In a fascinating crossover between entertainment and the cryptocurrency world, Hollywood star Margot Robbie recently spoke about how the discussions around Bitcoin permeated the production set of this summer’s movie sensation ‘Barbie’. She amusingly recalled how she and director Greta Gerwig would label certain producers as “such Kens” in reference to their continuous Bitcoin discourses.
Robbie recounted how during the movie’s preparation; producers David Heyman and Tom Acklerley (who also happens to be Robbie’s spouse) would often diverge into ramblings about the controversial cryptocurrency. This fixation was associated with the stereotypical sideline discussion, much like avid golf chit chat, which led Robbie and Gerwig to draw parallels between the dominance of Bitcoin conversations and the ever-manly Ken doll from the Barbie toy lineup.
The exact meaning of their phrase “such a Ken” might remain a mystery, but it’s clear that it encapsulates some form of Bitcoin or techno-enthusiasm. Robbie also cryptically alluded to something called “Big Ken Energy,” leaving the audience guessing as to whether this is an in-joke or a more significant underlying trend.
Interestingly, this playful banter has resonated beyond the movie sets, with consequences in the wider Bitcoin community. Michael Saylor, CEO of software company MicroStrategy — which reportedly owns approximately 152,333 BTC worth roughly $4.5 billion — enthusiastically embraced the term. He tweeted a video of Robbie’s interview, endorsing the association of “Bitcoin” with “Big Ken Energy”.
While it’s amusing to observe film stars and directors chatting about Bitcoin, it’s also indicative of Bitcoin’s increasing intrusion into mainstream narratives. Celebrities’ conversations featuring the digital currency suggest its continued normalization. But this raises questions: Are heavy discussions around Bitcoin akin to disruptive background noise? Or could this reflect the groundbreaking assimilation of tech discourse into pop culture, signaling an embrace of the inevitable digital overhaul?
In other words, is Bitcoin “such a Ken,” a potent symbol of modernity and digital energy? Or is it more like an unwelcome golf discussion, omnipresent but ultimately peripheral? Robbie’s disclosure reveals the challenges of navigating novel concepts in traditional spaces. Yet, it also refers implicitly to the potential for Bitcoin to advance gendered conversations by allying itself with the empowering concept of “Big Ken Energy.” Which side of this debate one lands on largely depends on where one sees the future of both Bitcoin and gender dynamics heading.
Source: Coindesk
