compact toys [90], I hope all the Barbies who like their pink drinks hot and all the Barbies who like their pink drinks iced have had another best day ever in Barbie Land [18] [122]. Better not let one out of her box though [126]. [100]

More of the film and its creative team’s achievements continue to be listed one by one on social media [25] [29] [32] [39] [43] [149], including: 

• Six People’s Choice Awards, including “Movie of the Year” [19]
• The BizBash award for “Best TV or Film Premiere Event” [30] [146]
• Eight Academy Award Nominations [38]
• The SDSA award for Best Achievement in Decor/ Design in a Fantasy or Science Fiction film [44]
• Four Screen Actors Guild Award Nominations [41]
• The Thirteenth AACTA Award for “Best Film” [4]
• The AACTA Audience Choice Award for “Favourite Film” [3]

Oppenheimer, the film’s R-rated meme partner based on the story of J. Robert Oppenheimer’s involvement in the creation of the atomic bomb during World War II and its creative team have been successful at this year’s BAFTA Awards as seven awards were won [9] [46] [96] [106] [107]. In all honesty, I hardly care how “rigged” award ceremonies are as people are simply entitled to their opinions and you can always declare your own winners [133] [134]. Please do not take me back to the year 2016, Doc Brown [7] [114]! However, since perspectives change from time to time and exposures eventually get revealed, some successes could turn out to bedeceitful [80] [85] [121] [127]. But as for Barbie: The Movie and a few other amazing films that excelled in 2023, I believe that the awards they achieved were quite deserved to some extent [2], even though some aspects of their developments were not all that peachy [55]. 

Yes, even the awards Waterloo Road achieved throughout the years seem deserved to some extent [142], despite how I was experiencing some “inspiration” from the series against my will when I was about fifteen years old [140]. A British version of Mean Girls would be quite amusing though [57]. Even more achievements earned by the creative crew of Barbie: The Movie include the Golden Globe Award for “Best Original Song” [24], an Academy Award nomination for “Best Original Song” and the Society Of Composers & Lyricists Award for “Outstanding Original Song” [26] [45], which is no wonder why some of us suspect that it could be adapted into a stage musical possibly before a direct chronological follow-up in a few years’ time [143] [145]. Do not forget to show admiration for animated films that are worthy of winning awards too [2] [8]! [27]

The plot of the film was parodied in an advert for the 96th Annual Oscars that will air an hour earlier on ABC on the 10th of March [81]. It stars Jimmy Kimmel who gets lost on the way to Oscarsland, a direct parody of Barbie Land focused on the nominees for a range of achievement titles, including Poor Things. Weird Barbie becomes his guide after asking what kind of “Ken” he is in a rather infatuated manner. As the duo arrive at Carnegie Hall in the weird wagon after a colourful montage of bizarre landscapes that reference other successful films in 2023 besides Barbie: The Movie, most notably Oppenheimer [106], America Ferrera gives a parody of Gloria’s speech on how difficult it can be being a woman in society centred on being a host for the Oscars [18] [81]. With Kenough Kenergy, Ryan Gosling pops up from the back seats of the weird wagon as a callback to Ken surprising Barbie on the way to the real world. Aside from Barbie: The Movie getting nominated for eight awards at the upcoming 96th Annual Oscars [1], the advert is still a brilliant spoof that highlighted Weird Barbie’s comedic nature and so on with some creative elements [81]. 

