Mrs Mungo Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 According to Wikipedia, his name was always 'Sir Topham Hatt', but the nickname was almost always used in the UK version. In the US version, the nickname was avoided. Laura Ah, I see. I don't remember if I heard him called by his nickname on British tv, Hm. It has been so long. I also wonder why the male cattle on Back to the Barnyard, Otis (?), has an udder. This show was after my kids were too old for those shows, but THIS bothers eldest dd when she babysits to no end! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lara in Colo Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 As the owner of a large breed puppy, how do they afford Clifford??? Who picks up his doo-doo? Don't they have leash laws on this island, I mean the dogs run free all. day. long. Shouldn't the poodle's owner be arrested for dyeing her purple? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lara in Colo Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 How do the kids on scooby earn a living???-- I never see them getting paid for their "meddling". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoLuRu Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 As the owner of a large breed puppy, how do they afford Clifford??? Who picks up his doo-doo? Don't they have leash laws on this island, I mean the dogs run free all. day. long. Shouldn't the poodle's owner be arrested for dyeing her purple? I asked about the poop once. DS told me I was ruining it by being "too thinking." :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lara in Colo Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 Why is it that Fred Flintstone's feet aren't bleeding after stopping a car full of people? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2att Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 Why is Muffy in public school with everyone else? Her parents are uber-rich, wouldn't it seem like she'd be at some exclusive private academy instead? And why isn't Brain in the gifted pull-out program? The regular classroom seems like such a waste of time for him, even with a great teacher like Mr. Ratburn. Fun thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kewb Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 Why is it that Fred Flintstone's feet aren't bleeding after stopping a car full of people? I've always thought of him as having Hobbit like feet only without the hair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama_Rana Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 What the HECK is Uniqua?! She's unique! Seriously, I think that's the answer. :lol: How do Salt & Pepper procreate and manage to make Paprika and Cinnamon? Since Bert & Ernie [and some of the others] live in their own homes, shouldn't they have jobs to pay rent, buy groceries, etc.? On Dinosaur Train, what does the T-Rex eat? Won't it stunt his growth to not have the diet he evolved to? I'm always asking questions like this--I drive my family crazy!--but of course, right now I can't think of most of them. Love this thread! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeaganS Posted October 23, 2012 Author Share Posted October 23, 2012 More importantly than how Salt and Pepper procreate is what the heck is Mr. Salt putting in recipes when they make banana cake? He shakes some of his innards into the recipe. So are salt crystals his equivalent of hair? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhotoGal Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 On the Cosby show, the dad is a doctor and the mom is a lawyer - so how are they always home when the kids get home from school? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sewingmama Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 Why is Caillou bald? Caillou is the actual mascot for childhood alopecia. So that's what I tell my kids he has. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlebug42 Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 Why is it that in Peanuts cartoon the adults always sound like this "Wah, wah wah" but in the movie Bon Voyage Charlie Brown where the kids travel to Europe, all of the adults speak English? This has bothered me since I was a kid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kewb Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 On the Cosby show, the dad is a doctor and the mom is a lawyer - so how are they always home when the kids get home from school? Well, Dr. Huxtable has his office downstairs so he is nearby. I just assumed that Mrs. Huxtable has some kind of flex time arrangement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Down_the_Rabbit_Hole Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 :lurk5: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momto2Cs Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 Oooh, I hate to bring up the entire Ernie and Bert thing. I never wondered about them when I was a kid. They are brothers or cousins or something, right? Hmmm... check out Muppet Wiki What happened to the mom on iCarly? I know the dad is in a submarine, but what about the mom? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abbeyej Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 Why is Caillou bald? My understanding was that Caillou was originally a 10 month old baby. Somehow he got changed into a 4yo without ever getting any hair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladydusk Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 On The Cat in the Hat on PBS, hasn't anyone ever told Nick & Sally not to go anywhere with strangers and do the parents never check on them? And the cat is super creepy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Kate Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 On The Cat in the Hat on PBS, hasn't anyone ever told Nick & Sally not to go anywhere with strangers and do the parents never check on them? And the cat is super creepy. Yes! When I read the Cat in the Hat book to dd, I always follow up with a conversation about how we don't ever keep secrets from mommy nor do we allow anyone in our house like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southernm Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 How bout the fact that spongebob can't swim! And why on earth did a squirrel decide to put on a "space suit" an build a bubble just to live "under the sea". Why does the pineapple not rot in the water and will the poor sponge ever get his boating liscense? