#im SO excited for the barbie movie i live this meme

[lionbearfox]

old men get arrested

[yurtletheturtlehenderson]

Yet Another Unsolicited Opinion on Barbie (2023) - spoilers below

It was fun! Full of laughs! Very pink which was a huge factor in my own personal excitement given my recent effort to work on myself and what I actually like/dislike and what is/isnt just internalized misogyny. That area definitely felt fulfilled. The commentary on growing up and the beauty of living a long life full of sadness and anger as well as happiness and humor, and that death gives life meaning was... Idk how to put any of this into words quite yet, if im being honest. But that montage at the end with all that footage of real people living life and growing up -- they're good moments and they're bad -- the sensation of being human, I think, was beautiful and the most moving.

That being said... I wasn't ?? the most thrilled ?? with the ken arc?? I'm kinda scared to say that but there it is. The idea that young boys (all children really!) get SO easily corrupted by the patriarchy and toxic masculinity is a terrific and important point to make! One, I felt, was carried throughout the film relatively consistently... but then.. kinda fell flat. At the end. When everything went back to normal, but slightly different. I really really wanted the Barbie and Ken's (and Allan!) To be equal in the end. But it felt to me like they carried that message through only for it to kinda fall flat?? For example, i just keeping thinking of that whole "So can be supreme court justices too?!" "Well, no, probably just a smaller judge on a regular court" thing. Idk did they even get houses???

Idk, I know there was that one line where they said they'd be starting as small judges and working their way up, but if that's the case -- the whole men are equal to women message supposedly in the Barbie movie just didn't translate to me super easily.

It's for sure important to have women empowerment even while striving and fighting for equality but. Idk it just translated weird to me, like I said.

It's also extremely important to note that we as people, no matter how much fun we've been having with the whole "barbies vs kens" online and which one we feel like conversations ive been seeing, I fully believe it's just not that simple, obviously. Every person is their own person - none of us just fit into a box (pun intended). We are all our own someone with our experiences, who hold and are made of millions of unique moments and feelings and opinions. So obviously, the barbie movie and its many messages are gonna resonate differently to everyone. But thats what film is, i guess!

Look, people are gonna get mad at me I just know it and it doesn't help that I always SUCK at articulating my thoughts, especially correctly, but I just. I- I DONT KNOW MAN. I'm still digesting the movie. I just got home and I'm gonna go to bed soon, in fact, but I just wanted to say that before sharing all the fun Barbie memes. I still had fun, let myself laugh at the jokes, enjoyed being bathed in pink and wearing pink again (my little younger self is crying happy tears, she is revived and healing) and being surrounded by people wearing pink. I just- I just want people to be equal and happy that's all, man 😭 I'm sorry if I offended anyone or anything

[nora-durst]

re: my last reblog/barbie, the fact that the barbie movie exists is whatever. it’s an eye roll emoji. this is the world we live in and people can enjoy things that are fluff etc etc. it’s the larger conversation around it that drives me insane. this isn’t pointed at anyone in particular (nor at any of my mutuals who have expressed excitement towards barbie because i know you are media literate and have taste lol) but just at like the general populace. sorry i just have to be a hater for minute. scroll now if you don’t want to hear this akdkfjdk but:

idk why we as a society are not only uncritically accepting a multimillion dollar toy commercial in cinemas but actively embracing it!!! i see red whenever i see people make jokes like “barbie is going to save cinema” like i’m fully aware such statements are just for laughs but consider the fact that movies like this are killing cinema, actually! why is everyone so excited for this movie??? why is it so hyped up??? why have so many of the people i know bought into this hype hook line and sinker??? “well it’ll be good and not like a lame superhero movie because greta gerwig is directing it and noah baumbach wrote it” have you considered the fact that this probably took up at least a year of the lives of two acclaimed independent filmmakers when they could have been making idk something that wasn’t a toy commercial?? literally anything else?? sure get that paycheck whatever but it’s so sad that filmmakers have to do shit like this if they want to really make money. and the thing is i understand the desire to see it because it probably will be good, or at least entertaining — the production value is clearly quite high, there’s a large cast of very popular actors, etc. — but it’s frustrating to see the same people i know irl who complain about all the dumb formulaic mcu bullshit and the horrible disney live action remakes suddenly turn around and uncritically and unironically be so excited for this movie, and participate in the hype train that mattel is counting on to market the movie. (and okay yes the memes are funny and yes i have enjoyed them. i am not immune to a good meme. but STILL) like barbie is not only part of the problem it’s making the problem worse!! how do you not realize this is one of the same bullshit IP-driven marketing vehicles that we’ve been subjected to for years now?? or if you do realize it, why am i not hearing anyone acknowledge that?? “let people enjoy things” sure go for it im not saying you can’t!! but at least be honest about what you’re enjoying!!!! i think that’s the crux of the issue for me tbh. i dont care that barbie exists (even if it annoys me) or that people are enjoying it but it makes me crazy that i’m seeing almost nothing even remotely critical of it or acknowledging the larger and very harmful phenomenon that this movie is absolutely undeniably a part of. and maybe i’m overreacting a little and maybe there actually is a huge critical discussion of the movie occurring in spaces i’m not aware of, but i think my point still stands

