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Are you one of the few Bluey fans who demand a different side of this wholesome show?
Bluey is an Australian children’s animated television series that first premiered on the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) in 2018. Created by Joe Brumm, the show has gained immense popularity not only in Australia but also around the world. Bluey is beloved for its endearing characters, relatable family dynamics, and educational yet entertaining storytelling.
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The show centers around the titular character Bluey, a Blue Heeler puppy, and her adventures with her family in the fictional town of Brisbane. Bluey’s family consists of her dad, Bandit, her mom, Chilli, and her younger sister, Bingo. Together, they navigate the ups and downs of everyday life, exploring various themes and life lessons that resonate with both children and adults.
One of the standout features of Bluey is its relatable portrayal of family life. The show doesn’t shy away from depicting the challenges and joys of parenthood. Bandit, in particular, serves as a positive role model for dads who may have unconventional roles in the family. He engages in imaginative play, problem-solving, and meaningful interactions with his children, challenging roles and stereotypes.
Many episodes of Bluey revolve around the theme of empathy. The characters often find themselves in situations where they must understand and relate to others’ feelings. For instance, in the episode Magic Xylophone, Bluey learns to see the world from her dad’s perspective, promoting empathy in young viewers.
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While Bluey’s target audience is younger toddler to kindergarten-age children, the majority of its episodes dive into lessons that pertain to real-life issues, such as inclusivity, understanding divorce, and even the concept of death, among others. Nevertheless, some parents find it challenging to relate to the seemingly unrealistic standards set by the Heeler family.
The Hard Times wrote a satire article about an episode where Bandit loses his temper with Bluey and Bingo in an unconventional and destructive manner. Although it would be out of character for a certain cartoon dog, Bandit’s experiences don’t represent the entirety of the journey of fatherhood.
The Hard Times would like to see Bandit put fear into Bluey and Bingo. While The Hard Time’s stance may be somewhat extreme, many fans shared that they believe the article has a valid point about the potential for the show to depict Bandit in a less-than-ideal light. While Disney may not go to such extremes as suggested by the article, Bluey is capable of showing parents as flawed individuals.
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Every parent has long days or loses their temper with their children, but at the end of the day, parents are people just like everyone else. Parents still love their children even on the tough days.
While Disney has not released a moment with Bandit or Chilli lose their “cool” they may make an episode in the future about how hard parenting is.
Would you like to see real parenting on Bluey?
Disney does not produce this show, and Disney does not make decisions about its plot, characters, etc. They simply air/stream it on their platforms.
Bluey already does a good job depicting Dad and Mom feelings and behavior in daily situations. I do think sometimes they go along with their kids too much in some episodes.
Leave the cartoon show alone.. there is a reason it world wide and the audience is for the children not the adults even though us parents can learn from it as well. Either way you look at it, it has a positive outcome even to the hardest situation. We can all benefit from that.
I totally agree..Why do we always have to disrupt a good thing? The kids love it, and I think it’s hilarious! I think ALL age groups should watch it. It’s nice to teach kiddos empathy, and imaginative play. Kids these days only care about tablets and whatnot, so let them see real life situations and how Bluey handles them.
SMH I think some adults need to get a life, and stop tearing EVERYTHING DOWN all the time, geeeez!