Kimmel sure had a wild ride with Weird Barbie [81]. Some of you may recall other forms of creativity associated with these award ceremonies, such Woody, Jessie, and Buzz Lightyear from the Toy Story franchise presenting the award for “Best Animated Short” at the 72nd Annual Oscars in 2000 and the main cast of South Park making special guest appearances at the 19th and Last-Ever Annual Cable Ace Awards to present the award for “Best Talk Show Series” in 1997 [53] [108] [123] [152]. Barbie: The Movie can always be nominated for rose gold Oscars resembling a woman known as “Octavias”, “Oksanas” or “Odessas” in Barbie Land [110] [131]. [81]

2024 also marks the 60th anniversary of the debut of Allan, Ken’s buddy [10]. You do not suspect that a marmot is calling out this name [46], no? Some of my fellow 2000s kids may recall him as Midge’s husband and Ryan’s father in the Happy Family line [145]. Again, if Barbie: The Movie is “anti-male propaganda”, then how come Allan Pilgrim got sick of the patriarchal takeover and helped Barbie, Gloria and Sasha restore the essences of girl power in Barbie Land [34] [137]? I still believe he can be an empathetic ally of “Beach” Ken who can find his own identity in a spin-off series or sequel though [151]. In the meantime, his classic doll form from 1964 is available to pre-order [10]. I am glad that the film gave Allan a lot more attention [18], especially before the 60th anniversary of his debut in the Barbie franchise [10]. Call me crazy, but in a sequel or a threequel, perhaps he can be employed as a police officer alongside a new Barbie referred to as “Officer Barbie” in Barbie Land tracking down a criminal in Barbie Land but let us save our hopes for a faithfully fresh follow-up film for next year or two [49] [151]. 

In the meantime, Allan can remain a great reality dating show host and a therapist for the Kens [11]. And let us not forget to wish the Strawberry Shortcake franchise a happy 45th anniversary and Cadbury a happy 200th anniversary too [54] [125]! [10]

Can you imagine Barbie Land expanding with some pink castles like Craigievar Castle, one of the magnificent historical castles in Scotland [61] [103]? I think there ought to be more pink essences in Barbie Land [5] [36], such as a new car in a coat of hot pink, the colour of the hype for the film in production that also became a Summer fashion trend in 2022 [70] [73] [130] [138]. Oh! And do not forget some lovely shades and tints of purple, including lilac and lavender. Aside from a few princes, princesses and mermaids in Barbie Land [21] [23] [35] [51], there could also be an enchanted forest where Fairy Barbies reside and cast magic spells [48] [82] [101]. But wait! What if one of the Fairy Barbies…could turn anything pink into blue [62] [120]?! There can still be some elements of Kendom as Stephen Colbert has been knighted by Ryan Gosling for having plenty of Kenergy [128]. As grateful as I was for no longer feeling imprisoned in some Waterloo Road wannabe [140], I would be delighted to see more of Barbie Land if the movie evolves into its own franchise that should hopefully not seem “milked to death” and “a cash cow”, but simply create new opportunities for characters and new elements of creativity [151]. Again, let us save our wishes for a great sequel for its official announcement.

Barbie Land could also be expanded with not only stables for the horses during the Kendom takeover and new unicorns for Horse Rider Barbies to ride but various things coated in rose gold…or pink gold if you like to race as Pink Gold Peach in Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe [22] [104] [105]. After all, the movie received five BAFTA nominations, including “Best Production Design” [28], despite another snub [132]. In the meantime, those who strolled through Ken Street in Toronto nearly a year ago can reflect on that [139]. And if a Barbie prefers light blue or teal over pink [20], she can rock some stylish pumps styled after Hatsune Miku from Mayla because of Barbie doll logic [18] [93] [94] [95]. Could a Princess Barbie be named “Amelia” [16] [17]? [139]

Despite my bitterness towards Waterloo Road [140], I can cut the third, fourth and fifth series some slack for portraying an autistic student pretty well [141]. I would be delighted to see an autistic human who recalls being infatuated with Barbie dolls in a sequel or threequel to Barbie: The Movie, as long as the big mistakes that were made in Music will not be made again [79]. Yet again, we will just have to wait and see in a few years’ time [151]. [141]

