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IAmTheFloorCleaner · 2026-03-03T16:51:34+00:00

There, I said it. I have a small DC who is obsessed with it so I’ve seen/overheard lots of episodes. I don’t get why other adults are obsessed with it? Bluey is kind of a cow. I get that she is meant to have ADHD but she is often not kind to Bingo or her Dad. Bingo often has to give in to other people’s wants even though she is 4, she is forever having to be reasonable and understanding, especially towards Bluey. And my DC has said one or two things that have not been the best behaviour and when questioned has said they’ve learnt it off Bluey. Yes, there are some sweet moments for adults, but other than that it’s a blah programme. There are morals in lots of other kids programmes today so I don’t buy that, and some of the 80s/90s kids programmes are much funnier, so I don’t think it’s that. Is it simply all the adult asides that people love? The other day I saw someone recommend watching Bluey and emulating the father to a new dad, saying that is how you learn to be a parent. What the hell? Is Bluey’s dad really the gold standard of parenting now? To me, Bluey isn’t that much above that devil, Peppa Pig. I don’t get why people are so crazy about it?

DysmalRadius · 03/03/2026 18:21

NoYourNameChanged · 03/03/2026 18:13

To be fair ☝️ Judo and Muffin are equally awful in their own ways, one an only and one with a sibling, and on the flip side, Chloe and Rusty are equally lovely in their own ways, again one an only and one with siblings!
Isn’t Judo’s main issue her unbearable mother? 😂

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I think Wendy is a good example of how parents do things differently but can still be 'right'. She does prioritise appearances, but cuts off all her own hair when she realises it's impinging on Juno's fun, and she puts her strong core to excellent use when Bandit's being a rag doll and won't take the kids for ice cream. And she's a good friend to Chilli when she needs a break.

The episode where Judo and Bluey are mean to Bingo is a bit of a parenting fail IMO - my kids dote on the youngest, but they still want a bit of time to hang out on their own without a sibling in tow sometimes, so I make sure they get it (using bribery usually - I'm way more Bandit than Chilli).

I didn't see that as a only child Vs siblings thing so much as showcasing peer pressure and not handling situations very well when you're still learning.

(Not that we've been on a years-long Bluey kick or anything - is it too late to make this sound a lot less overthunk?!😬🤣)

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IAmTheFloorCleaner · 03/03/2026 18:19

Dragonflytamer · 03/03/2026 18:18

More than that - they put it in the intro to every episode., Get to the park, take your pants off for no reason

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I didn’t realise it was there too! I get kids take their trousers off but there are limits!!

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Dragonflytamer · 03/03/2026 18:18

IAmTheFloorCleaner · 03/03/2026 18:16

And the panda from Bing who is suddenly in his pants for no reason and no one ever seems to say ‘Err, Panda, we’re in a supermarket and you need to put your trousers back on’

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More than that - they put it in the intro to every episode., Get to the park, take your pants off for no reason

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IAmTheFloorCleaner · 03/03/2026 18:16

DysmalRadius · 03/03/2026 18:14

My criticism of Peppa is that the show itself isn't very nice rather than Peppa herself. When they go on a trip to the museum, one of the kids is really excited and telling them some interesting facts and the narrator says he's 'a bit of a clever clogs' in a sneery way which was the final straw for me!

Bing is a mega bellend, though, and everyone I have spoken to agrees.

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And the panda from Bing who is suddenly in his pants for no reason and no one ever seems to say ‘Err, Panda, we’re in a supermarket and you need to put your trousers back on’

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Abd80 · 03/03/2026 18:16

Bluey doesn’t have ADHD !
shes always playing nicely with her sister or cousins or parents -no attention deficit that I’ve ever seen.
I think it’s an absolutely lovely programme.

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IAmTheFloorCleaner · 03/03/2026 18:15

idontknowwhattodo2026 · 03/03/2026 18:09

Bluey is actually the best of kids programmes in recent years and one I can genuinely enjoy with my LO 😂
but nothing beats trap door, danger mouse and count Duckula hahaha

Trapdoor was amazing and I used to LOVE Funnybones. They have some fuzzy recordings on YouTube, I want to show them to DC, thy were so good!

