The Group Chat: How We Performed With Barbies

Welcome to The Group Chat, a brand new sequence whereby the senior workforce discusses one thing related to the plot. And by “the plot” I imply the collective mileau of tradition and present occasions that we’re all swimming in at any given time. This month: It is Barbies as a result of, properly, whether or not you prefer it or not, it has been fairly troublesome to keep away from discuss concerning the upcoming Barbie film. I requested the senior workforce how they performed with Barbies as a child (in the event that they did), and to share their Barbie tales with us. Naturally, issues received homosexual.

What’s your Barbie story?

xoxo,
Nico

Kayla: My sister and I have been each extraordinarily Barbie obsessed, and I’m glad our mom inspired this obsession as a substitute of turning it right into a Barbie Is Not Feminist second. She act…

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