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Children's TV characters you just can't stand

316 replies

ragmayo · 30/01/2018 19:45

As a parent subjected to the joys of cbbc and beyond, I now have a deepset hate of Mr Tumble, Barney (don't get me started!!), Sophia the first and Doc McStuffins and her long running battle with Munchausen by proxy, to name but a few.
What children's tv characters really put your teeth on edge?

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minisoksmakehardwork · 31/01/2018 09:12

Has no one said Tig from Wooly and Tig yet? Aaaaaargh! I'm sure the poor child just can't act for toffee but it drives me wild "it's only a toy spider!!" FUCK OFF!

I just think she's a spoiled brat who is used to getting her own way. And her parents leave it to a stuffed arachnid to teach her life lessons in kindness and sharing.

Commuterface · 31/01/2018 09:12

Rosie from Everything's Rosie. Adult voice as a child doesn't work and just sounds creepy. I also misheard the lyrics of the theme song for years and thought they were calling Oakly the tree 'Nosely' because he has got a big nose and that really put me off the piss taking cow.

Yes to T&T's dad - what an embarrassing bastard.

divadee · 31/01/2018 09:23

Norman bloody Price from fireman Sam. Oh that kid gives me the full on rage and he should be in a delinquents home.

WhiteHartLane · 31/01/2018 09:55

Postman Pat, can never just deliver the post without some disaster yet is the villages hero!

The Aunt from Teacup Travels. Especially the early episodes when she would only allow one child in to hear a story whilst the other one had to wait at the gate with his/her Mum.

Love Go Jetters and Hey Duggee. Wish they'd re-show Come Outside, loved watching that when my eldest was small.

Katedotness1963 · 31/01/2018 10:25

Horrid Henry and Prissy Peter
Max and Ruby

getsorted21 · 31/01/2018 10:35

Hate everyone in Topsy & Tim but Topsy’s hair sends me over the edge.

I like Bing but I’ve never actually payed attention to his behaviour.

Peppa is an entitled brat.

My youngest really likes Mr Tumble so now I have to endure that.

Beingmethistime · 31/01/2018 10:39

I'm glad to see I'm not the only one who hates Topsy and Tim. I can only assume that this was commissioned and written by people with no children but an unrealistic idea of what perfect parents they would be.

getsorted21 · 31/01/2018 10:41

Yes what is the Paw Patrol Mayor obsessed with a bloody chicken?

I confess to liking the Go Jetters theme.

I like Octonauts but is one of them a turnip?

The80sweregreat · 31/01/2018 10:42

I never liked the sesame street characters or show. Hated Barney too - seemed too smug.

GlorianaBanana · 31/01/2018 10:47

I use to think Lokesh in tea cup travels was called Lucas and the aunt was pronouncing his name like Sean Connery probably would Blush

TheHolidayArmadillo · 31/01/2018 10:49

Bloody Bing - the cartoon embodiment of every single annoying feature of children I know and am not particularly keen on. And Pando needs told to keep his fucking trousers on.

Peppa Pig and Ben & Holly I can tolerate, but everything else on Nick Jr (Paw Patrol, Blaze, Wallykazam, stupid frilly genie things) just get on my wick.

I can't fathom how anyone could take issue with Duggee.

Disney Jr isn't great either - Mickey Mouse Clubhouse is good for nothing but melting tiny brains, and I had forgotten about Special Agent Oso

Andthatsthat · 31/01/2018 11:01

I’d love to go back to the CBeebies days! Mine are now older and verging on obsessive about various YouTubers who I can fully assure you are every bit as annoying 😫 but I am partial to class dismissed though, I find it hilarious, though I’m sure that says a lot about my underdeveloped sense of humour!

TieGrr · 31/01/2018 11:17

Ah here, leave Wallykazam alone! I watch that show for Bobgoblin.

stopbeingadramallama · 31/01/2018 11:19

I wanna cook Peppa for breakfast. She does my head in! 😂

why12345 · 31/01/2018 11:21

For all the moms hating on Blippi follow him on instagram I'm sure you will alllll change your minds.

sunshinestorm · 31/01/2018 11:28

I hate the young boy characters who obviously have a woman doing the voice and it sounds strained and awful, specifically Horrid Henry and Tree Fu Tom

sunshinestorm · 31/01/2018 11:30

I also noticed the other day on the credits.. the actor who plays Topsy and Tims Dad is also singing the theme song at the beginning Shock

x2boys · 31/01/2018 11:32

Mr Tumble came to film at my son's special school we had to give permission in case they used ds2 in the filming , they didn't use ds2 I think they were worried he might bite himHmm does anyone remember handy manny and his annoying tools?

TheDailyMailIsADisgustingRag · 31/01/2018 11:33

T&T’s dad is dreadful. I’m not mad on their mum either though...

Bing is awful too.

I love Tig though! Woolly is a bit annoying though.

wornoutboots · 31/01/2018 11:33

little Roy. Melody. Bing. Peppa. I'm sure there are more I hate.

LadyMonicaBaddingham · 31/01/2018 11:35

The parents in Horrid Henry

sunshinestorm · 31/01/2018 11:37

I was a bit bugged by the hospital episode I watched recently of topsy and Tim. The Mum is staying in hospital with topsy so presumably wearing clothes out of an overnight bag, yet appears in a perfectly ironed creaseless white shirt and chinos each day Hmm

Mummy098 · 31/01/2018 11:40

Topsy and Tim
Bing
both get on my nerves

Sadie82 · 31/01/2018 11:44

I already suggested that whiny shit Caillou, but forget to mention the show Grandpa in my pocket.
All of the characters are annoying as hell, but I think Aunt Loretta is just terrible. I only saw the series with the kid who is ‘hilariously’ named Jason Mason!

SoundofSilence · 31/01/2018 11:53

Kate from Kate and MimMim. That voice, aaargh!

The repeated phrases in Peter Rabbit. There should be a drinking game:
A good rabbit never gives up - shot of gin
Just in case pocket, just in case - shot of vodka
And I know that for a fact - shot of whisky
The worst one, Rabbits are brave, rabbits are brave - shot of methylated spirits

Paw Patrol - why is Chase the centre of everything, every time? And why is Zuma left out all the time? I am sad for Zuma. I even had to order a little Zuma on wheels direct from China to make up the set because Zuma gets less merchandising.

And I loathe Topsy and Tim, but love Hurrah for Gin's take on them.
hurrahforgin.com/2016/09/20/topsy-and-tim-mummy-loses-the-plot/

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