467: Barbie

Geek History Lesson

Jason Inman

Tv & Film, Arts, Film History, Visual Arts

4.7 • 1.3K Ratings

🗓️ 18 July 2023

⏱️ 60 minutes

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Summary

From her groundbreaking debut in 1959 to the upcoming Barbie movie, we explore the complete journey of this beloved toy. Join us as we delve into the cultural impact of Barbie, her role in shaping gender norms, and how she has adapted to reflect changing times. Discover the secrets behind Barbie's enduring success and the anticipation surrounding her upcoming cinematic adventure. Tune in now to become a Barbie aficionado!

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0:00.0	What do you think Barbie's full name is?
0:16.0	Barbie Laquatius Einstein.
0:19.0	Laquatius Einstein, that is an absolute note, but I will tell you, because your Geekish
0:24.4	fluorescent on Barbie, the Barbie Girl is now in session.
0:27.4	Hello, and welcome to Geek History lesson.
0:29.4	I'm Ashton Victoria Robinson.
0:30.4	And I'm Jason Ashley did the old intro in men.
0:34.4	Welcome to your mind university.
0:36.4	I haven't heard that intro in a long time.
0:38.4	This is the podcast where we do one character, one construct, one book, one team in pop culture
0:45.4	until you everything you need to know about them, and a little bit less than an hour.
0:49.4	And this is the Barbie episode.
0:53.4	Why are we talking about Barbie?
0:55.4	Barbie's been around for...
0:57.4	How many years do you think Barbie's been around for?
0:59.4	50ish years? Am I in the ballpark?
1:01.4	You're in the ballpark.
1:03.4	Okay, she's been around for 50ish years.
1:05.4	I see her every time I pass the toil and target.
1:09.4	But why now has she deserved to climb into our podcast?
1:13.4	Because we inexplicably have a live action Barbie movie produced by a major motion fixture studio.
1:19.4	What a world.
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