No Ken do.
“Splash” star Daryl Hannah, 62, claimed in a YouTube video Tuesday that Mattel selected her to announce its “groundbreaking commitment to stop using plastic by 2030.”
Nevertheless, the Barbie manufacturer is just not making this promise. An organization spokesperson told The Post on Tuesday: “This can be a hoax and has nothing to do with Mattel or any of its products.”
The Post has contacted Hannah for comment.
The eco-activist also announced a fictional line of MyCelia EcoWarrior Barbies, which included dolls inspired by fellow activists Greta Thunberg, Julia Butterfly Hill, Nemonte Nenquimo, Phoebe Plummer, and even Hannah herself.
These fictional dolls can be produced using mushrooms and other organic materials, per a fake business.
“Pussy Riot masks sold individually,” the video claimed, referring to the Moscow-based band imprisoned in 2012 for protesting against Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Hannah’s announcement was accompanied by a sensible promotional campaign that launched early Tuesday, including press releases and pretend, yet seemingly authentic Mattel web sites, in addition to MyCelia Barbie accounts across major social media platforms.
The Washington Times even published an article in regards to the announcement — only to later release an editor’s note revealing it was bamboozled by the hoax.
“I’m honored to affix forces with Mattel of their visionary efforts to create a greater world through play,” Hannah even told People in a since-removed article.
“Barbie has modified in some ways since I used to be a woman, but under the surface, she’s still toxic. Now, when she’s done getting used, as an alternative of persisting without end as a poison Barbie will have the ability to return to the earth, identical to all living things. I’m thrilled to be an element of this exciting journey,” she added.
On Tuesday evening, the “Kill Bill” actress posted a bizarre video message from two unidentified members of the “Barbie Liberation Organization” to her Instagram.
“This can be a message for Mattel and each other company: Stop making plastic crap,” two young voices said right into a microphone as Hannah blurred their faces.
“You’re ruining our future. Stop pink washing your environmental crimes,” the people added.
“I like animals. I like the planet,” one voice continued. “Don’t take them from us. I feel adults should just stop messing with our future.”
The kids concluded in unison: “The Barbie Liberation Organization has spoken.”
