@cstross

Read a story many, many years ago that pointed out Barbie was the first doll not designed to reinforce Wife/Mom roles for little girls.

She was the first doll that was an adult, with her own car, house, and career. Lots of careers, in fact. And she was single. Always. Had a boyfriend, but never married.

Seems odd to say so, but Barbie was a subversive feminist icon in a lot of ways.

If this movie goes with that theme, it will be quite interesting.