Unveiling the Untold Truth: Where Do Kens Sleep? Barbie Movie Fan Comic Reveals Surprising Twist

Summary

Ken, in the Barbie world, doesn't seem to have his own home, leading him to sleep in makeshift beds on the outskirts of Barbieland in a new comic.

In Barbieland, Barbie's disregard for Ken's living arrangements exemplifies the prevailing female-dominated social hierarchy, where addressing Ken's needs is not seen as significant. The meticulous construction of the Barbie universe revolves primarily around the Barbies themselves, neglecting to provide Ken with adequate sleeping quarters and thus potentially exposing an imbalance within the Barbie world.

Barbie enthusiast @raychelwho offers an amusing yet melancholic solution to the longstanding question of where the Kens find slumber. In a recent Instagram post, the talented artist presents a comic strip showcasing the Kens seeking rest, not within the confines of a home, but rather on the bare ground.

The Kens are commonly found occupying various spots throughout Barbieland, such as Barbie's wrecked car, a detached section of the Dream House slide, and the artificial sandy terrain of the beach. One user beautifully captioned the post, describing Kens as a being that solely thrives in the affectionate glare of Barbie's eyes.

These Would Be Sad Places for Ken To Sleep

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These improvised sleeping arrangements found on the periphery of Barbieland evoke a poignant response to the inquiry of where Ken rests his head. In a society where women hold sway over the governance and social fabric, it is unsurprising that the establishment of a dedicated residential locality for Ken finds itself relegated to a lesser priority in urban planning. Witnessing Ken unceremoniously seek refuge on the sandy shores or settle for a desolate fragment of a Barbie Dream House elicits a profound sense of melancholy.

Barbie's lack of Ken homes suggests that the depicted scenario is not entirely implausible. The images used are based on actual set images from Barbie. Interestingly, even after the patriarchal rule of Ken is disbanded and they have to negotiate with women, they still seem to be denied basic furniture like a sofa.

The mystery of where the Kens sleep in Barbieland continues. In a doll set as meticulously planned as this, it is peculiar that the architecture of the Barbies' lives receives much more attention than that of the Kens. If a sequel to Barbie were to be made, it might explore this aspect of world-building, particularly through the perspective of socially aware Kens who don't attain property solely through the rebellious creation of a "Kendom." Perhaps in a Barbie sequel, Ken will finally have a home.

Source: @raychelwho/Instagram