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DysmalRadius · 03/03/2026 18:14

Spookyspaghetti · 03/03/2026 17:48

I never hear criticism of toddler/kid animated characters that are male and annoying (Bing, Rolly, Happy) and struggle with playing nicely and taking turns. I only ever hear (mostly) women complain that Peppa Pig, and now apparently Bluey, ‘aren’t kind’ because they say what they think and are active within the narrative. Why exactly should little girls, real or fictional, be kind over everything else while boys are allowed to be boisterous and most importantly are allowed to make mistakes and learn from them?!

Every woman who criticises the behaviour of Peppa and Bluey should have a long hard think about what kind of role models girls should have and if those role models really need to be held to a higher standard than their male counterparts.

My criticism of Peppa is that the show itself isn't very nice rather than Peppa herself. When they go on a trip to the museum, one of the kids is really excited and telling them some interesting facts and the narrator says he's 'a bit of a clever clogs' in a sneery way which was the final straw for me!

Bing is a mega bellend, though, and everyone I have spoken to agrees.

idontknowwhattodo2026 · 03/03/2026 18:14

Revoltingpheasants · 03/03/2026 18:00

What is annoying about kids TV is how often there is one ‘token’ female like lily bobtail, Zuli (Go Jetters) or Skye. Be nice to see more of a genuine mix in the adventure type series.

Liberty and Everest are also in paw patrol and some newer ones too, Roxy, coral and I can’t remember the rest 🙃

Dragonflytamer · 03/03/2026 18:13

We love bluey in this household. I think it covers a real good mix of observational comedy funny for both children and adults and doesn't hide away from hard hitting topics like Infertility, aging grandparents and competitive parenting.

NoYourNameChanged · 03/03/2026 18:13

Ghyllscramble · 03/03/2026 18:01

I'm with you OP - in particular I really dislike the comparison of only children Vs siblings (e.g. Juno) - it's been rough at times watching it with an only child and seeing them sad!
I also think so much of it plays up to what will make adults in the audience laugh, at the expense of keeping things aspirational for children watching.

To be fair ☝️ Judo and Muffin are equally awful in their own ways, one an only and one with a sibling, and on the flip side, Chloe and Rusty are equally lovely in their own ways, again one an only and one with siblings!
Isn’t Judo’s main issue her unbearable mother? 😂

idontknowwhattodo2026 · 03/03/2026 18:09

Bluey is actually the best of kids programmes in recent years and one I can genuinely enjoy with my LO 😂
but nothing beats trap door, danger mouse and count Duckula hahaha

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IAmTheFloorCleaner · 03/03/2026 18:02

Revoltingpheasants · 03/03/2026 18:00

What is annoying about kids TV is how often there is one ‘token’ female like lily bobtail, Zuli (Go Jetters) or Skye. Be nice to see more of a genuine mix in the adventure type series.

I don’t get why the books Benjamin Bunny is the stronger of the two and Peter is more of a worrier, but in the stupid tv series they switched it up! And they made Peter’s sisters idiots and reduced one to a toddler.

Poor Benjamin, he was robbed.

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Ghyllscramble · 03/03/2026 18:01

I'm with you OP - in particular I really dislike the comparison of only children Vs siblings (e.g. Juno) - it's been rough at times watching it with an only child and seeing them sad!
I also think so much of it plays up to what will make adults in the audience laugh, at the expense of keeping things aspirational for children watching.

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IAmTheFloorCleaner · 03/03/2026 18:00

ChangePrivacyQuestion · 03/03/2026 17:57

Here's the daily prize for overbearing mumsnetism of the day. Are you normally this high strung?

I only meant this thread as lighthearted! I have to share a bit of my life with Bluey because even if it isnt on my child tells me about something that happened or repeats phrases, so I needed an outlet for my displeasure!

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Revoltingpheasants · 03/03/2026 18:00

What is annoying about kids TV is how often there is one ‘token’ female like lily bobtail, Zuli (Go Jetters) or Skye. Be nice to see more of a genuine mix in the adventure type series.

ChangePrivacyQuestion · 03/03/2026 17:57

Here's the daily prize for overbearing mumsnetism of the day. Are you normally this high strung?

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IAmTheFloorCleaner · 03/03/2026 17:57

Spookyspaghetti · 03/03/2026 17:48

I never hear criticism of toddler/kid animated characters that are male and annoying (Bing, Rolly, Happy) and struggle with playing nicely and taking turns. I only ever hear (mostly) women complain that Peppa Pig, and now apparently Bluey, ‘aren’t kind’ because they say what they think and are active within the narrative. Why exactly should little girls, real or fictional, be kind over everything else while boys are allowed to be boisterous and most importantly are allowed to make mistakes and learn from them?!

