Wiggle, Wiggle, Wiggle

I have a daughter so have recently been subjected to having to hear this drivel a lot. My understanding of the old wiggles show was that it was fun original songs and dances. There is nothing fun or original about this show.

They only sing old fashioned songs that obviously don't require any kind of copyright. Not even traditional nursery rhymes, no no, old songs that kids can't relate to.

They are also constantly doing either Irish dancing, ballet or the highland fling. Not to mention that it's so convoluted with its content, one second it's opera the next it's ballet, then it's inexplicably fairy ballet dancers doing some sewing! WTF. It's like a white pride concert. It's cringe worthy sometimes.

There is a highlight, the person who plays Wags the Dog is excellent. For someone in a costume they can dance the hell out of it, and they are hilarious doing it!

In short, sad Anthony wiggle needs to let go of it and stop trying to beat a dead horse. You made enough money mate, not even the new losers (the red head girl who can't keep her mouth closed when she smiles, the extra camp guy with curly hair and the other old dude) along side you can save this mess.

Ok so this is aimed at my kid of course but I have to sit through it with him. And it's awful. The various skits don't actually teach them anything, it's just a bunch of incredibly cringe middle age white people with musical aspirations but ended up doing a kid show instead. Oh and the ballerina is built like a rugby winger. And the writer/director who also appears in the show is totally obsessed with bagpipes and Irish dancing so it's basically 90% based on those. Who gives a crap?!

Not sure how it's been so popular for so long, maybe Australians enjoy their kid entertainers to look like used car salesmen with a bagpipe obsession who knows, but I'd recommend something that actually teaches your child something.

My sons are 19 now and I attribute their love of music in part to watching the wiggles as toddlers. They wore the costumes, sang, danced and went to concerts. They sing and play several instruments now. Music is a big part of their daily lives and gives them (and me) much joy. (Barney was also a good influence!) Now I am a nanny and the children I keep love the new wiggles! I'm grateful that when nothing else works for fussy toddlers, The Wiggles can turn things around! Other shows are just a bunch of noise and annoying to me. A happy nanny helps make for happy children as well.

For a mother watching this show, it is no where near as good as Ready Steady Wiggle, which is far more entertaining. Wiggle Wiggle Wiggle is very messy. My 18mo also prefers Ready Steady Wiggle, there is far more to keep him interested than on Wiggle Wiggle Wiggle. As soon as Carnival of the Animals comes on, he wants me to change the show.

Shows are produced for the comprehension of the viewer. This show is made to appeal to toddlers. The lack of a lengthy story line or sketch is consistent with the attention span of toddlers. My then toddler son watched the old version and enjoyed it very much. My toddler granddaughter watches the current version and enjoys it very much. I know this because they are the intended audience and they stay tuned and follow along with the songs. Based on their write-up, perhaps shows which appeal to a child, are better suited for the previous reviewers.