Film Theory: Blue is NOT a Dog! (Blue’s Clues)

[@GodlyPlayer9163]

I can only imagine, Oliver sitting there really enjoying blues clues, and then Mat sitting there really aggressively taking notes and really hard looking at the TV thinking: "I'm onto you weird blue dog"

[@TheDaringPastry1313]

blue alien* you mean :)

[@aaronboom7991]

​@Chad 007 let's appreciate that bots are fucking stupid

[@Finalizor]

you got a heart which means you might be right

[@AnInsideJoke]

I think that "Matpat temporarily loosing his sanity after enduring hours of childrens' programing due to being a parent" is now my new favorite flavor of Matpat.

[@TheGrossDemon]

Honestly that's probably the case with so many shows they watch together 🤣

[@morganseppy5180]

I love how we can track matpat's sons development based on the kids show theories that are published.

[@ceilingfan6969]

Right it's really amazing !!

[@chessdude184]

@seeingstar. L E-commerce video

[@Serge165]

Any child dev majors around? :D

[@morganseppy5180]

@@Serge165 not a major, just a mom. Little guy seems like pre-school. This show teaches shapes, colors, and other basic concepts. We watched from about 2-5 yrs old.

[@Serge165]

I seriously need to see the movie though

[@Justlov4]

I used to go to college with Josh. He is so kind and I'm glad he is the new host. I should tell him to watch this so he knows Blue is a possible alien

[@beinggreenandunseen3171]

Let us know how that goes.

[@lindahamilton2996]

2:26 Matt Patts fourth channel leaked?

[@Dritzger]

@@lindahamilton2996 it's a theory an onion theory

[@lindahamilton2996]

@@Dritzger aaaaaaaannnnnndddddd stop cutting the onions they are making me cry

[@Dork_000]

Sure bud suuuurre

[@CocoDog_123]

Imagine eveytime you watch a movie with your dad he theorizes about every detail he sees, that'd be so cool

[@bubbasworldchristmas6596]

John and his dad watching Winnie the Pooh Pooh bother piglet can I have some honey? Piglet sure thing Pooh here you go Dad how is piglet able to give Pooh honey?

[@-Some_Random_Chicken-.]

Until he does the exact same thing that he’s done since 2011, ruin your childhood

[@bboops23]

I watched Blue's Clues as a child and I genuinely loved it. It was a great show and when the video of Steve telling us it would be OK came out during the pandemic I cried like a baby. It really felt like an old friend was telling me everything would be alright. And now MatPat is here to help me laugh instead of getting emotional

[@jamtom2434]

That was my exact reaction too😅

[@ALEXABC1989]

Same this show is my entire childhood

[@rachelellebaker]

i got so emotional over that video 😭

[@thebeegrinder6864]

Just cries reading this

[@NikkiAtlanta35]

You are definitely not alone. I am 34 years old and cried like I was still that little girl in front of my TV watching Blue's Clues with Steve. Nostalgia can definitely be bittersweet sometimes❤️

[@Justiguy]

The craziest part of this video isn't even the idea that the dog is an alien, but that MatPat is talking with the same enthusiasm and seriousness as if this were a video about how fast Sonic is or evil cyborg seamonkies or whatever FNAF is about this week.

[@noradanielle971]

To be fair, Blue Clues do be hitting differently

[@adwerq9825]

The craziest part of this video is the knowlege that Mat has a cute butterfly tattoo on his back

[@rabbitsteew]

honestly found this video more heartwarming than scary -- little blue has her adventurous childhood with Steve where she learns the skills she needs to eventually leave the nest and grow into a strong and independent rainbow alien not-dog

[@gen3vra]

seriously, even if it was true sounds like Blue is a nice ruler

[@NankitaBR]

Until they take over the world, that is.

[@MegaChickenfish]

@@gen3vra I for one accept our new rainbow alien overlords.

[@joeking818]

Hey

[@ItalianChicken72]

I agree. This didn’t even ruin my childhood

[@APPLP1E]

I remember they once showed Blue's POV on an episode ased around eye tests. My first thought: SHE WAS ABLE TO SEE IN FULL COLOR AS WE DO

[@Nucleite]

Blue's Clues is the one show (or any media) that is so sacred to me that I just cannot imagine it being anything other than it is: a wholesome kid's show that actually makes you feel like you're a part of Steve's family of friends.

[@zdelrod829]

The fact that Steve gave the message he did for the 25th anniversary of Blues Clues was heartwarming. I grew up watching it and it kinda resonated with me that even though I had forgotten about the show, he didn't forget about his impact.

[@Foxella2010]

Ty for explaining

[@GusFling]

​@Chase Studios Blue is a female

[@Mifty3]

I thought she was a he 😅

[@anthonydelvalle3704]

@@Mifty3 Blue is the only blue girl dog in history!

[@oofmyloafers1654]

Just want to say for 5:46, that's the oldest currently living dog. The oldest dog ever was an Australian cattle dog named Bluey (neat coincidence) who lived to about 29 and a half Edit: This comment is now factually incorrect. Congrats Bobi!

[@dogebrando8902]

@seeingstar.*you* are a bot.

