Posted on 02/14/2023 5:18:09 PM PST by algore
Barney's new look is facing scrutiny across social media, after Mattel, Inc unveiled his CGI makeover on Monday while teasing the relaunch of his beloved franchise.
In response to the purple dinosaur's new look, which included a wider grin, gap between his teeth and green eyes, many were left wondering why the company choose to fix some that 'wasn't broken.'
'Why does Barney look like he’s sky high cracked on cocaine? That face is unsettling as hell,' one Twitter user asked as more expressed horror over his new face and teeth.
On Monday, Mattel, Inc. announced it will be relaunching the beloved franchise as it unveiled their modernized new version of the beloved Tyrannosaurus rex.
The revitalization will occur across television, film, YouTube, music, toys, books, clothing, and more, a press release for the relaunch revealed.
Mattel is also developing a line of apparel and accessories of the original Barney for adult fans. In addition, a new animated series for preschool children is slated to debut globally in 2024.
News of the relaunch comes five months after Peacock released I Love You, You Hate Me, a docu-series exploring the 'dark side' of the world of Barney.
Much like the original program, 'the series will feature the ubiquitous purple dinosaur and friends, introducing new audiences to the world of Barney through music-filled adventures centered on love, community, and encouragement,' according to the release.
'Barney's message of love and kindness has stood the test of time,' Josh Silverman, Chief Franchise Officer and Global Head of Consumer Products at Mattel, said.
'We will tap into the nostalgia of the generations who grew up with Barney, now parents themselves, and introduce the iconic purple dinosaur to a new generation of kids and families around the world across content, products, and experiences.'
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Looks like a purple cartoon frog.
I was in a long line for customer service. Over the speaker came “thank you for shopping at AAFES. be sure to see our holiday specials in the flyer and if you have kids don’t forget to sign up for our drawing for the 6 foot Barney doll” The collective groans and sighs rolled throughout the place. I felt bad for all the parents. Hard to forget that experience as it was so funny.
He certainly giggled or laughed like he was on pot.
Their first choice was Jar-Jar Binks, but he was under contract at the time.
Wasn’t Barney the poor basturd whose Barney Suit AC unit caught on fire a number of years ago and the boy inside had to quickly unass the suit in front of a bunch of horrified kids? LOL!
If I was Nintendo, I’d be talking to my attorneys.
Id didn’t know barney had ‘fans.’ That said I recall my university had a ‘barney bash’ event sometime in the early 1990s. It was shameful that college aged people bothered to have an opinion on barney at all.
I’m glad the country is running so well that this is the focus of our biggest problem.
Definitely an improvement over the 1972 looking Barney from the Prehistoric Forest in Irish Hills, MI.🤘🦖
My sister-in-law actually knew the first Barney guy that wore the suit. And someplace there is a picture over at their apartment in Alexandria Virginia with Barney sitting at their bar having a drink and smoking a cigarette.
He told his host and Hostess that the suit was down in the trunk and they proposed “why don’t you go down and get it and we’ll take a couple of pictures” and he did. They were Polaroids and they were Polaroid quality, but it was a hoot... Barney having a rum and coke with a smoke.
Both versions are mind-numbingly stupid. I hate them both.
I hate you
You hate me
Let’s hang Barney from a tree
Second verse same as the first!
Nailed it.
My husband nearly vomits at the sound of the ‘Barney Song’.
It would make a good torture implement.
My kids loved Barney when they were tiny. We didn’t have tablets and cell phones back then, so they watched it on TV - and I often had to sit with them. At least, I rationalized, he’s modeling being nice.......suspect the new Barney will be a SJW who is only nice to kids who have the proper skin tone.
What’s next, a reboot of Teletubbies where they actually model gay sex to groom the kiddos?
Hah!
B’harnei: the Purple Pedophile.
Some things should be allowed to fade into well deserved obscurity.
Simpler times.
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