Barbie AND Ken

ACT 1: The Love Story

We open in complete darkness, then a cluster of twinkling stars begin appearing, forming the title Barbie AND Ken. (AND is in caps to emphasize the importance of the other)

Then an extreme close-up of an eyelid opening to reveal sparkling blue eyes. It's Barbie waking up in her sumptuous boudoir in hues of pink (cue music), sliding her pedicured feet into pink Versace slippers. Then we transition to Ken waking up in his tiny bedroom, almost like a dorm room, barefoot. We are then shown a split screen of the two, displaying how very different their lives are. Barbie lives in the lap of luxury and Ken's is as simple as they get. (NOTE: Barbie always looks immaculate even when waking up, but Ken is a bit disheveled) Their morning routine is shown, Barbie winks at the mirror, then the mirror rotates to reveal Ken on the other side. Almost like a two-way mirror, but Barbie's mirror is a huge light pink heart shape and Ken's is just a generic mirror with a broken piece missing on the edge.

Barbie opens her closet doors to reveal her ginormous walk-in closet (Barbie: Life in the Dreamhouse closet), Ken's is an ordinary closet with ordinary work clothes. Barbie magically changes clothes, but Ken puts on his like a regular person. They are not shown eating, but they do eat and drink.

Barbie selects her car of choice from her enormous garage, Ken drives a pickup truck. Before getting in his truck, Ken always makes sure to leave some food and beverage to this homeless guy who sleeps nearby. Barbie is involved in various charitable foundations. (importance is shown in the dichotomy between the two, different but very much the same)

As the gates to Barbie's oceanfront mega mansion open, her Ferrari exits the paved driveway and affluent streets. A ritzy neighbor waves at Barbie. Ken's meager property overlooks the beach, with it's gorgeous lifeguards, surfers and skateboarders. 

Barbara Millicent "Barbie" Roberts is Chairwoman and CEO of her own company BARBIE (think Mattel), celebrity extraordinaire, model, actress, and Popstar (how does she do it?), Kenneth Sean "Ken" Carson owns his own construction company. (NOTE: Barbie & Ken were both named after an actual sister and brother, Barbara and Kenneth Handler)

As soon as Barbie steps out from her vehicle, her outfit is completely different. This happens very often (think Anne Hathaway in The Devil Wears Prada, the fashion montage), but only to Barbie. As she enters the pink monolithic building, her distinctive emblem logo can be viewed, featuring a silhouette of Barbie's profile adorned with her signature ponytail. The ponytail is deliberately made to look like a high-heeled shoe. It not only reinforces her brand's identity but also encapsulates Barbie's status as a cultural icon. Barbie's company is comprised of a diverse group of people, both male AND female.

Someone is blabbering on about business, their marketing, etc. Barbie (in another costume change) is listening solemnly. Barbie is shown a commercial and billboard, but Barbie has had enough.

Barbie: No, I think the world has had too much of me. It's time we saved some money on the ads, nobody pays attention to them anyway. People just walk past my billboards in Times Square.

Person: But we have to sell your brand! That means you!

B: I can always do a meet and greet, and sell my products in person.

P: With all due respect, you can't possibly do this all over the world! That's what the marketing department is for.

But Barbie had already made her decision, as she stands and excuses herself from the meeting. Several heads are shaking and murmuring.

Cut to -- Ken, looking ruggedly handsome, eating a sandwich at the top of a construction site with his pal Alan Sherwood. The Barbie building can be seen from a distance, a white dove flies by.

On the ground, a woman is taking pictures of Ken. Ken is lifting heavy machinery when he hears the clicking of the camera. "Hey, what are you doing?"

Woman: What do you think I'm doing? I'm capturing you in all your glory.

Ken: First, you'll need my permission, and second, this place is hazardous, you're not allowed here without a hardhat!

W: I'm sorry but I just couldn't help it. You're so damn photogenic! Can I please just take a few more pictures? I really believe you have an excellent shot at being a top model. I'm a photographer and I was just scanning the area when you showed up. I know all the top modeling agents, they would kill to have you on their roster. So, what do you think?

K: No thank you but I already have a job. Besides, I can't very well quantify modeling variables if it were never part of my equation to begin with. 

W: But don't you see, equation has everything to do with modeling. The way the light bounces off from the contours and angles of your face is the same as how light interacts with a diamond.

K: Then you should probably try my friend Alan, he'd be thrilled at the prospect.

W: I've seen your friend. He's adorkable, attractive in his own normal way. But this is fashion! Looks alone will not appease. I'm looking for someone unique. Not everyone has that "It Factor", je ne sais quoi, indefinable something. But you my dear most definitely have it. Look at these photos (Ken glares at them), a skillfully cut diamond will showcase it's luster with the right amount of lighting. Now how to capture it's brilliance in picture is the tricky part. You're not even trying yet look effortlessly chic! A natural, the camera adores you. You were made for this!

K: I'm not a shallow self-absorbed simpleton. My answer is still no.

W: But this is an opportunity of a lifetime, you could be making so much more. You'll get invited to all the big events and meet all the influential people. You could be elevated to more than just working construction.

K: Notoriety never really appealed to me.

W: Agh, can I at least show them your pics?

K: Sure, but I ain't changing my mind.

W: Just a few more shots then?

Ken nods and afterwards the woman leaves her card incase he changes his mind. The very next day the woman is back with an offer Ken just couldn't refuse. We are shown a giant billboard with Ken as the new face of Balenciaga. A pink stretch limousine drives by with Barbie in the backseat. Just as she is about to notice the billboard, she is immediately interrupted by a phone call. Normally Barbie's face can be seen everywhere, but because of her new credo: "No more ads", we are shown less of her. The team of Balenciaga are recreating the famous Audrey Hepburn scene from Breakfast at Tiffany's, but at their flagship store in New York. Ken is dressed in black Italian beaded satin, with gloves and sunglasses. In the centre, a large brooch with diamonds sits in place. Ken is shown nibbling on a croissant as he gazes into the store's window displays. During a break, Ken walks near a local movie theater with a giant poster of Barbie from A Fashion Fairytale. As soon as he is about to look at the poster it is immediately taken down. This happens sporadically, it seems there are sinister forces trying to thwart their union.

During a press conference, where Barbie is promoting her latest cosmetics line, skin care, hair, perfume, luxury items, etc. A reporter asks her "How do you feel about some critics saying that you promote an unrealistic body image for a young woman, leading to a risk that girls who attempt to emulate you will result in various eating disorders as well as an obsession with cosmetic surgery?"

Barbie: I never dictate to people what they should or shouldn't do. If they wish to purchase my products or emulate me, then that is their personal choice. I never claimed to be a role model, but people keep telling me that I am. I never dreamed of being famous, it just happened.

