KEN Things Ryan Gosling Can't Live Without | GQ - Summary

Summary

The speaker, Ryan Gosling, introduces himself as a Ken expert and shares his top 10 Ken essentials. He emphasizes the importance of the Ken rule, which states that when you leave the house, you should put three things on. These include a headband, sunglasses, and a clutch. He also mentions the importance of having at least two pairs of sunglasses and a beach watch.

The speaker then talks about the importance of foreign books, especially those about horses, as they make people think you have interests. He advises against making the mistake of being interesting, but rather looking interested in things.

He also mentions the importance of a surfboard and rollerblades, which are essential for Ken's job at the beach. He emphasizes the importance of having your name written on your underwear and suggests that you should have Barbie's essentials inside one of your essentials.

The speaker concludes by mentioning a foam ink, a Ken fanny pack, a pink mic, and a hanky. He also mentions a statement necklace, suggesting that one day, a Barbie might wear it. He ends by emphasizing that behind every great Barbie, there's a Ken who is totally fine with that.

Facts

1. The speaker is Ryan Gosling, who is addressing Ken and Barbie enthusiasts.
2. The speaker is promoting a Ken central, which is a guide to help Ken tap into his "kennergy".
3. The speaker is advising Ken to wear a headband, preferably lightning, as it is important for form and function.
4. The speaker is suggesting that Ken should wear at least two pairs of sunglasses at all times, with the first pair being something that Barbie would also wear.
5. The speaker is recommending a clutch, a can in a box, and a pretty outfit as essential items for Ken.
6. The speaker is suggesting that Ken should wear beach watches, as they symbolize that he is busy and has important things to do.
7. The speaker is emphasizing the importance of foreign books, preferably ones about horses, as they make people think that Ken has interests.
8. The speaker is suggesting that Ken should use a surfboard and rollerblades to communicate his scale as a human-sized Ken.
9. The speaker is advising Ken to have his name written on his underwear for various reasons, including keeping his name in the mix.
10. The speaker is recommending a foam ink pen for Ken to define himself by his thoughts, experiences, accomplishments, or the filming.
11. The speaker is suggesting that Ken should have a Ken fanny pack with his name written in Metallica font.
12. The speaker is recommending that Ken should have Barbie's Essentials inside one of his Essentials.
13. The speaker is suggesting that Ken should have a pink mic on hand to toast Barbie's accomplishments.
14. The speaker is recommending that Ken should have a hanky just in case Barbie breaks a sweat.
15. The speaker is suggesting that Ken should have a statement necklace and hope for the best.
16. The speaker is advising Ken to prepare for the worst and hope for the best.
17. The speaker is suggesting that Ken should have a statement necklace, who knows, maybe one day he'll get the baddest Barbie in the game to wear his chain.
18. The speaker is concluding by reminding Ken that behind every great Barbie there's a Ken, and he's totally fine with that.