(and i’m aware im being a snob but i think this current cultural moment might need more snobs actually. sorry)

okay rant over i am exiting hater mode peace and love on planet earth

[voltsm]

I got tagged by @briandthemoon ! Thank you ~ Excited to see if you end up doing my DTIYS!!

Rules: answer 28 questions and tag 20 blogs you are contractually obligated to know better.

Name/Nickname: Volt

Gender: Agender

Star sign: Sagittarius

Height: 161cm (im sick and on mobile, do conversion urselves 😤 haha)

Time: 10:20pm

Birthday: 2nd December

Favorite band/groups: Probably EXO, a kpop group, but I don't have favorites, I just listen to whatever honestly haha

Favorite solo artist: Hmm probably Lady Gaga just because I've been listening to her a lot lately. I like Sumni too.

Song stuck in my head: Judas - Lady Gaga

Last movie: Hmmm I can't remember but it was either Inside Out or Barbie and the Nutcraker (10/10 movie it aged so well despite the graphics). Inside Out is probably my fav pixar movie, everytime I watch it I find out a new detail

Last show: I watched Queen's Gambit!! I don't usually watch live action shows but this one got my attention. I wish it had less filler time and less random sexualization but the end is rly nice.

When did I create this blog: I created to post my art ^-^

What do I post: Sanders Sides and random posts abt myself I guess lol I started posting some Dream SMP stuff recently

The last thing I googled: What is the temperature of a fever? As I said, I am sick heh I swear it's not rona btw

Other blogs: I have a blog to hold my old url and spam reblog. I also have like a billion that I kept lefting and forgetting throughout the years

Do I get asks: I have a request for the angst art meme that I'll do some day. Also there is some cute chain thingy that I'll answer in a bit

When did I chose my URL: It's just short for my old url, voltairenism.

Following: Hmmm checking this now will be a pain as I am on mobile ;_; ok.... it's 51

Followers: 386

Average hours of sleep: I sleep for abt 10 hours if random naps throughout the day counts

Lucky number: 9 or 10, I think, but I don't rly give it too much thought

Instruments: I play the bass. I want to learn how to play piano tho

What am I wearing: My pajamas haha feelssickman

Dream job: Game developer!

Dream trip: Japan or Spain

Favorite food: Pamonha

Nationality: 

Top 3 universes I’d like to live in: Star Wars, Star Trek and.... Idk Care Bears I guess skdkkd

uhhh Idk who to tag akdkk

@theo-lord-of-love-and-rage @writerwithtoomanyships @leelee-con

and anyone that wants to do it honestly akskkf i cant think properly

[uberfluss]

1-98

goddamn it chase

1. coffee mugs, teacups, wine glasses, water bottles, or soda cans? water bottles

2. chocolate bars or lollipops? chocolate bars

3. bubblegum or cotton candy? cotton candy

4. how did your elementary school teachers describe you? kept to himself

5. do you prefer to drink soda from soda cans, soda bottles, plastic cups or glass cups? soda bottles

6. pastel, boho, tomboy, preppy, goth, grunge, formal or sportswear? grunge 

7. earbuds or headphones? earbugs

8. movies or tv shows? tv shows i literally dont have the attention span for a movie

9. favorite smell in the summer? fresh grass or rain

10. game you were best at in p.e.? kick ball

11. what you have for breakfast on an average day? chug 24 oz of flavored water

12. name of your favorite playlist? ”I”

13. lanyard or key ring? lanyard

14. favorite non-chocolate candy?  sour skittles

15. favorite book you read as a school assignment? alice in wonderland

16. most comfortable position to sit in? cross legged but then my hips pop out of their sockets :(

17. most frequently worn pair of shoes? converse hightops

18. ideal weather? 90s light breeze

19. sleeping position? stomach or side

20. preferred place to write (i.e., in a note book, on your laptop, sketchpad, post-it notes, etc.)? post it notes

21. obsession from childhood? music

22. role model? i dont have role models so much as people who i use as an example of what Not to do 

