Why Did Parents HATE This Bluey Episode?

Movies is a very good and bad episode for the exact same reason, as odd as that sounds.

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▶ ALL OPINIONS ARE OF MY OWN AND NOT OF ANY OTHER COMPANY, SPONSOR OR PLATFORM ◀

[wizbuns]

Funny enough when I backseat watched this with kids (school) a lot of them said "Ugh Bingo is so annoying I would never act that way", "Bingo is being very rude she should know better". Maybe this was made to show a bad example of how to behave at the movie theater. Kid learn by example and a bad example can be useful at times.

[theanimewolf]

4:11 sensory friendly screenings are not child screenings, they're ment for those with sensory issues like autism, having a child running around being loud defeats the purpose of it being calm and sensory friendly. Idk why but that comment really bugged me lol

[sarahtelles]

I just realized. why aren’t these parents calmly explaining to their kids about why Bingos theater behavior is inappropriate instead of clutching their pearls at it.

[LishaV]

We NEED episodes like this, especially as parents. Parents aren't perfect and neither are Bandit and Chili. Tbh he probably would've left the movie if it was just himself and Bingo, but he didn't want to punish Bluey for Bingo being naughty.

[Strawbrry-OSC]

I actually like how bandit handled the situation better than other parents might have, as i was often abu$ed as a kid for making mistakes or trying to have fun, my parents would hit me, yell at me, and often times just drag me out of the place, whether it was painful or not, they never really had a careful or loose grip, so i really liked it when bandit was careful with bingo, and used gentle words, even after she was being a a disturbance

[nightshade]

Every show has a " bad" episode or season. This episode wasn't bad. I kinda feel for Bandit. Dealing with two kids with different issues at the same time can be stressful.

[Prof]

As someone with a child in the age range of Bluey and Bingo, I used the episode as a teaching moment on how youre supposed to behave in theaters. She behaves perfectly in theaters now, but when she was 3 it was a little rough. Sometimes having your kid explain why the behavior the kid in the show is doing is bad can help them understand why they shouldnt do it

[atsunome]

The moral for Bingo definitely should have been something like “Maybe you’re just a little too young for theatres” or “We’ll try again when you’re a bit bigger” or something. I feel like the episode would have been less controversial if they just clarified that what Bingo did wasn’t ok

[lisapearson]

@5:48 in Bandits defence when you're tired and frazzled from dealing with 2 kids by yourself you don't handle every situation as you could/should. That's why I love this show - relatable

[ziggy_lol]

The moral, wasn’t bingo’s behavior, it was bluey getting used to watching movies and well, being different.

[FunnyBunny]

I have a four year old and we went to see Sonic the hedgehog 3. He only was loud once or twice because he was excited about what was happening in the movie but other than that he was very well behaved. He had a blast for his first movie. Honestly at the end of the day it is a kids show and is trying to entertain. Just tell your kid that this kind of behavior isn't okay in real life and move on.

[michaelstrong]

Bingo is an adorable cinnamon roll in general, but as someone who works in a movie theater, seeing her misbehave gave me flashbacks 😂😂

[RyanSoltani]

I can get why people would be upset about Bingo’s behavior here, but to me I’d rather have the parents just tell their kids that her behavior shouldn’t be replicated than making a big fuss about it

[PaperBunnies]

This episode is a clearly the writers giving their audience credit for having brains. You KNOW Bingo's misbehaving, because Bandit is TRYING to stop her. He's parenting, ineffectively, but with effort. All the background characters are A, with a child and B unbothered. That's important, because when Bandit GIVES UP and tells Bingo to be herself because if no one is screaming at them now, they're just not going to, he winds up only having to tolerate a little bit of slightly annoying bouncing and giggling.

The trick with Bluey is that the show ISN'T for kids, it's for the parents. There is ALWAYS a parenting message; in this episode it's give your kids a chance to succeed instead of protecting them from small failures AND that you don't need to be upset at your child on behalf of other people who AREN'T upset by your child. Bingo is a CLEAR example of what not to do, and kids are not confused, but some of them ARE incapable of sitting still just like that. It's important for those kids to see themselves and get to workshop it with their parents before they are actually in a theater with people who DO care.

The people who are refusing to show this episode to their kids are both underestimating their child's intelligence and shirking their duties.

[annaskawaiistudio]

This is my first time seeing any kind of controversy around a Bluey episode like this. Watching it felt like a roller coaster because I was really trying to justify and defend it—I love Bluey! It’s such an amazing show, unorthodox and out of the box, a breath of fresh air with its vibrant storytelling. It teaches children about real-world experiences but often leaves open-ended lessons for parents to fill in the gaps.
I appreciated the takeaway at the end: “just be yourself.” But, let’s be honest, that’s a shaky thing to teach. Yes, kids should be themselves, but they also need to learn how to respect those around them. You want them to shine without feeling like they have to dull themselves down for others, but they also need to understand socially acceptable norms—like how to act in a movie theater.
It’s a delicate balance, and instead of clutching your pearls or skipping the episode altogether, why not use it as a teaching moment? Pause it, explain the nuances: yes, be yourself, have fun, and embrace your childhood, but also understand how to act respectfully in certain situations.

[bingobongo]

I agree Bingo only wanted to go because Bluey was. Most likely acting up due to boredom.

[christinalittleton]

When I was a kid, my mom (when she was alive) and I was at Bush Gardens. When we were in the middle of the line for the roller coaster called The Python I felt like wanting to go to the restrooms. Since she's not here to explain anything, I believe that when she noticed this "visit" happening more than once, she reassured me that it was probably nerves, "Chris, we're gonna ride this once. If you don't like it after the ride ends, I won't force you."

I remember everything she said and/or done that sticks to me the most...


[Mom, if you can read this from Heaven (if they have WI-FI), thanks for my rollercoaster. I love and miss you.]

[belleroseelizabethsmith]

I actually relate to this episode. When I was little I was overly sensitive to loud noises, mostly at the movies when I stuff napkins in my ears to lower the volume. But as I got older I love going to the movies more then anything

[kianabachmeier]

Sensory Friendly screenings are NOT the same as kid friendly screenings. Our theater does both sensory friendly screenings and "stroller screenings". Sensory friendly screenings have lower volume and the lights stay on, making them great for some neurodivergent people. Stroller screenings are screenings where it is expected that kids will be making noise, maybe playing with a toy, or moving around a bit.

[bitCowboy]

“Why isn’t the cartoon dog on TV raising my kids the way I want it to? Now I have to talk to my kids! Thanks for nothing, TV.” *scrolls through phone for 2 hours on the toilet*