What’s The Deal With Bluey? 

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This show is definitely one of those that “heals your inner child.” I think most of the adults who watch it are also mourning that this isn’t the childhood that they had. At least I am. Bandit and Chili are wonderful parents who put a lot of effort into treating their kids fairly and all learning together, and a lot of people didn’t have that experience when they were younger. This show has made me cry on multiple occasions, and it was usually because I had WISHED that someone had taught me the things being taught in the episode, or that I WISHED my parents would’ve talked to me the way the parents talked in the show. And at the same time, it helps you recognize that your parents didn’t do those things because they were never taught how either. I feel like this show is going to raise a generation of fantastic friends and families.

A modern kids show that DOES NOT treat them like braindead morons A rare sight indeed

My mother was like "Why are you watching this?" Then I showed her the episode with Chilli and her dad. My mom teared up and never questioned why I like this show ever again.

As an Australian, it's both alarming and pleasing in equal measure to see Australian culture represented in a cartoon instead of just American culture. Even more so for me since I'm from the city Bluey is set in! I left Australia over half a decade ago, and watching Bluey makes me feel a bit homesick.

I think one thing I really enjoyed about Bluey is that the parents feel like people. They're not these all-knowing cardboard cutouts with "MOM" and "DAD" written on them. Nor are they the spineless pushovers like in SOME other preschool shows. They have their own personal struggles and personalities. They feel like people who have lives outside of being around their kids all the time. Makes the lessons they teach feel more genuine.

I like how Bluey is actually an "all ages" show that is ACTUALLY for ALL ages. It doesn't just try to be a preschool show that does crazy stuff to catch a baby's attention span. They deal with mature themes without being inappropriate, while also not shielding them from the very real parts of life. And the adult characters aren't 100% perfect, they feel like actual adults and that makes the show great for adult audiences, with or without children. Bluey is just one of those family-friendly shows that are aimed for families of any kind and I just wish like there would be more modern G-rated shows that are indeed children's shows but are also considerate to their more adult demographic and dealing with deep topics carefully and heartfully. I'm glad the show wasn't redubbed into American English, like certain British shows have. If anything, the show is teaching kids from other countries about Australian culture, which is a good thing. Then they're more open to other point of views. After all, Bluey was meant to be the Peppa Pig for an Australian audience.

11:43 FootofaFerret: Five Nights at Bluey's Me: Oh God no

As someone who works in a vet kennel. I like the attention to detail they take with the dog breeds. The Australian Heelers(Bluey and Co.) are prone to being over energetic and snappy. The Dachshund likes to dig. The Corgi talks alot really fast (vocal). It's all very accurate and small details that made me fall in love with the show.

Something great about this show is how it really feels the age of their characters, Bluey and Bingo act like kids from a pre-schooler show, and then you have Bandit and Chilli who could perfectly fit on a romcom. Edit: I put Bandit twice, the first one was supposed to say Bluey and Bingo

Bluey does such a good job at displaying what the ups and downs of what parenting and having a family is really like and even pokes fun at stuff that adults actually do from time to time when they're around their kids. It doesn't really try to act like a typical children's show that's mainly focused on just entertaining the kids, but instead makes itself to where both adults and their children can enjoy it together. It plays itself out like an honest-to-goodness family friendly sitcom. It's such a great show, in all honesty, and it feels like it was designed with families in mind. I've watched it with my daughter and she enjoys it greatly. You can tell that this show was lovingly written and made by people who actually have kids themselves.

I also love how accurately bluey portrays children. It was like looking back into my young childhood. People always seem to assume little girls only like to play princesses or dolly's and they also make children in most media too perfect, and I can never seem to relate it to my childhood. Bluey though is just like how me and my sisters used to play, and it shows that all kids have their difficult moments. We were always playing pretend and making up fun games, a lot of them super similar if not exactly like the one's bluey and bingo play, and a lot of the emotional scenarios in bluey actually happened to me, like when they found the injured bird. It is so sweet and comforting to watch this show and it feels so real.

As a teen watching this show, it does me justice on so many levels. It reminds of when I was a kid and when I acted like Bluey and Bingo, but it also stays real and reminds me that not every thing is so simple. This show reminds me of the great things I had as a kid: loving parents, toys, friends, life lessons, etc. while also keeping me optimistic about what awaits me in the future. Maybe I'll have my own family and play games with my kids. This show also reminds me to be there for my little brother. Sometimes I act like Bluey where I don't take my brother seriously or sometimes I dismiss him, so I'm trying to treat him more right. I have to realize that he's five years younger than me, and is not as mature as me. I want to be more involved in his life so he'll remember me as his friend instead of someone who just lived with him. I guess I kind of want to be more like Bandit in that regard.

