Commuter Barbie knows the public transportation struggle is real

Commuter Barbie knows the public transportation struggle is realCommuter Barbie knows the public transportation struggle is realShes the career girl whos running the world- and running late.A new Commuter Barbie parody video is a playful takeon the everyday (and sometimes harrowing) realities of getting to work on time- especially if youre taking the train in a place like New York.NYC comedians Carina Hsieh and Claudia Arissocame up with the idea, which is a send-up of multitasking New York commuters who dress for their trip to work as if theyre preparing for the apocalypse - complete with jackets that can face the Arctic headphones to block out fellow commuters a phone full of the latest kult podcasts and prestigious-looking books to appear smart.See Commuter Barbie in actionCosmopolitan Magazine editor Hsieh, who is also a comedian,tweeted out a cropped version of the video on Tuesday.In a later tweet, Hsieh toldviewers to click the Facebook link to watch the full version of the video, which clocks in at three minutes.In the video, two strangely wise girls play with the doll, which comes complete with a puffy jacket, a tote bag, an MTA card, aStarbucks Grande Macchiato that really spills, a water bottle, a Clif bar, a Trader Joes bag, and more.A Barbie thats ready for commuting warThis Barbie, a sophisticate, is also constantly on the defense against the indignities of living in New York - or other big cities where people are packed together.Shes not a fan of manspreaders who stretch out and take two seats on the train, or the harassment thats standard in many public spaces.Herheadphones tune out the creeps when youre stuck in the middle seat.This Barbie must also come with the standard stay away from me scowl of many New York commuters, because one of the girls in the video says, but if she cant hear the catcallers, how will she know to smile? which is met with total silenceas both of their faces slowly turn to face the camera.No comment needed, girls - nothing they could say would sum upjust how real that is for women of all ages.A doll that captures multitasking realityHsieh told Gothamist how much the pair relates to the fictional doll.We dont think were Commuter Barbies, if only because we cant afford $800 Canada Goose jacketsBut arent we ALL a little bit Commuter Barbie? Hsieh told Gothamist.What makes the video really brilliant is the wise asides the little girls offer on Commuter Barbies life.One of the girls says,shes got that review coming up at work, to which the other responds, her manager keeps rescheduling. Typical.Commuter Barbie also shows off just how cultured she is, toting around a mini-copy of the book Swing Time by Zadie Smith and a phone to listen to podcasts. When one little girl announces the reviews of the book, the other deadpans, we get it, you read the New Yorker.But Commuter Barbie has to deal with the price of transportation too, with aMetro card sold separately and subject to random fare hikes.The real Barbie chimed inMattel evengot wind of Commuter Barbie, and made a joke about the dolls Los Angeles drive to work.Well played.Commuters cheer their harried BarbieCommuter Barbie already has some fans.Hsieh was right- each of us isa little bitof the doll.