So, what if those tiny bottles of airplane booze are actually big jugs of liquor made for “Just Ken” when Barbie dumped him?
“The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation.” ~Henry David Thoreau
I confess, I haven’t seen the Barbie movie yet (sorry!), but I understand Ken experiences his own not-so-quiet desperation and kinda steals the movie in the process. There are 257 different official Kens. But in the end, they’re all spineless, you-know-whatless, and, well, hollow-headed. Doesn’t it just make you want to cry authentic-looking tears? Everyone should have a purpose! Don’t be a Just Ken!
People are paying money to watch this???
Oh, I hear it’s very amusing, Joy, and actually has something to say.
You first
Aye aye, cap’n.
My sisters played with Barbie dolls. Like her car, house and clothes, they considered Ken to be a Barbie accessory.
Exactly. Barbie car, Barbie pony, Barbie ken…
Poor Ken. The movie makes fun of men and shows them as toxic masculinity. My wife has Barbies from her childhood, as does my sister. They never owned a Ken. Hey, I like those little bottles of airline booze. I buy them often at Specs. Hollywood has reached a new and improved low bar by making a movie about a doll, comic books, etc.
My mother refused to get me a Barbie doll because it would lead me to have unrealistic expectations regarding my adult breast size. So, no Ken either.
;>) Not to mention unrealistic expectations about the future, um, Ken in your life.
That, too!
does he looks like the ken jen from jeopardy!
I like you have not see it, nor do I intend to. I pride myself
You know, I’d value your review of the Barbie Movie before I decided whether or not to go see it … 😉
My daughter had a Ken and a Barbie. Her brothers were creeped out by them and decapitated Ken and amputated Barbie’s leg. No Barbie movie for me!
This calls for a round of therapy for everyone!
My sons and nephews did that one day to their sisters/female cousins. I thought it was hysterical but my SIL went ape. In retaliation one day when the boys were at softball practice, the girls went medieval on their GI Joes! Hey, you know what they say about payback.
Revenge of the GI Janes!
Very funny post!
Dear Ken, Consider involvement in a 12-step program to help you put down that big jug. You can also deal with Barbie’s disdain for your very nature, one day at a time.
;>)
Clearly, you’ve never played with Ken, He is solid, the only think hollow is his head. And on the original, don’t touch his hair, it will come off!
That explains so much! ;>)
LOL! Well, I really wanted a Stretch Armstrong, but I settled for Ken. 🤔..
;>)
Yes, I’m laughing out loud! My Barbies only ever dated G.I. Joe, never Ken.
There’s something about a (tiny) man in uniform.
Haha. Back in the day GI Joes were big, burly guys.
Well, sure, but they were, what, 10″ tall?
Even back then we knew there was something not quite right about Ken. Barbie should have set her sights on He-Man.
Indeed! Barbie could use some real tears too, and by the end of the movie, she’d shed plenty. It’s actually a really good movie! I only went to see it because my guys were seeing Oppenheimer and I wasn’t up for mass destruction, but I so enjoyed it!
Thanks for the recommendation, Colleen! We’ll probably see it this weekend.
It’s a great movie 🙂
I just returned from seeing the Barbie movie with my wife and 44-year-old doctor step-daughter. I was disdainful of the idea until I heard it was directed and written by Greta Gerwig. She had a different and (IMHO) meaningful take on Wonder Woman, so I decided to give Barbie a try. I have to say, Greta did it again. Fun, ridiculous at times, but filled with important meaning and messages. Recommend.
I agree, Russell! We saw it on Sunday and thoroughly enjoyed it, including its message–which takes a little unpacking to fully appreciate.
Interesting perspective on Ken’s desperation after his breakup with Barbie. It’s always intriguing to explore alternative interpretations of familiar characters. Thanks for sharing!