Another reporter asks her: "What is your dream Barbie?" Close-up of Barbie's flawless face pondering (flashes from the cameras), then we cut to: Ken trying to find something in his tool shed, a power tool.

During a movie premiere, an aggressive superfan tries to grab Barbie, screaming: "I LOVE YOU BARBIE! MARRY ME!" Security pushes the fan away, but not without finagling a tiny heart-shape hairpin. The crowd is wild and creates pandemonium, sending the hairpin flying through the air and landing on the ground, then gets kicked around from passersby, chased by a stray dog, then picked up by a white dove and accidentally drops it onto Ken's sleeve. Ken glances at the heart on his sleeve and examines the little trinket, then tosses it in the bin.

We then get a montage of Barbie meeting fans, posing for pics, partying, walking the red carpet, shooting a movie, directing movies that resemble Clueless, Legally Blonde, and Mannequin, commercials, modeling and strutting down the catwalk. We are then shown a split screen of both Barbie and Ken on either side of the runway. Ken is only a block away from where Barbie is at, but never the twain shall meet. Or at least that's how some fools feel, but just wait for the stars to finally align itself. Barbie is wearing an illuminated wedding gown and smiling like her life depended on it, as flashes from the cameras blur the screen, but beneath the glamorous facade she feels empty and alone. We transition to her sobbing in her queen size bed, in an all-white sheer overlay feather and rhinestone ensemble, looking up at the stars thru her pink-tinted glass dome, Lucky by Britney Spears plays -- She's so lucky, she's a star But she cry, cry, cries in her lonely heart, thinking If there's nothing missing in my life Then why do these tears come at night? -- song ends. A fountain in the foreground symbolizes life, truth, and change.

A proprietor of a Newsstand is arranging new arrivals. Someone is done skimming through a back issue of VOGUE, with Barbie on the cover, and mistakenly places it right next to the latest issue of GQ, with Ken on the cover, just as a bus drives by with Ken's face on the side of it winking in approval.

It's business as usual for Barbie, but everyone around her starts sounding distorted, she begins hearing a faint whisper from a man echoing "Find Me". Barbie awakens from her reverie to find that day has turned to night. She goes to the terrace and looks up at the sky and notices blinking stars pointing to a certain location. She thinks it's a hallucination but then suddenly the phone rings which startles Barbie, she doesn't answer it as her cellphone then rings. It must be an emergency but the odds this is all occurring just as she noticed the trail of stars is preternaturally unsettling. Another phone rings and another. Barbie ignores the incessant calls and runs out of the house, following the stars in hot pursuit, wearing a fiery fuchsia flowy frock, with a fabulous fascinator and fierce footwear. (The Universe has a funny way of communicating) It leads her to one of her properties under construction. It resembles the toy Dreamhouse with it's walls missing in the front. At the second floor Barbie is leaning on a column and admiring the view, when suddenly she hears something that startles her and accidentally trips and falls-off the second floor. Luckily someone catches her (catch a falling star).

Ken: Woah! Where did you come from? (looks up thinking) You weren't trying to... ?

Barbie: No! Of course not. And who are you and why are you here?

K: I'm Ken Carson, and this house is part of my construction work.

B: Oh yes I heard about you. This is one of my homes.

K: So you must be the famous Barbie, I thought you'd be taller.

B: I'm 5'9", not exactly short. Plus the high heels help accentuate and elongate the legs, they're more flattering in pictures. Marilyn Monroe once said: "Give a girl the right kind of shoes and she can rule the world." 

K: The shoes are nice. Your larger than life, so I just assumed...

Barbie is staring intently at Ken, mesmerized by his aura.

B: Are you hungry?

K: Ravenous! (with a playful grin)

Scene changes to inside a posh restaurant, there was nothing out of place in the refined restaurant; every flower was pruned to perfection, every tablecloth pressed within an inch of its life. The grand chandelier had so many crystals, there were tapestries, murals, mosaics, and a marble fountain, but the overabundance is a bit too stuffy for Ken's taste, so he gets up and tells Barbie "Let's get out of here". Barbie obliges and takes Ken's outstretched hand. They are now in a park eating hotdogs, traipsing along and enjoying each others company. Barbie's outfits now reflect her mood. As they chat Barbie's ensembles become more and more extravagant. A mysterious figure is standing menacingly in the shadows, observing and recording.

K: ... It's Hard Work. It requires long hours of standing, walking, lifting, bending and dealing with dust and noise. The projects often have tight deadlines, which can lead to stress and the need to work lots of overtime to keep the job on schedule. But is also full of magic, spontaneous improvisational genius, and transformation...

B: ... Frivolous? Fashion is art, it enriches people's lives. Not to mention it is a vital part of the economy. The industry employs thousands of people. Photographers, construction workers, engineers, vendors... Fashion is instant language.

K: I suppose modeling can be a bit of fun, as long as I don't think about it too much.

B: People often ridicule something that doesn't interest them. I think there is beauty in everything. What people perceive as ugly, I can usually see something beautiful and stylish...

K: Having money doesn't automatically equal happiness. You can come from nothing and accomplish something with ingenuity and skills. I believe that you are never enough, that you can strive to be better, there's always room for growth. But there's also nothing wrong with wanting less, simple...

B: All my life I've been told I'm beautiful, and that's all people usually see. Sometimes they don't take me seriously, and treat me like a doll. They don't really care to know what's underneath...

Barbie and Ken's connection runs deep, it transcends time and space. It's more than meets the eye. The sun slowly starts to rise and they are still deeply enthralled conversing with one another, oblivious of the time. They are seated on a park bench and Barbie is now in all denim. A frisbee hits Ken on the noggin and breaks the spell. They hug each other goodbye and get back to work, but not before leaving their contact numbers. They don't even feel tired, but rejuvenated. 

Ken soon accompanies Barbie to all the major events. The paparazzi screams for Barbie but shoves Ken to the sidelines holding her purse. Inside the gala Ken meets all of Barbie's innumerable besties, Midge, Christie, Teresa, Nikki, Grace, and so many more, including frenemy Raquelle. While Barbie is surrounded by admirers Raquelle swoops-in, entangling herself to Ken. While Barbie is understated elegance, Raquelle is over-the-top drag queen frou-frou.

Raquelle: You know Barbie's dated the most eligible bachelors, princes, moguls, billionaires, titans. She finally got fed up with VIPs and settled for a construction worker/ model. I'm very impressed! Seems like you're a catch (sarcastic).

Ken: Thank you (unenthused).

R: I'd like you to meet my stepbrother Ryan, he's a musician.

Ryan takes one look at Ken and dismisses him, walking away haughtily.

