33 of the Funniest Tweets from Tuesday, July 9, 2024

It’s no secret that studio execs have been combing the toy aisle in hopes of duplicating Barbie’s enormous box-office success. At one point, this mad dash for childish IP included a potential Polly Pocket film from the woman who brought us HBO’s Girls. But despite having what was described as a “great” script, Lena Dunham told The New Yorker that she’s no longer attached to the Mattel film. After praising the singular way Greta Gerwig brought Barbie to life, the multi-hyphenate said her next movie needs to feel like one she “absolutely” has to do, and that “other people could make Polly Pocket.” 

In other blockbuster movie news, Scarlett Johansson got some sage advice ahead of her upcoming dino battle in Gareth Edwards’ Jurassic World sequel. In a video message to Johansson during her guest spot on The Today Show, Jurassic Park veteran Jeff Goldblum told her, “Don’t get eaten… unless you want to.” 

True words of wisdom from Dr. Ian Malcolm.

All the while, the timeline is bustling with hysterical tweets that will have you in stitches. Today’s funniest include those about a pair of boots that will get you the boot, a parrot who would tear it up at Studio 54 and a new generation of Facebook aunts.