Only slightly less well known is this: Most Annoying children's television shows have a given name in the title. Very few Not Annoying shows have a given name in the title.
Let me explain. No, there is too much. Let me sum up. A brief list, just for you:
Annoying Children's Television Shows:
- Dora the Explorer
- Caillou
- Ni Hao Kai-lan
- Arthur
- Thomas the Tank Engine
- Bob the Builder
- Blue's Clues
- Max and Ruby
- Barney
- Lampchop's Play Along
Not Annoying Children's Television Shows:
- The Backyardigans
- Zula Patrol
- WordWorld
- Cyber Chase
- Reading Rainbow
- Sesame Street
Exceptions that prove the rule:
- Sid the Science Kid (Not Annoying)
- It's a Big Big World (Annoying)
I do believe your theory is almost perfect....but Blues Clues is like crack for Claire and she has gained some surprising knowledge from it. She only gets one a day.....I mean it...one do you hear me.....count with me one...got it? got it. good now you can watch......just a little ritual we like to do every day:)
ReplyDeleteI take exception to Lambchop. How dare you?!?
ReplyDeleteActually, I just had a speech therapist tell me that the best preschool cartoon, learning-wise is Dora the Explorer. Why? They speak slowly and follow a repetitive and predictable story line. Go figure.