The ABC has removed part of a Bluey episode that sparked accusations of fat-shaming and fatphobia. It has now republished a version of the popular cartoon without a bathroom scene that showed Bluey's parents complaining about their weight.
Well many viewers felt that the episode, titled "Exercise," exhibited fat shaming. In one scene, Bluey's dad Bandit steps on a bathroom scale then laments about his weight to Bluey's mom, Chilli, who had walked into the room with Bluey's sister.
"Some of the Bluey content did not meet Disney Junior broadcast S&P [Standards and Practices] in place at the time the series was acquired," the email read, according to the outlet. "Now that it is rolling out on other platforms, it is a great opportunity to reevaluate, which is what we plan to do."
Bluey creators release edited version of controversial episode labelled fat shaming. The makers of the hit TV show Bluey have removed a scene from a recent episode following criticism that it was fat shaming and didn't promote body positivity for children.
A fairly wholesome and hilarious episode, this episode and two others from the first season, “Shaun” and “Teasing,” along with “Flat Pack” from Season 2 were censored due to the use of a racially-insensitive term that could refer to Aboriginal people.
The episode was apparently censored by Disney because it included an open discussion of farting.
The ABC received a complaint from a viewer on June 28, 2020 about a term used in the episode titled Teasing. The viewer complained the episode included the term “ooga booga” which “has racial connotations and a problematic history for Indigenous Australians”. The two removed episodes were edited to change the dialogue.
The theory has been circling fan circuits since the show's first season when Bingo was mysteriously admitted to the hospital in 'Bumpy and the Wise Old Wolfhound' without an explanation. Many believe the reason behind the little pup's hospital visit is Bingo suffering from Celiac disease or a strong gluten intolerance.
“Dad Baby” banned from US Bluey
But the bottom line is, no statement has actually been made from Disney.
shaker' listing censored moments from Bluey season 3. Such moments include Bandit (Bluey's dad) getting hit in between the legs, and a depiction of unicorn excrement. The episode 'Family Meeting' was banned entirely, apparently for its use of fart jokes.
Bluey is an Australian cartoon that aired on October 1, 2018 on ABC Kids in Australia, and aired on September 9, 2019 in the United States on Disney Junior. It also aired on Disney Junior in many countries except in Australia, New Zealand, and China.
Some people theorized this was a genetic trait, but some theorized that Socks was autistic. Despite Bluey having a crib in Baby Race, Socks had a dog bed in Verandah Santa. This may indicate that this happens often. It is possible that Socks was going through a phase where she acted like a dog.
Chilli Heeler had a miscarriage. The mom from the incredibly popular kids TV show “Bluey” lost a pregnancy. We don't know when, if it happened before or after Bluey or Bingo or how far along she was in the pregnancy. But we know now.
Common reasons for censorship
Dad Baby, which focuses on pregnancy, is omitted as a whole on Disney services, and a scene in Daddy Putdown involving Bingo asking her Dad how babies are made was cut.
Bluey is an Australian animated television series for preschoolers that premiered on ABC Kids on 1 October 2018. The series was created by Joe Brumm with Queensland production group Ludo Studio.
Babies should not watch Bluey or any other programs before 2 years of age. This is in line with guidance from the World Health Organization. After this, up to 1 hour per day is permissible, though no screen time is preferred.
According to The Independent, it has always been the plan to release season three in two batches. Right now, the first half has been dropped in the form of 25 episodes, with another one coming. The date for the second half of episodes hasn't yet been released––cue the tears.
It is clear to me, and apparently many others on Bluey fan Wiki, that Jack, the protagonist of this episode, has ADHD, and I've never seen the story of an ADHD kid told like this.
Kids TV show Bluey has been applauded by parents for tackling the issue around dads who find it hard to share their emotions.
He is the first known character to be neurodivergent, in his case he has ADHD. In Explorers, it is revealed that Jack and his family are from Victoria. This can be shown on the number plate shown on his family's car.
' Pineapples can represent may things, such as hospitality, prosperity, friendship, and diplomacy, but it can also suggest couples are open to engaging freely in sex.
Bluey voices her grievance to Bandit, claiming Sock's bite was malicious and without reason. Unknown to her or anyone, Bluey is wrong on both accounts: Socks didn't intend to hurt her cousin, and only did it as a response to Bluey grabbing her.
The show offers real insights into contemporary family life without political grandstanding. As such, conservatives—whether or not they have children and families of their own—should cheer for Bluey.
Even though Bluey is blue, Bluey is a girl. That's because Bluey and Bandit are Blue Heeler dogs, so she looks like her dad. Bingo and Chilli, meanwhile, are the Red Heeler breed, so their fur is cream, orange and reddish-brown.