Has anyone else watched Bluey?
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Captain Jigglypuff
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I haven’t and only learned of the show’s existence from a couple of YouTube videos talking about it four months ago. I do like the idea of teaching kids important lessons about life in a way that they can understand and not in some way that talks down to them. Kids can handle learning difficult subjects than most adults give them credit for. If I had something like Bluey on when I was a kid, I would have been able to understand the concept of death and what happens when someone or something dies much better. I didn’t know anyone who had died until I was ten and I knew absolutely nothing about death because no one had ever talked to me about it before other than it meant that you were no longer alive. I had thought people always became ghosts and their friends and families could always call them and talk to them whenever they wanted just like when they were alive.
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I'm 25, no kids ( no interest ) and watch it for myself! I think it's great when shows like Bluey and My Little Pony start to normalize adults liking "childish" things : )
Foreverfox
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It’s one of Nicholas’ favorite shows! It’s adorable and I’m definitely happy he’s into it over other shows. His favorites are Sonic BOOM, Daniel Tiger, Bluey, and Mickey Mouse Clubhouse. Though, I don’t let him watch things I don’t think add value to him or teach him things at this age, since he’s still 3.
Captain Jigglypuff
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I’ve always liked My Little Pony and I think G3 was the low point of the franchise mostly because there was literally only one male character and that was the horribly colored Spike. (Two if you count Santa but he never actually appears on screen). I get that the target audience were little girls but they didn’t need to make literally everything so girly. I mean there’s only so many tea parties and dress up montages a kid can take before it becomes extremely dull and boring. Not even Barbie is as girly as G3 MLP and she has an entire line that is all about princesses and fairies. Heck even Bratz did things that would entertain male viewers and the entire premise of that cartoon was a group of teenage girls running and editing a fashion magazine. G4 was the perfect balance of having what both male and female viewers could enjoy the show without it being too violent and edgy or too girly for either side and had a nice mixture of interesting characters that weren’t all male or female.
QueenCobra
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I saw some of Sonic Boom on YouTube and it’s kinda funny…. What I’ve seen of Daniel Tiger is cute too.
I've watched a few episodes back when my nephew was just one year old. Back then, I was still experimenting on which tv programs he would like. Although he didn't really this show, I was charmed. The actors talk so natural and carefree that it was refreshing to hear in comparison to other preschool programs. I thought that the humor was good too, and sometimes realistic.
Out of the episodes that I've watched, I found the hairdressers episode to be relatable. In that episode, Bingo has a hard time getting her words out, and Bluey was too excited to wait and kept finishing her sentences. As someone who stutters and stumbles all the time, I wanted to shove this episode in my oldest sibling's face. I've never felt so seen in my life. :'-)
Out of the episodes that I've watched, I found the hairdressers episode to be relatable. In that episode, Bingo has a hard time getting her words out, and Bluey was too excited to wait and kept finishing her sentences. As someone who stutters and stumbles all the time, I wanted to shove this episode in my oldest sibling's face. I've never felt so seen in my life. :'-)
Hunter_Gr33n
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I've never seen it before, but I've heard almost nothing but good things about it, so I'm considering checking it out!
I’ve seen it pop up on my YouTube a few times. The algorithm loves it. I personally have no interest in it. I watched one episode that was uploaded on YouTube out of curiosity. I’m glad it’s tackling some serious issues. I think children need to be exposed to some of these things, just to know they exist. I didn’t think we would get something like this today.
This is why I loved Hey Arnold growing up. I think some of the topics they explored in that show are more relevant now than ever. I’m glad children’s cartoons are going back to this.
This is why I loved Hey Arnold growing up. I think some of the topics they explored in that show are more relevant now than ever. I’m glad children’s cartoons are going back to this.
Tylerhelt14
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Update: On August 4,2023. I watched Season 1 episode 1 to episode 27 of Bluey. I’m obsessEd with Bluey now. I love all the episodes I have watched so far.
OswinOswald
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I keep hearing from all my friends with kids that it's a great show - not just for the kids, but for the adults too! There's just too much TV that I need to catch up on, so I don't think I'll get around to this one until I'm babysitting sometime. But I'm excited to see it!
Captain Jigglypuff
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I’ve watched a couple of episodes. It’s a cute show but I’m not really feeling fully invested in it like others have. It is a good show and I do like how it addresses difficult subjects to talk to kids about in a way that both respects and explains in a way that they can understand.
My brother really likes it a lot so I imagine he’s watched a ton of it
rocketspruggs
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I don't really have any particular interest in this show, I was already a little too old for it back when it first came on. I know adults can still enjoy children's cartoons, it's just that I find the cartoon kind of overrated in my opinion, and I have grown tired of seeing merchandise everywhere in stores.
I watched an episode out of interest to see what the hype was about. Although I wasn't able to sit through the entire episode, I thought it was harmless enough and I can see the appeal. Maybe it was this specific episode, but it felt more like it was aimed at the parents with the whole 'you're doing great' quote to Bluey's mother, and the general episode revolving around her trying too hard. I'm not sure what benefit that episode would have to children, but maybe that's the appeal of the show? To educate children and new parents alike?
I'd still recommend it to parents with small children though. It's a lot better than many of the other cartoons for this age range.
I'd still recommend it to parents with small children though. It's a lot better than many of the other cartoons for this age range.
The creators of the show have stated that they wanted it to be a cartoon that parents could watch with their children and either enjoy it in equal measure, or at the very least not groan at the thought of having to endure it. So naturally there are some episodes that are more aimed at parents than children, including an episode that deals with a woman struggling with infertility. I would also argue, however, that the episodes aimed at parents also have the value of instilling morals that children will hopefully remember when they're older and find themselves in the same situation. In the case of the episode you're referring to, I think it's important to teach and to constantly remind people not to compare themselves to others, particularly where the raising of children is involved. It's an easy trap to fall into, and we all do it from time to time.
Of the episodes I've seen, the one that sticks out to me the most (in terms of appeal to both younger and older audiences) is the one where Bluey and Bingo refuse to eat their vegetables while their grandfather (having just come out of heart surgery) is ignoring his doctor's advice to take better care of himself. I think this is a fantastic episode that both educates children on the importance of a healthy diet, as well as a reminder to older members of the audience that it is equally important to take care of yourself and the importance of coming to terms with the limitations that often come with age.
I agree that the best demographic as far as older audiences are concerned is new parents, though. Some of the grievances I have with the show largely stem from my simply not having a very maternal nature, so at times I am a tad confused by--but not against--the fact that it has such a following for adults that fall outside that category.
Disneyfangirl23
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I watched a bit of it when I was at my brothers he had on for my baby Nephew
My baby nephew was dancing to the intro! So cute
My baby nephew was dancing to the intro! So cute