23. strange habits? i pop my elbows whenever im excited or nervous

24. favorite crystal? rose quartz

25. first song you remember hearing? i can tell taht we are gonna be friends by the white stripes

26. favorite activity to do in warm weather? ultimate frisbee

27. favorite activity to do in cold weather? live my life under blankets

28. five songs to describe you? baby elephant walk, wii channel music, idrk 

29. best way to bond with you? mUSIC

30. places that you find sacred? not really

31. what outfit do you wear to kick ass and take names? comfy clothes

32. top five favorite vines?  honestly idrk jslkd 

33. most used phrase in your phone? i just got a new one so there’s no 

34. advertisements you have stuck in your head? none

35. average time you fall asleep? currently like 10 becuase work

36. what is the first meme you remember ever seeing?some bad luck brian 

37. suitcase or duffel bag? suit case

38. lemonade or tea? lemonade

39. lemon cake or lemon meringue pie? lemon cake

40. weirdest thing to ever happen at your school? probably any i was responsible for at the boarding schools

41. last person you texted? grace?

42. jacket pockets or pants pockets? pants

43. hoodie, leather jacket, cardigan, jean jacket or bomber jacket? leather

44. favorite scent for soap? mint

45. which genre: sci-fi, fantasy or superhero? scifi

46. most comfortable outfit to sleep in? boxers

47. favorite type of cheese? extra sharp cheddar

48. if you were a fruit, what kind would you be? lemon

49. what saying or quote do you live by?  there are 7 billion 47 million people on the planet And I have the audacity to think I matter I know it’s a lie but I prefer it to the alternative here

50. what made you laugh the hardest you ever have? not really sure my sister usually was able make me laugh my ass off

51. current stresses? school

52. favorite font? dont really care

53. what is the current state of your hands? swollen

54. what did you learn from your first job? people arent smart

55. favorite fairy tale? snow white

56. favorite tradition? blowing up snow men on lake michigan with fire works on new years eve

57. the three biggest struggles you’ve overcome? stuff stuff and shit

58. four talents you’re proud of having? singing, uke, guitar, bass

59. if you were a video game character, what would your catchphrase be? FUCK

60. if you were a character in an anime, what kind of anime would you want it to be? none

61. favorite line you heard from a book/movie/tv show/etc.? there are 7 billion 47 million people on the planet And I have the audacity to think I matter I know it’s a lie but I prefer it to the alternative here

62. seven characters you relate to? never really related to one 

63. five songs that would play in your club? drama free, pro-test,  beers steers and queers,  best friends, 

64. favorite website from your childhood? boredbutton

65. any permanent scars? a lottt

66. favorite flower(s)? poppies

67. good luck charms? crystals

68. worst flavor of any food or drink you’ve ever tried? pizza pringles

69. a fun fact that you don’t know how you learned? shrimp can see colors you’ve never imagined

70. left or right handed? left

71. least favorite pattern? tight plaid

72. worst subject? english

73. favorite weird flavor combo?  pickles and yoghurt

74. at what pain level out of ten (1 through 10) do you have to be at before you take an advil or ibuprofen? i cant take any meds like that

75. when did you lose your first tooth? i literally have No clue

76. what’s your favorite potato food (i.e. tater tots, baked potatoes, fries, chips, etc.)? fries

77. best plant to grow on a windowsill? aloe

78. coffee from a gas station or sushi from a grocery store? coffee

79. which looks better, your school id photo or your driver’s license photo? school id

80. earth tones or jewel tones? earth

81. fireflies or lightning bugs? fire flies

82. pc or console? pc

83. writing or drawing? drawing

84. podcasts or talk radio? podcasts

84. barbie or polly pocket? polly pcket

85. fairy tales or mythology? mythology

86. cookies or cupcakes? cupcakes

87. your greatest fear? being trapped

88. your greatest wish? to be free

89. who would you put before everyone else? my kids

90. luckiest mistake? my summer job

91. boxes or bags? boxes

92. lamps, overhead lights, sunlight or fairy lights? over head lights

93. nicknames? murph bitch mumphord smurphy morphine

94. favorite season? summer

95. favorite app on your phone? instagram

96. desktop background? black screen

97. how many phone numbers do you have memorized? 4

98. favorite historical era? victorian

[golddplatedd]

50 Questions

tagged by @tonyrights

1. What takes up too much of your time? watching movies and scrolling through tumblr lmao

2. What makes your day better? talking to my gf! talking to my sister! thinking about oswald! lots of things!

3. What’s the best thing to happen to you today? its 12:29 am so im gonna say the best part of yesterday was getting to see so much of my family and giving my mom some pretty silver hoops that i bought for her at disneyland i love my mom