R: Apologies! He's a world class snob. I on the other hand like to dip my toes in new blood, occasionally. If your ever interested, I'm always available for a little tête-à-tête.

K: I have to go now. Buh-bye.

Barbie is always pulled away from Ken, intentionally. Ken sits with a curvy girl named Daisy Kostopoulos who is a DJ. Daisy is all alone at the table so she's glad to talk to someone like Ken. Daisy tells Ken how wonderful Barbie was to her in high school. "She was the first person to befriend me, when everyone else just avoided me" Just then Raquelle appears and takes a shot at Daisy. Raquelle is staring at Daisy's scone and admonishes "So brave of you to eat carbs, it'll just go straight to your hips you know?!" "Ken darling, why don't you sit with me and my friends?"

K: Thank you, but I'd rather stay here if you don't mind.

R: Suit yourself, but you won't meet anyone important if you hide behind a blimpy. Ta-ta!

K: Why is Barbie friends with her?

D: Barbie's friendly with everyone, plus Raquelle is part of her inner circle. Their families all come from old money. Speaking of which, have you met her folks yet?

K: No, they're usually off gallivanting.

D: They're pretty cool, so you don't have to sweat. A little formal though, but that's just how they are.

We then segue to meeting the parents. In a palatial estate, the butler greets Barbie and Ken at the foyer, then directs them to follow him to the salon. Through the labyrinthine hallways, Ken's interest is piqued by a revealing painting (similar to "The Birth of Venus" by Botticelli). Barbie tells him that it's a portrait of her great grandmother Lilli from West Germany, "She was a bit of a wild card back in her day. Sassy, driven, and bold" "So, she got around?" Barbie nods and they both giggle. In the sumptuous salon, George and Margaret Roberts are delighted to meet Ken. Ken is a little intimidated by Barbie's parents, they are impeccably attired, Margaret is dripping in diamonds. George is a media mogul and Margaret is an interior designer. Some small talk ensue, then the revelation that Ken is an orphan and having no other family to speak of. We are then introduced to Barbie's sisters: Skipper, Stacie and Chelsea. Teenage Skipper is constantly on her phone, tomboy tween Stacie is friendly towards Ken, and youngest Chelsea is overtly friendly. Everyone gets along just fine, it's copacetic, but then Chelsea grabs Ken's forearm and forewarns him in a whisper "You're in grave danger".

K: Huh?! Whaddya you mean I'm in grave danger?

C: What are you talking about? I think maybe you need some nutrition, let's get you something to eat. Then we'll watch Barbie as the Princess and the Pauper, (begins singing) "I'm just like you. You're just like me. It's something anyone can see. A heart that beats. A voice that speaks the truth. Yes... " (The decadent banquet was filled with carefully arranged asparagus, lush cakes and jellies, candied orange peels, mini bites of cream topped with berries and pistachios, all served on gilded and hand painted china. The extravagant fully equipped private screening room comes attached with a billiards and game lounge, vintage bowling alley, a large gym and yoga area with full bathroom, a lit onyx bar, and glass-enclosed temperate-controlled wine cellar.)

Barbie receives an offer for a role of a lifetime, or at least that's what she's been told. Someone named Rob is explaining the movie: "It's a journey of self-discovery, following an existential crisis. It's also a commentary regarding toxicity and the effects of feminism. It's comparable to Jurassic Park and it would gross over $1 billion."

R: The film aimed at subverting expectations and giving audiences "the thing you didn't know you wanted". Identifying the "element" as "embracing mortality and sadness and sickness and everything that it means to be human. It consists of an abstract poem of a "bold" and "trailblazer" figure. It would be "doing the thing and subverting the thing" (Barbie is just staring at him perplexed). A "heightened theatricality that allows you to deal with big ideas in the midst of anarchic play." It's anarchic, unhinged, and humanist. It focuses on elements of dissonance...

Barbie has tuned Rob out, she read the script and thought that it wasn't great. Rob was starting to sound like those interpreters carefully articulating the profundity behind some supposedly significant work of art, but is obviously just a piece of worthless garbage, and looks like a line of dashes drawn in crayon by a child.

B: The lead character reads like the villain of the story.

R: No she's not!

B: She's awfully mean-spirited and is only interested in her happiness, not in helping others.

R: She's finding her feet in the world. It's a layered masterpiece, it's nuanced...

B: In sandals? Not even ballet flats?

R: You don't get it, it's significance...

B: You and I have a very different idea of what's significant Rob. I guarantee you this movie gets banned in other countries.

R: But it has the potential for cult status. 

B: More like cult-like. Thank you Robert but I'm gonna have to pass on this one. It just doesn't speak to me.

R: But this role could elevate you to the big time. You could finally get the respect you deserve. Accolades! A million girls would kill for this job.

B: I never envisioned myself a killer. I already feel elevated, and empowered. I'm really sorry Rob but I have to go now. I forgot I have this date with Kenneth. (blows a kiss bye)

Barbie always gets invited to The Academy Awards, but has never once been nominated. Barbie and Ken arrive for the ceremony in matching gold, resembling golden statues. Audrey Hepburn's first starring role in Roman Holiday (1953) garnered her a golden statuette for Best Actress, playing a fairytale princess. Grace Kelly had often played the rich socialite, but in The Country Girl (1954) she is in a non-glamorous departure wearing plain clothes, low-heels, uncombed hair, and no makeup. Presto she nabs the coveted Oscar, and soon leaves Hollywood behind to become the Princess of Monaco. Marilyn Monroe was the quintessential princess of Hollywood, but was always overlooked by the Academy because of her undeniable beauty. "That face and physique, it's an unrealistic standard of beauty. No one who looks like that could possibly know how to act! She's a model not an actress, stay in your lane. Talent? The only talent I see is being beautiful". Despite all that, countless women across the globe adore Marilyn and try to imitate her. Barbie is no different and can relate to the sentiments. The pitfalls or downside of being a great beauty. "Knowledge is learned but Wisdom is rare."

The master of ceremonies is an obnoxious portly comedian, insistent on ridiculing American politicians, alienating some of the foreign guests and viewers at home watching. This night is a celebration of excellence in cinema, but unfortunately some can't help keep their political views, which nobody asked for, to themselves. Then the host directs his onslaught onto the honorable guests present, starting with Barbie and Ken. He calls Barbie your "Stereotypical" model aka "Blonde Bimbo!" and calls out Ken for being "Anatomically Asexual". Like pros, "Karbie" just smiles and laughs to the cameras, but beneath their flawless countenance belies a different story. I Started a Joke by The Wallflowers -- I started a joke, which started the whole world crying, But I didn't see that the joke was on me, oh no.