Barbie: The Movie deserves its success for its creativity and depth [27] [28] [31] [33] [37] [40] [76]. But still, a sequel centred on Ken will come in handy for sorting out the problem its political satire unintentionally caused [135]. Moreover, there can be more effective and rational ways to discuss sexism than some examples I have witnessed [52]. And yes, there could perhaps be a threequel to Barbie: The Movie after a sequel centred on Ken excels in fixing what was considered “misandristic propaganda” and helping him find his own identity [25], much like how there could be a threequel to The Super Mario Bros. Movie after its well-deserved sequel does well with an honourable portrayal of Yoshi and so on [147] [148] [150]. Speaking of threequels, there is a lot of hype for Deadpool & Wolverine that can be accelerated by the release of Deadpool & Wolverine: WWIII in May [63] [88] [89] [144]. In the meantime, be sure to check out some new Harley Quinn Funko! Pop figures that are currently available to pre-order [71] [113], along with a twin pack with Poison Ivy that was released before Valentine’s Day in honour of what can be considered my favourite ship in DC history and feel free to state your thoughts on the animated film titled “Barbie And Stacie To The Rescue” coming to Netflix a week before my birthday this March [12] [72]. Good luck back in reality [35], even if it makes me want to shriek and yank your hair out sometimes.

It would be funny if Stella and her brother Andrealphus from Helluva Boss argued over which colour a dress for Octavia on her eighteenth birthday should be; pink or blue [99] [112] [120]. Moxxine sure loves hot pink but considers a softer tint of pink “basic” [98]. At least a lighter shade always makes the sakura falls in Japan so heavenly in the Spring [109]. Near this year’s Spring, there will be a Barbiemania at Electric Ballroom in London next Saturday and a “Mother Sunday” screening of Barbie: The Movie alongside a Pink Party Bar at Bristol Aquarium just before the 96th Annual Oscars ceremony airs [64] [66] [81]. As for me, I shall look forward to the rest of the second season of Helluva Boss throughout the rest of 2024 after this year’s steamy Valentine’s Day-themed merchandise sales [97] [124] [144]. [64]

It is undeniable how revolutionary Barbie has been for sixty-five years [145]. As for her live-action cinematic hit and other movies that were released in 2023, let us be good sports about snubs at award ceremonies and not blatantly throw the term “rigged” around like sore losers [133] [134]. Besides, I may be an iPhone user, but I hold no bias against Samsung phones [69] [78] [136]. Until then, some ASMR from the friendly fuzzy pink monster named “Cosmo” might be up your alley if you are currently feeling the weight of the world on your shoulders [58] [59] [60]. Moreover, keep the Barbie and Ken ASMR vibes coming, ASMR artists [6] [60] [74] [83]! Lastly, beyond the prettiness of Barbie Land, there will be crystal creations in a new stuff pack for The Sims 4 the day after next week [129]. Imagine if Fauna made Aurora’s dress about as green as an inspired plumbob [62] [65] [120] [129]! Oh! And I highly recommend you leave Twitter/X while you still can or just take a break from it [115] [116] [119] [153]. Bye, reader! [28]

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Are The Hopes For A Follow-Up To Barbie: The Movie Kenough?

Hi, reader! Wake up, get down [8]! It has been almost half a year since an IMAX format for Barbie: The Movie with an exclusive post-credits scene was announced [77]. And guess what? Barbie: The Album is the 66th Annual Grammy winner for “Best Compilation Soundtrack For Visual Media” [12] [13] [57]! Not only did “What Was I Made For?” by Billie Eilish win the Grammy for “Best Song Written for Visual Media” but was also declared the “Song Of 2023” [9] [17]. Meanwhile, a new fragrance from DefineMe Creative in a blue bottle is the “Ken” equivalent of the Barbie fragrance in a pink bottle that was released near the time of the release of the film in IMAX and is now available to pre-order for those who wish to smell good Kenough [31] [32] [33]. Speaking of being Kenough, Will Ferrell, the actor who played the role of the Mattel CEO in the film may have stated that it could be time for women to rule for world for a change during his speech at the Women in Entertainment Gala but let us make some room for a certain man to redeem himself even further as his finds his own identity [7] [63]. Furthermore, the best solution to the elephant in the room would be a sequel, spin-off film or a television series starring “Beach” Ken [80]. I sure hope you have not lost a shoe on the way back to Barbie Land [60] [61]!

