Barbie: AirBnb Announces Ken-ified Malibu Dreamhouse

Barbie, directed by Greta Gerwig and starring Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, and a host of other notable actors, is scheduled to be released on July 21, 2023. As expected, various brands are capitalising on the hype, including Xbox and Forza Horizon, who recently announced a collaboration. The latest addition to the list is Airbnb, who has unveiled a Barbie Malibu Dreamhouse that has been transformed to resemble Ken.

Yes, you read that correctly. This is indeed a real-life Malibu Dreamhouse that has been newly renovated and is available for fans to stay in. Located in Malibu, California, the house embodies everything you would expect from a Barbie Dreamhouse. From the pink flooring to the matching patio and roof, the entire house and its surroundings are adorned in the signature Barbie colour. Additionally, the house offers a beach view and even features an indoor pool. Fans will be able to book their stay at this extraordinary place starting from July 17. However, the pricing details have not yet been provided.

Barbie French poster goes viral

According to a report by THR, the French poster of Barbie is gaining viral attention due to its unintended translation. The phrase on the poster, “Elle peut tout faire. Lui, c’est juste Ken,” is intended to mean “She can do everything. He’s just Ken.” However, in French slang, the word “Ken” carries a different connotation than intended. In slang, “ken” is used to refer to “f*ck.” As a result, the slang translation of the phrase becomes “She knows how to do everything. He just knows how to f*ck.”

While the poster has gone viral in France, we do not know if Warner Bros. had this outcome planned or if it was a happy accident. However, the company did mention that the film’s marketing campaign has generated a “high level of awareness and major excitement from the public surrounding the upcoming release of our film in France.” This has led many to speculate that it could be a Warner Bros. masterstroke.