BLUEY THEORY: Is Bingo the Favorite???

[@aussiegirlmargie]

Who's your favourite....Bluey or Bingo??? Also don't forget to check out my Children's Picture Book in time for Christmas! geni.us/MySantaYourSanta

[@ShadowBulb]

I love Bluey because they are more relatable for me personally, but Bandit is still my favorite character overall

[@ShadowBulb]

That being said, Bingo is very cute and has some of the funniest random moments which is a big part of the humor in the show. I can 100% see why people love Bingo so much, but Bluey being a talkative, procrastinating, slightly annoying, smart person who can create original fun ideas for others is a lot like me from my perspective! (I should have made this one comment woops)

[@Magulousmous]

@@bingoheeler.Australia when’s her birthday?

[@anthonydelvalle3704]

Bingo because Bluey is like SpongeBob, But worse! I wish that we don't see Bluey in Season 4 because I'm getting tired of this kid, Please Ludo Studios, no more Bluey in Season 4!

[@lucasriber8690]

Fun Fact: Bingo is a girly girl

[@Magulousmous]

Parents shouldn’t pick favorites but there is definitely one thing that parents can favor when it comes to their kids: behavior. Like if one behaves better than the other then ya you’d wish they behave more like them just to make things easier. You can love them equally but you don’t have to love their behaviors the same all the time. Work on making them the best they can be and with enough dedication and patience you’ll get there.

[@Victoria-_]

True

[@mackenziereasor9134]

I agree but I also think parents need to be careful or the harder kid could end up feeling like their parents like their sibling better or want them to be more like their sibling.

[@PaigeRobins-ky4qc]

​@@mackenziereasor9134 indeed and I hope you are doing well today.👍

[@SlipperySoap]

Great points you all have!

[@PaigeRobins-ky4qc]

@SlipperySoap I hope you are doing well today.👍

[@SerialDesignationaN]

It honestly feels like she is at times but we know bandit and chilli love their kids equally

[@Owlhouse_Nat]

N?!

[@Lily_is_still_here]

N!!!??

[@ethenabulger2545]

=54

[@pirate303]

I knew N loved Bluey

[@Cyn_Elliot_3071]

Agreed (Also another murder drones fan WHOOOOO!!!)

[@bayoublackjack]

I think it was just because it was clearly a chores day. As an adult, sometimes I have a hard time keeping myself motivated to clean the house. As we see in the episode Housework, it's easy to get distracted with kids around. Bingo is a good helper, so it makes the task easier and quicker. When Bluey joined in as Big Bingo, they were able to get through the boring bits even quicker, so it probably did feel like a score to have double Bingo energy in that moment.

[@TheCakeIsALie-1]

I think we also tend to forget that being an older sibling is in and of itself a chore. Bluey is constantly having to wait on her little sister. Is she happy to do it? Yes, because she loves her. But she's also putting herself at a disadvantage during games with their dad by having to pick Bingo up or compromise with friends who might not want to play with someone younger. To put it another way, Bluey always has to "keep an eye out for the little(s)".

[@PushaBlade]

Yeah. I wasn't really all that responsible or mature as a kid. My parents probably would've done the same thing

[@tessaarmstrong4770]

There is a difference between a “favorite” child and an EASY child. Bingo is generally an easy child compared to Bluey, that’s the takeaway of that episode. Clearly they care for both their kids, favorites get more and are prioritized over others and they don’t do that with Bingo and Bluey. I speak from the perspective of being an easy child and not the favorite child.

[@619_mitch]

Even then, Bluey is very well behaved

[@Shark-B1t3]

@@619_mitch She's just more energetic, in the episode where the pretend to have a duo of another Bingo shows us how she's annoying just more mellowed down.

[@Archive224]

I don’t think it’s a good idea to lump a child into the idea of “easy” that tends to lead to neglect in the sense of not actually being able to acknowledge a child’s needs or behaviors. You can have behaviors that make certain tasks easier such as keeping your items together or monitoring your volume but no child is easy. Bingo has just as many behaviors about her that bluey dose that can make her just as “difficult”.

[@tessaarmstrong4770]

@ yeah, like I said, I was the “easy” child

[@RootOfAllEvil-666]

@@619_mitch She’s energetic and hard to…what’s the word? Keep up with?

[@mx9226]

I mean, sometimes a parent will be closer to a certain child, but I think it’s clear that Bandit and Chili love their girls equally.

[@ProfessorChaos56]

Are Bandit and Chilli closer to one child over the other? I saw a website claim that Bluey is closest to Bandit while Bingo favors Chilli, but from my own counting and perception it's the other way around.

[@phyllisschudde6243]

@@ProfessorChaos56 Yeah, Bingo is a Daddy's girl (ie: Curry Quest) and Bluey is a Mama's girl (ie: Sheepdog).

[@ProfessorChaos56]

@@phyllisschudde6243 Good, I'm glad I'm not the only one who sees it.

[@wallflowerwithoutperks]

Also, something that people forget is that while Bluey is *older* she's still six(?). She's not *going* to be mature and "not annoying" at this stage, and it's genuinely part of why I really relate to Bluey

[@denisewhite339]

She's 7

[@wallflowerwithoutperks]

@denisewhite339 why I put the question mark, haha I'm just a casual fan

[@Archive224]

@@denisewhite339that doesn’t make that much of a difference

[@denisewhite339]

@@Archive224 ik I was just saying in case they wanted to know

[@Abby-d6v]

Same people forget this ALL THE TIME Bluey is a normal kid and even she is better behaved than normal6-7 yr olds!

