TikTok has once again become a hub for viral trends, and the latest sensation taking the platform by storm is the hilarious “Barbenheimer” meme. Blending the worlds of Warner Bros.’s highly-anticipated Barbie live-action adaptation and Christopher Nolan’s upcoming groundbreaking film Oppenheimer, this particular meme has captivated users worldwide with its unlikely fusion of pop culture references. As the internet continues to enjoy this unexpected mashup, we delve into the depths of the “Barbenheimer” phenomenon, seeking to unravel its origins, significance, and comedic brilliance that has made it an internet sensation.
Barbie + Oppenheimer = Barbenheimer
For starters, Barbie and Oppenheimer are complete polar opposites. The former is a fantasy romantic comedy, while the latter is a historical drama/thriller. Everyone also knows that Barbie the movie is based on the famous dolls made by Mattel. On the other hand, Oppenheimer is inspired by a real person, J. Robert Oppenheimer, creator of the atomic bomb, and is set during World War 2. Moreover, Barbie is directed by Greta Gerwig, a director who is relatively new to making big projects while Oppenheimer is helmed by the award-winning director, Christoper Nolan.
Aside from that, Barbie is comprised of pink and vibrant colors and obviously with a touch of whimsical vibes and nostalgia. Meanwhile, Oppenheimer is dark, and gritty, and is reportedly going to blow everyone’s mind. With all of these comparisons, the Barbenheimer meme was born. Mixing two different pop culture references gave birth to the sensational #Barbenheimer on TikTok. Although they are very different from each other, they will explode on the same day. Both Barbie and Oppenheimer will hit the theaters on July 21, 2023. On a side note, both of these movies are also going to be very confidential. Barbie was just banned in Vietnam due to “offensive political imagery” following a depiction of the nine-dash line in a scene. On the other hand, Oppenheimer is reportedly going to leave a lot of people shocked, especially in Japan.
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There are already hundreds of memes going around the internet, especially on TikTok and Twitter
July officially marks the opening of Barbenheimer Month. And now, we are just a few days until Barbie and Oppenheimer both premiere in cinemas. These films are just two of the most anticipated titles in 2023 and coincidentally, they are both hitting the silver screen on the same day! With that, tons of memes are circulating on the web about
Well, even Tom Cruise is already in the #Barbenheimer hype as he announces he is watching both Barbie and Oppenheimer
Tom Cruise’s Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part One is also another big title slated to be released this month (July 10). Surprisingly, the 61-year-old superstar said he will be seeing Oppenheimer and Barbie consecutively. Cruise informed he is going to see Christopher Nolan’s project first, then followed by the infamous Barbie. Obviously, the marketing for Barbenheimer is outrageous, and everyone is all for it!
On a side note, you probably have come across some memes regarding a Barbenheimer shirt. Well, it’s everywhere on the Internet and could possibly be available in different shops. The Barbenheimer meme is definitely getting out of hand, but it’s also one that everyone will remember when everything is all said and done.
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