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Additionally, Pretzel is only an occasional character, having appeared in just 13 of the series’ more than 150 episodes, according to the Bluey Wiki. Comment below!
“Where are the disabled, queer, poor, gender diverse, dogs of colour and single-parent dog families in Bluey’s Brisbane? I still stand by that. (Shows for slightly older children have happily become somewhat better in this regard.) Children’s television as a whole still has a long way to go towards LGBTQ representation that feels truly representational.
I wrote last year about some ideas for the LGBTQ representation and storylines I’d like to see in kids’ shows (and suggested some books that would make great starting points for new shows).
The creators haven’t confirmed anything, but they haven’t ruled it out either.
Do you think more kids’ shows should include LGBTQIA+ representation? Here’s how “Bluey” made space for LGBTQIA+ families in its world — and what folks had to say about it.
LGBTQIA+ representation on “Bluey” is prompting mixed reactions.
During a scene at school, Bluey’s friend Pretzel reveals that his pet guinea pig ran away.
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Personally, my favorite character is Bluey's dad who I seem to empathise with as I get older.
Eagle-eyed viewers of the popular animated series have made an exciting discovery in the show's latest season finale.
For the first time, the beloved cartoon has subtly introduced a queer couple, a detail that many fans have applauded as a significant step forward in representation.
In the season three finale titled 'The Sign,' some observant viewers caught a subtle hint suggesting that Bluey's friend Pretzel has two mothers.
A pivotal moment occurred a few minutes into the episode when Pretzel shared a personal anecdote, saying: "When my guinea pig ran away, my mums told me he might come back, but he didn't."
Check out the trailer for the episode below:
While the quick plural reference to "mums" may have flown under the radar for many, it did not escape the notice of all viewers.
Australian Bluey enthusiast Margie took to TikTok to express her excitement over the inclusion of an LGBTQIA+ couple in the show, echoing the sentiments of many who felt it was a much-needed addition.
Describing the revelation as a "blink-and-you'll-miss-it" moment, Margie admitted that she initially overlooked it herself.
"When I first watched the episode, I missed it.
Series creator Joe Brumm has said he draws inspiration from his own family life for story ideas and doesn’t approach “Bluey” with a political lens, per ABC. However, the production team is clearly aware of the impact. Hope we get to actually see the moms at some point,” one fan tweeted. "I picked up on this but I needed to point it out to my wife.
Instead, as the show’s official website notes, the episode focuses on “the wedding of the year” between Bluey’s Uncle Rad and her godmother Frisky. This is the kind of incidental queer inclusion that I’ve long encouraged (and track in my Database of LGBTQ Family Books).
Most of the rest of the episode revolves around what the website calls “arguably the greatest cartoon dog wedding of all time”—and it’s a very straight affair (since there have been no indications that Frisky or Rad is queer).
Right-wing commentators and trollish voices accused “Bluey” of going woke. While another wrote, “Pretzel having lesbian moms still makes me happy. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy.
I hope that the moment of representation in Bluey is only a start for the series, and it goes on to depict Pretzel and his two moms in many future episodes, along with other LGBTQ characters.
“Omg I didn’t even catch this!
They’re basically saying that it’s wrong to even acknowledge that some kids have LGBTQ parents.
The show should instead be commended for taking this step. In 2021, ABC columnist Beverley Wang praised the show’s brilliance but also expressed concerns.