The reason this is so good is because the parents/writers aren't willing to shy away from hurting feelings if needed to showcase the overall importance of the lesson. Something you don't see much anymore.

I can see bluey becoming the 2020 equivalent of SpongeBob and it has a lot of reasons to like a wholesome family bond and emotional beats

Im a single dad of 2 and this show is one of my favourite for young kids (after Octonauts) I was like Bandit for my first ten years as a parent but I kind of fell off during Covid times and started getting impatient and firm with my kids. This show was one of the things that brought me back and reminded me that parenting is one of the most rewarding and enjoyable jobs you can have and to enjoy every moment.

My younger cousins addicted to this show... Can't blame him.

Let’s go! Discussion with no worry for denial this show is such a comfort I adore it, it’s basically just a slice of life show for general audiences I can’t wait for season 3C! Also can confirm the stage play is quite good, actually sets up Chilli’s sister Brandy coming to visit which links back to that scene with the adult woman coming to terms with her own infertility…. Fun!!

Bluey is amazing. As an Australian, when I was a child, we mainly got the american, canadian or english shows. You know? So now knowing that my niece will get a very popular Australian show. That is relatable for us! Like Christmas in the summer and Pass the Parcel

10:07 A joke about adults fighting 6-year-olds for a Bingo plushie Me: Haha, that's pretty funny 😂 FoottofaFerret: "yes...Jokes" Me: 😐... oh

"Both of them have their fair balance of being goofy and fun-loving, and actual, responsible parents." - That's one of the things I really love about Bluey. It doesn't pinhole Bandit or Chilli into being a solid stereotype of one kind of parent. Bandit appears at first glance to be just a goofy fun-loving whacko but he is very much also a firm dad when he has to be. And the moments when Chilli joins in the tomfoolery or even gets up to some without Bandit present are truly surprising for me.

the amount of happiness i saw this video come up and the entire show is too much. This show is perfect and i love the fact it’s australian 🇦🇺

I watched it because my kiddo was the target demographic then I realized how genuinely delightful it was. Love how the family is so imaginative.

The only experience I have with Bluey is that I chose to watch it in Japanese to practice (I wanted an easy baby show but also one that might be tolerable). I watched the episode where Bluey and Bingo pretend to be doctors and I was like “is there really no moral at the end?” And I thought I was missing something in translation so I watched it again in English and no they just abuse their dad for fun and get away with it 10/10 great show

3:33 It looked like she was saying ""if you try that ONE more time ill rip off your fur bluey,im serious""

Bluey is the only children’s show I can watch in Spanish to better my Spanish, where I actually pay attention 💀

Bluey is an undeniable masterpiece. Binging this for the first time was one of the best times of my life. This is exactly what little kids and adults alike needed.

1:03 “Nooooo! Don’t turn me into a marketable plushie!!!”

8:32 yes, it will melt her heart...

I'm one of the few Americans who got into the show via file sharing before it came stateside. I am so glad the show finally has its attention that it deserves.

*[Every so often, we are blessed with a great dog in an animated show. Jake... Pumpkin... Scooby... and now Bluey! It's amazing! Anyhow, watch Blueyy!]*

0:02 *turns to my left and see's daughter watching it* Why yes, sir, I have. I have two daughters that are the same age gap as Bingo and Bluey, so that's neat. The episode with Bluey realizing she won't see her new friend again after they leave camp is so freaking real. I remember staying at this one place for a week when I was a kid. I became friends with two brothers, and one day I camp back to my campsite and saw them in the car about to leave. Their parents stopped and we talked a bit. Then said bye. I wish I could still remember their names. I was maybe 11 or 12?

The point in your video where you said that parents are learning from bluey just as much as their kids are is so true. At my work, I’m one of the youngest people there, and one of my coworkers has a 2 year old son. He’s watched every episode of bluey on Disney+ in its entirety 3 times. I asked him what his favorite character was, and he said he relates to jacks struggle a lot and he’s probably his favorite character, along with bingo. Then he said “but I also really love bandit. I watch bluey, and it makes me want to be a better dad.” And that touched my heart so much man

Dang, I had no idea how in depth Bluey went. My 6yr old brother has watched and rewatched the series so many time so I occasionally see an episode or two. But this makes me want to watch the whole show on my own (doing it as I write the comment lol). Thank you so much for the videos, FOAFY, I really can thank you enough for how amazing your content really is. Keep up the great work, we all know you will!

