Since Mazzy is only 14 months, our window into children's television is still relatively small. So far she is only watching Sesame Street which I have given the label of "TOLERABLE"— a moniker hard to come by within the cartoon/muppet arena. Case in point: I had a brief foray into the world of "Max and Ruby" at a friend's house and I gave that the label of "Who Will Be The First To Supply Me With A Gun?"
Although, in regards to Sesame Street, it's definitely slipped a bunch since I was little. For instance, I remember a time when it was not quite so Elmo focused. And Snuffaluffagus was only seen by Big Bird. Where is Big Bird anyway? And who is this Abby Cadabby chick? I don't like her. Although, from what I've read, she's the first female muppet on Sesame Street so my dislike for her might just be another case of women trying to keep other women down. Oops.
Rock on, Abby Cadabby! Break the glass ceiling in the male world of muppets!
Did I have a point? YES. If you aren't already aware that you should be fearing children's television with all that's left of your adult life, the guy's at SMOOSH have made that SUPER CLEAR in the video below…
Editor's Note: If you click on the Max & Ruby link you will find a question on Answers.com which asks— "Does Max & Ruby suck?" The answer? A simple— "Yes". (No need to click over now, just thought you might find it as amusing as I did).
the best cartoon is yo gabba gabba!
the rest… are painnnnful especially dora!
Oh, wait, JUST wait.
No, seriously, wait. Because it is going to get SO much better from here.
I have yet to experience the pleasure of yo gabba gabba but I have heard parents wax on as if this were the late nineties and they were Pearl Jam. I will try to keep my high hopes in check.
I’m terrified.
I can’t stand most of the kids cartoons out there. The only show I will put on for my 21 month old is Sesame Street and I try not to do that very often. I was very lucky that my oldest daughter never liked kids cartoons so I didn’t have to suffer through them. I’m hoping the same will happen with my youngest. And yes, Sesame Street has changed to Elmo focus because he brings in the big bucks in toys (or at least that is my guess after looking at all of the Elmo items in my front room).
yeeeeeeaah…… I tried watching Yo Gabba Gabba after hearing the same things as you. How to describe it……..
Bad 80’s beatbox rap? Like the pre-recorded song selections that come on a cheap electronic keyboard?
I don’t know….I just don’t get it.
I miss the original Blues Clues from when my brother was little. If you looked past the fact that it was the same episode every day all week long, it was actually kind of entertaining.
And as for Sesame Street, my son hates Elmo so far but LOVES Abby Kadabby. As soon as he hears her voice he’s like “What? Where? Ooooohhhh…………*zones out*”
Max and Ruby make me wanna poke out my eyes with a spork.
How did I miss this one? This post is why people love you with a capital L. Maybe you can get her interested in old episodes of The Tick (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Tick_(2001_TV_series)
This would surely make her the grooviest little one on the block. Also as I recall the writing was pretty good so there’s a chance no firearms will be necessary.
Hey now! Prarie Dawn and Betty Lou were around way before Abby Cadabby (I’m 26, they were around when I watched Sesame as a kid). IN FACT, Zoe and Rosita were, too (but they’re a bit newer).
Im not buying that Abby Cadabby is the first female muppet on Sesame Street. What about Prairie Dawn? She may be about as exciting as a snail but she totally existed when I was a kid.
Prairie Dawn & Zoe were around before this Abby puppet in my memory.
I have 3 kids (8, 5, & 5) so I think I have seen or heard every kid show available in the last few years even though I severely limit their TV. Anyhow the show I can say I actually enjoy to watch is Sid the Science kid, which is by Henson productions and is pretty much a preschool edition of Bill Nye, teaches kids all about basic science like allergies, shots, eating proper. I also don’t mind at all watching Wild Kratts, which is the newest show from the Kratt brothers who previously made Zaboomafoo. I like that the show opens and closes with real life animals, and the cartoon stuff that is the primary focus of the show is about the brothers having special suits that allow them to copy the powers of different animals allowing them to learn about what makes each animal unique and important. The newest one I have seen that made me happy was Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood which I am not sure if I like because it strikes a happy cord using the old characters from Mr. Rogers, or if the show is decent in itself
Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood is great! It actually teaches kids something, really!
hahaha oh the video..
I liked reading rainbow…
We also have a fourteen month old and a two year old so Seasme Street is one of the best shows in our house right now.
Abby Cadabby and her Fairy School are really popular with Allie right now. Allie (14 months) tries to transport herself into the T.V so she can meet Abby. We actually have a special feature on our T.V (Hubby is great at character voices) so he records himself saying “Hi Allie” and talking to her so she thinks that Abby is actually talking to her.
Joesph (2) likes Cookie Monster and Big Bird. He yells “Me WANT COOKiE!” all the time now!