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**Title:** The Troubled Lives of "Ken" and "Barbie"
**Plot:**
* Meet Stephen ("Ken") and Brenda ("Barbie"), a young couple obsessed with emulating the physical appearance of the iconic dolls.
* They prioritize their looks over all else, including their well-being, relationships, and mental health.
* Their shallow relationship is put to the test when they face ridicule at a nightclub, leading to a breakdown.
* Enter Eric Pedal, a eccentric coach/psychologist, who shocks them into realizing their superficial lifestyle.
* Ultimately, the couple has an epiphany, abandoning their "Ken" and "Barbie" personas to focus on inner beauty and becoming their true selves, Stephen and Brenda.
**Tone:** Satirical, with a touch of dark humor, highlighting the absurdity of extreme superficiality.
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**Warning: Some facts may imply sensitive topics (e.g., eating disorders, suicidal thoughts), but I've maintained a neutral, fact-only approach as requested.**
1. **Time and Location**: The scene starts at 8 am, near Berlin.
2. **Stephen's Profile**:
* Age: 19
* Goal: To look like a Ken doll
* Habits: Dresses up, does a lot of sports, eats almost nothing (mainly seeds)
3. **Brenda's Profile**:
* Age: 18
* Goal: To look like Barbie
* Interests: Shopping, taking selfies, enjoying herself
4. **Meeting and Relationship**:
* Stephen and Brenda met at a hairstylist's more than two weeks before the current time.
* They connected over common hobbies and had an instant attraction.
5. **Lifestyle Choices**:
* They rarely eat.
* Engage in sports to maintain a Ken/Barbie-like physique without surgery.
* Use gym machines, though they're unsure how to operate them.
6. **Conflict and Emotional State**:
* Experienced a conflict at a nightclub due to mocking by others.
* Stephen felt hurt and cried.
* Brenda threatened to leave with her "Barbie" if issues persisted.
7. **Mediation with Eric Pedal**:
* Eric Pedal is introduced as a calf breeder, psychologist, and seduction coach.
* He mediates the couple's issues, shocked by their appearance but acknowledging his own personal problems.
8. **Realization and Change**:
* With Eric's help, they realize the importance of inner beauty over outer appearance.
* They decide to stop their Ken/Barbie personas and embrace being Stephen and Brenda.