![]() ![]() While most of such playthings have doubtless lived out their guiltless existences being hugged and squeezed by sundry tots, a few stuffed Barneys have been used as drug caches: Like so many other successful television shows, Barney & Friends has spawned various lines of show-related merchandise, including various Barney toys such as plush dolls in the likeness of the purple dinosaur himself. In the case of the rumors about Barney, the source for the rumor about drugs having been found in his tail can likely be laid at the feet of some of his small fans who misunderstood the meaning of various news articles they might have heard about. And " Steve" of TV's Blue's Clues was said to have died of a heroin overdose, a clear indication that, contrary to his squeaky-clean on-camera image, he'd been deeply into illegal drugs. The radio host Uncle Don was believed to have uttered "There that ought to hold the little bastards" into a live mike at the conclusion of one of his shows when he thought the station was no longer broadcasting. Rogers was a convicted child molester or had served in the armed forces as a sniper and thus had dispatched many to their graves. Back fence gossip asserted the genial Mr. The rumors' presentation of Barney as a nefarious character who deals drugs or secretly hates children runs contrary to his steadfast image of wholesomeness and trustworthiness.īaseless rumors of similar denigrating nature have plagued other children's hosts cherished for their friendliness and sincerity. It's not the funny costume or the songs that make the show a success it's the friendliness and constant optimism of the show's purple host. Two common rumors about Barney (police uncovered a cache of illegal drugs secreted in the rotund dinosaur's tail, or the endlessly loving and patient children's host roundly cussed out a hapless tyke) strike at the heart of Barney's appeal to the smaller set. Barney's is a loveable persona, and the children he interacts with as part of the show happily sing and dance along with him, looking upon him as a much-admired friend. “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.”īut the real question: will this affect Daniel Kaluuya's apparently still in-development Barney movie? A source tells IGN no, there's is "no news" regarding that previously announced live-action project being produced at Mattel Films.Barney, the purple dinosaur from television's Barney & Friends, has been on the air since 1992, hosting a show which uses song and dance to teach preschool tots in an environment of warmth and caring. “Barney’s message of love and kindness has stood the test of time,” added Josh Silverman, Chief Franchise Officer and Global Head of Consumer Products at Mattel. We think that parents, many of whom will fondly remember the original Barney from their own childhoods, will love the show, too.” “With our modern take on Barney, we hope to inspire the next generation to listen, care, and dream big. “In creating the new series, it was important to us that we properly reflect the world that kids today live in so that the series can deliver meaningful lessons about navigating it,” said Fred Soulie, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Mattel Television, in a statement. It'll be targeted toward pre-schoolers and "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 announcement. The first of Barney's big new media projects will be a fresh animated series, set to debut next year. And if that wasn't enough, Barney's got a brand new look, which you can see below.Ĭlick on the image for a high-res version.īut if you miss his old look, not to worry Mattel says apparel and accessories for adult fans that features "classic Barney" are also in the works. Mattel announced today that it's putting a new spin on the famous children's character, with its "comprehensive revitalization" including new movies, TV shows, and YouTube content, in addition to music, toys, and clothing. ![]()
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