Veggie Tales

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The whole family loves veggie tales.

The early episodes are the best. Hubby and I only have a one year old and neither of us were exposed to them when we were kids.
(I think the show first came out when we were getting to old for little kids shows)…so we’ve been having fun playing catch up.

I think the show is brilliant because it’s a perfect combination of moral values and hilarity. That kind of combination is exceptionally rare.
 
Kelfa28 said:
The whole family loves veggie tales.

The early episodes are the best. Hubby and I only have a one year old and neither of us were exposed to them when we were kids.
(I think the show first came out when we were getting to old for little kids shows)…so we’ve been having fun playing catch up.

I think the show is brilliant because it’s a perfect combination of moral values and hilarity. That kind of combination is exceptionally rare.
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We don’t have any little ones, but we still sing, “God is bigger than the boogie man,” and “Keep walking, but you won’t knock down our wall.”
 
maryjk said:
We don’t have any little ones, but we still sing, “God is bigger than the boogie man,” and “Keep walking, but you won’t knock down our wall.”
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I have a few of the songs stuck in my head as a result.

Mr. Lunt’s Cheeseburger song is one. My husband sings the Rumor Weed song but changes it to “I’m an Emma Weed!” when he sings it to my daughter.

I sing Larry’s “Pants” song when I’m getting my daughter dressed.

I think Madame Blueberry has some of the best songs…or at least the most catchy…The song about thanking God is awesome!
 
steido01 said:
It was created (in part) by someone who attended my alma mater, Luther College. LC is known for it’s impressive music program (<60% of the students on campus take part!), so the music is bound to stick with you and your kids!

My only criticism is that It tends to use the inclusive “God-speak” instead of being more forward about Jesus, making it sometimes seem to be ‘generally moralistic’ rather than overtly Christian… but what can we expect from a show made for little ones? So long as parents do their duty, VeggieTales can reinforce the child’s positive Christian upbringing.

I grew up with the show (well, the tail end of my adolescence, anyway). My kiddos will do the same, provided the VCR still works…
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I think the main reason they stick more with Old Testament stuff is because you cannot really make Jesus a vegetable. :o
 
ah, but if it were to be attempted, what Vegetable would He be?!
Believe me, I am not advocating it…

He would like a “peanuts” parent; heard (in this case, actually understandable), but never seen…
 
Love 'em. We had a bunch on VHS tape that my youngest can’t watch. I’d love for her to see them.
 
Love it. Well, most of them. Some are a bit boring. My favorite movie? Lord of the Beans!!! 😃
 
I enjoy it and our girls love it. My wife isn’t fond of it, but she’ll tolerate it in small doses.
 
steido01 said:
It was created (in part) by someone who attended my alma mater, Luther College. LC is known for it’s impressive music program (<60% of the students on campus take part!), so the music is bound to stick with you and your kids!

My only criticism is that It tends to use the inclusive “God-speak” instead of being more forward about Jesus, making it sometimes seem to be ‘generally moralistic’ rather than overtly Christian… but what can we expect from a show made for little ones? So long as parents do their duty, VeggieTales can reinforce the child’s positive Christian upbringing.

I grew up with the show (well, the tail end of my adolescence, anyway). My kiddos will do the same, provided the VCR still works…
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I think much of this has to do with the fact that they are trying to open up to a very large group of believers…including those of the Jewish faith.

I have seen episodes that do go into Jesus’ teachings…one in particular was the Christmas story they did on St. Nicholas. That wasn’t just Christian but it was also the most pro-Catholic episode I’ve ever seen (I just started watching these shows so my exposure is limited) because it talks about a very specific Saint and the story goes to the Chapel in Bethlehem where the nativity took place…and Petunia is a nun!
She sings a song about giving because Jesus gave everything.

I really like that episode…we watch it even when it’s not Christmas.
 
dshix said:
You mean teach your children about adults?

I don’t think any show should treat them LIKE adults… they aren’t adults. Don’t want adult content in there. 😃
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Never said adult content but I do not like shows that use glorified baby talk to children. Frankly I find most children can have a very firm grasp on supposedly high up concepts like time travel or recurring themes, running gags and over arcing plot.

There’s a thing called Simpsons syndrome that I’m growing quite weary of in television. Ig nor the concept of Simpsons as a show but the system the show run on is the problem I’m talking about.
This is where episode starts, conflict is introduced, conflict is resolved lesson learned but next episode acts like the world magically resets as if the prior episode never happens no matter how drastic or extreme an event takes place.

So citing the Simpsons because they were the first major show to start it Homer always works at the nuclear plant, the kids are always the same age in the same grade. No matter how many store open or close or get torn down the city is always the same.

The old cartoon X men had a plot that spanned every episode not matter what was going on. If cyclopes gets hurt in episode one you see him in a cast in episode two if only in passing.

I don’t understand why people don’t think children can handle a long term plot.

I could.
 
Kithrus said:
Never said adult content but I do not like shows that use glorified baby talk to children. Frankly I find most children can have a very firm grasp on supposedly high up concepts like time travel or recurring themes, running gags and over arcing plot.

There’s a thing called Simpsons syndrome that I’m growing quite weary of in television. Ig nor the concept of Simpsons as a show but the system the show run on is the problem I’m talking about.
This is where episode starts, conflict is introduced, conflict is resolved lesson learned but next episode acts like the world magically resets as if the prior episode never happens no matter how drastic or extreme an event takes place.

