I'm just not quite sure what to make of Teletubbies. Apparently many babies
get a kick out of watching these odd creatures with televisions in
their tummies prance around in their idyllic meadow. Each of these
aliens has a body made up of a pajama-like material and a face with a
feline air about it. The narrator does most of the talking when Po,
Laa-laa, Dipsy and Tinky-Winky come out to play. When they do speak, it
is only one or two words, and they are barely intelligible. They dance
and run from the giant vacuum cleaner as the brightly shining baby-faced
sun laughs with delight.
When they deicde it's time to watch their
tummies, they join together in an act of unity like the Care Bear Stare
and they watch a short educational video or cartoon. Then, when it's
over, they shout "Again! Again!" and the scene is replayed. Very young
children may enjoy this constant repetition and find the gentle
surroundings soothing, but I think most people past toddlerhood would
find it boring and baffling. I certainly did.
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