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submitted 1 year ago by Woland@lemm.ee to c/world@lemmy.world

For some women in China, "Barbie" is more than just a movie — it's also a litmus test for their partner's views on feminism and patriarchy.

The movie has prompted intense social media discussion online, media outlets Sixth Tone and the China Project reported this week, prompting women to discuss their own dating experiences.

One user on the Chinese social media platform Xiaohongshu — a photo-sharing site similar to Instagram that's mostly used by Gen Z women — even shared a guide on Monday for how women can test their boyfriends based on their reaction to the film.

According to the guide, if a man shows hatred for "Barbie" and slams female directors after they leave the theatre, then this man is "stingy" and a "toxic chauvinist," according to Insider's translation of the post. Conversely, if a man understands even half of the movie's themes, "then he is likely a normal guy with normal values and stable emotions," the user wrote.

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[-] leftenddev@slrpnk.net 33 points 1 year ago

If you ever have (unfortunately) heard of his absolutely dogshit book, then his inability to understand deeper meanings, subtext, themes, and to grapple with a competent plot should not surprise you in the least. Robert Evans, Cody Johnston, and Katy Stoll read it through on Behind The Bastards in a few episodes. Imagine the novelization of a Steven Seagal movie adaption of a Jack Ryan plotline. Combine that with how ol Benny really wanted, and failed, to be a screenplay writer, and it makes sense his absolute hatred for modern Hollywood movies that don't say all the things he likes.

[-] GFGJewbacca@lemm.ee 8 points 1 year ago

One pump, one cream my friend. I loved those episodes and so many more.

[-] Kerwala@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago
[-] leftenddev@slrpnk.net 2 points 1 year ago

Take a bullet for ya

[-] PersnickityPenguin@lemm.ee 2 points 1 year ago

Interesting. Have you listened to the behind the bastards take on Scott Adams? That's pretty funny too.

[-] leftenddev@slrpnk.net 1 points 1 year ago

Lol yeah it's always the smaller bastards with the funniest episodes

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