Top 10 Educational Kids Show Cliches
There's a reason why educational shows like Mr. Roger's Neighborhood and Sesame Street were so successful. The main thing is that they didn't follow these cliches.The Top Ten
Except for The Backyardigans - Ilovestephanie
I can at least tolerate Sesame Street for having a catchy theme. But some others have annoying repetitive theme songs that make you want to cut your ears off.
The creator of this list passed away - PatrickStar3
For example: Yo Gabba Gaba
The Backyardigans but who can blame them? They are little kids who go on adventures. - Ilovestephanie
Too many preschool shows are formulaic. Dora, Super Why, Barney, and so many more follow the exact same plot line every episode.
I'm thinking of Dora here - TwilightKitsune
At Least Sesame Street And Blue's Clues Try Something New For Kids To Learn - JPK
Oh no thereās a bush in our way, *proceeds to destroy it with a math problem*
Team Umizoomi and Oso.
3 words DORA THE EXPLORER same with Go Diego Go too
"Oh no, there's a [harmless object] blocking our path! What do we do? "
"I know! Lets do some crazy thing to move it out of the way instead of just going around it! " - Pieclone
Not The Backyardigans. - Ilovestephanie
These protagonists are the smartest, coolest, and kindest people in their worlds. They have tons of superpowers, abilities, can solve every problem, always win everything, always gets to be the hero, and everyone loves them. They also NEVER make mistakes and if they do, everyone forgets about it in 2 seconds.
Examples:
Dora (Dora the Explorer)
Blaze (Blaze and the Monster Machines)
Mickey Mouse (Clubhouse/Roadster Racers)
Captain Jake (Jake and the Neverland Pirates)
Sofia (Sofia the First)
Milli, Geo, and Bot (Team Umizoomi)
Barney (Barney and Friends)
Seriously, some shows (Oobi) just have the absolute worst dialogue.
If you watch Daniel Tiger, there are so many cringey and cheesy lines..
Friendship is Magic is in the Title.
Some preschool shows suck for being too campy and preachy with their messages.
Barney.
The Backyardigans but Austin is so cute! - Ilovestephanie
Hate these - blackflower
Yeah fine, I'll admit sometimes you have to grab the viewers' attention. But if a kids show does this every other scene, then the viewers will just be confused.
Sometimes breaking the fourth wall isn't bad.
For example: the villains from Bubble Guppies, Swiper the Fox, and so many more. They get instantly reformed by having a talking to which is very unrealistic. The only preschool villain that is good is Robbie Rotten
Never have I seen an educational kid show talk about taking action when things get bad (other than Lazy Town).
I like them if they're funny - TwilightKitsune
Like I said Pj Masks!
At least Mister Rogers did well with its gentle slow pacing. But others are TOO slow.
Peppa Pig especially.
The Backyardigans is one but THEY ARE CUTE?! - Ilovestephanie
While some shows like Wonder Pets actually managed to make this work, for the most part this is one of the most frustrating for me. We want to see what happens next and they just sit there and sing for about 5 minutes. - Rocko
I'm thinking of Wonder Pets here. There's no need to cram 20 songs into an 11 minute episode
Some shows just have maybe one or even no song in an episode. Others just keep going on with songs.
The Contenders
Sunshine, lollipops, and rainbows all day? I don't think so.
So cringeworthy...
Well, you wouldn't want your show to have 3 people in it.
Yeah to many - PatrickStar3
I regret putting this one.
You mean kids 3-5 years of age have never talked to the television?
Its also been a long time since you was that age.
They CAN see and hear you through that screen. They just need to know the right time to...leave...
The Backyardigans but who cares. They NEED to talk to the audience other wise I would be SAD. - Ilovestephanie
D O R A THE MURDER EXPLORER
Pj masks for example.
Pj masks in a nutshell "I'm gonna steal all the toys in town! DUR! "
So dumb!
-LisaFrankš
The Backyardigans but we never see their parents. - Ilovestephanie
Hey a ten year old boy travels with two teens, to catch and battle. Its one of the longest running Animes if you watched, know and enjoyed the original 90s version the most you are labelled a genwunner. Not forgetting the songs. I heard kids had seizures once?
Examples: Pj Masks
Dora The Explorer
Sofia The First
*cough cough* Caillou
Example: Dora
Oh no Caillou and Boots from Dora the Explorer
Sheriff Callie in a nutshell
Because people think television should always be education not entertain.
Wonder pets reference and actual show
Like hob Goblin!
Example: The VeggieTales Show
Examples: Super WHY!
Monster Clubhouse
BeatBo & Friends
For example: Wee Sing - Cinus-Findus
Examples: Sofia the First
Shimmer and Shine
Whisker Haven
For example: Monster Clubhouse
Examples: Magical DoReMi
Hello Kitty
Jewelpets
Raggs reference