Are we turning kids to robotic blobs with a steady diet of mind-numbing TV and dull-inducing video games? Some UK “educationalists” think so, and the programmers at the BBC agree: emotions must be embraced! So they’ve culled a secret weapon to teach us all a lesson.
They’re already calling it the next Teletubbies: New children’s TV show, Waybuloo, aims to unlock the layers of imagination and emotional development by encouraging at-home participation in yoga exercises and hugs to find happiness, also known on the show as “buloo.”
From the BBC Press Machine:
‘Waybuloo is not just a series, it’s a philosophy for a happy life.’ It claims that the Piplings embody a range of emotions including love, wisdom, happiness and harmony and ‘personify positive emotion’ by floating.
Says Sarah Colclough, of children’s channel CBeebies:
‘In each show you learn about friendship, co-operation and citizenship. ‘The heart of the programme is about encouraging children to be happy. ‘We were looking for a concept that would bring together that elusive notion of children’s emotions. It is an extremely distinctive programme in that way.’
‘Waybuloo’ had its big small screen debut Tuesday on CBeebies. Not sure when/if US kidlets will be blessed with the “hippy’ TV treatment, but if it blows up overseas you can bet your free-lovin’ behind on syndication (or copycats). By the way, those fuzzy little muffins up top are the “Piplings,” featuring, in no particular order of importance – Lau Lau (imagination-purple), De Li (love-pink), Nok Tok (wisdom-blue) and Yo Jojo (happiness-monkey).
Through these characters, their travels and interactions with live kids on the show, lessons can be learned on how to float get in touch with your feelings.
OMG what hippies! (we are sarcastic). Kids, (and parents) do try this at home.
how can you not love this little one –>
Yoga Moms and Dads, we don’t have mini yoga dorks running around, is there any yoga-like kids programming on US TV? (We can’t imagine it’s this cute.)
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Laugh out load – I actually agreed with Jade’s comments – it was “naomi” that I laughed at.
Shikinah, As the scriptures say “know the truth and the truth shall set you free” – so, not trying to be nasty, according to the “truth” as you say – i.e. believe in god… has it set you free from ME? If “god” is good and all that crap, why, one of his most fervent supporters, you – haven’t been miraculously cured by him, after all the effort into him you have put?
‘cos it’s all crap, that’s why.
Leeboyo, I never said anything about what ‘jade’ said. I merely was laughing at the fact that he is correcting other
people’s spelling and grammar, yet he made many mistakes himself.
I think “he” is a she… anyway, the level of crap grammar compared to Jade’s on some of the posts makes your point a moot one. You must be one of the hardcore religious ones then, trying to pull me up on not whinging about Jade’s grammar….. it isn’t what she/he typed… it made perfect sense to me. What about Naomi, then? care to pass comment about her crap grammar?
You commented upon me for not saying anything about Jade’s Grammar.. so the point is?!
Leeboyo, nice freak-out over nothing!
You’re probably Jade under another name lol
My point was that if he’s going to pick on others fo their grammar errors, he should atleast make sure his is correct. My other point was that I did not mention how I feel about his comments, so you are totally just assuming I don’t agree with him.
Picking on their grammar was really kind of juvenile… And off topic. Naomi’s grammar? Why would I make fun of her grammar if my whole point is how lame and immature it is to pick at someone’s spelling….
Freak out? Nah, not freaking out at all. I’ve been sat here typing all along with a smirk on my face. A mischeivious smirk, non-the-less!
No, don’t know who Jade is, so not the same person.
Does make me laugh when you come onto the topic basically complaining at me for not having a go at other people who have rubbish grammar, when in fact I used her lack of grammar to push the point across that she doesn’t know what she’s talking about – muslim, and can’t spell Qur’an. Same as a hardcore Christain not being able to spell Bible.
You a Friend of Naomi, then?
Well done, anyway, for your brilliantly insightful thoughts into the discussion on the board… your carer must be proud!
Awwwww, I really do feel sorry for you. You sound like a very bitter person.
wish I knew how to cheer you up!
Was fun chatting with you. I think discussions like these are great to stimulate the mind!
Unfortunately I really don’t have time to sit around and keep responding to your low blows… I have a life.
Wish you all the best!
Ciao!
What I posted wasn’t for anyone in particular, as this thread was about the influence of yoga through childrens tv, I felt it would be helpful to make available a documentry on the subject. I am set free as I know the hidden agenda. Being free from you is irrelevant in the grand scheme of things.
What is the big deal? All religion has good and bad! All religions are up against each other! What people have time to turn everything into a debate,have you nothing else to do? Are you so shallow you feel the need to bring everything back to religion? Everything including kids tv? Shame on you! Each to their own I suppose so ……IF YOU DONT LIKE IT,DONT WATCH IT! For some people,me being one of those people,call me ignorant but it’s harmless,yes if you want to delve there maybe a few elements of religion in there but it’s hardly going to do any damage to my toddler,he will learn new things and excersize.Come on it’s hardly Osama Bin Laden recruiting is it!
As for brainless idiots that have nothing else to do but sit picking faults then I really pity your children,yes this post will piss you off cos it’s not what you want to hear and are obviously the bias type,but for posting this my life will not be spent worrying that ‘ god will strike me down ‘ for this! Get a life and grow up.MORONS!
I actually argued against some of the initial posters on this board who were going on about the program “waybaloo” being anti-religious, and to show my anger about children being stopped watching harmless programs by overzealous, religious parents.
Hey leeboyo!
My post isn’t meant for the sane of us that can actually see past religion and have a normal life! Just for the weak beings that can’t get through a day without scrutiny and deflecting there sad little lifes on such a thing!
X x X. ; o )
In that case then Gemma – cheers! ; )
I see waybuloo this morning and i love it!
Someone con take photos of yojojo to me?
God been appearing on any more slices of toast or naan breads recently ?
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