The Political Battle Over 'Barbie' and 'Oppenheimer': Memes and Senators Collide

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The release of two movies, Barbie and Oppenheimer, had sparked jokes and excitement on the internet until the United States Senate and their social media teams joined in. Senators like Ron Wyden, Kyrsten Sinema, Bob Menendez, and Ben Cardin responded to tweets with their own photos and filters, adding to the humor. Despite the Senate's involvement, the jokes are not officially dead until Pennsylvania Sen. Bob Casey participates.
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