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To wish I was Chilli

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Pjsaremyfaveoutfit · 27/07/2026 18:30

I’m pretty envious, what a lovely life 😩

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cocoromo · 27/07/2026 20:31

couch25kagain · 27/07/2026 19:47

There there. Take a deeeeep breath and then we can talk about those big feelings you’re having.

That was so condescending I cringed when I read it. Awful. She’s not wrong either…😳😳

Rothburypixie · 27/07/2026 20:30

GoldThumb · 27/07/2026 18:59

That’s the Chilli I thought of first too lol

Same, but then thought Chilli con Carne 😂

OhBettyCalmDown · 27/07/2026 20:29

BadgerInTheAirDuct · 27/07/2026 20:16

I reckon the angry ones are the same people who get upset about "school gate mum cliques". If they aren't a part of something, they're clearly being LEFT OUT!

It's a cartoon dog. Many of us are familiar with the character, many others are not. Why that makes people froth at the mouth I don't know.

Haha, I think you’re probably right there.

Cakeface11 · 27/07/2026 20:29

idontknow54789 · 27/07/2026 19:28

Yeah but did you know Chilli clearly has a thing for Lucky’s Dad?

Ha I was just about to say I’d rather be Lucky’s mum getting to be married to a legend like Pat 😂

JudgeJ · 27/07/2026 20:29

Kingdomofsleep · 27/07/2026 18:33

Do you mean Bluey's mum? I would hate to be married to Bandit. So annoying and always centering himself in the kids' play.

Are these real people?

Germanyhols · 27/07/2026 20:28

as kids shows go, I’m a fan of Bluey. I cannot stand Bing or Peppa Pig or lots of others. But Bluely is gentle and the family are kind to each other. And it is at times funny and emotional.

On a commercial note, Bluey is among the most successful kids shows for years - it has travelled across the world. It’s a $2bn franchise or something and shows in 140 countries and there are theme park rides etc. It’s won an Emmy. So I’d argue at least a good chunk of the world is at least somewhat familiar with it. (Had three child-free 40-something friends over yesterday for dinner and they mentioned loving Bluey).

britneyisfreebutnotokay · 27/07/2026 20:26

hoarahloux · 27/07/2026 18:57

I always preferred Left Eye.

T Boz for me

cocoromo · 27/07/2026 20:25

Urg what a tiresome post. Trying to make it an “in” thing for those who know…..just explain yourself properly in the OP or don’t bother posting. I do know who Chilli is, as my kid are Bluey fans, however still find your deliberate vagueness irritating. Clearly lots of people wont know what you’re on about…..

BadgerInTheAirDuct · 27/07/2026 20:22

Mere1 · 27/07/2026 20:21

Nope.

Another one. Can someone start a separate thread for the moody folk?

idontknow54789 · 27/07/2026 20:21

SleepingStandingUp · 27/07/2026 19:29

What????

I’ve seen enough episodes - there’s clearly a thing between them

Mere1 · 27/07/2026 20:21

BadgerInTheAirDuct · 27/07/2026 18:56

It's pretty obvious!

Nope.

Pjsaremyfaveoutfit · 27/07/2026 20:17

LondonLass2026 · 27/07/2026 20:10

My child hasn't been young since the early 2000s and I know who op meant 😂.

I am a 50 year old woman with no children around me, and I regularly put Bluey on during the day when I am working from home. Just that gentle theme tune and having it on in the background somehow focuses me.

Aww so nice x

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BadgerInTheAirDuct · 27/07/2026 20:16

OhBettyCalmDown · 27/07/2026 20:11

Love how angry this is making some people 😂

Generally speaking if I don’t understand something i either ask a Qn, google it or decide I just don’t care enough to find out and carry on with my day. But this has really ruffled some feathers!

I reckon the angry ones are the same people who get upset about "school gate mum cliques". If they aren't a part of something, they're clearly being LEFT OUT!

It's a cartoon dog. Many of us are familiar with the character, many others are not. Why that makes people froth at the mouth I don't know.