So citing the Simpsons because they were the first major show to start it Homer always works at the nuclear plant, the kids are always the same age in the same grade. No matter how many store open or close or get torn down the city is always the same.

The old cartoon X men had a plot that spanned every episode not matter what was going on. If cyclopes gets hurt in episode one you see him in a cast in episode two if only in passing.

I don’t understand why people don’t think children can handle a long term plot.

I could.
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What you call “Simpson’s Syndrome” is known as “negative continuity” in the circles I frequent. It can be done well, though I prefer longer plots. I don’t think it’s so much a children’s thing as a western cartoon thing- The Simpsons, after all, is not a children’s show. It happens more in comedy shows, too.

Veggie Tales isn’t dumb. It’s not going to challenge you with tough questions about morality, but it’s not going to assume you don’t have a brain, either. It’s a fun, moral show for little kids. It’s also a show that adults can enjoy, because the jokes are genuinely funny most of the time (depends on your sense of humor, I guess), and there are lots of funny references sprinkled throughout.

So I guess while I like thoughtful programming for kids, I don’t think there’s anything wrong with a cleverly fun show like Veggie Tales.
 
Kamaduck said:
What you call “Simpson’s Syndrome” is known as “negative continuity” in the circles I frequent. It can be done well, though I prefer longer plots. I don’t think it’s so much a children’s thing as a western cartoon thing- The Simpsons, after all, is not a children’s show. It happens more in comedy shows, too.

Veggie Tales isn’t dumb. It’s not going to challenge you with tough questions about morality, but it’s not going to assume you don’t have a brain, either. It’s a fun, moral show for little kids. It’s also a show that adults can enjoy, because the jokes are genuinely funny most of the time (depends on your sense of humor, I guess), and there are lots of funny references sprinkled throughout.

So I guess while I like thoughtful programming for kids, I don’t think there’s anything wrong with a cleverly fun show like Veggie Tales.
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I never said veggie tales was bad just small doses. Most Christian television lacks sudelty and comes across as very corny.

Yes God is bigger then the boggy man but He is not always going to save you from danger if it doesn’t fit in His will.

Acting like God will always protect them in such a way is unrealistic and patronizing.
 
Kithrus said:
I never said veggie tales was bad just small doses. Most Christian television lacks sudelty and comes across as very corny.

Yes God is bigger then the boggy man but He is not always going to save you from danger if it doesn’t fit in His will.

Acting like God will always protect them in such a way is unrealistic and patronizing.
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Part of the point of that episode is that the boogy man isn’t real in the first place. Another point is that you shouldn’t watch scary movies right before bed if you’re prone to nightmares. Which is a good thing to know, honestly. “God is bigger than the boogy man” can be quite the comforting song for a little kid who’s afraid of the dark.

I agree that most Christian entertainment is corny when it’s not awful. I just think veggie tales is one of the best- if not the best- Christian shows out there for little kids. The best parts are the songs, imo. 🙂

Anyways, you obviously don’t have to like it. I’d feel like a little kid was being cheated if their parents only let them watch Veggie Tales (and I have met some that allow little else). But I don’t think there’s anything wrong with watching it often. I used to watch it all the time, and I think it was a good counterbalance to the darker fare my parents allowed from time to time. 🙂
 
Kamaduck said:
Part of the point of that episode is that the boogy man isn’t real in the first place. Another point is that you shouldn’t watch scary movies right before bed if you’re prone to nightmares. Which is a good thing to know, honestly. “God is bigger than the boogy man” can be quite the comforting song for a little kid who’s afraid of the dark.

I agree that most Christian entertainment is corny when it’s not awful. I just think veggie tales is one of the best- if not the best- Christian shows out there for little kids. The best parts are the songs, imo. 🙂

Anyways, you obviously don’t have to like it. I’d feel like a little kid was being cheated if their parents only let them watch Veggie Tales (and I have met some that allow little else). But I don’t think there’s anything wrong with watching it often. I used to watch it all the time, and I think it was a good counterbalance to the darker fare my parents allowed from time to time. 🙂
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I think adventures in odyssey are much much better, plot, humour, and not over the top religious overtones.
 
Kamaduck said:
Part of the point of that episode is that the boogy man isn’t real in the first place. Another point is that you shouldn’t watch scary movies right before bed if you’re prone to nightmares. Which is a good thing to know, honestly. “God is bigger than the boogy man” can be quite the comforting song for a little kid who’s afraid of the dark.
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I’ve sung “God is bigger than the boogie man” myself while walking in the dark.😊

I like Adventures in Odyssey, too.
 
Kithrus said:
I don’t understand why people don’t think children can handle a long term plot.

I could.
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Maybe it is not so much as “can’t handle” as “can’t stand”. I grew up with an intense dislike of daytime, then nighttime, soaps. Not everyone likes having running plots that require a regular viewership to keep up to date. I do not like being tied to watching a show all the time. It is too easy to get addicted. You hold out the Simpson Syndrome, and I will counter there is also a Lost Syndrome.

There is an advantage to having each show compartmentalized, though I know it is bad for ratings.
 
Kithrus said:
I think adventures in odyssey are much much better, plot, humour, and not over the top religious overtones.
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Adventures in odyssey is good, too, but it lacks singing cucumbers and has an older target age group. 🙂
 
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