I love the soullessness in his voice when he said “they turned me into a marketable plushy”

I've been such a big fan of Bluey for a while now and though at first my siblings brushed it off as some stupid kids' show, I think they've come to realize it's much more than that. Every single episode is just so beautiful in it's own way, and one time I put on the episode Sleepy Time at my aunt and uncle's house, and my aunt said it was a silly kids' show. While crying. Anyway, if any of you guys haven't watched Bluey, I couldn't recommend it enough. It's so sweet and wholesome and it's definitely become one of my comfort shows. also it's just so funny :')

To me, Bluey has the same vibe as 'Harvey Beaks'. Just very comforting.

Fun fact: after American kids started watching bluey they gained a slight Australian accent I can confirm this as an Australian

I think it, like Mister Roger's Neighborhood, are important to watch as adults, because a lot of adults forget the lessons in them. We get so caught up in the stress that becomes our lives, we can forget to be kind and respectful to one another. We can forget how important simplicity is. And we can forget patience and understanding and humility. This show is a good reminder of those things, and I think all of us watching it will make our adult lives better.

ahh I love Bluey so much. I've cried so many times at the end of episodes because of who real it feels. As a mom of a toddler myself, seeing the love this anthropomorphic dog family portray - that feels just like I do right now - makes me melt. It's so well done, so realistic, funny and relatable.

I found out about the show in September of 2020. I didn’t see the appeal at first, but as I watched more episodes I got hooked. And ever since then I’ve loved the show.

My favourite episode is “Bike”, the way the music builds in the background as the kids in the park work out solutions to their problems really got to me. Also, it’s got Bentley in it, who’s the same breed as my dog. I think she’s neat!

Proud Aussie for this getting praised world wide like it deserves……Aussie teaching don’t get any better 😉

Pretzel is in the episode “Calypso”. He’s the puppy who’s bored and laying on the floor in the beginning and later pretends to be fishing.

I can't explain it, but I feel like The Amazing World of Gumball and Bluey fall on the opposite ends of some spectrum, that all shows, which involve a lot of family interactions, fall into

YO, THIS WAS A SOLID REVIEW This is actually my introduction to your channel, and all I can say is that I really like your style and editing skills. Keep it up! As someone who recently got into the show, I admit I went into it with very low expectations, and I can completely say that was for the best since I am blown away by nearly everything this show does! The writing, the comedy, the characters, the animation, and the score, it's all top-notch. And I think you did a very good job dissecting everything that makes the show great. Personally, a show I recommend that I think you will enjoy is Thomas & Friends. The general public calls it a dumb baby show on the surface but it actually has more depth to it than meets the eye (I'd only watch the first 5 seasons imo, But you're more the welcome to do more as it goes up to 24 and there's a bunch of movies in between). It may seem silly on the surface, but if you gave Bluey a chance and loved it, I guarantee the same will happen here. The episodes are only less than 5 minutes long, so you can easily finish one without losing interest. Just an idea. But regardless, great stuff!

And I think we can all agree baby bluey is ADORABLE

Bluey is fantastic. Its a show that every age can understand and enjoy, because it presents a lot of things that babies, children, teens, and adults can relate and comprehend. There are honest and funny moments that make you laugh and appreciate, and presents mature or deep ones that go with such smooth presentation that someone can easily understand, and make them all relate to the viewer. The show is self-aware, intelligent, modern, and realistic but in the best way, teaching both kids and adults the greatness of life and family. And the best part, it never feels tiring, as each episode has some sort of lesson and entertains while doing it.

I’m an Australian and I really appreciate Bluey. I think that it’s honesty is phenomenal and, as you explained, it’s teaching both the kids and the adults about not only communicating with each other, but also being a good person. Being kind to other people and my absolute favourite aspect of the show - kids and adults using their imaginations during playtime. Kids sadly don’t use their imaginations as much as they used to die to electronic entertainment and games being so prevalent. It used to be that overwhelmed parents would turn on the television as a way to “occupy” them. This wasn’t ideal and was kind of frowned upon if used to excess, but also completely understandable in certain situations. But these days, screens and online entertainment is seen as normal, it’s become a part of regular life and adults that complain are called old fashioned or outbid touch. This has meant that kids don’t hang outside, running around and making up imaginary worlds with each other like the generations before did. I think that there needs to be a balance of both. And I feel sad that there will be kids, growing into young adults that have never spent hours outside playing and having amazing adventures in rich imaginary worlds. The only imaginary worlds they exposed to are the ones created by gaming companies - designed like poker machines in such a way as to keep them playing and playing.... and playing. We’re slowly starting to hear from some of these kids, now that they are young adults, and it’s not a great story that they have to share. Using your imagination is so important for health development in children. Try to find time to encourage this with your kids or grandkids, away from screens etcetera. Even if you just start reading a book with them like Alice in wonderland or Wind in the Willows. Read a chapter each time and talk about the characters and do the voices - ask your kid how they imagine the characters sound and live. ❤ It’s a wonderful memory to create with and for them. Trust me, they will always remember that time and that story that you shared. Bluey is ALL about imaginary play. It’s brilliant ❤

