I’m sure most of you have watched the 😁 Barbie movie😁 by now – a movie with the perfect balance of light-hearted laughter and deep self-reflection questions. I like the fact that it kept me thinking while I was being dazzled by Ken and Barbie’s closet at the same time!
From the phenomenon #Barbiecore fashion✨ to Barbie and Ken’s respective existential crisis, here are the best moments and quotes that reminded us NO ONE: even BARBIE✨ herself is ever perfect!! (+ I’ve included 6 Bonus “Kenergy” liberating quotes in the bottom that will crack you up as well😁, make sure you scroll till the bottom!)
In the enchanting world of Barbieland, Margot Robbie takes on the role of Stereotypical Barbie, residing alongside Ken (portrayed by Ryan Gosling) and a vibrant community of Barbies and Kens. However, Barbie’s idyllic existence takes an unexpected turn when she starts experiencing technical glitches that makes her no longer “perfect”…
Here are 15 “wokest” empowerment quotes that stick with me most on being true to my true self and OWNING it:
—Ruth to Barbie
- You don’t have to look perfect; You are JUST RIGHT
Girls, repeat after me: you are imperfectly PERFECT!
2. Even if you can’t make it perfect, you can make it better!
—Sasha to her mom, Gloria
3. “I don’t want you here”
— Barbie to Ken
You go, home girl! Who says all princess needs a prince?
4. Men look at me like I’m an object, girls hate me.
— Barbie in the real world
Sorry Barbie, the real world is a mess!
5. “You don’t need my permission. I can’t control you any more than I could control my own daughter. Us mothers stand still so our daughters can look back to see how far they’ve come.
— Ruth
This is actually my favourite part of the movie where Barbie no longer wants to be just a doll. Barbie wants to take control of her own life. Oh did Barbie just inspired your self-discovery journey? This article on the exploring the purpose of life with examples will surely help!
Quotes on why Barbie decides to be human
6. “I’m not really sure where I belong anymore. I want to be the creator, not the creation.
— Barbie decides to be human
One of the biggest takeaway in the movie is definitely Barbie encourage everyone to take the driver seat of their own life, even when it’s uncomfortable.
7. “I’m a man with no power, does that make me a woman?”
— Aaron Dinkins
8. (as women) We have to always be extraordinary but somehow we’re always doing it wrong.
— Gloria
Gloria, played by America Ferrera’s monologue has definitely become the talk of the town! It’s so relatable yet sad
9. “We have to be thin but not too thin, and we can never say we want to be thin you have to say you want to be healthy. But also you have to be thin.”
— Gloria
Isn’t’ it hard? We hear people comment about women’s body shape so much more often than men and we don’t just get judged by men if we are “fat”, we are also judged by women (and men) if you too skin.
I’m telling you skinny-shaming is a THING, sister! I was once judged that I was addicted to exercising and was too skinny!
10. “You’re supposed to stay pretty for men but not so pretty you tempt them too much or you threaten other women. Because you’re supposed to be part of the sisterhood but always stand out.
— Gloria
You are supposed to be marry ASAP, so you want men but you cannot want them desperately and is supposed to always act classy. (🤷♀️Just me adding to Gloria’s monologue🤷♀️)
11. “Humans only have one ending. Ideas live forever.”
— Ruth
This is the most beautiful and inspiring line in the movie!
Quotes from Barbie to other Brainwashed Barbies to Save Barbieland from Kendom
12. “You can tell them you’ve never seen The Godfather, and they’ll love to explain it to you.”
— Barbies to other brainwashed Barbies
To save Barbieland from Kendom, Barbie have to “play dumb” to turn the Kens against other Kens. I find this true to my heart because I was still told that men like girls a certain way.
Short Funny & Powerful Barbie quotes
13. “I would never wear heels if my feet were shaped like this.”
— Barbie
Love the sarcasm here!
14. “I’d Like To See What Nude Blob He’s Packing Under Those Jeans.”
— Weird Barbie
I hope weird Barbie is not disappointed after she finds out…
15. “I’m here to see my gynaecologist!”
Who can forget this mic-drop moment?
16. It’s literally impossible to be women!
— Gloria
It’s hard to be a women but we learn to love ourselves.
17.”You’re beautiful.” “I know.”
— Barbie to an older lady in the real world
In Barbieland, Barbie has never seen anyone with wrinkles or more extremely – anyone who has aged! This line really touched me that as much as Barbie was shocked to see the old lady next to her bench, she shared a compliment. That simple response says so much more about women’s complex relationship with modern standard and how our wisdom, acceptance, self-love, and grace expand with age!
18. Barbie: I do not have a vagina and he does not have a penis. We have no genitals.
— Barbie
Wanted more funny quotes by Barbie? Try this article: Funny Monday Work Quotes & Memes by Savage Barbie♥
6 Bonus Funny quotes by Ken
Ken’s quirky performance definitely spices up the show! He reversed the gender stereotype we have in the male-dominant (real) world!
Barbie has a great day every day, but Ken only has a great day if Barbie looks at him.
— Narrator
Actually my job, it’s just Beach.
— Ken
Not a lifeguard, we got it, we got it Ken😂.
I only exist within the warmth of your gaze.
— Ken (staring at Barbie)
I’m just Ken and I’m enough, and I’m great at doing stuff
— Ken
Love Ken’s “wokest” moment in the whole movie! haha
I have *all* the genitals!
— Ken
Just men being men? Shhhh…🤫
“I’m a liberated man. I know crying’s not weak.”
— Ken
These quotes that has touched my heart♥ and I hope they inspired you too! Don’t forget to share this on Pinterest if you like them!♥ Haha don’t forget to get back to work🤫
