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Re:Australia's 'Bluey' conquered childrens' entertainment by wizerdrobe on Friday January 05, 2024 @05:38AM (#38877645)
That’s virtually every sitcom and children’s cartoon, the father is a bumbling idiot. Talk about “toxic masculinity” …

On the other had, I wonder if that is why I gravitated towards King of the Hill in my early years. Generally a positive male role model, competent, trying to do the right thing by his family and community.

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Re:Australia's 'Bluey' conquered childrens' entertainment by organsnyder on Friday January 05, 2024 @10:26AM (#38880014)
That's one thing that makes Bluey so special. The dad isn't perfect, but he's a really good father and husband.
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Re:Australia's 'Bluey' conquered childrens' entertainment by twisteriffic on Friday January 05, 2024 @07:22PM (#38886922)
Also the emphasis on community. How Lucky's dad just rolls with it and joins in the game when Bandit steals his sandwich or football.
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Re:Australia's 'Bluey' conquered childrens' entertainment by earthboundkid on Friday January 05, 2024 @01:38PM (#38882795)
KotH is almost unique in that the dad isn't the dumbest character. It's hard to name many other shows like this. Bob's Burgers, I guess, but that's about it.
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Re:Australia's 'Bluey' conquered childrens' entertainment by dustincoates on Sunday January 07, 2024 @12:33PM (#38903153)
The Middle is another good one.
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