[@Muffled_calzone]

You cant say that Bingo is fav only bcs the parents are happy that Bluey is helping as "big bingo", ofc theyre more happy being helped. Bandit shows remorse and that they've insulted Bluey and made her feel not as appreciated for herself and who she is. A parent not tolerating an annoying child wouldn't him being letting her have her time to calm down and think for herself after Bandit upset her. If they would be truly fed up and "not favourite" they would yell and have no patience (Experience - oldest sibling out of 5). But they do and they try, that shows that they do care of Bluey and for me it seems as if they're trying to make her feel as special as Bingo, who is a easy kid to handle because of her well behaved self. They even made a whole episode about not playing favourites. Yes, a child can be easier to handle than the other, but doesn't mean you have to chose them favourites over their sibling. They just would like things to be handled easier what is completely understandable as 24/7 parenting. Other kids have it harder for example to sit still or to stay silent like Bluey. But it doesnt mean they should be seen as less favourite or less likeable. Everyone is different and I think Blueys and Bingos parents are trying their best even they're unintentionally upsetting their kids, because everyone make mistakes. If not they wouldnt put up with all of their games and outbreaks. Even though i mydelf can relate to Bingo more I think it can be seen that these two parents dont rlly have favs.

[@619_mitch]

Even then, Bluey is very well behaved for a 6 year old. I hear a lot of parents say “If only my kid behaved as good as Bluey.”

[@Xyla_Grace]

I am not reading all that…

[@FunwithFinn-c2p]

@@Xyla_Gracelol same

[@Princess-n5s]

I read all of it and it was long very

[@pineconeplayz7973]

Honestly, I don't think that the parents have faves, but y problem is that bingo doesn't have many real character flaws. She seems like a golden child to me a bit.i do still love her, though, but I think a show just about bingo would be a bit boring.

[@nathaliebeatricedjoum8771]

I personally prefer Bluey, I love her cheekiness and her kindness towards her little sister.

[@aussiegirlmargie]

love the cheekiness!

[@Yae_Miko.-simp]

Same!! She is just like me>:3

[@benandrews8303]

Yeah!!!!

[@sandy15523]

I find Bingo a bit overrated and annoying... I prefer Bluey

[@benandrews8303]

Same yea_miko.-simp

[@pasteljul]

They described Bingo as such a calm, helpfull and quiet kid when she was literally running away from Bandit, was bored after few seconds of the movie, attacking everyone in her onzie, in the ep daddy robot they both didn't want to clean not just Bluey and she's also the one who sings more songs so it did

[@SuperSparklesGurl]

Yeah. I’d felt like that episode comparing bluey and bingo wasn’t really characteristic of either of them.

[@PushaBlade]

Bingos four. No one at that age is gonna be calm. I'm pretty chill now but back then I was wylin.

[@princessangel821]

I like them both for different reasons. Bingo reminds me of my younger sisters who are both sweet and chaotic at the same time. Bluey reminds me of myself when i was younger. I do think the public judges Bluey a bit harshly when Bingo has her moments too

[@star_fizzz]

Thank you finally someone who thinks the same

[@mar420.74]

thank you, I can't "hate" bluey she's adorable and a child (not real but her behavior is lol) Bluey is like the embodiment of me as a five year old, not comprehending how to share until a certain point, wanting attention on me at all times or id get upset, making random repetitive noises for no reason and being insane 😂 can drive someone a little mad, I was alot but my parents were good, I just had alot of energy, and I was very sensitive so all of that in one little person is alot to handle

[@superaarthi]

I think while the *adult* fandom clearly loves Bingo, she's cute and quiet and sometimes shy (what people often think of when they think of caring for a child), the *children*, who are the target audience, really relate to Bluey. She has the spunk and cheekiness and troublemaker energy that kids love, and that's why she's the titular character. As for how the parents feel, I think Bingo is often the *easier* child, which they appreciated especially in that moment where they were tired from chores. But Bluey is a memorable child, she takes the lead in their games and brings the energy, and it's clear the parents love this too. I think the bit where they say that the best thing is having one of each is meant to convey this idea that each brings their own strengths, but also I agree that having an actual apology there would have been better, especially since kids might not pick up on the subtleties.

[@1nSaneY3h]

Sometimes you just have to take the good with the bad.

[@spidyonurwall]

HOLD ON…BLUEY REF? SMOOCHY KISS???

[@1nSaneY3h]

@ yes!!

[@OneandonlyFaye-bb7dx]

I did get that vibe throughout the show that the parents preferred bingo more? Like sometimes they would pay more attention to her or they would say more things to her. Like in one episode, they put bingos drawing over Blueys on the fridge. A second example is when chili and bandit will constantly lecture Bluey and teach her lessons in different episodes when it comes to bingo. Some lessons are important for Bluey to learn, but I felt like some of the times they were just being really nitpicky with her. And in another episode when muffin was hogging all of the books, chili specifically called out Bluey for supposedly not letting muffin play however she wants to play. Even though bingo was complaining about muffin as well, She just called out Bluey for some reason? And I felt really bad for Bluey in the episode mini Bluey! There are so many instances throughout the show that were small, but made me feel like the parents really did favor bingo over Bluey even if it was in a very small way. The parents to apologize to Bluey after basically saying that they preferred bingo over her. Even if that wasn’t what they meant, that’s what their child interpreted it as them saying. So they could, at least, clear things up with her and tell her that that’s not how they meant it or at least apologize. She is such a young girl, they need to explain these type of things to her after saying something like that. But they never did? I just felt bad for Bluey. Of course, everyone knows that chili and bandit love their children very much, and I don’t doubt that. I just got a weird vibe is all 😁

[@greenjacket4277]

Personally, I think Bandit and Chilli really want to love Bluey and Bingo equally, but because of Bingo's "better behavior," sometimes they don't realize their favoritism. Sure, Mini Bluey shows a big no-no, but in the other instances they straight up don't realize these problems. Basically I think their hearts are in the right place but they fumble sometimes, just like real parents do

[@OneandonlyFaye-bb7dx]

@@greenjacket4277 i totally agree! No parent is perfect, and bandit and chili try their best. I just think they need to think about how even though bingo is “easier” to parent, they might need to be a little more conscious about how bluey might interpret the things they say or do

[@XoBearieXo]

I ain’t reading all that

[@Archive224]

@@XoBearieXowhy are you in the comments then, on a video that is meant to spark discussion

[@cheyennemarie2187]

I like both characters equally but I relate more with bluey. I was bluey as a child. Annoying, whining about little things, and in general being weird. But I grew up to be more like bingo in public/around people I'm unfamiliar with because society doesn't like the bluey's of the world.

