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The children’s show Bluey has become internationally popular and a lightning rod for controversy. Unlike other shows, the Australian show tackles real-world issues like infertility, death, and miscarriages in a way children can understand.
The sensitive topics require families to watch Bluey together and discuss the issues, as the Heeler Family does in the show.
Credit: Ludo Studio
It’s this bringing together of families that has made Bluey so popular. It started in Australia in 2018, but only a year later, the Walt Disney Company purchased its international rights to bring it to the world. It has since become the most popular show on Disney+.
The proof of Bluey’s popularity is in the numbers. The children’s television show’s latest episode, The Sign, had 10.4 million views in its first week on Disney+, making it the most-viewed Disney Junior show in history.
Beyond its popularity, the show also introduces children to different types of families, including single parents and remarried parents. But with The Sign, Bluey may have introduced its first LGBTQ+ family.
I had to go back to re-watch this new episode.. I don't care how small and quick they are to throw this in to kid's shows, I will NOT support it! Goodbye @OfficialBlueyTV#bluey #boycottBluey #boycottDisney pic.twitter.com/KeRZZS3fUJ
— Mama 'Dead Inside' Birb (@MagicEmpress) April 17, 2024
The moment comes when Pretzel discusses his lost guinea pig with his friends. He briefly mentions his “moms.”
While the history-making moment only lasted a second, LGBTQ+ advocates are taking it as a significant victory, showcasing the love between two people and the LGBTQ community’s ability to be involved in parenting.
However, not all adults are thrilled with the show’s decision to include same-sex parents. Many took to X (formerly Twitter) to call for a boycott of the children’s television show.
@aussiegirlmargie Bluey The Sign confirmed first LGBTQ+ couple in the show 🏳️🌈 #bluey #blueytok #disney #disneytok #momsoftiktok #momlife #lgbtcouples #lgbtq #lesbiancouple #parenthood #parentsbelike
Overblown Controversy
Despite the controversy, one person took to the comment section to explain that viewers in America may be mistaken by what they heard on both sides of this issue.
Because the characters are from Australia, it is possible that most Americans misheard Pretzel’s reference to his “moms.”
X (formerly Twitter) user @MagicEmpress explained that in Australia and England, kids frequently refer to their mothers as “mums,” which is used as slang. The same is done with fathers, as children sometimes refer to them as “pops.”
'He said "My mum's told me…" People are reading that as "Mums," plural. Some other languages made it plural as well. It's kinda slang using the phrase "mums," & "pops" when referring to their 1 mum – depends on the area & people. It could mean his divorcee mum & his step-mum.'
— Mama 'Dead Inside' Birb (@MagicEmpress) April 17, 2024
It could also mean that Pretzel’s parents are divorced, and he has a stepmother. This would mean he has two mothers, but they are not married.
However, many positive comments thanked Bluey for finally including a same-sex couple in their world. Despite the calls for a boycott, Bluey will continue to be a fan favorite and a hit with Disney+.
The creators of Bluey have not officially said if it has introduced its first LGBTQ+ characters, so we will have to continue to guess for now.
What do you think about Bluey introducing a same-sex couple?
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I will watch Bluey just to protest the narrowminded people who call for a boycot. Dont watch it No one is forcing you!!
Ridiculous, you can’t take a breath without someone saying you’re. Breathing too hard it’s offensive. Give it up people, don’t watch the show, nobody forcing you to.
Patty C I whole heartedly agree with you. Support and love your fellow human.
Do not call yourself a Christian, that’s not what Jesus would do.
Let it be
This natural, normal, human lifestyle, hurts no one. Those words of disapproval does. As time goes on she will meet a child who will teach her how to accept.
An abomination unto the LORD.
Teaching our kids to be more accepting will only make the world a better place of love and acceptance!
Teaching our kids to be more accepting will only make the world a better place of love and acceptance!
Totally LOVE Bluey and watch it even when my grandkids are not here with me! I am a 60 years old hetrosexual female with full support of introducing same gender parenting families. It is part of our society today whether that is accepted by all or not. Our children of today are introduced to it in their circles. If the home parent is not going to “talk” about it so that their children understand and are aware of it then someone must; because at some point IT WILL happen. Sort of like my generation learning about sex at home or at school. If parents were not talking about it with us well, we were going to get a fast course in sixth grade about it. Schools covered it up saying it was teaching about menstruation but really while they had girls in one class with a female teacher and boys in their class with a male teacher they were also teaching us that “now a girl can become a woman and get pregnant.” Well, the next question from students, “how does that happen?” So the introduction of the boys have a penis and the girls have the vagina and when the two meet a baby is formed. I remember my parents had to sign off on a piece of paper that I took back to school. But my folks had already discussed all this with me. I started menstruating at 9 years old. With schools today allowing students to dress as they want, expressing themself boys in dresses, girls wearing boys specific style shirts etc. It needs to be addressed in their homes first so questions can be asked. If that parent at home doesn’t approve of that type of lifestyle it doesn’t really matter it is a lifestyle “out front and open” today. In my opinion it needs to be brought up somewhere. This allows for the discussion to come up in a small environment where if the child has questions his/her own parent can field the answers as they feel appropriate and then when reality presents itself there is no shock but understanding. YEAH TO BLUEY WRITERS FOR TAKING ON THE WORLD! YOU HAVE MY SUPPORT!!!
Do your research..support it or don’t, but the last Bluey episode was made 2021 with no new episodes in the worls