Barbie: The Movie was a feminist phenomenon that dominated the box office as one of 2023’s biggest highlights [3], but there can be a chance to make a follow-up centred on Ken more equalist [25]. Besides, Ken has had quite a lot of occupations throughout the Barbie franchise’s run [74]. Sometime after lunchtime with Stolas from Helluva Boss [54], let us expand on our hopes for a decent follow-up to one of the most successful films of 2023 a little further [81] [82] [83]. And yes, I believe that this ought to be my last article on this subject (for now) [83]. [13]

Since Barbara Handler is no longer a doll [7], would there be a new “Stereotypical” Barbie in her place in Barbie Land to leave the first one’s ending at certain depth? If so, then the new “Stereotypical” Barbie could be a brunette as a reference to how there was a brunette equivalent of the iconic doll’s first appearance in 1959 [20] [45] [71] [80]. Moreover, her signature colour ought to be a feminine tint of blue as a reference to Erika from Barbie as The Princess and The Pauper and the brunette version of Totally Hair Barbie [11] [58] [80]. However, wouldn’t her having a crush on Ken and starting a relationship with him at a realistic pace and in a healthy way contradict Ken’s motive to find her own identity without relying on a Barbie’s affection [7]? Well, it is entirely possible to be independent with a strong acknowledgement of who you are while being in a relationship [81]. Furthermore, Ken’s affection for a new Barbie can assure that he will not make the same mistakes again, much like how Woody refrained from being jealous towards Forky being Bonnie’s favourite toy in Toy Story 4, compared to how envious he was towards Buzz Lightyear at first in the first Toy Story film [65] [66] [80]. I know that a brunette version of “Stereotypical” Barbie who mostly wears blue instead of pink would not be the most creative element of a spin-off sequel film, but there can be a lot more references [83]!

“Beach” Ken crushing on a new “Stereotypical” Barbie after being friendzoned by the previous one but still valuing his own identity can carefully balance what made Ken a memorable supporting character in the Barbie franchise with what can make up for the accusation of misandry the live-action film received [7] [19]. “Beach” Ken and the second “Stereotypical” Barbie can prove that dating in fiction is NOT dead as they both value a relationship AND their independences in a healthy and realistic way as an alternative to the first “Stereotypical” Barbie reuniting with the quirky dude [81]. Some fictional couples have sadly not even tried to be like that [84]. At least Ken finding a second Barbie to adore will not be like in that skit on Saturday Night Live back in 2005 [61]. [45]

And in all honesty, how Barbie’s surname when she becomes a human at the end of the film is “Handler” is a little inconsistent to me [7] [19] [82]. Shouldn’t it be “Roberts” [6]? Nonetheless, it is ultimately no big deal as the surname “Roberts” can always be given to the second “Stereotypical” Barbie if she and “Beach” Ken decide to become a human couple and it would be better to leave the previous “Stereotypical” Barbie’s new life as a human with just a very small expansion and nothing too contrived to tarnish the deep meaning of her becoming human [7]. At least Midge did not become human…after being pregnant for twenty years, which cannot be realistically healthy [43]. [73]

As satirical as the patriarchy of Kendom seemed, at least none of the maids were Niffty from Hazbin Hotel when it came to dealing with vermin…and other foes [7] [15] [21] [55]. I still stand by keeping some visual elements of Kendom in Barbie Land for those who need a break from all the pretty palettes of pink, quite like how Husk’s bar gives us a little break from all the hellish shades of red in the Pride Ring of Hell in Hazbin Hotel [1] [56]. Oh! And do not forget about the horses [7] [83]! I am pretty sure there can also be a new Ken character looking for his own identity as well without succumbing to obnoxious masculine stereotyping within a supporting role aside from a few new Barbies in Barbie Land [7] [19]. But still, the fun vibes of feminism ought to flourish as there could be another new Barbie, such as a game developer based on the Game Developer Barbie doll from 2016 [36] [67]. Additionally, a few new vehicles in Barbie Land can be lilac and magenta 1950s Corvettes in a slightly different style, such as a Lowrider [4]. Chances are that a spin-off of Barbie: The Movie centred on Ken may not be as effective in terms of storytelling besides letting a twist villain redeem himself even further [7] [19], but there is a lot of creative potential to expand on Barbie Land [81] [82] [83].

The overall production value of the Barbie movie was unmistakable [16] [18]. Well, apart from one stunt that went wrong but at least was not a falcon punch [19] [62]. Oh! And they must not forget to maintain Ken’s charmingly quirky disposition [7] [73] [38]! It works for the red-masked rascal from Marvel [30], doesn’t it? Bring on a new wave of Kenergy if you reprise the role, Mr. Gosling [70]! Tell Mr. Bean I said hi [49]! [73]

Can you imagine Bowser serenading Princess Peach in Kendom [7] [44] [68]? Aside from how provoking that plan to build a wall to prevent visitors from entering Kendom was to me since I am sick of tired of hearing about Donald Trump [7] [27] [37], I would be quite intrigued to hear more songs from the main Kenster [7]. Aside from that, it would still be important to value the movie’s feminism that honoured what Barbie truly represents; being an inspiration to young girls [14], but something ought to be done about the accusations of “anti-men propaganda” [19]. I mean, Allan Pilgrim was willing to help the Barbies restore the constitution [7] [15] [83], so the film is not entirely misandristic as many have claimed it to be. [14]

Apart from the focus of “Beach” Ken possibly finding a new love interest to avoid tarnishing the deep meaning of his first one’s conclusion of her chapter as a doll going through an existential crisis and at least some elements of Kendom left alongside more essences of pink in Barbie Land [7] [80] [81], what else is there to consider for an effective spin-off film set after the events of Barbie: The Movie? Allan ought to have a bigger role as a Kenpathetic supporter of Ken, despite his aggravation towards the creation of Kendom and “Tourist” Ken could still be a rival for the sake of some conflict [7] [19]. Perhaps Allan can have feelings for Midge in a new outfit based on the attire of the Allan from the Happy Family line from the 2000s [39] [80]. And surely, the CEO could reflect on his family life as part of some new character development [42] [78] [83]. But as part of those reflections, could he turn out to be a former Allan doll in honour of a fan theory [34]? It is possible to produce an effective follow-up without milking an insanely successful film into a franchise as if it would become solely a cash cow. It worked for Deadpool 2 and could soon work for Deadpool 3 [30] [68], right?

As for Gloria, perhaps her husband can officially be named and she can further discuss being a human woman with Barbara, even if the discussion will be a cringey jab at the menstrual cycle in a short follow-up to the conclusion of Barbie: The Movie [7] [19]. After her daughter Sasha, perhaps one of her friends will be a second “Stereotypical” Barbie’s human. [19]

Oh! And this lady can be the narrator of Ken’s next chapter [7] [14]! [19]

Aside from marketing the first anniversary of Barbie: The Movie this July [2], Turning Red will turn red once again on the big screen tomorrow and Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is set to begin a new origin for Shadow the Hedgehog this December [35] [52] [53] [69]. Perhaps those who were previously involved with Barbie Live!: The Musical in Melbourne can be involved with a stage musical adaptation of Barbie: The Movie if it ever comes to Australia [78]. In the meantime, we are completely cuted out by the crossover between the Care Bears and many beloved icons from Sanrio, especially Hello Kitty in honour of her 50th anniversary [26] [41]. Just under a week before this year’s Valentine’s Day, think of the best co-op games to play with your darling Player 2, such as Portal 2, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Stardew Valley and It Takes Two [28]. Surely, we ought to be a Barbie and a Ken in a box together as a gamer couple someday [5], just like Claud Wolf and Draculaura as a Valentine’s Day duet in the same way Deuce Gorgon and Cleo De Nile were boxed together last year [50] [51]. Until then, let us continue to encourage gender equality and refrain from stooping lows [64]. 