[@XoBearieXo]

Same!

[@small_and_dangerous2068]

There’s a line from comedian Tim Hawkins regarding his kids that I think sums up this episode well: “I love all my kids equally. I don’t have favorites, but sometimes it’s like “I love you equally, *I just don’t like you right now* “ …. I don’t care that you’re two…” Basically joking that you can love your kids equally but have trouble or frustration with one on certain days and “dislike” them. Of course it’s not an actual dislike of the child themselves, just the behavior being displayed.

[@ohkeydokeythen]

If you have ever been around 7 year olds they can be quite a lot, high energy and discovering their own selves and interests and behaviours, pushing limits, . Where as 4 year olds are still in the baby stage. Also first born vs second born, second children watch and learn from others mistakes more than first borns naturally. So second borns tend to be more people pleasers and first borns are more independed and adventerous. I love that the show took all this into account

[@LittleFerretBoi477]

For the line "But seriously, how good is double bingo?" "Yeah, I know right." I interpreted it as a line for the audience, more specifically the parents. Like an acknowledgement for the universal feeling of wanting a helpful kid. Like raising a kid is tough, and it would be so much easier if they behaved, but that doesn't mean they want their kids to change and that they love them for who they are.

[@cyberlinkx5290]

I agree that people hyperfocus on that one moment between the parents. It’s more about preference on their behavior; not the child themself As for my favorite of the girls, I actually prefer Bluey because she reminds me a lot of myself at that age; outgoing, energetic, creative, a bit mischievous and/or bossy at times, etc.

[@619_mitch]

This is a great comment. I love Bluey and Bingo equally, but for different reasons. I find Bingo to be cuter than Bluey, but I find Bluey to be more relatable to me, as somebody with ADHD. I suspect Bluey has ADHD.

[@lost7433]

I think the purpose of that aside from Chili & Bandit that only audience sees ISN'T to show favoritism. Rather, the purpose is to narratively show the parents realizing that, more difficult as Bluey may be to parent sometimes, she brings joy to the family in her own way, just like Bingo does. The scene in the pantry when they come to this realization wouldn't have been as poignant without the Two Bingos exchange. I think this entire little arc is directed specifically at parents -- it's okay to have these thoughts sometimes, but ultimately, your kids are who they are and you would be heartbroken if you could never laugh or play or talk with one of them ever again... regardless of how helpful & 'easy' your 'Bingo' kiddo is.

[@superaarthi]

This! In my family I'm the Bluey and my little brother is Bingo. The running joke when he was little was that you could put him anywhere with a toy and he'd just play quietly, but I was always running off to find my own fun if you turned your back for a second. My parents didn't handle things as well as Chili and Bandit did, and sometimes I really did feel like they'd rather have 2 of my brother and none of me. But now that we are all grown, they really love how I make everyone laugh and come up with creative ideas for everyone to have fun together, and they make sure I know it! I think it just took them a bit longer to learn the lesson Chili and Bandit learned in the episode.

[@angelsinthewindow]

I think part of the problem with saying which is the favorite, we have to also dig into the fact that Bingo is so much younger then Bluey. So would need more attention in some points. And that could come off as her being the favorite over Bluey. Like when a new baby comes into the family, everyone crowds around the baby making sure everything is done right for the baby since they need more help while the older one is left with more responsibility to get what they need. Bingo might be able to get away with certain things that Bluey doesn't cause she doesn't know any better yet, or Bluey is held to a higher level. It may be part of getting older, but it also can seem like the younger one is the favorite too. (I don't know if I explained it well, but I am a older sibling and my younger brother did have times he felt to be the favorite because of his age.)

[@sadhbhcorr942]

I'm gonna be honest, "Mini Bluey" is my least favourite episode of the entire series. It was literally just made as a parody of the community preferring Bingo over Bluey. I feel like Bluey's behaviour in that was severely exaggerated. I do not remember a time where Bluey talks non-stop 100% of the time, and so what, kids love to talk about stuff. I do not recall a time where she constantly interrupts people who are asking her a question. Bingo has never been shown to be more organised and better behaved than Bluey, have you guys seen their playroom after all? I genuinely think Ludo Studios made this episode just so they make Bingo look like the Perfect Child, despite the fact that we already knew she had her fair share of annoying behaviour, in episodes like "Neighbours", "Kids", "Movies", in "Postman... and Ground's Lava" she gaslights Bluey into playing a game with her even when Bluey had something else to do, also why does she say, "You always say you'll play with me and you never do,"? It makes no sense because they're always playing together. Also, it was Bluey's idea to unload the dishwasher, as shown in "Born Yesterday", and we know that she does do the chores because she says in the episode "The Dump", "I set the table and I did the dishes." So, I can comfortably call "Mini Bluey" my least favourite episode of the series. Bluey and Bingo are not too different in hindsight.

[@ProfessorChaos56]

So, your comment piqued my interest and I when though the entire list of episodes and counted the ones where you could say Bingo was the nice/well behaved child to Bluey's mean/misbehaving child and with some stretches in the count the final count was 12, 12 of the 154 (roughly 8% of the episodes)! However, in a slightly more interesting count, 7 of those episodes were in season 1 which would be the much closer number of 7 of 52 (or roughly 14% of that season). If there really is a perception that Bluey is the misbehaving child, I guess it came from season 1, not that it makes the perception any fairer, because it isn't.

