1990

The Shrimp on the Barbie, released in Australia as The Boyfriend from Hell, is a 1990 American comedy film directed by Michael Gottlieb (under the pseudonym Alan Smithee) and starring Cheech Marin.

during the height of the surf culture in the 1990s

The Shrimp on the Barbie was released during the height of the surf culture in the 1990s, and the movie captures the thrill and excitement of catching a wave.

an out-dated phrase that originated in a series of television advertisements by the Australian Tourism Commission starring Paul Hogan from 1984 through to 1990

Shrimp on the barbie' is an out-dated phrase that originated in a series of television advertisements by the Australian Tourism Commission starring Paul Hogan from 1984 through to 1990.

a pop culture reference made famous by the 1984 television commercial starring Paul Hogan of Crocodile Dundee

“Shrimp on the barbie” is a pop culture reference made famous by the 1984 television commercial starring Paul Hogan of Crocodile Dundee.

in 1959

First released in 1959 by Mattel Inc., the Barbie doll is now a ubiquitous part of American culture.

from 1984 to 1990

Shrimp on the Barbie is a phrase made popular in commercials by the Australia Tourism Commission from 1984 to 1990.

on March 9, 1959,

Barbie is arguably the most popular plastic doll in history, and Barbie was released on March 9, 1959, by Mattel, a toy company that is also known for manufacturing Hot Wheels toy cars.

1995

The film was released by Warner Bros. under their Family Entertainment label on August 25, 1995, and was preceded by the Looney Tunes short Carrotblanca in theaters.

Since its release in 1997

Since its release in 1997, Barbie Girl has become a part of popular culture, reaching charts internationally, debuting at No. 7 on the US Billboard Hot 100 in September 1997.

in 1966

Originally making it’s debut in 1966, this sophisticated piece is a life-size reproduction of Barbie’s favorite ensemble for an exclusive soiree.

in 2023

The song became a worldwide sensation after the Barbie movie came out in 2023, and the Barbie movie was a contender for Best Song Written for Visual Media category going into the awards show.

since 1956

Produced by Mattel since 1956, Barbie is the best-selling girl’s toy in America.