I wish all the best to all the Barbies in the real world [22] [23] [24], all the best to Rob Liefeld, the creator of Deadpool on his retirement from the manly mutate’s legacy after thirty-three years of helping him flourish into the antihero we know and love and all the best to the Hazbin Hotel French dub team on their French dubs of the other episodes of the first season of Helluva Boss [40] [48] [75] [76]. Oh! And be cautious when you crawl through the door to Coraline Jones’ point-of-view at a cinema again for old times’ sake but in 3D this August in honour of the stop-motion masterpiece’s 15th anniversary [44]! Speaking of anniversaries, Barbie’s 65th anniversary is sure to be a hoot [10] [46] [56]! No reference to Stolas intended [29] [54]. [19]

I am aware that “Barbie 2” or “Ken” might not be a thing [81], but Moana 2 will be this November [72]. Pink looks so good on a Barbie [7], but some new waves of blue await those curious about Moana 2 [72]. If there is any possibility when it comes to establishing a sequel or spin-off of Barbie: The Movie you agree or disagree with me [81] [82] [83], feel free to let me know. Bye, reader! [72]

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Does Barbie: The Movie Deserve To A Musical Adaptation?

Some of my fellow gamers may recall building a Malibu Stacy area in The Simpsons: Tapped Out that would be very much like what you would see in Barbie Land [7] [71] [94]. Remember when Waylon Smithers aimed to establish a stage musical starring Malibu Stacy in that episode of the twelfth season of The Simpsons [77] [86] [97] [98]? That could be the case for Barbie: The Movie, one of the most successful films of 2023 as rumour has it that Greta Gerwig, Margot Robbie, Mark Ronson, and America Ferrera would like in a stage musical adaptation of it [13] [99] [105]. Barbie Land may not be everyone’s colourful paradise, but I definitely do not consider it as controversial as the French website known as “Ma Bimbo” that was launched in 2007, its English version that was formerly titled “Miss Bimbo” and a strangely political reboot that was launched in 2015 formerly known as “Internet Republic of Bimboland” and currently known as “Fashionable Republic of Ximboland” [2] [38] [45] [78]. On the way back to Barbie Land (or Kendom if you think Ken is the true hero of the film or are just not keen on so much pink [93]), let us take the pale yellow 1950s Corvette this time as if it came from the quirky, vibrant and…politically complex interpretation of Heaven from “Welcome to Heaven”, the sixth episode of the first season of Hazbin Hotel and discuss the idea of a stage musical adaptation of Barbie: The Movie even further [41] [69] [70] [84] [99]. 

The original English version of Miss Bimbo which was renamed “Like A Fashionista” after Beemoov and Blouzar were separated in 2008 is still around to this day alongside Fashionable Republic of Ximboland and Ma Bimbo and I fondly remember playing the 2010 version of Miss Bimbo as a teenager [16] [17] [18] [53]. Speaking of playing, some Malibu Stacy vibes became available for those in charge of their own Springfields on Level 56 in 2015 and on Level 5 in 2019 [75] [87] [89]. Oh! And do not forget about the cart from the Game of Games The Sequel 2020 event [87]. And speaking of animated comedies for mature audiences, I happened to have rick roll’d Adam for being a total jerk to Charlie Morningstar and calling my fairly new YouTube username “weird” [68] [96]. [98]

It has been almost a week since we last discussed how a stage musical adaptation of Barbie: The Movie can be more than passable [99]. While fans of Juliette Reilly tune into her new song titled “Impossible” [73], let us expand on the possibilities of such a concept excelling and whether Barbie: The Movie deserves to be made into a musical or not [99]. I just hope there will not be too much pink snow on the road back to Barbie Land [74]. Bring on the doll logic…and the trumpets [7] [42]! [11]

Let us list some other possible participants in a stage musical adaptation of Barbie: The Movie [99]. Some other choices for the cast could be:

• Taylor Louderman as “Weird” Barbie due to her experience in the musical adaptation of Mean Girls [52]
• Ben Platt as Allan [55]
• Marla Mendel as Midge for an exclusive moment that will be explained later [52]
• Jeremy Jordan as Tourist Ken [52]
• Jonathan Groff as another Ken [55]
• Sutton Foster as Writer Barbie [55]
• Shoshana Bean as Judge Barbie [55]
• Ashley Park as Mermaid Barbie [52]

Some alternate choices for the role of “Stereotypical” Barbie or any other Barbie in Barbie Land, such as Doctor Barbie and Physicist Barbie could be:

• Ali Stroker [52]
• Carrie St Louis [52]
• Laura Bell Bundy [52]

If the Sly Cooper movie turned out to be a full-on musical instead of a regular animated adventure that has, unfortunately, been permanently postponed or the events of the first game were adapted into a stage musical [29] [79] [80], Michael Bublé would be great choices for a singing voice for Sly [24]. As for the idea of Barbie: The Movie being made into a musical [99], there is potential to establish songs that can enhance certain scenes, such as the moment when “Stereotypical” Barbie meets Weird Barbie before she travels to the real world and the CEO in a meeting at Mattel [7] [14].

I know what you are thinking. Wouldn’t the one to play the role of “Weird” Barbie also need to be quite athletic to be able to do the splits to be faithful to the character when it comes to portraying her [7]? Well, from what I recall when I saw a Cinderella pantomime as a child, there was a stuntman also playing the role of Buttons, but as “Dangerous Buttons” for stunts. There might as well be an acrobat as a stunt double for the actress who plays the role of “Weird” Barbie in a stage musical adaptation of Barbie: The Movie. It is better to be safe than sorry. [14]

The potential for a stage musical adaptation of Barbie: The Movie bloomed from the 2023 season of Strictly Come Dancing [15] [99]. Have you seen the performance again at the Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour [26]? [15]

What other differences and musical-exclusive aspects could there be between the movie and a stage musical adaption [99]? A romantic moment between Allan and Midge can bloom on stage possibly during a musical number in the resolution after a big plot twist to make up for a missed opportunity to establish them as a couple in a film as I have been aware of their relationship ever since I owned the Caucasian versions of them and their two children from the Happy Family line as a child [7] [37] [106], yet I still appreciate Barbie and Ken not getting into a full-on relationship in a way that would have been pretty clichéd [101]. Shrek: The Musicalmay have been an awkward and slightly self-parodic interpretation of an ogre gradually falling in love with a princess to some of us [28] [99], but a few notable differences in terms of dialogue are quite interesting, such as Lord Farquaad’s parents turning out to be Grumpy, one of the seven dwarves and the princess who felt a pea under a pile of mattresses [102] [103]. Any opportunities that were missed during the scriptwriting and filming can be hit alongside some new ones in response to critical reception in a stage musical adaptation [14] [99].

Surely, Allan Pilgrim is the father of Midge’s yet-to-be-born-already baby [37] [59] [106]. [14]

Some of my fellow 2000s kids seek a missed opportunity to establish a stage musical adaption of Barbie As The Princess And the Pauper at some point way before the film’s 20th anniversary while some 2000s teens may recall Britney Spears at the Barbie Awards Ceremony in Tokyo back in 2002 [23] [91] [95] [99]. No reference to Anne-Marie intended [4]. [9]

Now, onto the question some of us are asking. Does Barbie: The Movie really need or at least deserve to be made into a musical [99]? I believe that it does as I see the potential right in front of me. Besides, Barbie Live!: The Musical faded into obscurity after its short-lived run and chances are that a stage musical adaptation of Barbie: The Movie would become as recognisable and popular as Shrek: The Musical, Frozen: The Musical and the stage musical adaptation of The Lion King [35] [58] [99]. On the other doll’s hand, those who cannot stand musicals would prefer a direct sequel or a spin-off television series centred on Ken finding his own identity [22] [101] [104]. There are a lot of people who think the movie is overrated [105], but as I have stated before, the aspects of feminism can be less preachy in the musical adaptation [14] [99]. Moreover, President Barbie can establish more validation for all Kens a little more effectively by offering them the same job opportunities as Barbies, but without making either side subservient to the other [14]. That is what true equality is [3] [49], right? The ambitiously marketed film that made Barbie a Hollywood starlet could deserve a stage musical adaptation if it can be done quite well [89], especially with the flair, feminism, and funniness in check [7] [54] [57].

Perhaps in a spin-off television series centred on Ken (which would be more necessary than Barbie returning to Barbie Land in “Barbie 2” [101]), he can drive the silver 1950s Chevrolet Corvette that consists of hot rod flames through new areas in Barbie Land that might as well consist of some other elements of Kendom at some point during his further redemption [7] [84] [105]. Anything to make up for the accusations of misandry within political satire if the billion-dollar success of Barbie: The Movie results in a franchise [14] [105]! I could also suggest a brunette Barbie in a light blue counterpart of that splendid pink gingham dress as a second true love interest when it comes to him not making the same big mistake again sometime after “Stereotypical” Barbie’s departure and transformation into a human [7], but that might defeat the purpose of him finding his own identity without reliance on a Barbie [101] [104] [105]. However, “Beach” Ken and his second crush might as well develop a healthy and balanced relationship in a way that is perhaps not too clichéd [101]. [12]

I am not against addressing men’s issues like how MRAs and the MGTOW movement would and I certainly would not approve of using feminism as an excuse for toxic behaviour [27] [92], but it is still important to validate women and their rights in this world and contrary to what some people suspects about feminism, men can be feminists too [56]. I also hope that people will know how important it is to validate autistic people and their rights in this world too [50] [72]. [8]

In association with the plastic starlet’s 65^th anniversary [99] [105], we can wish her live-action journey to self-discovery outside of Barbie Land a fabulous first anniversary this July close to the time Deadpool 3 hits cinemas over three weeks after Despicable Me 4 does [43] [81] [100]. Besides, you just cannot deny how ambitious the marketing for the film was and all the pink trends inspired by the utter pinkness of Barbie Land (and the masculinity of Kendom [65] [66]) [1] [5] [63] [64] [90]. To me, there is quite a lot of potential to establish a stage musical adaptation of the film as a spiritual successor to Barbie Live!: The Musical [99]. And surely, a game of chess between a magenta army and a pale purple army in Barbie Land would not be as militant as a game of chess between Mordecai Heller and Viktor Vasko from Lackadaisy [7] [47]. Several Broadway and West End musicals may be closing this year [51], but chances are that new ones can help keep the theatre industry going [99]. As always, refrain from encouraging sexism [30] [31] [32] [33] [34] [46]. It is not worth it. Furthermore, if you are the dominant one in a certain type of relationship, know your limits with the submissive one, even in grey instead of pink [40] [60] [61] [62]. 

Please show some support and respect for Barbara Oppenheimer who seemed to be such a good sport about the impact of the Barbenheimer trend on her [7] [25] [67] [76] [85]. Such a great meme it has been in 2023 that has resulted in an upcoming film adaptation [21] [36] [99] [104]! And please show some admiration for cosplayers who are making cosplaying inclusive for everyone [19] [20] [39] [48] [83], much like how the Barbie franchise aimed to be more diverse as you can tell by the lovely Down Syndrome Barbie that was released last year [44]! [85]

Keep following your dreams because whether you consider yourself a Barbie, a Ken, an Allan or even a Bratz doll, you can be anything [6]. As for me, aside from how I can still be a writer, I could go for some ruby chocolate as I remember my sister treating herself to pieces of ruby chocolate from a Barbie advent calendar while I had a Shrek 2 one when we were kids and the new Ruby Chocolate KitKat McFlurry will be one of the latest sweet treats as McDonald’s in just a week [82] [102] [103]. [10]

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