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To float this theory about Hey Duggee

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socktastic · 04/02/2018 10:01

It's my husband's theory, not mine. I realise it's just a kids programme but he wants other people's views on this one.

So, he thinks the narrator is the true scoutmaster of the squirrels and Duggee is merely his prop.

Reasons:

  1. Duggee never decides anything and the narrator tells what's happening. The narrator also tells Duggee what's going on.
  1. The narrator has to translate for Duggee for both the squirrels and the viewers.
  1. The narrator doesn't just explain the show, he drives the show.
  1. Duggee is just 'there' and he's being told what to do. He obeys the narrator like a good dog.
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DuggeeHugs · 04/02/2018 10:34

I disagree. In episodes like the Caterpillar Badge Duggee and the Squirrels are already mid-activity when the narrator arrives and he has to ask what is going on.

In this episode the action is also mainly driven by Tag with the narrator explaining to Tag at the end.

IMO the narrator is more of a translator/discreet assistant for Duggee.

See also the Cardboard Box badge.

IsThisADream · 04/02/2018 10:36
  1. I've seen the squirrels understand what Duggie says.
DuggeeHugs · 04/02/2018 10:38

I should lie add that 2.5yo DS is the main consumer of Duggee in this house Smile

raviolidreaming · 04/02/2018 10:39

socktastic, your husband is a conspiracy theorist not to be trusted. LTB.

As an aside, I love that Alexander Armstrong is the narrator.

Jassmells · 04/02/2018 10:42

Duggee is a Scout?? 😂😂😂

I never realised that. All of a sudden it makes sense! I always thought he was a very odd slightly creepy Childminder.

GirlInterruptedOftenByKids · 04/02/2018 10:44

YABU. ...the narrator wishes he was more involved in Duggee's world but he's just on the outside looking in

GirlInterruptedOftenByKids · 04/02/2018 10:46

HD is a show worth overanalysing tho given that it buries references to Wes Anderson and Apocalypse Now in its cheery plots

LloydColeandtheCoconuts · 04/02/2018 10:46

Definitely LTB for spreading such nonsense about Hey Duggee Hmm

LloydColeandtheCoconuts · 04/02/2018 10:47

Jassmells
Ha ha!

Jassmells · 04/02/2018 10:52

@LloydColeandtheCoconuts I just asked DH if he knew Duggee was a scout. He did. FFS must pay more attention!

OverTheParapet · 04/02/2018 10:59

Nah Duggee is the biggest mansplainer going! Oh I've got a badge for that! Let me tell you alllllllll about it

DuggeeHugs · 04/02/2018 11:00

Dogsplainer, surely?!

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socktastic · 04/02/2018 13:38

Thank you for clearing that up. I have relayed the information to my husband and he has been put in his place!

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