[@sadhbhcorr942]

@ProfessorChaos56 But, we can only say that based on what we know in the series. It's implied Bingo acts like any normal 4 year old offscreen, and Bluey is sometimes more responsible. We know Bluey does do chores on and offscreen, so Mini Bluey makes no sense. Also, she does say "Sometimes I ignore Bingo." At least one of those times, Bingo could've also been annoying. Bluey could've been like, "I'm gonna ignore you while you're like this" because she's so young. Also, Teasing implies that Bluey and Bingo equally have moments where they might be cheeky and naughty. None of the Heeler family are perfect. I will say I am more of a Bluey fan and there might be more instances of Bingo misbehaving offscreen since she's like a normal 4 year old. It was still uncalled for for Bandit to hurt Bluey's feelings and not go after her. A parent would go after their kid no matter what, in that situation instead of continuing to joke around. He doesn't say that when they misbehave any other time. Plus, Bluey is arguably more mature than Bingo in Season 3.

[@Princess_of_cute]

Okay, first I need to tell you, you can't just go and call Bingo out for gaslighting. It's such a harsh word for a 4-5 year old kid. Any other way I do agree. That is possibly the best interpretation for this episode, because I kept wondering why anyone thought that is a good idea for an episode in the way it was made. To just go and mirror the fandom is possibly the best way to handle it and maybe turn some heads into the right direction. Not that anyone should stop loving Bingo, but the favoritism isn't necessary

[@sadhbhcorr942]

@@Princess_of_cute Okay, I couldn't think of a better word than gaslighting, but still, the line "You always say you'll play with me and you never do," since they're always playing. Also, are you talking about "Mini Bluey"?

[@Princess_of_cute]

@@sadhbhcorr942 Oh yeah, I was talking about Mini Bluey. Also, yeah, it's not necessarily the truth, when Bingo said Bluey would never play with her, though we do not know if there have been more instances where Bluey did promise to play a certain game and ended up not following up on that promise. I would not speculate on it though, we don't know. So, I just agree with you, except for the word.

[@WutWudJunDu]

I think it was more to show that parents may not always like their kids in every situation, they may not always enjoy their company but they will always love them. They will always try their best to give them equal opportunity’s and always take care of them no matter what.

[@alanbeltran375]

Bandit loves both of his daughters

[@MiaH7200-h2f]

4:51 “your a baddie”

[@Lily_is_still_here]

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[@AVeryBlueBird]

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[@S0larz_m00nz]

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[@Forestry997]

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[@IAmGinaGirl]

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[@xlexiie]

I bet bingo is the favorite! Because when bingo and bluey were turning into mini of each others, bandit said "2 bingos? I'll enjoy this" something like this and he's basically saying i like bingo more

[@Kittencrafter9742]

I think we need a new series that’s just from bingo’s perspective past episode and maybe a few new ones but it’s just bingo‘s perspective

[@aussiegirlmargie]

id love another bingo episode like that

[@HunterJoyner-q9s]

@@aussiegirlmargie Bingo is adorable she’s my favorite along side her sister

[@AmandaLove-mu7us]

​​@@aussiegirlmargie I think they did this is because to make Bandit and Chilli fail at parenting at times because if you're a parent who sees a parent on tv who never does anything wrong when it comes to parenting the parent will think they're not good enough to be a parent. So Bandit and Chilli have their bad times.(Heck there's even a Screenrant of Bandit and Chilli's top 7 worst parenting moments)

[@pineconeplayz7973]

I'm sorry, I just don't get the bingo hype. I feel like if there was a bingo series, then it wouldn't show many lessons that the bluey episodes teach because I feel like bluey is a more complex character. If they expanded more on bingo in a different series, that would be great, but right now, I don't see it 💀

[@FrogLover-jh3cj]

0:47 that’s literally exactly what my mom said yet she had almost given me a concussion and tried stabbing me lol relatable

[@DaughterofPoseidon-Pjo-13]

Are you okay?

[@Minidollcollector]

3:09 I love that moment 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@aussiegirlmargie]

same it makes me giggle everytime

[@ivyhousley1276]

"Ohh bingo"

[@Urlocalegg1145]

Fr!

[@TeaganPeplow]

I love watching your content it makes me think the show is way more than it seems. I love theorys and as soon as I found your channel I was so into just watch you all the time! I watch bluey all the time and have at least watched all the episodes 36 times it is my #1 show, and btw my favorite character is muffin she is just CrAzY!

[@aussiegirlmargie]

awww so glad you found my channel! my fave is muffin too!!!

[@AlyveaMcBride-p5y]

I love bluey she is so funny but I also love bingo cuz she also has her funny parts as well

[@hannahvankuiken4664]

I can relate to Bluey with being the eldest and more outgoing, but I also relate to Bingo because she tends to be more subtle with her humor and interactions.

[@MoonBun-illu]

Personally I love both girls but I relate to Bingo more. For starters I am also the younger sister of a more outgoing older sister, I am more introverted too an on top Bingo's struggles are more relatable to me because I went through similar stuff. My dad kinda forgetting I am not as tough as my sister during playtime back in the day, getting talked over by family members and having struggles speaking my mind and even the hospital episode since I had to spend a significant time in the hospital also away from my family. Personally I think it is simply more likely that introverts seek comfort in shows since we are not so outgoing so probably more introverted people watch Bluey making Bingo more relatable to the majority.

[@YdkScarlet]

they should make a show called "bingo" and it could be the bluey episodes but just more from bingos perspective

[@_kaleido]

I think in-fandom, it’s pretty common for characters who aren’t the “main” to be more popular, for example in MLP: FiM, Twilight is technically the “main” character but her friends like Rainbow Dash, Fluttershy, and (in later seasons) Trixie usually get a lot more fandom love. As for in-show, Bingo is definitely the easier child but Bandit and Chili clearly love them both equally.