B: They wish to change and neutralize me into something I'm not. A puppet they can control to do their bidding. I can't, I won't do it. I am who I am, come hell or high water.

K: You don't have to change anything, you'll always be my Barbie.

Transition to Barbie's PR Team, led by the couple Greta and Noah. They explain to Barbie that her popularity ratings have slipped, blaming her relationship with Ken. In social media there are discourses and memes lampooning Ken, saying that Barbie deserves better! Barbie could care less and terminates her entire PR team. Then cut to the Board of Directors telling Barbie that her stock has plummeted significantly, profit margins are hemorrhaging. "You're in danger of losing the company!"

Spokesperson: The feeling of the Board is this: we fear Mr. Carson is not only influencing your decisions in regard to this company, but that you are relying on him to make them for you. The lack of response, Ms. Roberts, is not appropriate. (Barbie has her poker face on) We are your Board, we have a right to know how you are managing the operations of this company, and most importantly, that you have not delegated someone to do it for you. We speculate that Mr. Carson is embroiled in insider trading and corporate espionage. A motion has been brought before the Board to invoke Article 19 of the corporate charter. That you are mentally unfit to continue running this company.

Barbie is ousted from her multi-billion dollar company that she helped build tirelessly from the ground up. Everything has been leaked to the press and it's all anyone is talking about. Ken quickly learns of this and tries to console Barbie, but he knows full well that he's the cause of it all. In order to rectify the situation he has to take himself out of the equation. Barbie doesn't agree but Ken insists that it's for the best. "Your life was perfect until I came along and ruined everything" "My world is but an illusion, it means nothing without you" Sometimes sacrifices have to be made for the greater good. "I'm truly sorry Barbie" as he kisses her goodbye. As Barbie watches Ken retreating she is emotionless, as if she just had botox. Lucky by Britney Spears plays once more -- Lost in an image, in a dream But there's no one there to wake her up And the world is spinning, and she keeps on winning But tell me what happens when it stops? -- song stops and freeze-frame on Barbie's immobile face. Then back to Ken forlorn on the very same park bench that he and Barbie sat on. I'm With You by Avril Lavigne starts playing -- I'm looking for a place I'm searching for a face Is anybody here I know 'Cause nothing's going right And everything's a mess And no one likes to be alone Isn't anyone tryin' to find me? Won't somebody come take me home? It's a damn cold night Trying to figure out this life Won't you take me by the hand? Take me somewhere new I don't know who you are But I, I'm with you I'm with you, yeah, yeah Oh, why is everything so confusing? Maybe I'm just out of my mind Yeah, yeah... Suddenly out of nowhere his friend Alan magically appears with his new fiancee. Alan asks Ken if he could be his best man at their wedding. It's not exactly best timing but Ken says "Sure, why not". Midge instantly recognizes Ken who she met at the party, but Ken has a vague recollection of her. The shindig had too many unfamiliar faces for Ken to memorize. Midge announces that Barbie will be her bridesmaid. Lucky indeed.

Barbie's parents are shown being overly affectionate towards each other, as Barbie stares at them blankly. George and Margaret are living in a bubble, completely sheltered from the outside world. Thinking money can solve everything. Barbie is having second thoughts about speaking to her folks. They hardly notice she's even there. Barbie has an epiphany and asks: "What was I like when I was little? I don't recall any of it". George and Margaret are flummoxed, shocked at the question. We hear a cacophony then the screen gets distorted like a glitch.

Alan and Midge are married, as Barbie and Ken can't help staring at each other on either side of the newlyweds. At the reception Barbie is forward and asks Ken for a dance, he hesitates for a sec but gives in. As they slow dance everyone around them disappears, including the pesky photogs. Just as they are about to kiss the lights go dim.

In an orphanage Ken volunteers as a big brother to a kid named Tommy. As they are playing basketball, Barbie appears shining brightly like a diamond, or the star that she is. She grabs the ball from Ken and begins dribbling, she is wearing stilettos. They play for an hour but Tommy has to pee. So Barbie and Ken are left by their lonesome.

B: Have you ever felt different from everyone else?

K: No, not really.

B: I don't know how to explain it, it's like I don't really belong here. Meeting you made me wanna escape.

K: Escape where?

B: Somewhere out there. I dunno. It's like you and me are alike in many ways.

K: But we live very different lives.

B: None of that matters. Can't you see, there is no Barbie without Ken! Just take my hand, and watch the magic happen.

Ken takes Barbie's hand and then he feels a jolt of energy running through his veins. This hasn't happened before. In his vision, Ken is transported to a magical realm, Ken is shown to be a male Rapunzel with flowing blonde locks, but not exaggerated. With an open white shirt, resembling something from the cover of a romance novel. Barbie is climbing the tower using a knotted rope. "So what happens after she climbs up the tower and rescues the prince?" "He rescues her right back..." Then Ken as Cinderella/ Robin Hood, but as an uninvited guest running away at the stroke of midnight. He steals Princess Barbie's heart together with the loot, as someone yells "Thief!" followed by guards chasing after him. In his haste he drops a glass heart that cracks in the middle as soon as Princess Barbie picks it up. Finally, Ken as the Sleeping Prince, who is awakened from the spell by the kiss of true love. Then he's back. Ken's sports clothes begins transforming like Barbie. They smile at each other and hand-in-hand begin running. Ken made sure to leave a note for Tommy. 

We are then treated to a montage of them traversing the streets of Milan, horseback riding in London, ziplining in New York and ice skating in Paris, in style of course. Someone is playing "La vie en rose" or "life in pink" as The Eiffel Tower turns rose-colored, with Barbie and Ken at the very top, third level private apartment built for Gustave Eiffel's private use. They clink their glasses as Ken knelt on one knee and surprisingly proposed. Holding out a pink heart-shaped diamond engagement ring, which Chelsea helped pick out. Just as Barbie is about to say yes, a thief dressed as a waiter snatches the ring out of Ken's hand and runs off, with Ken chasing after him. Ken makes a mental calculation with an imaginary drawing on screen. Predicting the bandit's escape route. Ken does some parkour with Quadrupedal damping and Kong Vault, sending the culprit tumbling to the ground with the leather, heart-shaped light-up keychain ring box flying into the air. Ken swiftly catches it as we then zoom in on Ken inserting a simple eternity band on Barbie, with the engagement ring already on. We zoom out and they are in wedding attire during a simple ceremony. They exit the quaint little wedding chapel quietly. They change outfits excessively. It's brief and without fuss. Not even any fanfare. A flash from a camera concludes the scene.