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momto2Cs Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 This has been bugging me for years... Donald Duck only wears a shirt and a hat. So why is it that he wraps a towel around his waist after bathing? And on Clarissa Explains It All, don't her parents have a problem with a boy using a ladder to climb into their teenage daughter's bedroom on a regular basis? Now, Spongebob... explain underwater fire, and the existence of lakes with beaches in the deep sea? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aggieamy Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 Bert and Ernie - that's an easy one. They're like that old show the Odd Couple. Bernie's wife obviously left him because he was neurotic and no fun so he went to live with his college buddy Ernie. How do the kids on scooby earn a living???-- I never see them getting paid for their "meddling". Aren't they still in high school? I thought the situation was very similar to the Hardy Boys. Lots of mysteries to solve and only about four calendar days of school each year. And on Clarissa Explains It All, don't her parents have a problem with a boy using a ladder to climb into their teenage daughter's bedroom on a regular basis? I loved that show along with Saved By the Bell and Hey Dude. Why wasn't Zach Morris sent to alternative school for all the stuff he tried to pull at Bayside? Regardless of that it was still a fine show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caroline Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 I loved that show along with Saved By the Bell and Hey Dude. Why wasn't Zach Morris sent to alternative school for all the stuff he tried to pull at Bayside? Regardless of that it was still a fine show. What about the fact that the school was in Indiana the first year and the. They all up and moved to California the next year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belacqua Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 How do the kids on scooby earn a living???-- I never see them getting paid for their "meddling". I always thought the implication was that they had a fairly lucrative...retail operation...in place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stripe Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 My understanding was that Caillou was originally a 10 month old baby. Somehow he got changed into a 4yo without ever getting any hair. My ten month olds weren't bald. And the rest of the family has tons of hair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Michelle* Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 What about the fact that the school was in Indiana the first year and the. They all up and moved to California the next year? If you have 99 cents to spare, buy and read this essay by Chuck Klosterman. His take on Saved by the Bell is both hilarious and thought-provoking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happypamama Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 My question has to do w/ one specific Richard Scarry book (can't remember which one right now)... why is "Tom" the telephone pole repair cat wearing girl clothes & a hat w/ a bow? LOL! How about "why is the pig in Richard Scarry, who is the butcher, chopping up FRANKFURTERS??" Or how about the one Richard Scarry book where the rabbit family (I think) is getting ready for the day. The little children head off to school, and there's a comment about Friend Mr. Owl watching the children. Yeah, I'll bet the friendly owl is "watching" the rabbit babies. . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitestavern Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 Truly this is one of the best threads ever. My kids and I are laughing SO HARD! Thanks for the endorphin release :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 What is Mr. Rogers doing at the house where he hosts the show? I mean, he always enters at the beginning and leaves to go home at the end. Does he just come to feed the fish and hang around for a bit? He does have his mail delivered there, so he must not be just squatting, right? So then why the separate house? Is it just so he can get residency in that awesome neighborhood? He isn't going home at the end. He's on his lunch break, so he's going back to work. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 I always thought the implication was that they had a fairly lucrative...retail operation...in place. OMG--I shouldn't be, but I'm laughing so.hard. at this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 How can Word Girl's parents not know that she is an alien? Or that they are not her real parents? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Michelle* Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 How can Word Girl's parents not know that she is an alien? Or that they are not her real parents? This. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stripe Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 How can Word Girl's parents not know that she is an alien? Or that they are not her real parents? Maybe they love Stuart Little and think it could happen to them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoubleAMom Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 What is a mama duck and her ducklings doing floating out in the ocean in Ten Little Rubber Ducks? Is there such a thing as Ocean Ducks? And on the topic of Eric Carle, why is the horse blue and the cat purple in Brown Bear, Brown Bear yet all the other animals are normal colors? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lorisuewho Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 The creators of the show say it's to be culturally neutral. I'm not kidding. http://www.chouette-publishing.com/why-caillou-bald Caillou stands for all children. He doesn’t have curly blond hair, a carrot-top, brown hair, glasses, or ethnic features, because he represents all children. We wanted to make Caillou universal so every child could identify with him. And they do! Caillou’s baldness may make him different, but we hope it’s helping children understand that being different isn’t just okay, it’s normal. In a lot of cultures, Caillou's pale skin and general looks constitute "ethnic features" and not neutrality. Personally I think ethnically ambiguous people generally have slightly darker skin.... ;) All the Caillou FAQs are equally hilarious. Why am I still not satisfied? :001_huh: I refuse to believe it. I think the creators argued over what style of hair he should have and they said, well scr*w it, make him bald! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mellifera33 Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Why don't we see cps show up regularly at the end of Wonderpets episodes to investigate all of the neglectful parents? And how does Elvis the fireman from Fireman Sam keep his job when he spends all of his time setting fires and getting trapped in wrought iron fences? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lorisuewho Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 And how does Elvis the fireman from Fireman Sam keep his job when he spends all of his time setting fires and getting trapped in wrought iron fences? :iagree:I, too, can not believe that Elvis is never fired. He is a disaster! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheres Toto Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 How bout the fact that spongebob can't swim! And why on earth did a squirrel decide to put on a "space suit" an build a bubble just to live "under the sea". Why does the pineapple not rot in the water and will the poor sponge ever get his boating liscense? Now, Spongebob... explain underwater fire, and the existence of lakes with beaches in the deep sea? I always thought the implication was that they had a fairly lucrative...retail operation...in place. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misty.warden Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 :lol: This is amazing. The Swiss Family Robinson island not making any sense is a well documented issue that causes botanists all over the world to tear out their hair. And where does Mr. Rogers work that he can walk home every day for lunch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aurelia Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 In James and the Giant Peach, how is it that James is stuck living with the most horrible aunts in the world? Does CPS (or the British equivalent) think they just live in a place that's too inconvenient to visit? And in a similar vein, how does Anne end up with Matthew and Marilla? Surely, the matron wouldn't have simply let her go off with someone to take her to other people who could not even be bothered to show up themselves, much less even complete a background check or fill out an application, just because she got annoyed that Anne talked too much. Oh, and how did Snuffy go from being Big Bird's invisible imaginary friend to everyone being able to see him? I forgot about how whiny and annoying Arthur and Caillou were. I thought Angelina Ballerina was bad! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forget-Me-Not Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Why does Alphabet Soup work on Martha but not on Skits? And why can Martha speak for all the non-dog animals? Don't Word Girl's parents ever get mad about her dashing out from important family events? Oh, so he's a boy-toy with a monkey?!! ;):tongue_smilie::lol: :lol::lol::lol: I just want to know why he ever thinks it's okay to leave George in charge of ANYTHING! Wouldn't Hundley be a better choice? I always thought the implication was that they had a fairly lucrative...retail operation...in place. Me too. My DH refers to pot as "Scooby Snacks":lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoLuRu Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 How does Sid's teacher have a lesson plan ready for his question, thought up over breakfast? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyJoy Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 What's up with the main characters of Super Why! There's a Hispanic boy, a Caucasian girl, a black girl, and then an anthropomorphic pig who goes to school with them!?! I'd expect to see an Asian boy as the 4th character according to most formulas. Who came up with the pig? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GSOchristie Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Why is Franklin the one with the real name and everyone else is called by what they are, Bear, Badger, Fox......... :iagree: I was just thinking about this the other day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GSOchristie Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 What's up with the main characters of Super Why! There's a Hispanic boy, a Caucasian girl, a black girl, and then an anthropomorphic pig who goes to school with them!?! I'd expect to see an Asian boy as the 4th character according to most formulas. Who came up with the pig? If my kids watch SuperWhy, they always try to punish each other by making the other person be "p is for pig", as they call him :lol:. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belacqua Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Why do Dora's parents send her off into the woods alone when they are filled with giant spiders, angry trolls and annoying monkeys. Which brings to mind the similar question: who would name a kid Remus Lupin when you know there are werewolves around? To paraphrase somebody who asked that, his parents might as well have put him in a meat parka, stuck squeaky toys in his shoes, and sent him into the Forbidden Forest after dark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarlaS Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Why do Dora's parents send her off into the woods alone when they are filled with giant spiders, angry trolls and annoying monkeys. This person comes here everyday and makes a new username to spam this forum. The above reply is copied and pasted from a previous one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momma2three Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 And in a similar vein, how does Anne end up with Matthew and Marilla? Surely, the matron wouldn't have simply let her go off with someone to take her to other people who could not even be bothered to show up themselves, much less even complete a background check or fill out an application, just because she got annoyed that Anne talked too much. Actually, yes. That's pretty much what happened to orphans and other unwanted children. They were handed out as free manual labor to anyone who would take them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 This person comes here everyday and makes a new username to spam this forum. The above reply is copied and pasted from a previous one. It's probably a type of spam bot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleIzumi Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 What the HECK is Uniqua?! thing? A pig! Curly tail/ears, pink with pink spots. Why don't any of the animals ever bite Diego (or the little Einsteins)? Or eat the Wonder Pets? And why do a duckling, turtle, and guinea pig sing opera? And why do they need to rescue a panda from a stalk of bamboo???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama_Rana Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 A pig! Curly tail/ears, pink with pink spots. Naw, she has antenna not ears. I'm telling you, Uniqua is her name and also her species! :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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