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Move over Barb: We found our new 'Stranger Things 2' hero

mimisabreena Monday, October 30, 2017 Mashable

Listen, I'm sorry, but the cult of Barb was dumb to begin with. And then it got way out of hand (as Internet memes are wont to do).

We legitimately created Barb Obsession out of nothing, from a character which the show truly could not have cared about or developed less. Some did it out of pure identification, others to jump on the bandwagon, but most loved Barb out of pure irony.

Or, perhaps most understandably, this minor character who has literally no other purpose in the plot than to die and be mourned, was beloved for her very strong sweater game.

Regardless, Barb didn't deserve an Emmy nomination. She became the go-to character for fan service. And now Stranger Things 2 has released. And we finally have a way to make this right. Read more...