[@Goodlife-j8s]

I love Bluey and Bingo equally but honestly and the show is amazing as it is now.

[@Toffeetaffy794]

I was the bingo of our family! My sister was more Bluey but that doesn’t mean my mom and dad had favorites. I was very quiet and obedient but my sister was quick thinking in times of need and always helped me speak my mind and tell our parents important things. We both had our good days and bad so it’s not about favoritism, it’s just about wanting specific qualities at specific times

[@Autistic_But_Capable]

This "who's the favorite?" debate is a lot more nuanced than it might seem at first. There are some points to take into consideration, like the fact that both Bluey and Bingo are siblings, which means neither is the family favorite. At least, not all the time. It's probably more of an in-the-moment situation, where the parents may favor one of the siblings for a short period. That being said, it looks like Bingo may be the parents' favorite when it comes to getting chores done. Bandit seems to always count on her to get things done, and he relies on her more than he does Bluey. It's possible that's why he favored her in this case. It was a "good idea" of Bandit's to let Bluey slack off a bit so she could take responsibility and learn to make her own choices about straightening up on her own. There was a good chance that he was going to apologize to her after giving her some time to think it over, but, Bingo interfered, so he had to change plans and play things cool. He was likely trying to help Bluey work things out on her own. That way, she might understand the importance of taking a deep breath, calming down, and then making a decision. Now that Bluey is getting older, it's good for her to start getting a little bit of independence. It's probably all going to turn out great in the end. But the important thing to remember is that families are dynamic. There's likely a point where one child might seem like a favorite, but there will come a time when things will change. The parent's relationship with each child is a unique and individual bond, and it isn't always one or the other. There is space for both kids to receive the attention and nurturing that they deserve.

[@robertburgos8015]

"You're a Baddie." -Bingo

[@GamerMan3.14]

I got an ad for bluey right before watched this video.

[@aussiegirlmargie]

the algorithm gods know.....haha

[@haleybalcon8211]

Same lol!

[@PriscillaFlores-f4x]

GORL HOW MANY PEOPLE HAD A BULEY BEFORE WATCHING THIS!?

[@Dogday_yt-r2j]

@@PriscillaFlores-f4x”BULEY” 😭😭🤣🤣🤣

[@nefarious_hobbyist]

“Parents dont pick favorites” I will say this. GOOD parents dont. But i was explicitly told as a kid who was the favorite and least favorite by my parents. I was even told one kid was loved less than another and my sibling wasnt as good as me and should die

[@nefarious_hobbyist]

For context i was the “favorite”

[@Noodle_Salsinha]

Poxa😢😢😢💔

[@ronnielinkinsyn5517]

I really, really related to bluey in this episode,,,and I was curious to see how they would fix it and even thought that it might be slightly healing for me,,,but instead I was just really disappointed... I feel like bingo distracted bluey from the bad thoughts (and then the rest of the episode played out), but those bad thoughts were never disproven imo. It actually kinda hurt :( Edit: I get the perspective of the "oh but they're just talking about their actions" but bluey is a kid and doesn't understand that,,,and the show acknowledges that when bluey says she feels she is annoying. At that point, it's less about whether chilli and bandit favor bingo, and more about *bluey* THINKING chilli and bandit favor bingo over her. And how the parents try to solve that issue

[@kioku119]

I suspect that again was just a: it's really nice to get the help from both of them now, at this time it's more peaceful and useful in this situation (since they had 2 kids helping with chores for once). As for the fandom question I don't see Bingo as super introverted and Bluey as super extroverted necessarilly. That isn't just about being shy but about what gives you energy. Bingo was nervous having to play on her own at first and kind of had to learn to be comfortable with it. Bluey seems pretty comfortable coming up with things to do even on her own but I could be wrong. I do think Bingo is more shy though. I am an introvert but I think I relate a little more to Bluey (though do to both) but I'm pretty neurodiverse and a lot of things Bluey does feels like I can connect to it in that way. Also the just making noises for the sake of it thing doesn't feel like need to socialize since it was for herself it feels like verbal stimming which is a thing neurodiverse people to help regulate ... a whole bunch of different feelings and inputs. I do like Bingo too though. They are both really great. Socks is also up there for me for some reason. She's just super sweet, adorable, and seems to really easily intuit other's emotions already.

[@susannord8256]

I think bluey is honestly really sweet. Her moments just dont get noticed. She has the most caring, wholesome moments with her friends, sister, and cousins. I relate to them equally, honestly, They are both sweethearts they just are different. This is also one of the reasons why I think they are both autistic instead of just bingo.

[@constructivecriticism6203]

I mean most parents have favorites, they just don’t say it.

[@moonstoneuniverse8516]

I wish they got rid of that line in double bingo it was just too harsh

[@toadpawz11]

Exactly.

[@aussiegirlmargie]

right?! they could have left it out....i don't understand why they left it in

[@toadpawz11]

@@aussiegirlmargie Mhm!

[@preppygurloffical]

3:07 Its in season 3 and thats season 1 or 2 but i think Bingo matured a lil between movies and minibluey

[@SpectrumAkroma]

Omg! I didn't realize this video was recently posted! I was just curious and search in the bar "its bingo the favorite child?" And this video appeared, thank you! ❤ x3

[@aussiegirlmargie]

perfect timing! haha

[@coltafanan]

I think it’s important to distinguish the words “like” and “love” because obviously a parent is going to gravitate toward one kid over another. I think that’s natural. However, loving your kids equally is the important part. Bandit and Chilli love their kids equally but may like one over the other depending on how their child is acting on a given day.

