An intelligent, educated Russian (now a US citizen), long experienced in Americans, completely misunderstands the humor, satire, sense, meaning, intent… of the movie Barbie.
“Culture-specific”.
To consider: the psychology snd social psychology of the inner life and societal experience which is assumed (and necessary) for the humor and meaning of the/a movie.
Stephen Lapeyrouse . . . Notes Dropped Along the Way 