Barbie has decided to run for office. She announces her candidacy for the presidency to add to her storied resume. Barbie has always been in the national gaze. Critics have flinched at a woman with centerfold dimensions with an article blaming Barbie for mature sexuality among adolescents and noting that "girls today are spurning the traditional pudgy" and warned that Barbie was threatening to create a "generation of vipers." During a rally, protesters claimed Barbie encouraged girls to "see themselves solely as mannequins, sex objects, or housekeepers." But despite all that, Barbie still wins to occupy the Oval Office. So in a shocking turn, almost immediately they hail Barbara Millicent Roberts as the new incumbent President of the United States, as the obligatory balloons drop, then "Karbie" are in a hot air balloon as Up, Up and Away by The 5th Dimension plays -- Would you like to ride in my beautiful balloon We could float among the stars together, you and I For we can fly, we can fly... Barbie is sworn in and officiated, with all the pomp and circumstance. Then we transition to the inaugural ball. As Barbie and Ken lead the dance, their outfits keep changing from pink to blue (just like the fairies did in Sleeping Beauty). The White House has turned pink in honor of Barbie's favorite color. (NOTE: There is no talk of boring politics)

During a presidential motorcade, riding a convertible limo, President Barbie wore a pink bedazzled Chanel suit and covered in glittering stones with matching pillbox hat and gloves. First Gentleman Ken was in a navy blue suit. As Barbie is waving to the crowd, a telescopic sight or scope appears on screen. A white dove blocks the scope, then gunshots are heard, followed by the crowd screaming. Ken Carson is drenched in blood. A bundle of pink, just like a drift of blossoms, lying in the back seat. It was President Barbie lying over her husbands body.

At the hospital, Barbie continued to wear the blood-stained suit, but she had removed her hat. Several people asked Barbie whether she would like to change her suit but she refused. Barbie was very composed, as her dress was stained with blood. One leg was almost entirely covered with it and her right glove was caked, it was caked with blood – her husband's blood – that immaculate woman, exquisitely dressed, and caked in blood. The doctor gave the inaudible news, as Barbie's eyes grew wide and she felt ill. The sound of the electrical monitor flatlining signals the end of the scene.

The funeral is a circus. Across the Universe by Fiona Apple plays -- Words are flowing out like endless rain into a paper cup They slither while they pass, they slip away across the universe Pools of sorrow, waves of joy are drifting through my opened mind Possessing and caressing me -- Images of broken light, which dance before me like a million eyes They call me on and on, across the universe Thoughts meander like a restless wind inside a letter box They tumble blindly as they make their way across the universe -- Sounds of laughter, shades of earth are ringing Through my opened ears, inciting and inviting me Limitless undying love which shines around me like a Million suns and calls me on and on across the universe Jai guru deva om Nothing's gonna change my world... -- song continues playing throughout the funeral procession. Tiny white petals are flying in the air. The paparazzi are relentless in their pursuit of capturing the widow and her cronies. Ambience and milieu is tres chic. Raquelle is dressed like an ostrich. Barbie is in a red and black suit with matching shoes. Light pink lipstick, updo coiffure topped with a tiny red fascinator with a pink veil, completely obscuring her stoic face, and matching gloves. Barbie is surrounded by a sea of well-wishers. All eyes are on Barbie, Raquelle is languidly staring at Barbie in a mournful manner. Barbie stares blankly at Ken's moving portrait, herself unreadable like a beautiful mannequin, but hollow inside (Don't let them in, don't let them see. Be the good girl you always have to be. Conceal, don't feel, don't let them know... ). Inside her thoughts, Barbie is shown running through the forest, panicky and disoriented, hair in complete disarray. Thorny branches, like spindly hands, are reaching for her and ripping her gown (like in "Snow White" or Cinderella's stepsisters) and jewels. Barbie exits the forest and is at the edge of a cliff. She catches her breath and (LET IT GO!!!) screams at the top of her lungs, reverberating and startling the animals around her. A flock of birds fly away and a lone wolf howls in the distance. Uncontrollable tears run down her rosy cheeks, as she buries her face in her muddy hands. I Will Remember You by Sarah McLachlan plays -- And I will remember you Will you remember me? Don't let your life pass you by Weep not for the memories. A close-up of a waterfall nearby and most powerful nature ambience the sound creates, drowns out the scene. 

A secret service agent brings Barbie back to reality, "It's time to go Madam President". Barbie is the only one left, everyone appears to have vanished. Fix You by Coldplay plays in background -- When you try your best, but you don't succeed When you get what you want, but not what you need When you feel so tired, but you can't sleep Stuck in reverse And the tears come streaming down your face When you lose something you can't replace When you love someone, but it goes to waste Could it be worse? Lights will guide you home And ignite your bones And I will try to fix you And high up above, or down below When you're too in love to let it go But if you never try, you'll never know Just what you're worth -- song abruptly halts as Barbie stands and notices a monarch butterfly flying up to the sky. "Do you see that?" "See what Ma'am?" "Never mind" As Barbie is about to enter her vehicle she hears something swooshing in the sky. "There it is! Do you see it?!" The agent sees nothing and looks at his cohort as if to say "She's slowly losing it". "No, I'm serious it's right there!" "Ma'am please" pointing his outstretched hand to get in the car. Barbie turns and bolts, chasing after the thing in the sky. The agents race after her. Barbie yanks off her hat, dramatically, in slow motion, followed by her jacket. Then magically her outfit changes as she reaches the bustling streets. She tries blending in with the crowd. As the agents try to catch up to her, they are surrounded by a sea of lookalike Barbie's. Barbie can hear the helicopters approaching so she sprints after the mysterious thingy, in heels! Running on top of vehicles, swinging at light posts, she grabs an unattended skateboard and slides under a huge truck. The agents are still hot on her trail, so she morphs into a brunette, wearing a striped Hervé Léger bodycon dress and a pair of black peep toe Manolo Blahnik mules. A pair of white cat-eye shades, two-toned hoop earrings, and a red manicure completed the transformational look. Following the 'object?' to the same park she and Ken got acquainted. She stares at it and is blinded by the light, which consumes her.

It's snowing and Barbie is racing for dear life, she is bejeweled and bedazzling. Shining brightly as the sun, and melting the snow beneath her. She is being chased by hideous demonic freaks, armed with razor-sharp weapons, and snarling at her. She halts at an invisible wall/dome (Snowglobe), scans the area and lifts a boulder, like a superheroine, and hurls it at the barrier. It breaks apart and, like diamond dust, sprinkles over Barbie... 

ACT 2: The Revelation

A male voice shouts at her to "WAKE UP!!" Barbie opens her eyes and is in unfamiliar space, a silvery reflective room. Dozens of lights shone down on her. She is lying on a metallic plank and attached to several probes, tubes and wires. They were inserted into her legs, torso, arms and head. Barbie sat up and is wearing a skin-tight silver body suit. She ripped one of the wires out of her arm (slight pain that quickly subsides), then hurriedly took out the remainder. Her wounds miraculously healed. "What am I?" Someone enters the facility and jolts Barbie into action. The person in the lab coat pulls the alarm. "Project 3959 has escaped!" Barbie breaks free from her constraints and runs towards the nearest exit.

