‘Barbie’ Almost Featured a “Fart Opera,” Here’s Why Greta Gerwig Cut It

The Big Picture

• Barbie’s box office success has exceeded $500 million in less than a week.
• The film is both hilariously funny and tackles meaningful themes in an emotionally weighty story.
• Director Greta Gerwig reveals a fart joke was cut from the movie.

Barbie continues to dominate the box office, setting new records and earning over $500 million in less than a week. This success can be attributed to positive reviews and enthusiastic word-of-mouth, as well as the film’s undeniable entertainment value. Audiences are laughing throughout the movie, but it’s interesting to note that a major fart joke was actually removed from Barbie.

In a recent interview with IndieWire, Greta Gerwig and editor Nick Houy discussed their attempt to include a fart joke in Barbie. Gerwig confessed, “We’ve always wanted to include a proper fart joke, but we’ve never been able to do it.” She further revealed, “We had a fart opera in the middle of the film. I found it really funny, but it didn’t receive a unanimous consensus.” Houy added, “It was in the wrong place too. Next time, we’ll work it into a more significant narrative moment.” They also discussed how Barbie presented a different opportunity compared to Gerwig’s previous films, such as Lady Bird and Little Women. Houy stated, “[Barbie] was much more of a comedy than the others. The test screenings were a bigger challenge.” The editor concluded, “So we decided to show it to people and gauge their reactions. Every audience is different, and we’ve learned over the years that you have to give things a fair chance and make adjustments accordingly. Once you know it’s not working, you have to remove it.”

Barbie Is a Hilarious Story With a Heartfelt Message

While it’s disappointing to learn that a potential “fart opera” was cut from Barbie, reminiscent of the flatulence showdown between Scooby and Shaggy in Scooby-Doo (2002), this coming-of-age comedy pushes the boundaries of its PG-13 rating with its humor. Whether it’s joking about Zack Snyder’s Justice League, referencing horror classics like The Shining, or portraying Ken and Barbie’s mental breakdowns, this adult adventure guarantees laughter. However, amidst the clever satire, Barbie weaves an emotionally resonant and significant story about self-acceptance. While sharing laughs and connecting with strangers in a dark theater, Barbie delivers the poignant message that we are all “Kenough.” A fart opera would have detracted from this heartfelt revelation.

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