[@Magulousmous]

You got it dude

[@chichizekitty5694]

Throughout this video, I tried to decide if I liked Bluey or Bingo more.. and I've landed on.. I love them equally, but for different reasons.. I love Bingo for being such a precious little bean, and for learning to stand up for herself, while teaching the family to listen better.. I also love Bluey for being a chaotic ball of energy, and while making mistakes, always having the right intentions.. And I think their parents are the same, they love both kids, to the sun and back, for different reasons

[@Poké-SealTM]

It makes perfect sense that people like Bingo more than Bluey. She's the main character's younger and more introverted sibling, just like Luigi, AND LUIGI IS THE BEST CHARACTER EVER!!! HE'S CLEARLY INFINITE TIMES BETTER THAN MARIO!!!

[@ProfessorChaos56]

Is Bingo introverted? I don't think I've ever noticed if she is.

[@zimTheDragonOwner]

@@ProfessorChaos56well she likes reading and has headphones on, she also plays with one specific friend Lila (was that her name?) and there are other times where she doesn’t seem social unless she’s with someone she knows well and is comfortable with

[@ProfessorChaos56]

@@zimTheDragonOwner Yes Lila is her best friend's name. I'll grant you that she doesn't seem close to any of the other kids in her class (except maybe Missy), but she also gets along well with Bluey's friends, like in Doctor or Circus.

[@sarahelkord5398]

As a child i tottaly understand its hard to show to kids you love them both its almost the same whit friends you cand favrioute one because you love them both i understand parents sometimes 😊

[@Nightsky67]

I think I can see a lot of myself in Bingo and I think she’s really sweet! But I don’t think it should just be about bingo, Bluey is an amazing character who’s just a child growing up and she has a really sweet heart! I’d love to see an episode with her and Bandit talking about this and Bandit apologising to her about what happened

[@Tino-404]

I think that there has to be a reason Bandit didn't apologize, whether it's a canonical reason or a symbolic one made by the studio (resembling the fandom?). As for what that reason is, I currently don't have a theory.

[@aussiegirlmargie]

yeah its the only thing that really bugged me with this ep

[@kawaiicrossing5047]

My only guess is that it may be a nod to how a lot of fans tend to favor Bingo over Bluey.

[@Noodle_Salsinha]

😢

[@Sandmansdad1]

“ Mom it’s happening again” 3:16 😂😂😂😂

[@cutepuddleslime8201]

Let's just say that this episode is the parents very sour mistakes, when they are usually extraordinarily great parents. That doesn't make me view Bandit and Chili in a lesser light, just a crappy moment is all.

[@jed0bread528]

i think this show has quite the talent and skill if it makes you sway away from the mere possibility of negative parenting. First video i had to carefully watch

[@zainabjilani3701]

I love both, love all the kids, they’re each lovable and quirky in their own way. They all can be a pill in their own way too. 😊. That’s what so beautiful.

[@kegilaanwolf1688]

It took me a BIG while to build up the courage to watch this video, why? Because I was scared the answer might be "yes", also because of THAT episode where Chili and Bandit says they prefer Bingo. I am A LOT like Bluey and my brother is A LOT like Bingo, so it broke my heart when I first watched this episode. So I was a bit relieved to know that, it just depends on the situations. And yeah if I did have kids and I was overwhelmed by chores and only one helped, I too, would wish they were all like them. Though, I'm not fully comforted now that I know people online prefer Bingo ^^'' (Even my own mother :'(( ), but I also have lots of confidence issues so that's not helping lol

[@jasminespencer4925]

I think the lines between Chili and Bandit was just a joke to parents ourselves, because sometimes you can feel that way in short bursts of moments between your kids interchangeably hahahaha. Like you said, there’s moments where Bingo can be a more difficult child as well. It really just made me giggle, and the end in the pantry scene just seemed like a lesson to them (and other parents) to be mindful and not hold your child to the expectations of perfection because even well behaving children have their own flaws. You gotta love them all fully.

[@DarkMasterofCupcakes]

I feel like it's more that they just favor the helpful behavior than Bingo as a person? Especially in Mini Bluey where they made it seem like Bluey was being not only unhelpful but honestly a bit of a nuisance on purpose, with how she teaches Bingo how to act like her?

[@Aquazlife]

I remember being so mad when bandit and chili said to eachother how good it would be having double bingo and when bandit didn’t apologize

[@Crazygalaticrock]

I honestly like Bingo bc I relate to her especially when I was a child bc I was (and I still am) the more helpful but also the introverted and shy one of the family. I also really like Bluey bc she is like my older sister (who is 18months older than me 😅) bc she is kinda ambivert and she is more talkative. That is why I really love this show ❤❤❤

[@Matthew-oi6kz]

I am not a dad, and likely won't be one for a few years, so this is based on what I have seen from my parents when I was growing up: Some kids are "easier" than others at times. In Mini Bluey, for example, Bingo was being "easier" by being neat with her books, and helping without complaint. However, in other episodes, Bluey is the "easier" one. However, this does not mean that either of them is the favorite. As for the comments by Bandit and Chilli in Mini Bluey, I think that can be traced back to the fact that nobody is perfect. Sometimes, people say things without thinking, and it ends up upsetting others. The whole show has been full of clear evidence that both parents love both of their kids equally. As for Bandit and Chilli not apologizing, I like to think it is one of those things that did 100% happen, but it was "off-screen" so we were unable to see it. Furthermore, I believe the reason Bandit sat and read the newspaper, instead of going to Bluey instantly, is he was trying to give her time to calm down before they could talk about what happened/what was said. This is just my opinion, of course, and I am open to conversation.

[@Magulousmous]

I’m with you on this 100%. If he really didn’t care I don’t think he would’ve said they want one of each like he said at the end.