Barbie tried to take stock of her surroundings. "To the left" the voice cajoles. "Who are you?" "You know exactly who I am Barbie" "Ken! Where am I?" "We don't have time for that, just keep moving down the hallway, I'll feed you the codes" Barbie punches in the codes and enters a room full of cloned Barbies. "What is this place?" "It's a secret government facility." Barbie gawks at her replicants. "Why are they doing this?" "Humans fear what they don't understand, so they experiment to find the answers they're looking for" "Are you saying I'm not human?" "You're better, your Barbie. My Barbie" Barbie reads PROJECT 3959 on the system console with multiple variables. She sees vials of "Fountain of Youth Formula" together with hundreds of samples of her hair, skin, and DNA. "How do I get outta here?" "First you need to release your clones" "Why?" "They can help you, you can control them with your mind. They will do whatever you want them to do" "How do you know all this?" "I can see all thru your eyes, even in your comatose state. We are forever linked" "So it was all just a dream?" "A simulation of their reality, but you could make it better, in our world" The alarms are blaring and the guards are posted outside, ready to fire. "Release the clones now!" Barbie unlocks the cloning chambers, which releases the liquid goo. The doppelgangers are wearing flesh-colored body suits. Barbie closes her eyes and voila, the doubles are all standing together in a formation.

"They're unlocking the door! Attack now!" As the door opens, they see Barbie as Swan Lake, Grand Jetes, "en Pointe", pirouettes, fouettes, and does the Grand Adage. The guards are Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered, but begin firing. The single clone falls on the ground as Barbie shrieks. "Calm yourself. Their only stun guns. They won't hurt you, they can't kill you, even if they try" "I'm immortal?!" "Now give them hell!" The Barbies dance and twirl, then toss each other at the opponents, spinning and kicking. Karate chopping their way to victory. But more armed guards materialize en masse, knocking out most of the clones. "Quickly, proceed to Hangar 51!"

A burly guard stands tall in front of the door, armed with a lethal weapon. The guard immediately notices the fugitive Barbie and aims the firearm at her. "Stop right there!" Barbie halts and raises her arms, pleading with the guard to let her through. The guard takes pity on her and remorsefully allows her to enter the forbidden zone. "Thank You" Barbie kisses him on the cheek as the guard blushes.

Inside the hangar is a large reddish pink shell/clam-like alien spacecraft. Working up her nerve, Barbie stepped forward, in closer inspection, it seems to resemble glossy pouty lips. She touched the hull of the sleeping vessel, then jumped back in surprise as the UFO scans Barbie, then an opening appears, like opening it's mouth. Barbie hesitates, but then a bazooka is fired at her. She falls to her feet, unable to move. Her body suit is wrecked but there isn't a single scratch or blemish on her. "GET INTO THE SHIP NOW!!" Barbie crawls up at the tongue-like ramp. Immediately she is lapped inward. The guards are charging, firing mercilessly, guns a-blazing. The ships long-dormant defenses are automatically activated. As soon as Barbie was safely tucked inside, the ship enclosed and began blowing winds in every direction. Hurtling everyone around and smack out of commission.

The clones are conscious, twisted and bent like a broken doll. The few intact drag the humans out into the desert, then return inside. The UFO begins levitating without making a sound. Then breaks through the ceiling and blows kisses at the facility, the kisses resemble hearts, striking and completely obliterating everything. The clones wave goodbye to the humans and are engulfed in flames. The UFO ascended towards the heavens and quickly vanished without a trace.

In a faraway land, a dashing prince barges in an over-decorated room. A large, raised, rectangular prism, encases Barbie. The prince opens the prism and awakens the Sleeping Beauty, with true loves kiss. Swoosh!

Barbie arises from what felt like a dream, vision is blurry, like looking into a kaleidoscope, when in focus she is surrounded by twinkling machinery. Inside the UFO it appears to be many times larger than a cruise ship. The exterior may be distinctly organic, but the interior is polished upholstered comfy. Barbie is languid on a divan, in a peekaboo hairdo and slinky gown. On an elevated platform of the bridge on the voyage home. "Ken! Where are you?" "I'm always with you Barbie. You're almost there. I'll be waiting for you, as well as all your friends" "I'm scared" "There's nothing to be frightened of. You're Barbie! Barbie can be anything and do anything. And she always makes a splash, come home to me."

ACT 3: Home

Into the vortex and out comes a peculiar looking planet, otherwordly. The automated voice announces: "Welcome back home Barbie, to the planet Aipotuyot" "Come Again?" The name is shown on the giant screen. "Ayp, like Planet of the Apes?" (AIPOTUYOT is Toy Utopia spelled backwards). "Everyone is eagerly anticipating your return, so you must get ready." The ship lands safely on the ground. Barbie emerges from the smoke and wows in accessory overload, and a crisscross backless ruched split thigh slip dress (a little risque hence the excessive jewelry). The wretched humans erased her memory of her homeworld. "Welcome home Barbie!" Barbie is surrounded by beauties and oddities, creatures she's never seen before, or can't recall. Like the parting of the Red Sea, they split to reveal resplendent Ken. Barbie is overjoyed and runs into his open arms, twirling Barbie into a frenzy. Like Eve reunited with Adam in the Garden of Eden. As they are about to kiss... they are interrupted by greetings from individuals. (imagine every toy you loved playing with as a kid, alive and life-size)

B: Why did I leave?

Raquelle: That would be my fault. I was jealous of you stealing the spotlight. I just wanted it to be about me for once. So I tricked you and sent you away... (A dream sequence is shown of Barbie in a vintage, strapless striped black-and-white one-piece swimsuit, with her classic ponytail, round sunglasses and gold hoop earrings. Barbie is sitting by the swimming pool as she notices a reflection of Ken in the water, but he's nowhere in sight, then Raquelle emerges from the shadows, in snakeskin couture, offering her a shiny red apple. Barbie takes a bite and collapses, like Snow White, or Giselle in Enchanted) I had no idea the humans would treat you so. I thought they would love you, like everyone here. I'm so sorry Barbie.

A Transformer is ready to blast Raquelle into smithereens, when Ken shoos him away.

B: (without hesitation) I forgive you.

They hug it out and all is well. Barbie and Ken make out, which causes everyone around to disperse, awing and grumbling.

B: I wish I could remember, could you show me around.

Aboard a giant yacht , Ken points to all the different lands, countryside, infrastructure and portals.