Pjsaremyfaveoutfit · 27/07/2026 20:16

DreamingOfGeneHunt · 27/07/2026 20:10

If I was married to that Disney-dadding knob Bandit I would have a thing for Lucky's Dad too.

🤣

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Pjsaremyfaveoutfit · 27/07/2026 20:15

ClassActress · 27/07/2026 20:09

Typical life with young kids is often stultifying. I was living it, I didn’t need to watch cartoon dogs acting it out.

Good point, I’d say the same about a fair few kids shows, this is different though and always nice to be involved or a part of what the kids are watching

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Mushr00mMagee · 27/07/2026 20:13

Oscillating · 27/07/2026 20:10

Well, you were so passionate about there being "so many" that are funnier and more beautiful...and then you named 8, none of which are funnier....

I wasn’t passionate, I was replying tongue in cheek to a thread about it a cartoon dog that I really dislike. It’s really not a big deal. I think those programmes are indeed funnier, more beautiful or more educational. If you don’t think so then that’s okay, because it’s only television. Enjoy your evening.

Youwanthowmuchforit · 27/07/2026 20:13

BlackCatBea · 27/07/2026 18:58

I don’t think saying simply “chilli heeler” is very helpful!!

those without children- how would they know?? I’m sure you're just doing this to wind us up.
tbf I know who chilli is and i agree! I would be fine with being married to bandit too! What a great dad!

I have a 4 year old and I didn’t know. I’ve seen the show once and found it intensely irritating. It strikes me as something for adults, not children. The characters are completely aggravating.

YoQuieroVino · 27/07/2026 20:13

Oscillating · 27/07/2026 20:10

Well, you were so passionate about there being "so many" that are funnier and more beautiful...and then you named 8, none of which are funnier....

Surely ‘funnier’ is objective?

Pjsaremyfaveoutfit · 27/07/2026 20:13

Spookyspaghetti · 27/07/2026 20:08

This better not be another Bandit thirst post 😂 I prefer the Uncle.

P.S Have you seen his Instagram?!

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Pjsaremyfaveoutfit · 27/07/2026 20:11

Spookyspaghetti · 27/07/2026 20:08

This better not be another Bandit thirst post 😂 I prefer the Uncle.

🤣 He is a cool guy

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OhBettyCalmDown · 27/07/2026 20:11

Love how angry this is making some people 😂

Generally speaking if I don’t understand something i either ask a Qn, google it or decide I just don’t care enough to find out and carry on with my day. But this has really ruffled some feathers!

Pjsaremyfaveoutfit · 27/07/2026 20:10

DwayneDibleysTeeth · 27/07/2026 20:07

Are you ok that being polite to posters (such as myself) who had no idea what you were oh about, would be better than your immature responses? I'm 60. No grandchildren (yet) and just opened from curiosity. But the rude responses from OP who aren't part of her 'gang' are unwarranted. Maybe just explain without the rudeness?

I don’t think I was rude at all, just a whole load of shouting, swearing and exclamation marks over a post about kids tv! A harmless, wholesome thing…I mean, honestly.

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LondonLass2026 · 27/07/2026 20:10

My child hasn't been young since the early 2000s and I know who op meant 😂.

I am a 50 year old woman with no children around me, and I regularly put Bluey on during the day when I am working from home. Just that gentle theme tune and having it on in the background somehow focuses me.

Oscillating · 27/07/2026 20:10

Mushr00mMagee · 27/07/2026 20:09

They’re all tv shows that you can still watch in some form or another. And sorry I didn’t count, it’s not that big of a deal!

Well, you were so passionate about there being "so many" that are funnier and more beautiful...and then you named 8, none of which are funnier....

DreamingOfGeneHunt · 27/07/2026 20:10

idontknow54789 · 27/07/2026 19:28

Yeah but did you know Chilli clearly has a thing for Lucky’s Dad?

If I was married to that Disney-dadding knob Bandit I would have a thing for Lucky's Dad too.

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