Here's why you won't be hearing 'Barbie Girl' in Greta Gerwig's BarbieMovie.
C’mon, Barbie, let’s go party! Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling will introduce the live-action versions of Barbie and Ken in a blockbuster that promises to bring all shades of pink and a rise in toy sales. In two teaser trailers, Barbie hasn’t shared plot secrets, but while spoilers are missing, something else is too. Where in the holy plastic is the “Barbie Girl” song!? The upcoming movie promises to be for both young and older audiences, it would make sense to include the ‘90s pop song.
One issue on why it isn't, can be attributed to the euphemisms in the lyrics, which are maturer than fans might remember. It’s more mature than the Kens, played by Gosling, Simu Liu, and Michael Cera, yelling at each other about how they will “beach each other off!” Or when Barbie and Ken stare at each other, empty thoughts in their head as they have no clue what a night alone involves.
Mattel sued MCA Records, the American record label Aqua was signed under, claiming the song tarnished the Barbie brand by sexualizing her image. In total, Mattel filed eleven claims in a lawsuit, a legal battle that would go until 2002. Aqua’s music video might have been vibrant and fun, but this lawsuit got ugly between the companies. Mattel claimed the hit song violated copyrights and trademarks, while MCA filed a defamation counterclaim against them.
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