One of the great things about having children is being able to watch cartoons again. I'm not talking about shows that should have never been on the air, like Barney and TeleTubbies. I'm talking about shows like Bugs Bunny and Sesame Street. Shows that make me laugh a little (Besides Eric Cartman, Bugs Bunny is the coolest cartoon character ever!)
I also like watching shows that teach my children a thing or two - like The Electric Company, How It's Made, and Mighty Machines. (I can tell you with absolute certainty the difference between a backhoe and a front loader.) And my 4 year old's current favourite show - Man vs. Wild. I'm not so into that show, to be honest with you, but I'm a girl, and well, I don't like the idea of eating larvae from a tree.
Anyway. Some shows, my children never got into. And with good reason, I think! Shows like Yo Gabba Gabba. (There's a party in my tummy... so yummy, so yummy!) Now, I know many children love this show, but to me, it is kind of... creepy.
DJ Lance and the freaky monsers - Muno, Foofa, Brobee, Toodee and Plex. (What?) The trippy music! And the psychadelic colours. It's like Woodstock for children.
From Wikipedia: "Although “Yo Gabba Gabba!” was created as a show for young children, it has slowly become a sensation among college students and even some parents who are entertained by its retro/indie style, bright colors, simplicity, and entertaining music from many of the popular bands featured on the show."
The most disturbing dude on this show?
This guy:
I also like watching shows that teach my children a thing or two - like The Electric Company, How It's Made, and Mighty Machines. (I can tell you with absolute certainty the difference between a backhoe and a front loader.) And my 4 year old's current favourite show - Man vs. Wild. I'm not so into that show, to be honest with you, but I'm a girl, and well, I don't like the idea of eating larvae from a tree.
Anyway. Some shows, my children never got into. And with good reason, I think! Shows like Yo Gabba Gabba. (There's a party in my tummy... so yummy, so yummy!) Now, I know many children love this show, but to me, it is kind of... creepy.
DJ Lance and the freaky monsers - Muno, Foofa, Brobee, Toodee and Plex. (What?) The trippy music! And the psychadelic colours. It's like Woodstock for children.
From Wikipedia: "Although “Yo Gabba Gabba!” was created as a show for young children, it has slowly become a sensation among college students and even some parents who are entertained by its retro/indie style, bright colors, simplicity, and entertaining music from many of the popular bands featured on the show."
The most disturbing dude on this show?
This guy:
I mean... come on. What do you think when you see him? It's not just me, right? Right?
I can handle The Backyardigans. I used to love Blue's Clues. I like Mr. Maker and even though Ruby annoys me, I don't mind watching Max and Ruby. If Dora is on mute, I'm okay with her, too. But Yo Gabba Gabba is just a big mess of a show for me.
I just don't understand it! Do you?
This post was a written as part of Mama Kat's fabulous workshop.
Comments
oh and that one character whose picture you posted? yeah, it's not jut you lol!
And yes... that character is definitely disturbing. It's not just you!!!
Oh, and thanks for stopping by my blog today :)
My youngest is obsessed with the show. As much as I want to think it's weird and kooky, she now extends her hand and says, "Nice to meet you' as they sing on the show, and just enjoys herself to no end dancing with DJ. Lance. Weird...yes. Addicting for kids? Big yes!
Oh and thanks for getting there's a party in my tummy stuck in my head!
Visiting from Mama Kat's!
We love the Backyardigans and Dinosaur Train around here.
We recently discovered the retro toon channel and my kids are hooked on all the classics I grew up with! YAY!
And yes, it's not just you!
Despite that, I actually do like the show. I love the bands and I think the cartoons are creative and interesting. It teaches good lessons in an entertaining way. It's super trippy, but in a fun way. It's definitely not for everybody, though.
Thanks for visiting me on my SITS day last Monday!
Sorry, couldn't resist!! I don't get that show either. My boys know that we can't watch it in this house!
The only thing that I do ilke about it is their musical guests- I def think that is cool. I was in Trader Joes the other day, talking with the college age checkers about the episode with the Roots on it- of course they didn't have kids. It was pretty funny.
Love Blues Clues, and Sesame Street :)
And also? Worse than all of these is Tom and Jerry. I MEAN SERIOUSLY.
I absolutely outlawed Teletubbies when Jake was little, mostly because I couldn't handle having that show on. Drove me INSANE. But then so did Elmo's voice.
Probably why my kid developed a thing for Bob Villa and Martha Stewart...we were too mean to let him watch many kid's shows (snort!)