Every woman who criticises the behaviour of Peppa and Bluey should have a long hard think about what kind of role models girls should have and if those role models really need to be held to a higher standard than their male counterparts.

I’ve criticised the Dad and I am criticising Bluey because she is the main character? I haven’t criticised Bingo, I think Bluey treats her badly and gets away with it - very rarely is it dealt with properly by her parents. That’s not good role modelling for kids

You’re taking this way too seriously! My child has lots of strong female characters with all sorts of characteristics in their life and there are other programmes with cool female characters. I just think these two characters are rubbish

and yes, everybody hates Bing. I don’t know what a roly or a happy is.

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EwwPeople · 03/03/2026 17:53

MetroCas · 03/03/2026 16:54

Look, we’re all entitled to our opinions but you’re massively, gigantically unreasonable.

It’s a masterpiece. There are episodes that have moved me to tears. And those two dogs are the parents we all want to be.

It’s one of the few kids programmes that I would gladly watch as an adult without a kid there. I mean, I don’t, but it’s brilliant.

Poor little bug on the wall,
No one to love him at all..
😬

ChequerToRed · 03/03/2026 17:53

YABVU. Bluey is a great show, and some episodes are Godfather Pt II levels of cinematic excellence condensed into a 20 minute kids animation.
Also, I’ve slipped on my beans.

Revoltingpheasants · 03/03/2026 17:51

Spookyspaghetti · 03/03/2026 17:48

I never hear criticism of toddler/kid animated characters that are male and annoying (Bing, Rolly, Happy) and struggle with playing nicely and taking turns. I only ever hear (mostly) women complain that Peppa Pig, and now apparently Bluey, ‘aren’t kind’ because they say what they think and are active within the narrative. Why exactly should little girls, real or fictional, be kind over everything else while boys are allowed to be boisterous and most importantly are allowed to make mistakes and learn from them?!

Every woman who criticises the behaviour of Peppa and Bluey should have a long hard think about what kind of role models girls should have and if those role models really need to be held to a higher standard than their male counterparts.

Are you kidding? Everyone hates Bing, apart from me I think! I don’t actually mind Bing; he’s annoying but he’s three and three year olds are overwhelmingly annoying.

Likewise Peppa is bossy and whiny but she’s four, any realistic depiction of a four year old isn’t going to be wisely discussing her part in it. Some Peppa moments are quite funny to be fair.

Hungrycaterpillarsmummy · 03/03/2026 17:51

DreamingOfGeneHunt · 03/03/2026 17:49

Absolutely everyone hates Bing.

Edit: I may be exaggerating slightly.

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No, I think you're right. I hated bing. Moaning little twerp

goz · 03/03/2026 17:51

I think the content of Bluey is actually very far away from Peppa. Peppa from the few I’ve are just mindless drivel, bluey tackles different things parents or children will go through and deals with it in an engaging way.

Hungrycaterpillarsmummy · 03/03/2026 17:50

My kids weren't into it when they were super young but my 6.5yr old was laughing his head off at it today.
I decided to listen in and I was laughing too. It's good. It's nice.

DysmalRadius · 03/03/2026 17:50

I quite like Bluey -it isn't as casually demeaning and spiteful as Peppa Pig - and it addresses common issues in a way that makes it easy to say 'remember in Bluey when she regretted spending her money/wanted to take a toy she found at the park/didn't win a prize' etc.

Sometimes kids find it easier to emulate the behaviour of a character they enjoy than do the 'right thing' in the thick of an emotional situation.

Janet and Rita also crack me up as my brother and I used to play a game called 'Old Ladies' which is oddly similar!!

DreamingOfGeneHunt · 03/03/2026 17:49

Spookyspaghetti · 03/03/2026 17:48

I never hear criticism of toddler/kid animated characters that are male and annoying (Bing, Rolly, Happy) and struggle with playing nicely and taking turns. I only ever hear (mostly) women complain that Peppa Pig, and now apparently Bluey, ‘aren’t kind’ because they say what they think and are active within the narrative. Why exactly should little girls, real or fictional, be kind over everything else while boys are allowed to be boisterous and most importantly are allowed to make mistakes and learn from them?!

Every woman who criticises the behaviour of Peppa and Bluey should have a long hard think about what kind of role models girls should have and if those role models really need to be held to a higher standard than their male counterparts.

Absolutely everyone hates Bing.

Edit: I may be exaggerating slightly.