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Instagram's 'White Savior Barbie' Mocks Volunteer Selfies In Africa, But Does It Go Too Far?

The Instagram page missionaries don't want you to see.
Chris Garcia | Funny
Published June 21, 2016
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1. Barbie Savior

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Savior Barbie is a satirical Instagram account that has taken the internet by storm by making fun of Western missionaries and Peace Corps members volunteering in Africa. 

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2. Patchoulli Pilgrimage

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Created by two white, 20-something women who have chosen to remain anonymous, the parody account has amassed over 100,000 followers in just three months. 

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3. Shake It Off

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Drawing from their own missionary work in Africa, the women behind Savior Barbie are self-proclaimed former "white saviors" themselves, but does that make it okay to make fun of missionary work? 

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4. The New Colossus

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I have to admit, I was worried that the account was going to unfairly make of impoverished Africans or trivialize the good deeds of well-meaning missionaries, but fortunately Savior Barbie does a great job of only making fun of the self-absorbed people who over-romanticize their volunteer work (read: basic ratchets).

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5. OMG

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Not everybody agrees. 

One angry IG user commented, "You know what really helps people in Africa? Sitting in the comfort of your first world home and making fun of people who volunteer in Africa."

While he has point, at least the account has started a conversation on the topic. A very funny one at that. 

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6. Proverbs 31:30

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A humblebrag that ties in a quote from the Bible? That's high quality satire in my book.

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7. The King (Of Parody Accounts)

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I mean, loosen up, right? This is HILARIOUS. #HahahakunaMatata

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8. Lemonade

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As the saying goes, "When life hands you lemons, appropriate the lemon's culture."

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9. The Road Not Taken

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Fun fact: Robert Frost is turning in his grave (because he's ROFL).

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10. Jump!

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"I learned a very important life lesson today. There are basic people all over the world."

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11. Healing

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Question: What would Savior Barbie do? 

Answer: Post it on Instagram with a flattering filter.

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12. Hip Hippo Hooray

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The hippo is the most dangerous land mammal in Africa, but you do you, girl. 

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13. Not About Me

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Now, that's what I call "fishy" math. #BibleJokes

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14. Initiation

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"These people." LOL. Being problematic has never been so hilarious. 

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15. Speaking Of Tears

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All of these hilarious captions and hashtags have me crying. 

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16. Schooled

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What's really crazy is that there are people out there that legit post self-congratulatory flummery like this ALL THE TIME. Get mad at them, not this dead on parody. This is comedy gold!

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