The Barbie team has left us feeling disappointed after deciding not to include several iconic scenes in the movie, which could have enhanced our Barbie experience. However, Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie successfully transported audiences back to their childhood with the release of Barbie on July 21, 2023. While many expected the film to simply showcase pretty ladies adorned in pink costumes, Barbie goes beyond this and delves into complex themes such as patriarchy, feminism, body image issues, existential crises, and the celebration of girlhood. This comedy masterpiece is brimming with vibrant costumes, colorful sets, catchy music, and, of course, Ken.

Directed by Greta Gerwig and starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling, Barbie has not only achieved box-office success but has also received critical acclaim.

However, the Barbie team's decision to exclude several iconic scenes has left fans yearning for more, especially since these scenes were teased on multiple occasions. Let's take a look at the top five scenes that almost made it into the final version of the film:

Number 5: A Fart Opera Version of Barbie - Greta Gerwig revealed during an appearance on IndieWire’s Filmmaker Toolkit podcast that a whole Fart Opera sequence was shot but ultimately didn't make it into the final cut.

As there is no place for flatulence in Barbie Land, the scene was deemed unsuitable. Nevertheless, the mere idea of a Fart Opera in Barbie has sparked curiosity and imagination among fans.

Number 4: Weird Barbie and Ken - In a behind-the-scenes photo, we see Greta Gerwig directing a scene where Ryan Gosling's Ken lies in Weird Barbie's lap as they lounge on a pool float. This scene could have depicted Ken's descent into his "bad Ken" phase after encountering patriarchy in the real world. It certainly would have been an iconic moment had it been included in the final version of Barbie.

Number 3: Helen Mirren's Visual Scene - Despite Helen Mirren's voice being heard throughout the film, her physical appearance was originally meant to be included after the credits. Behind-the-scenes photos captured Mirren looking at the camera alongside Midge, a pregnant Barbie in labor. Although initially left out, this scene was later added for the IMAX version of Barbie.

Number 2: Ken's Encounter with a Bear - Barbie's film editor, Nick Huoy, revealed that viewers were deprived of the opportunity to witness Ken's battle with a bear. This scene was supposed to take place during the camping scene, featuring a 2D forest set and the iconic Barbie camper van that was a childhood favorite for many.

Number 1: A Kiss Between Barbie and Ken - Despite Barbie's consistent disinterest in a romantic relationship with Ken, the filmmakers did consider including a kissing scene between them. Ryan Gosling and Margot Robbie shared their thoughts on the matter in a joint interview with People. Ryan found the idea of defining what a kiss would be like for their characters amusing, while Margot's friends were disappointed she didn't get the chance to lock lips with Gosling.

If given the opportunity to choose just one of these scenes to include in Barbie, which would be your top choice? The release of Barbie has certainly sparked excitement and debate among fans, as they eagerly await any additional content that may be released in the future.