Why Barbie Called Out Pride and Prejudice

Published:Fri, 28 Jul 2023 / Source:https://www.cbr.com/why-barbie-called-out-pride-and-prejudice/

Late in Barbie, when the titular heroine is going through her third-act breakdown, a hilarious ad plays for "Depression Barbie." Among other hallmarks of the depressed and sad such as sweatpants and isolation, the film reveals she binge-watches BBC's Pride and Prejudice miniseries over and over again as a sign of sorrow, even playing a clip from the series. While this clip may ring true for many a female viewer, it does raise some interesting questions.

Source:https://www.cbr.com/why-barbie-called-out-pride-and-prejudice/

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