I see a lot of the same TV shows my kids do, so I know what they're watching. I have some observations which are completely and utterly politically incorrect, but if I keep them to myself I will burst.
- Is Little Einsteins racist? It only has one black character AND they make him sit on the back on the rocket ship. Even worse, the only times I've ever seen them give him a leadership role: when they're in Africa! What? The black man's not good to have around until then?
- Max & Ruby's parents need to be hauled before a judge. These irresponsible jerks have left a toddler in the care of a 7-year-old girl who suffers to care for him while struggling to have her own normal childhood. Once in a while their grandmother shows up, but I think she's drunk most of the time.
- Also on the docket for a day in Family Court: Maisy's parents. Where the hell are they at? Maisy's made friends with a bunch of semi-vocal losers who pee in her sandbox, eat all her food, and take all her money.
- The Wiggles...5 men, one dog, no real women to speak of (puh-leeze, Dorothy does not count) Is it really Wiggles Island, or is it Fire Island?
Thanks for showing an interest in your kids' programming.
I’m actually working on a project with Scholastic – http://www.scholastic.com – to raise awareness about Maya & Miguel, a multicultural animated TV series on PBSKids. Here’s a link to the learn more about the show – http://pbskidsgo.org/mayaandmiguel.
I’m reaching out is to see if you’d like to receive a free copy of a Maya & Miguel Cinco de Maya DVD.
If you’d like to receive the DVD, just email me at mark@boldmouth.com with your address and I’ll have it shipped out to you. If you do choose to get the Maya & Miguel DVD and decide to blog about, please make it clear how you received the DVD. Our goal is to be open and honest with everyone we reach.
Many Thanks,
Mark Steidler