[@Abby-d6v]

I'm going to be totally honest, Bluey is my favorite we can agree to disagree, but I have always seen Bluey as like a younger version of myself. Yes she is 6-7 throughout the show and I'm not going to reveal my age but I'm an older sibling who loves to goof around, I have been taught manners, but understanding that Bluey is a KID and really lots of kids are like her really/mostly around that age. Since I'm an older sibling I favor towards Bluey because when I was younger I did the same things as her she has the done same as a kid, mind most kids do so. Ppl stop saying "oh it should be called Bingo not Bluey", It doesn't have the same ring and also I think if they did a seperate show called Bingo it would be better. Bluey may be on the annoying side sometimes but she isn't the favorite so it makes me feel like I have a connection because I was treated the same way as not the favorite but my parents tried to hide it but I caught on.

[@StonedHunter]

I was definitely not the easy kid of me and my older sibling, and I can confirm that I often felt like they were favored and the frustration I felt at never getting the help I needed in order to be an easier kid. I always felt like I was in trouble and being compared to them, so after a while I began sort of playing into it since I felt I'd never win anyway so why bother trying to be good. Meanwhile my older sibling felt I was favored because I got a lot of (negative) attention due to my problems and that they were forced to help parent me due to a lot of instability in our childhood.

[@ikrIkarus]

Bingo seems to be the easier to manage child (most of the time), though that leads to her being ignored as in "she'll figure it out". While Bluey isn't any less capable of handling herself, she is more rambunctious in general. Hogging much of her parents attention. I think both would think of the other as the favorite child at times. While both can learn from each other. Regarding the parents, I would look at it regarding different aspects, like parenting vise, they obviously prefer Bingo (who wouldn't?), as she is easier to handle (or it seems so, what I mentioned at the beginning can lead to problems down the line). But from the social aspect, they cherish both equally, like they never really favor one child over the other, as in neither child gets pushed back in favor of the other (at least not for good reason).

[@Howesrhylan]

We saw in the episode bingo about the fact that bandit and chilli would love two bingos. But I know they don't choose favourites. We even saw an episode on why you don't choose favourites. Great video.❤❤❤❤

[@AmandaLove-mu7us]

I think they done that to make them not look perfect(Bandit and Chilli are really good parents but if you make your fictional character NEVER MAKE A MISTAKE WHEN IT COMES TO PARENTING it makes parents in real life feel bad about themselves and think they're not good enough. So they have to make Bandit and Chilli fail at parenting because no one is perfect)

[@princessfamily568]

I hope Bingo isn’t the favorite child!…

[@michylichy01]

They are studies who said that all parent have a favorite, even if they don't believe it Here we saw that, they have favoritism, but as good parents, they don't show it in front of children because, well we see what happens

[@619_mitch]

I don’t believe that but ok

[@RedTabby10]

i personally like bluey more than bingo. i definitely agree that a lot of bingo moments are so cute and funny, and i do relate to her more introverted side. but i do relate to bluey a lot more tbh. not about her extroverted and crazy personality, more about her being unorganized and mainly only being able to focus on things she finds fun, and not knowing why her brain wont let her do specific things.

[@theautisticguy657]

Tbh, I see this theory as a parenting fault for both bandit and chilli, not every parent is perfect but at least bandit even said we want one bluey and one bingo, which still means they both love their kids equally

[@Magulousmous]

As I said in my other comment parents shouldn’t pick favorites, but maybe in my case there could be a reasonable exception. You see my dad has another son from a previous marriage and well the reason he might favor me over him rn is cuz he’s been estranged from our lives since 2016 and was brainwashed by his mother thinking we’re the bad people and has no desire to seek us and as long as he doesn’t want a relationship with us, my dad doesn’t want a relationship with him. He’s really given up hope on him. So there I guess that’s an exception.

[@candyfluffangel5980]

Personally I'm more of a bingo girlie just because I relate to her more. But as for the parents I think that they love them equally, and were just tired because they were cleaning the house. Bingo also does just seem like more of a helpful child but I don't think they favor her over Bluey, I think they just appreciate her helpfulness.

[@phoebeanjanakoch2008]

Chilli and Bandit love their girls equally !!!! 💞

[@WutWudJunDu]

Like think, you could be hanging around your parents, your mom is pointing out little mistakes your making thinking she’s being helpful while your dad is just helping you the way you need. Say working on a project with you. But the next day your mom is making you your favorite dinner and your dad ate it all. Situations like that

[@FinnAndBarnaby]

They love both equally, but one can be more helpful in certain situations.

[@jameshamaker9321]

i honestly would like to see more stuff involving the heeler kids, cousin socks. she's like the often forgotten member of their family, because most of the focus is on muffin, bluey or bingo.

[@SerialDesignation-L_heheh]

I love all of the Heeler girls! They’re all different, and I like them for different reasons so it’s hard to even think about choosing a favorite one! Anyways I love the show byeeeeee

[@sorpresasconmariela2218]

N from murder drones

[@SerialDesignation-L_heheh]

@ Yep :3

[@ericryckman1559]

Parents might prefer the ease of the child who listens more, helps more and challenges them less, but that has nothing to do with love. It just feels like less work when parenting well is hard work that takes a ton of patience. It's fairly clear that Bluey takes more after her dad and that Bingo takes more after her mom. Again, you may understand a child who acts the same way you did better or even looks more like you, but that has nothing to do with love or favoritism. I have 3 kids, and I love all of them and really don't have a favorite. The youngest will always appear to be the favorite because the younger a child is, the more direct attention that they require. The older siblings forget how much attention they received at that age, which was typically more or don't understand sharing the attention. All kids go through developmental phases of being more or less difficult to handle based on testing boundaries and growing/maturing emotionally. Their behavior can change rather dramatically depending on their age. I see many similarities at the same stages of growth from both my girls and boy. While one child is obedient at 4, another is wild at 6. As the 4 year old becomes 6, they also become more adventurous and also wild while the 6 year turning 8 becomes a little more laid back. I do my best to address negative or dangerous behavior without making my children feel like they themselves are bad kids. The last thing you need is to brand a child for life and have them internalize those negative characteristics as instrinsic to their personality based on a normal progression through life that they can learn from and most kids go through. Anyone hung up on favorites is still struggling with their own experience as a kid, whether perceived or real. Some parents do play favorites, and I don't think it's healthy for their kids. Overall, I don't feel that Bluey is doing that.

