Sometimes, the universe has a humorous side. The recent Oscar nominations have given rise to an amusing twist in the "Barbie" phenomenon. Ryan Gosling, who played the character of Ken, received a Best Supporting Actor nomination, while Margot Robbie, who played Barbie herself, was left out. Additionally, the director Greta Gerwig was snubbed for a best director nomination. This has led to the belief that the patriarchy is at play once again.

"Barbie" is a feminist parable that garnered $1.4 billion and became a cultural phenomenon. In certain circles, it was almost mandatory to like the movie. Supporters of the film claim that Ken receiving all the recognition parallels the male-dominated dystopia depicted in the film, and believe that the Barbie dolls represented the courage to resist it.

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