K: Over there you have the talking Hot Wheels. That domain is all Disney. DC/Marvel, Jurassic World, Monster High, Polly Pocket, G.I. Joe, He-Man, Cabbage Patch Kids, My Little Pony. Up there is Star Wars, Transformers. Right over there is Furby, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. The LEGO have their own expansive turf, and of course we have the Care Bears. There's always something new and exciting. It's never boring and always different.

B: And where do we live?

K: Close your eyes. No peeking. Ta-da!

B: What am I looking at? (A bustling plateau)

K: This is home! Malibu, California!

B: Oh.

K: That doesn't sound swell. We could always change it to whatever your specifications.

B: It's beautiful here, but after seeing the ones that came before... it's a tad bit underwhelming... Where is your home Ken?

K: With you Barbie, I'm always at your side. We share our Dreamhouse together, it's big enough for everyone. Let me take you there.

They drive in a Chevrolet Corvette. There are no gated communities, because there is no such thing as crime or poverty. The pretty houses don't look like generic doll houses, more like smart houses with elevators, escalators, flying cars, and rocket ships. The buildings are so tall that they reach space. We have a diverse group of people (aliens), who advocate individuality and not conformity. They don't all dress like Stepford robots. The kids are seen playing with their hovercrafts. There are people shown scarfing down their food, but they never gain weight. People of this land don't all go to bed at the exact time and wake up doing the same nonsense over and over again. They are sentient beings, not programmed robots.

K: So this is our casa... it's bigger than it looks, and inside is even bigger, it's endless, like your Closet! (A Transformer falls from the sky and accidentally demolishes Barbie and Ken's Dreamhouse) Ah!

Transformer: So sorry. My bad.

K: (stern look on his face) Will you get outta here! Don't worry Barbie I can fix this.

Ken pulls something from the trunk of the car, like a ginormous pink and blue suitcase, which fit comically in such a small space. He drops the item onto the ruined Dreamhouse and presses the button. It magically transforms into the pink and blue palace known as Barbie and Ken's Dreamhouse. Her whole family and friends are there from her dream/simulation. Everyone marches inside excitedly.

K: We both designed the Dreamhouse. The spaceship you arrived here in was made by me, but it was Chelsea's idea to make it look like lips. You don't see that everyday. That tiny girl has such a huge brain. She tried communicating to you telepathically, but could only reach my dream self.

Barbie sits on a nearby bench, despondent.

K: (already knows why Barbie is sad) Look at me, humans love nothing more than fighting amongst themselves in their endless wars, inconsequential squabbles, all for the purpose to assert their supremacy. Conquering and subjugating. Toxic behavior capable of unspeakable atrocities. Avaricious and never contented, they desire that which they cannot have. We are an advanced race who coexist with varied species. We do not discriminate, we acclimate Our battles are a mere distraction, a healthy competition for amusement. A peaceful society can be somewhat dull, so we add a little spice into the mix. With some action, drama, and romance. Anything and everything is possible, so long as you believe. Life can be a fairytale, if you take a leap of faith. Humans will expire while we will inspire. Immortality can be a curse, but to live each and everyday surrounded by the ones you love, then that is truly a blessing. We never have to experience loss, and never have to be lonely. We were made for each other. Our love is eternal, it shall not fade. Our bond is stronger than any mortal, and the ties that bind can never be broken. Without love in thine heart each endeavor is meaningless. Everyone loves you because you're kind and compassionate, you would never treat someone like a second class citizen. "When in disgrace with fortune and men's eyes, I all alone beweep my outcast state"

B: Haply I think on thee, and then my state, (Like to the lark at break of day arising From sullen earth) sings hymns at heaven's gate;

(slight pause) then Ken sings a slow rendition of Teenage Dream by Katy Perry -- You and I, will be young forever You make me Feel like I'm livin' a teenage dream The way you turn me on, I can't sleep Let's run away and don't ever look back, don't ever look back My heart stops When you look at me, just one touch Now, baby, I believe this is real So take a chance and don't ever look back, don't ever look back -- Ken stops and does several back flips, disappearing into the corner. Barbie is befuddled but goes after Ken. 

She steps thru an invisible wall and inside, the scenery has completely changed (kinda like walking into Narnia). Mythical creatures abound, like a unicorn, Pegasus, and My Little Pony? Barbie is in a flowery princess ball gown, surrounded by overdressed fairies fluttering about, as the pony points "He went that way". She stops at the sight of the lake, thinking "Is there an invisible bridge?" Nope, she is completely soaked as she crosses the lake, and is soon submerged, mermaids and mermen permeate, helping and guiding her. Barbie transforms into a creature of the sea, and enters the majestic glowing castle.

It's pitch-black, but Barbie is shining like the star she is. Barbie is seen wearing a souffle silk dress, covered in crystals. (The famous Marilyn Monroe "Happy Birthday" dress) Her hair has specks of crystal, diamond dew lashes, and a tiny diamond beauty mark. Glossy pink lips with matching nails. Cinderella crystal slippers and a giant fur shawl, draped over one shoulder, cascading down the floor. Barbie is startled as everyone began surprising her with a "HAPPY BIRTHDAY!" greeting behind her. Barbie slowly pivots dramatically, then glides down the stairs regally, each step of her shoe lights up in an array of different colors, as a humongous birthday cake is wheeled in fit for a Queen, with the inscription "Happy 84th Birthday Barbie" (and not looking a day over 20). Barbie blows her candles and we zoom-in on the smoke. As the smoke dissipates, Ken appears on stage with a giant spotlight, he is dressed as Elvis Presley (The theme of the party is Old Hollywood). Raquelle is dressed as Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany's, and her stepbrother Ryan is Marlon Brando in The Wild One. Alan and Midge are Montgomery Clift and Elizabeth Taylor in A Place in the Sun. Barbie's parents look like Clark Gable and Grace Kelly. Skipper as Louise Brooks, Stacie as Judy Garland, and Chelsea as Shirley Temple. Finally, Daisy as Mae West. Ken gyrates, doing the Elvis pelvis-shaking rubber legs dance moves, while singing in a drawl -- Welcome to my world Won't you come on in Miracles, I guess Still happen now and then Step into my heart Leave your cares behind Welcome to my world Built with you in mind Knock and the door shall open Seek and you will find Ask and you'll be given The key to this world of mine I'll be waiting there With my arms unfurled Waiting just for you Welcome to my world Welcome to my world -- He jumps off the stage and yanks-off his clothes, like a stripper, and now he's dressed as James Dean in Rebel Without a Cause, with his dancing entourage. Barbie does the same, but twirls into Marilyn, wearing the white dress from The Seven Year Itch. It's a dance battle that culminates in some intense smooching. But before their lips touch, an interloper appears. (Heads turn in unison) "Why have I not been invited?!" said Darth Vader. "We didn't think you'd want to attend" "How presumptuous of you" "We're deeply sorry Mr. Skywalker, Sir" "I have a gift for the birthday girl" (everyone looks anxious) Darth Vader whips out lightsabers and begins twirling them around like fire dancers. (sighs of relief from the crowd)

Chelsea: This party has a theme you know, who exactly are you supposed to be dressed as? Yourself?! I'm dressed as Shirley Temple.

