Unlike the rest of the world, Japan is not amused! “Barbenheimer” Memes Get a Bad Rep Amongst Japanese Audiences
With a plot centered around the creation of the atom bomb that was eventually used to end World War II, the fate of Christopher Nolan’sDespite being released around the world on July 21, Japan has still not received a solid release date but it has been confirmed that the film has not been outright banned in the country. Meanwhile, other Asian countries have shown the film, albeit with explicit scenes censored.
This trend quickly became viral across social media, with most English-speaking sites featuring tons of Barbenheimer-themed videos and pictures right up to the release of both films. It turns out, Japan has recently caught wind of this meme and its netizens are not amused. The hashtag #NoBarbenheimer became a hot topic on the social media site formerly known as Twitter, X, in Japan. Many Japanese users have denounced the popular Barbenheimer trend, claiming that it is tone-deaf, especially on“Barbie” is now trending on Japanese Twitter, with several very popular posts reacting to the official
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