4. What fictional place would you like to go to? hhhh asgard maybe? i wanna meet heimdall

5. Are you good at giving advice? generally no but i am a god listener!!

6. Do you have any mental illness? yeah i have certified™ major depressive disorder and anxiety! probably some other stuff too but i prefer not to think about it ;V

7. Have you ever experienced sleep paralysis? nah but i kinda want to

8. What musician inspired you the most? .......fall out boy.........they have gotten me through so much its astounding

9. Have you ever fallen in love? literally every time i see a cat on the street. oh you mean with a person? maybe but id prefer not to talk about it 

10. What’s your dream date? uhhh going somewhere cute like an aquarium or a museum and then going for a walk and getting ice cream! im a simple girl.

11. What do others notice about you?

usually how short i am which is rude tbh im 5′1″ thats NOT that short

12. What is an annoying habit you have? almost everything i do is annoying!!  kidding (sorta) but i think the most . annoying thing i do is like everything obsessively and then talk about it nonstop. like i cant just. mildly enjoy something. its all or nothing babey

13. Do you still talk to your first love? no not really! that train has sailed . or however the saying goes. we are like on good ish terms though i suppose

14. How many exes do you have? 2. and a half

15. How many songs are in your playlist? i . have like 50 spottify playlists but my main one (jams from my Barbie™ Jeep™) currently has 1140 songs

16. What instruments can you play? i played flute but i dont anymore, i currently play oboe and saxophone and im trying to teach myself ukelele and thinking about trying english horn but its so expensive!!!

17. What do you have the most pictures of? i have a lot of memes, pictures of loki and oswald, and pictures of new york lmao

18. Where would you like to go before you die? the Pyramid of the Sun in Teotihuacán!!!

19. What is your zodiac? leo sun, gemini moon, aquarius rising

20. Do you relate to it? not the leo sun so much but the rest of it, yeah!!

21. What is happiness to you? coffee.

22. Are you going through anything right now? im goin thru IT man im just trying to survive till june but life is testing me

23. What’s the worst decision you ever made? everything i did in high school!

24. What’s your favorite store? goodwill or rhino records!!

25. What’s your opinion on abortion? i am pro-choice wtf kinda question is this

26. Do you keep a bucket list? yes, here is a list of my favorite buckets:

im joking i dont have one lmao

27. Do you have a favorite album? I HAVE TOO MANY here are a few:

infinity on high -  fall out boy // disintegration - the cure // three cheers for sweet revenge - mcr // saturation trilogy -  brockhampton // unknown pleasures - joy division

28. What do you want for your birthday? i like books and money

29. What are most people’s first impression of you? i have literally no idea i think people usually think im weird. im a weirdo. i dont fit in

30. What age do you seem according to most people?

like 16 people still think im in high school ;(

31. Where do you keep your phone while you’re sleeping? charging next to my bed

32. What word do you say the most? worm or yeehaw (its awful)

33. What’s the oldest age you would date? like 25 tbh

34. What’s the youngest age you would date? 19 (i am 19)

35. What job/career do most people say would suit you? surprisingly, psychiatry (which im interested in)

36. What’s your favorite music genre? it varies from moment to moment (generally indie or emo or new wave lmao)

37. If you could live in any country in the world, where would it be? maybe canada or france

38. What is your current favorite song? baby boy - kevin abstract

39. How long have you had this blog for? like 5 years lmao  yikes

40. What are you excited for? GOING TO PARIS AND THEN SCOTLAND TO STUDY ABROAD THIS SUMMER!!!

41. Are you a better talker or listener? definitely listener.im . an emotional bottom

42. What is the last productive thing you did? hhhh i looked over lecture slides for tomorrow

43. What do you want for christmas? world peace. halloween 2. a sense of purpose. a new brockhampton album.  simple things really

44. What class do you get the best grades in? oof . generally my cognitive science classes or like writing classes surprisingly.

45. On a scale of 1-10, how are you feeling right now? like 7  im tired

46. What can you see yourself doing in ten years?

living in new york city baby!!

47. When did you get your first heartbreak? sophomore year of hs babey!!

48. What age do you want to get married? like 27-30 ish? idc

49. What career did you want to have as a child? i wanted to be a teacher and now i cant stand the thought jskjs

50. What do you crave right now? woter

i tag: @gebbylee @moonnddust @panoscosmatoes @jobaisnotreal @lokisfatpussy @vamploki  @pixelpastry @twentycuntpilots @ink-like-starlight and whoever else wants to do it lmao