Darth Vader: Why that happens to be my favorite drink, and I'm dressed as Bela Lugosi.

C: Dracula?! I can't see it, how are you supposed to drink with that helmet on?

He takes off the cumbersome helmet (gasps from some) "Holy handsome Batman! Nobody told me Edward Cullen was sparkling underneath that darkness, you even have the fangs!" (hysteria) "May I have this dance?" (outstretched hand) "Yes you may, I feel like Kirsten Dunst in Interview with the Vampire" (giddy as Kiss from a Rose by Seal is playing)

Barbie and Ken kiss, and it's electrifying -- The one that I want (you are the one I want) Ooh, ooh, ooh, then we segue to --

Barbie sings Everybody needs a Ken -- Can't remember Malibu without you, Your smiling face Not a hair out of place You're a dream come true It was fate on our first date, When we matched perfectly, You're more than an accessory to me Everybody needs a Ken, Now and then, to hold on to Everybody needs a Ken, He's a friend, you can talk to I love how we can sit around Saying nothing at all. Help choose when we shop for shoes Make me tall. Oh, Ken, you know I love the way You show your real emotions And I could spend all day with you Just looking at the ocean In the end, everybody needs a Ken. I love you, Ken. -- Barbie stops. "I love you more Barbie, my Queen" "My Ken" (they are under a gazebo, on a wide terrace, overlooking the vast expanse).

We then get a montage of Barbie, Ken, and company, having a great time. A lollapalooza where everyone is dressed in 1800 garb (think Bridgerton), but our two leads look more modern. Dancing to the beat of their own drum. They are spinning and performing inhuman dance routines. Ken tosses Barbie into the air as she delivers extraordinary aerial acrobatics. Then they both jump into the sky and supersonic away, in glamorous superhero costumes (Barbie wears a huge diamond choker with shoulder chain, and diamond cuff bracelets. Ken is in shiny chain mail, and no cape), as they taste the cotton candy clouds. Rollerblading on a rainbow then magically teleport to the moon as they try building sandcastles, but there's no water. So they drill into the moons (not our moon) core and out comes a cool geyser. Then they pretend to be swimming in outer space and deep dives into the real ocean with sunken treasure. A carriage ride driven by unicorns to the top of a mountain for a picnic, riding gondolas in space, sky diving without parachutes, swimming with friendly sharks, and exploring the Dreamhouse. The Life in the Dreamhouse theme plays over -- Summer days are breezy (breezy) We can take it easy At the Dreamhouse At the Dreamhouse Forever friends Forever sun Forever Ken Forever young Come with me Down to the sand and the sea We're catching waves all day Build castles on the beach With shades on our eyes And then we'll head straight home To accessorize! Barbie Life in the Dreamhouse -- song ends (Barbie is surfing the waves with Ken, in plastic pump shoes, because she can do anything. With nary a Birkenstock sandal in sight)

A happy ending where everyone is shown as equals and everyone is united. NOT an ending where Barbie goes to the doctor, it ain't funny, BECAUSE, you wanna know the result. And it's not always good news!

ALTERNATE ENDING: Crashing through the sky, Comes a fear full cry: "Cobra!" Armies of the night, Evil taking flight. No where to run, No where to hide. Panic spreading far and wide, Who can turn the tide? Fighting for freedom, Wherever there's trouble over land and sea and air, GI Joe is there... In a chaotic yet comedic land, the Joe's are at it again battling their nemesis Cobra, but out of nowhere a mysterious figure appears. Ravishing and riveting, putting their playful battle to a standstill. Barbie walked across the muddy battlefield, emboldened in shiny thigh high boots and a fabulous Golden Fleece overcoat. All eyes are on her as she pulls out an assortment of bazookas and Gatling guns (think Jim Carrey in The Mask) pointed at both heroes and villains. Everyone begins raising their hands up high and holding out white flags in a truce. "It's time for a fiesta not a fracas. It's time to celebrate and have a good time" Barbie is joined by Ken as they find a cozy secluded spot. They sit on a nearby stylized bench. Barbie rests her decorated head on Ken's broad shoulders, holding each others hands as they gaze at the stars above. Silent and at peace with the knowledge that their perfect world will remain beautiful, for all eternity. We then move upwards into space.

An armada is shown moving towards the planet Aipotuyot. Inside the hull, an intimidating commanding officer is waiting in the wings, wearing an eyepatch and a robotic arm, looking like a space pirate.

Underling: We are approaching the black hole captain. This is where we lost contact from the ship. Our trackers are no longer responsive.

Captain: Full speed ahead!

U: They are presumably a peaceful society.

C: Peaceful equals weak, therefore we shall have the upper hand and claim victory.

U: But they can't be killed.

C: But they can be captured. They are the key to our salvation.

U: Prepare for entry, brace yourselves! [The War Song by Culture Club -- War, war is stupid And people are stupid And love means nothing In some strange quarters War, war is stupid And people are stupid And I heard them banging On hearts and fingers (War)] [As we... FADE TO BLACK] 

EPILOGUE: A little girl is playing with her siblings old toys, scattered about. She has chosen a Barbie doll and a GI Joe, as a couple. But then, in the corner of her eye, she notices a dilapidated Ken doll, all contorted. She tries to correct it, and instantly knew that this doll belonged with Barbie, they're soulmates, no matter what anyone thinks. So she tosses aside the GI Joe, and puts Barbie and Ken together. Grinning profusely. She tries to make them embrace each other in a slow dance. Downstairs, her parents can be heard arguing, she overhears a word she doesn't understand: "Divorce!". The little girl is lost in her own world, and dreaming of an escape. Barbie and Ken's lips touch, as we fade to pink and blue.

"When innocence is lost, corruption encroaches." "A toy is immaterial, but the joy it brings to an innocent child is immeasurable."

"When I became a man, I put away childish things. But Childhood Is the Kingdom Where Nobody Dies."

END?

Barbie and Ken represent ideals, like Superman, to strive for something, to better oneself, but ultimately, to try and be a better human being. They also allowed for creativity and skill development and was never a gendered toy. Innocence is pure, so to a child a toy is meant to be played with, regardless of gender. Adults just love putting on labels.