[@thecuriositas385]

Honestly, looking at how even good parents treat their children, there's 'loving' your children equally & 'liking your children equally. No matter what parents do, some amount of unintentional preference is gonna happen & the one getting less WILL notice. It becomes an issue when the parent can't recognize it in themselves & correct it, or intentionally does it. Every parent HAS a preference whether they can admit it or recognize it, because their actions show it even if unintentionally.

[@Moondymon23]

I think the parents were just enjoying that in that particular game, where Double Bingos were being Double Helpful, that's the part they were talking about being so good.

[@Missy_394]

Yeah, Mini Bluey really does reflect the theory, but, I still think they love both their kids equally. Bandit and Chilli are still parenting goals.

[@mysticrune1135]

I think the scene between the Chilli and Bandit is a nod to the parents watching the episode. Kids are so much work and its a nod to the parents who have had those moments of "thank goodness they will be a bit calmer" in this case the form of Bluey acting as Bingo. Its not the first time that the shows has nodded to the way parents can feel. Its not nessessarily favoritism so much a moment of calm, bwfore this will return to normal. The chaos of Bluey is fun in certian circumstances but all the time can be overwhelming. While yes Bandit made a mistake and shouldnt have said whay he did, parents are people to and words get said its not nessessarily out of favoritism but the need for a break and some ease of the tasks normally made harder by having two young kids around

[@wildbeautyunderneath4735]

I prefer bluey out of the two of them, she has more development emotionally like creek, beach, copycat and so many more. I feel like it's because we see more of Bluey, but if we had all bingo she'd have more of a bluey reaction.

[@junimoon_store]

“Here we go…” 5:39

[@jennyanswer42]

One child may be easier to love, that doesn't make them the favorite. The one who is a challenge is just as loved.

[@lettibates2412]

8:17 I’ve never had any character in a show. Relate to me so much.

[@tic857]

I definitely relate to Bingo more and if I was a kid I'd favor her as a potential friend. However Bluey has many good qualities that I do like as an adult. Her critical thinking and resourcefulness and inquisitive nature are all great traits and should be cultivated and nurtured in kids especially introverts like Bingo. And kids like Bluey can help build confidence in shyer kids like Bingo. Whereas kids like Bluey could benefit from learning to be more aware of people's more nuanced behaviors and slowing down sometimes. I love both girls. A show like this it's good to have 2 different personalities that are both endearing and annoying in both ways.

[@Unholyfrog32]

I feel like double bingo doesn’t mean favorite child, I think they mean it’s nice to have a chill day every now and then

[@KodieTheAussieBrony94]

Cutest... freaking... Bingo thumbnail... EVER!!

[@PotatoDaTheorist]

I like bluey more. bluey I can kinda relate too sometimes, anyways she’s the oldest child. She’s hated. bluey deserves more love.

[@Bella_love7-gy3lp]

FR

[@PotatoDaTheorist]

@ :)

[@ProfessorChaos56]

"She's hated". That's doing so much stretching that Mr. Fantastic would be jealous.

[@PotatoDaTheorist]

@@ProfessorChaos56 just check the bluey subreddit-everyone says she’s so annoying and a whiner

[@ProfessorChaos56]

@@PotatoDaTheorist I thought you meant in-universe. I do know one fan who dislikes Bluey, and he is really weird about it, but I doubt that's as widespread as you think it is.

[@bizzybee_animations]

I love Bluey, she reminds me of my crazy 2 year old. Though Bingo is my favorite character, I wouldn't trade him for a child more like her

[@pineconeplayz7973]

There has only ever been one problem with this show, in my opinion, and it's that they don't succeed in highlighting bingos faults. I feel like bingo is depicted as the perfect child even when she's being cheeky in the movie episode, it was depicted as playful or as a joke, however I feel like there is more emphasis on bluey being annoying. I think something that they try to do is show bingo's sensitivity as a character flaw? But I don't think this works because usually those episodes the message is that it's ok to be in a bad mood or to feel your feelings, however in the episodes where bluey does something wrong (for example the promises episode) the message is to learn to listen or to learn from mistakes (basically how to improve yourself). I think that both of these plots for episodes are great but in my opinion they do subtly depict bingo as a better child, and everyone wants to relate to the introvert kid that does nothing wrong in my opinion. I like bluey because the story's about her are moving and teach kids about their obligations to society and the people around them, this is why I also think that if the show was bingo centered, it would be boring. Sorry if my thoughts aren't consistent or well thought out. I tried my best lol and this is just my opinion. I do still love bingo, just as a background character.

[@alarynwolvesofficial]

I think being the youngest she naturally gets more attention. Which can suck for older kids at some point they had all the attention to themselves so I think it “evens out” sorta say

[@mackenziereasor9134]

Some kids take more work or energy than others. Doesn’t necessarily have to do with the favorite however it can lead to the easier kid feeling left out or the harder kid feeling like there parents are always upset with them compared to their sibling.

[@oliviadavis9622]

I’d like to point out that Chili complimented Bingo and Mini-Bluey but didn’t compliment Bluey as Big-Bingo.

[@scarlettthorne229]

I do believe Bandit and Chilli love both their children equally. However, I will say that as the elder child with ADHD and a younger sibling who is more quiet and well-behaved, when I saw the episode with two bingos, my heart broke. I was literally sobbing as the episode brought up childhood trauma I forgot I had buried

[@Ecapsora]

As a child who was very much like Bluey and not like Bingo, the episode Mini Bluey *hurts*. It brings up all the fears and insecurities I had as a child that my parents secretly didn't like me and wished I was different.