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In her police mug shot, the doe-eyed cartoon heroine with the bowl haircut has a black eye, battered lip and bloody nose.
Dora the Explorer's alleged crime? "Illegal Border Crossing Resisting Arrest."
The doctored picture, one of several circulating widely in the aftermath of Arizona's controversial new immigration law, may seem harmless, ridiculous or even tasteless.
But experts say the pictures and the rhetoric surrounding them online, in newspapers and at public rallies, reveal some Americans' attitudes about race, immigrants and where some of immigration reform debate may be headed.
"Dora is kind of like a blank screen onto which people can project their thoughts and feelings about Latinos," said Erynn Masi de Casanova, a sociology professor at the University of Cincinnati. "They feel like they can say negative things because she's only a cartoon character."
The depictions, whether through irony or protest, are being used by those who oppose and support Arizona's law. On one hand she's a likable symbol who many can relate to, and at the same time, perceived as an outsider who doesn't belong anywhere.
It's not the first time a children's character has been dragged into a serious debate.
In the late 1990s, Tinky Winky the Teletubby, a purple children's TV character with a triangle antenna - was called out by Christian leaders for being gay. Sesame Street roommates Bert and Ernie are often involved in statements on same-sex marriage.
Both shows' producers say the characters aren't gay.
In Dora's case, especially because her image is so widely available, she's an easy target as discussion ramps up on how lawmakers should address the estimated 12 million illegal immigrants living in the United States.
For about a decade, the pint-sized Latina character has taught millions of children the English alphabet, colors and Spanish phrases on a Nickelodeon TV show and through a global empire. Her smiling cherub face is plastered on everything from backpacks to T-shirts to fruit snacks.
But since the passage of the Arizona law - which requires authorities to question people about their immigration status if there's reason to suspect they're in the country illegally - Dora's life and immigration status have been scrutinized and mocked.In her police mug shot, the doe-eyed cartoon heroine with the bowl haircut has a black... more
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In a time where childhood obesity is an alarming problem, Fizzy’s Lunch Lab is a new and fun media property featuring funny characters that entertain and educate families about the importance of good nutrition, a balanced diet, and physical activity. LunchLab.com will feature animated shorts, recipes, food facts, and interactive games that teach kids to make smart food choices. The For Parents section will feature family activities, additional recipes, as well as a Twitter feed linking to additional health tips, recipes, and articles. Starting in November, PBSKidsGo.org will release a new animated short (with an original corresponding recipe) every week for 40 straight weeks.
PBS formally announced the press release today along with the Lunch Lab preview site.
Official Press Release:
http://www2.prnewswire.com/mnr/pbs/40319/
Lunch Lab Preview Site:
http://pbskids.org/lunchlab/In a time where childhood obesity is an alarming problem, Fizzy’s Lunch Lab is a... more
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Segment from a show I hosted on a Local Cable Television Station back in the 80s.
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Children's TV classic The Banana Splits is getting a modern makeover. Fleegle, Bingo, Drooper and Snorky are to star in new comedy shorts and music videos on the Cartoon Network in the US, and its website, from September.
A series of DVDs, live concerts, music CDs, and online games from the anarchic crew are expected to follow.
"Everything that made The Banana Splits popular in the '60s is back, including the group's terrific humour and music," said Jordan Sollitto, of Warner Bros.
Children's TV classic The Banana Splits is getting a modern makeover. Fleegle,... more
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Mr. Rogers spoof for the song "Exposition" by Kidnapkin. Directed by Stephanie Stender of Doorstop Productions.
Mr. Rogers spoof for the song "Exposition" by Kidnapkin. Directed by... more
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This Episode is Hosted by Kayla and Aleigha of Indie Heat Video Magazine
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I guarantee this is the most unusal, entertaining, and spontaneous commercial you have ever seen for the product: "Visine" It takes place during a segment of a Live Childrens Dance and Variety Local Cable Show called: "The Mr. Dee Show" of which I was the producer. The children come-up to the microphone and get to meet and greet Mr. Dee, and say hello to those who may be watching. Mr. Dee (its host) suggests to one of the children who is rubbing his eyes (George A. Smith)that he try applying 'Visine" to his eyes to relieve his discomfort.I guarantee this is the most unusal, entertaining, and spontaneous commercial you have... more
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A Hamas-run television station has an show that aims to teach children not to abuse the animals at the local zoo. Except that instead of pretending to hurt the animals in order to teach them, the actor in the big bee suit ACTUALLY HURTS THE ANIMALS. See first post below for a follow-up. Oh, and...this tv station recently featured a character who resembled Disney's Mickey Mouse advocating Palestinian attacks against Israelis. "Farfur" was later "beaten to death" by an actor depicted as an Israeli. A Hamas-run television station has an show that aims to teach children not to abuse... more
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20th Century Fox-based production company New Regency has partnered with the Mark Gordon Company to adapt Voltron: Defender of the Universe into a possible franchise.
Producer Mark Gordon has been developing the film, based on the popular 1980s Japanese animated TV series, comic books and toy line, for some time with Justin Marks writing the script.
But interest in the property hit a high after Transformers turned into a box office juggernaut, raking in nearly $300 million to date.
20th Century Fox-based production company New Regency has partnered with the Mark... more
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Matt Damon will play himself on the Sept. 3 episode of PBS' Arthur, only the Arthur-ized version has him sporting bear ears and a button nose.Matt Damon will play himself on the Sept. 3 episode of PBS' Arthur, only the... more
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This is in no way current, and it has no news peg. However, as part of the canon of '80s and '90s educational shows on PBS, e.g. 3-2-1 Contact & Square One, it requires no peg. It is universally and timelessly awesome.This is in no way current, and it has no news peg. However, as part of the canon of... more
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Every now and then, TV can do amazing things. In this case, it seems to melt a hardened heart. Mr. Rogers testifies before the Senate in 1969 that funding for PBS should not be cut in order to pay for the Vietnam war.Every now and then, TV can do amazing things. In this case, it seems to melt a... more
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