Bluey Episode The Sign: Are Parents Too Emotionally Invested in a Cartoon?
glamour.comBy The latest prestige drama that is leaving in a state of emotional disarray is a cartoon for preschoolers. Yes, I’m talking about the Bluey episode “The Sign.”For those who don’t have a child or don’t interact with the parenting internet, here’s a bit of context.
Bluey, which premiered in 2018 and is now on its third season, is an for kids about the titular Bluey—who first of all is a girl (you thought she was a boy because she is blue?
Why don’t you unpack that!).Bluey is a school-aged Blue Heeler puppy who lives with her dad, Bandit, mom, Chilli, and younger sister, Bingo (yup, also a girl!) in Queensland.
Other characters include the family’s relatives, friends, and Bluey’s classmates, all of which are other breeds of dogs. In the episodes, most of which run less than 10 minutes long, Bluey and usually Bingo engage in pretend play, interact with their environment, banter with their parents, and learn such lessons as why cleaning up is important and how to practice patience and sharing.On its face, Bluey is typical kid’s fare.
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