This Instagram Account Shows Barbie as a Millennial
David Ingram — September 8, 2015 — Pop Culture
References: instagram & designtaxi
This satirical Instagram account taps into our social media-obsessed culture by portraying the highly sharable every day life of a hipster Barbie.
Going by the username 'Socality Barbie,' this parody account is taking off like a storm due to the highly relatable poses of a modern day Barbie living her life to the fullest. Hipster Barbie can be seen taking part in all sorts of typical Millennial activities found every day on Instagram. Hipster Barbie can be seen having a day on the beach, enjoying a soak in the tub and getting ready to enjoy a specially made pour-over coffee at her favorite cafe.
Complete with all the typical hashtags and the trying-hard-to-not-try aesthetic, this new Millennial barbie's hipster vibe shows that even dolls can get caught up in Instagram culture.
Going by the username 'Socality Barbie,' this parody account is taking off like a storm due to the highly relatable poses of a modern day Barbie living her life to the fullest. Hipster Barbie can be seen taking part in all sorts of typical Millennial activities found every day on Instagram. Hipster Barbie can be seen having a day on the beach, enjoying a soak in the tub and getting ready to enjoy a specially made pour-over coffee at her favorite cafe.
Complete with all the typical hashtags and the trying-hard-to-not-try aesthetic, this new Millennial barbie's hipster vibe shows that even dolls can get caught up in Instagram culture.
Trend Themes
1. Satirical Social Media Accounts - There is a disruptive innovation opportunity to create more satirical social media accounts that tap into popular culture and trends.
2. Millennial Lifestyle Depictions - There is a disruptive innovation opportunity to create more content that portrays the everyday life of millennials in a relatable and shareable way.
3. Critique of Instagram Culture - There is a disruptive innovation opportunity to create more content that critiques and parodies the influence of Instagram on our culture and society.
Industry Implications
1. Toy Manufacturing - There is a disruptive innovation opportunity for toy manufacturers to create dolls that reflect current cultural trends and interests, such as the hipster Barbie portrayed on social media.
2. Digital Media - There is a disruptive innovation opportunity for digital media companies to create engaging and satirical content that resonates with the social media-obsessed culture, similar to the Socality Barbie Instagram account.
3. Marketing and Advertising - There is a disruptive innovation opportunity for marketing and advertising agencies to incorporate satirical and relatable content into their campaigns, inspired by the success of the hipster Barbie Instagram account.
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