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AIBU?

Share your dilemmas and get honest opinions from other Mumsnetters.

to think Mr Tumble is creepy AF?

137 replies

Cheekypeach · 06/02/2022 10:19

Especially as the old man character…

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Giraffesandbottoms · 06/02/2022 10:21

Yeh but have you heard Justin Fletcher’s song “Hands Up”? Catchy as fuck. The beat drops and everything 😆

Anxietyandwine · 06/02/2022 10:22

We met him at a meet and greet at Butlins. Thought he was really lovely. I mean something special the show is definitely annoying but I don’t feel like he’s creepy.

Also. You’ll get people coming along here to share the pic of him doing weird things… it’s not him. (I don’t think anyway!)

Shrimpseyelashes · 06/02/2022 10:24

I second that @Giraffesandbottoms - that song is a bop. 😄

Cofifeefee · 06/02/2022 10:24

YABU

daisypond · 06/02/2022 10:25

YABU.

Littlegoth · 06/02/2022 10:26

I don’t like him either. Gives me the creeps.

I’m sure he’s lovely in real life.

But no.

Infinitemoon · 06/02/2022 10:26

I have always thought this about JF. My shackles go up. Infact I didn't let my youngest DC watch CBBC because he was on so much.

The characters were very Benny Hillish but creepy.

gunnersgold · 06/02/2022 10:28

He isn't creepy , he is a lovely man . So kind and has done loads for children with disabilities !

x2boys · 06/02/2022 10:29

I can't stand him and I hated "something special "so incredibly patronising,
They filmed at my child's special school a few years ago.

Tibtab · 06/02/2022 10:30

I am a particular fan of the “it’s a party” song.

I have a toddler who is speech delayed, we started watching Mr Tumble over Christmas as I had a newborn and needed to occupy my older DD when I was breastfeeding.

I always thought it was a bit strange but it has helped my DD communicate. She has learned so many signs and now puts them together to make short sentences. DD loves watching it and it isn’t as offensive as some shows for kids, I cannot watch Peppa Pig or Cocomelon!

Cheekypeach · 06/02/2022 10:31

Just to make it clear I don’t mean JF as a person, I mean his characters.

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Giraffesandbottoms · 06/02/2022 10:31

@Shrimpseyelashes

DH and I often put it on and dance around with our hands up. Would be rude not to. What a banger.

Helendee · 06/02/2022 10:32

Nope, I love him.
Gigglebizz is hilarious.

RunningInTheWind · 06/02/2022 10:32

Someone needs to do an AS and locate the thread from MANY years ago where several (!) owned up to having shagged Mr Tumble.

Cheekypeach · 06/02/2022 10:34

@RunningInTheWind

Someone needs to do an AS and locate the thread from MANY years ago where several (!) owned up to having shagged Mr Tumble.
WHAT!!!!! In costume?!
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OneMoreTimeThen · 06/02/2022 11:03

@Cheekypeach
"WHAT!!!!! In costume?!"

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤢

Cheesechips · 06/02/2022 11:04

Love mr tumble!

RunningInTheWind · 06/02/2022 11:13

@Cheekypeach if you’re going to shag a TV character to gain kudos with your kids, it’d be somewhat of a missed opportunity if he were in “normal” clothes would it not!? 😂

Cheekypeach · 06/02/2022 11:15

[quote RunningInTheWind]@Cheekypeach if you’re going to shag a TV character to gain kudos with your kids, it’d be somewhat of a missed opportunity if he were in “normal” clothes would it not!? 😂[/quote]
Haha 😆 I imagine the ending is like having confetti thrown in your eyes

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Cheekypeach · 06/02/2022 20:03

@RunningInTheWind

Someone needs to do an AS and locate the thread from MANY years ago where several (!) owned up to having shagged Mr Tumble.
Been searching high & low and can’t find it!
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MissMaple82 · 06/02/2022 20:16

Hes not creepy at all. Love Mr tumble. He is amazing

Idontlikeworms · 06/02/2022 20:18

I want JF to do Strictly. He would be amazing.

DoctorSnortles · 06/02/2022 20:30

@Idontlikeworms

I want JF to do Strictly. He would be amazing.
Yes!!!!
SparkleSky · 06/02/2022 20:33

I find him so creepy. And Gigglebiz is awful.

Rubytinsleslippers · 06/02/2022 20:35

The fifty shades of tumble thread really scarred me...
Lot of love for Mr Bloom / Andy / Chris also.
There are a lot of lonely mum's out there.