Teletubbies Celebrate 10 Years on TV

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The discussion revolves around the cultural impact and personal experiences related to the children's television show "Teletubbies," marking its 10-year anniversary. Participants share their opinions on the show, its characters, and compare it to other animated series.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express affection for the Teletubbies, particularly Tinky Winky, while others find them annoying or even a negative influence on culture.
  • A participant mentions that their father grew to dislike the Teletubbies after watching them extensively with grandchildren.
  • There are nostalgic comparisons made between the Teletubbies and classic characters like Bugs Bunny and Elmer Fudd, with questions about their current status.
  • One participant appreciates the unique set design and animation style of the Teletubbies, noting its whimsical qualities.
  • Another participant humorously reflects on the frustrations of classic cartoons, such as the Road Runner and Wile E. Coyote dynamic.
  • Some participants express a sense of disdain for the Teletubbies, suggesting they symbolize broader societal issues.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally express mixed feelings about the Teletubbies, with some enjoying the show and others criticizing it. There is no consensus on its cultural significance or impact.

Contextual Notes

Participants' views are influenced by personal experiences and nostalgia, leading to varying interpretations of the show's value and impact.

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Individuals interested in children's media, cultural commentary, or nostalgic discussions about television shows may find this thread engaging.

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Eh Oh!

The "lovable" (or despicable, or scary) Teletubbies http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20070329/ennew_afp/entertainmenttelevision_070329182256" on TV! Long live Tinky Winky, Dipsy, Laa-Laa and Po. I love them, especially Tinky Winky, just because they annoy Jerry Falwell so much!

:smile:

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My dad had to watch hours and hours of the teletubbies because it was so popular with grandkids. Dad now hates the teletubbies. :biggrin:
 
Haha. There are a legend. Most Kid's Heros. :-p

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It is because of pingu and teletubbies that I am spiteful, sometimes.
 
They are the cause of all that is wrong with the world today.

What happened to Bugs Bunny and Elmer Fud?
 
SticksandStones said:
What happened to Bugs Bunny and Elmer Fud?

They are living very happily on Boomerang, and in Looney Tunes Golden Collections.

Zz.
 
Do the Teletubbies actually do anything besides running around and saying "uh oh"? :biggrin:

Actually, I found their sets and animations to be quite unique. The big smiling baby face in the sun is clever, and I noticed that the kids watching always smiled right back. I was also struck by the exaggerated size of cute stuff, like the rabbits. Also, it has an almost a 60's/Alice in Wonderland like quality...sort of like Easy Rider for three year olds.
 
SticksandStones said:
They are the cause of all that is wrong with the world today.

Good point. :smile:
 
SticksandStones said:
What happened to Bugs Bunny and Elmer Fud?
Road Runner used to piss me off to no end man. Why couldn't Wile E. Coyote catch him? WHY? :mad:

Edit: lol ... I just remembered a family guy bit where Peter is driving with Wile E. and they run over Road Runner with their car, and Peter says something like "Oh jeez, did we hit that guy?" and Wile E. replies "No. Keep going." :biggrin:



Also a Bugs Bunny and Elmer Fudd clip:

 
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I watched it for like 2 minutes one time, and I thought I could never recover from the biggest waste of time I ever experienced. I fully recovered a week later, luckily. :approve: