The Emotional and Surprisingly Good Ending of 'Barbie': A Mic Drop Joke
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Greta Gerwig discusses the ending of the movie "Barbie," which features a final joke where Barbie happily announces she's going to see her gynecologist despite not having any genitals. Gerwig explains that the line is meant to evoke both humor and emotion, aiming to empower girls and challenge societal taboos surrounding the female body. The film has received positive reviews and broke records for the biggest opening ever for a film directed by a woman.
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