Fun fact: the show itself pays respect to an actual sheepdog named bluey, who lived from 1910 to 1930

Sometimes I watch this show with my little brothers and MAN, I have been so close to just breaking out in tears on several occasions. It not only gives them great lessons and something to talk about, it also helps me learn and get new ideas for how to entertain & take care of my little bros. They are just like Bluey and Bingo too, it's adorable.

Thank you for making this. I have very little knowledge about this show but now I want to go see it. The clip about Bluey putting her paw on her father's arm rocketed me back to my childhood since I was taught THE EXACT SAME THING.

This show has maybe made me cry more than any other media. I am a grown adult… 😭

Why is it so good I'm in my teens and I still think it's good

Idk why but i feel like kids that watches this show they are going to grow up into furrys

I'm a senior in high school and started watching Bluey for the first time and I absolutely adore it! This show always manages to make me smile and feel like a young kid again. I hope this show continues to grow and develop, but most importantly that it doesn't forget it's humble beginnings and how it became so popular.

You're not the only one... 8:43

Just inserting as an Aussie, that the sheer national relatableness is on a scale I never realised (mainly because...uh most of our shows aren't Bluey) -- and lots of that would get lost internationally, but the stuff that often you think is just an odd familial quirk is actually shared Aussie experiences, which, for Australians, can add an extra layer of appreciation.

Dude I’m 18 and literally LOVEE Bluey, like everyone else my socials were blown up with Bluey content and I became obsessed with the show💀 idk it’s cool to see a cartoon that’s set in the country I live in so it’s easy to relate to a lot of its themes. Though what I really like about it is that it’s a show about a functional and loving family which you don’t see in most media. It’s like a breath of fresh air ya know? It’s wholesome and sweet and able to fit in a lot of important themes in a kid friendly way, like dealing with loss, divorce, infertility etc. It’s all around just an amazing show with loving characters.

I found this show EXTREMELY therapeutic. It’s the family I’ve always dreamed of having so just seeing that is just- wow 100/10

Man, I love Bluey. The metaphor of life in Flat Pack, the talk of consent in Yoga Ball. It perfectly balances humour, love and importance in every which way.

10:47 I freaking LOVE the flashforwards in Bluey! You get to see them GROW UP!

Just so you know, pretzel was in one of the school related episodes from season one, who's entire role in the episode was that he didn't feel like doing anything, so that probably why you don't remember him. That and the fact that he doesn't show up again as a speaking role for the rest of the show.

This kids show has some potential for it to actually be trending

It cured my depression. I felt that this show was reallt something my 28 year old self needed. Glad to see your Still alive old friend.

I'm a substitute teacher, and whenever I get the chance, I like to play music for the kids while they work. All I have to do is play the extended theme song for Bluey, and the whole class just erupts in joy. Kindergarteners will start shouting, "Bluey!!" And dancing along. 5th graders will look up from their papers in amusement and say, "Yo, is that Bluey?!" It's really fun to watch their reactions.

I don't even remember when we found Bluey, but it got my daughter away from Peppa Pig and has actually taught her good lessons and fun games. Bluey is phenomenal.

I binge watched every episode but it’s absolutely adorable. Chili and Bandit are just amazing parents. They have their flaws, but they do their best to teach their daughters from wrong to right. Sleepy Time is my most favorite cause it’s not just the beautiful music, it’s more of the meaning from Chili’s words at the end. I won’t lie, it made me tear up a bit. I will say that some characters are very aggravating to watch…Muffin…

This is one of my toddler's favorite shows, and I love it too! We've seen all the Disney+ episodes a million times, to the point that I know every episode by heart now 😂 (Btw, Pretzel is the kid that didn't feel like playing in the episode "Calypso")

The youth group at my church, AND the girls at my school suddenly started talking about this show without warning and now it’s all I hear about.

