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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“Who the hell thought making a kid’s program with a gay retarded character was good for kids?”
Then there are the Teletubbies😳
I thought it was Stacy Abrams. 😂
Is the new version of Barney going to be non-binary or some other crap like that?
Is the new version of Barney going to be non-binary or some other crap like that?
He should run for Governor of Georgia now.
There was a black guy under the barney suit.
He also offered erotic massages.
Not kidding,, look it up.
He went from high on weed to high on meth or crack?
That was some creepy stuff.
I am surprised that they did not turn him into a tranny.
They will probably have him come out as gay so he can better groom/indoctrinate children.
I used Teletubbies as a teaching opportunity for my kids.
They watched a total of one episode back when it first came on during the late 1990s. That was enough to put the show on our permanent "no watch" list.
I told my kids that you could tell which Teletubby was a girl Teletubby because she was the one carrying a purse. I also told them that they must have sat around watching television all the time when they were kids because it turned them into mindless creatures that could no longer talk and that were turning into televisions themselves.
After that, we had no problem enforcing our no watch list.
“That was some creepy stuff.”
Yeah, whoever came up with that took too many hits of acid.
why?
rightfully so!
Cannot remember what I was referring to...
Old age is a bitch...
There was a 90s Barney movie that featured a toy maker character named Mr. Tinkerputz. TINKERPUTZ!!! He was always with small children.
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