so glad you included the space sleepwalking episode that is my favorite episode and it like unlocked something deep within me watching it the first time

Hi, parent of a 3 year old here. I was going to comment about my favorite moments, but you already covered them really well in this video! I will echo the sentiment that it's a show for parents & kids alike, since while my daughter enjoyed it as the children's show it was sold as, I got a lot out of the encouragement, tips, and tear-jerking moments as well. "Sleepytime" is the only piece of media that gets tears out of me every single time I watch it. Highly recommended ^^

Honestly I love this show! I don't care if it's for preschoolers it's fun to watch

12:35 dont hug me im bluey

You know your show is good when the adults who don’t have children just buy toys from you and watches every episode.

i am fully a teenager, and kind of thought that the worlds obsession with bluey was weird and uncalled for, but come exams I was so stressed with all the work I had to finish and kind of just decided to watch Bluey out of boredom and because of that one theoddsoneout video and damn, did it even relieve my stress like wow.

Bluey is a great all ages show.

As a fellow grown adult who can't get enough of Bluey, I feel seen!

Unironically this is the best video I've ever watched in this genre, because you perfectly play both sides in a very humorous often self-depreciating way This merch is stupid but i bought it this Merch is borderline exactly the same yeah well same

Bluey's Big Play was really cool! Yes the puppets were.. weird... but the ways the puppeteers animated them were really cool! My family and i enjoyed it!

Bluey is probably one the first show that made me extremely happy with joy every time I see it.

Man I love this show! Just a breathe of fresh air to watch, and now that I’m seein a lot of people also watching this show and not knowin I’m not the only 21 Year Old Adult that loves this show is just amazing! God, I love this show

3:27 my favorite scene of the entire show.

One thing I like about Bluey as an Australian is all the little jokes and locations and whatnot you'd only understand as an Australian. (Especially Queensland's, where it's set)

3:29 uhhhhhhhh

Bluey is love bluey is life

The episode Baby Race made me cry. I’m a ftm and when I heard Chili being told “she’s doing great” despite wondering why bluey wasn’t crawling yet. It got me through a difficult PPD, because my nephew watched it at my house- now my son watches it!

My husband and I took our 5 year old daughter to see Bluey’s Big Play. Husband had similar reaction to you at first when he found out it was puppets and not costumes. Then he spent most of the show trying to watch it around our 5 year old. It does look better in person and while it is pricey I think it was worth it. It was like watching an extended episode. Original story that ties in to the 3rd season whilst sprinkling in some familiar bits from other episodes. Without spoiling the entire plot and just exposing the theme it’s about Bluey being a good big sister to Bingo with some encouragement from her mum who speaks from personal experience. Watching the play and then season 3’s Onesies is the best way to watch.

I only became aware of this show after four seasons, despite being Australian, and from what I've seen I can definitely see why it's so popular - and I've seen screenshots of Fire Emblem Three Houses references so I can also see why it's popular with adults

8:03 and that’s the episode that made me cry damn this is a good show

I have actually watched this show for about a full year now and my god I love it. I hated so many kids shows because of how simple and corny they are knowing how much creativity and effort didn't go to them, but this one was so creative and so smart I couldn't believe it I love it so mauch

great explanation about why I love this show so much. As an Aussie I'm so proud of this incredibly awesome show 😄

I began watching this show pretty much around the time when it came out. It became one of the best shows I ever watched and I loved it, and when I first saw one of these videos about it, I was pretty happy that it finally got the recognition it deserves

11:06 I laughed way to hard hear

You what this reminds me of? Remember when My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic became popular with the adults? Bluey feels like the 2020s equivalent of that.

bluey is such an amazing show though! it’s entertaining and silly for all ages, since the show references adult jokes as well as more understandable children’s jokes, but it also tackles some important subjects such as infertility, responsibility, etc. another thing i find very important is the parents are able to be fun without getting walked on, and the children aren’t looked down on by the parents for simple things such as making a small mess or saying something that may not have been the nicest thing in the world. australia, you get a gold star ⭐️ good job 👏

Ah yes. Pretzel. He only made one notable appearance, in season 1 episode "Calypso". He basically spent the whole episode being bored, and then pretended to be a fisherman at the end. I hope to see more of him when the show comes back in June.

Bluey's stage show gives dhmis

I love watching videos that talk about how good bluey is, and this is one of the best ones

3:54 It's so funny that this is a universal experience! Pretty much everyone I know who's watched any number of Bluey episodes takes way too long to figure out what's happening 😂