[@MrNewb07]

3/4 of the replies above me are bots

[@3cit-cats449]

OMG BLUE FINALLY BECAME POWERFUL ENOUGH TO COME INTO THE REAL WORLD... WE ALL MUST RUN

[@marielsea2292]

Bluey Theory!

[@ItzAutumePlayzz]

@seeingstar.I hope you watch it your probably so confused

[@Ace_Dragon72]

If I had a nickel for every time Matpat made a theory about a dog being an alien, I'd have two nickels which isn't a lot, but it's weird it's happened twice.

[@thedragonwarrior5861]

And it's apparently cannon in both shows

[@Atlas_4rt]

Its also weird that its ONLY happened twice

[@mylamewman2329]

What was the other theory?

[@thedragonwarrior5861]

@@mylamewman2329 Scooby-Doo, though that one is actually confirmed in the last episodes of Mystery Incorporated

[@mylamewman2329]

@@thedragonwarrior5861 Thanks

[@shockbomb66]

Guys, wait. Think about it. She's not a alien. She's one of the fae. More specifically a changling. 1: She can change shapes to fit her needs. 2: Dimensional travel. 3: She came from the moonlight and either mimicked or replaced a regular puppy in the litter. 4: She has a fairy guardian and a fairy house that hold a dimension of her own. 5: She was granted to Steve when he wished for her. 6: Fae are often appeased with sweets.

[@MovieFan1912]

You know, that actually makes more sense than Blue being an alien. It certainly reinforces the magic aspect of the show.

[@thedragonwarrior5861]

That makes sense

[@Child_ofAthena]

This is an awesome theory

[@BleachMr873]

@@MovieFan1912 yeah!

[@jan_Eten]

blue skidoo we can too

[@gilireeves4956]

My theory is that the rainbow dog thematically represents a dog dying and leaving its owner. A big part is the rainbow imagery. You talked about all these points in the video: the rainbow dog doesn't have an owner; as Blue becomes more like rainbow dog, she spends less time with her owner; the rainbow theming reminds me of the idea that when a pet dies they walk over a rainbow and wait for their owner to die as well.

[@shadywolf6042]

That's a great theory!

[@sean-keykong5090]

Would that mean everyone is waiting and the whole cast is in purgatory?

[@Battleray]

That’s amazing

[@MegaChickenfish]

If the last episode of the reboot turns out to be Blue "leaving home" by crossing a giant rainbow bridge and turning rainbow I swear to dog...

[@raehex9092]

.... oh that is so upsetting.

[@kitty_playzzz5759]

Another piece of evidence is that in an episode of the original series, Blue manages to put a pawprint on a cloud, and even Steve himself questions how Blue managed to get a pawprint on a cloud.

[@sp4c1ng_0ut8]

I mean, she’s managed to put paw prints on sound, light, and plenty of other metaphysical stuff. It’s very possible that she’s just a fucking god who wants to be friends with Steve.

[@arianimates6228]

@@sp4c1ng_0ut8 imagine a literal GOD deciding to pretend to be a dog and wanting to be friends and play games with tou

[@impudentstrumpet2655]

@@arianimates6228 "God" is "dog" backwards!

[@arianimates6228]

@@impudentstrumpet2655 I know lol

[@waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa]

@@sp4c1ng_0ut8 she is god and don't you ever forget it

[@oisinriedlinger9284]

My favorite theory comes from my stepdad who is convinced that the reboot takes place in an alternate universe from the original because key events (like Periwinkle moving in and Magenta getting glasses) happened both in the original series and reboot. Honestly not a bad theory imo.

[@thatpachirisuguy5861]

“Looking at Blue’s age she can’t possibly be a puppy” MatPat if you’ve ever met a dog owner you should know that regardless of the dog’s age their owner is still gonna refer to them as a puppy

[@dennisbeaman958]

Where do you and him get blue is a girl blue is a boy

[@thatpachirisuguy5861]

@@dennisbeaman958 Blue has always been a girl, even way back in the first season Steve uses she/her pronouns when referring to Blue. And going off that Magenta Blue’s pink dog friend, is a boy

[@duckman9327]

@@dennisbeaman958blue is a girl, always has been

[@VivBrodock]

@@dennisbeaman958 real fans know that blue is a girl, because they've watched the show and steve and joe used female pronouns with her.

[@alternativedogtraining8667]

I have dogs, but I would never call them puppies past them actually being puppies. That is weird.

[@waterfall8128]

Fun Fact for MatPat and The Theorists: There was actually a dog named Bluey (yes like the show) a female Australian Cattle Dog born in Australia in 1910 who lived to be 29 years and 5 months according to Guinness World Records. While being an anomaly, this is still really impressive and I figured I'd share. On the tangent of kids shows, and the running theme of dogs, I highly recommend Bluey (the show this time) when Ollie is old enough, it is truly a good watch no matter your age. Also, I need a theory about the functionality of cats in the Bluey-verse because I can't be the only one to question it.

[@keisen5876]

Bluey is a really good show not only for kids, but for adults and teens. (I'm an example) I would very much reccomend it. It also has some very nice messages in the episodes, and is very entertaining. There's alot of theories in the Bluey fandom already, I wonder what MatPat would come with if he ever made a theory.

[@deleted4347]

Mat Pat you shouldd

[@isaacskinner5565]

@@keisen5876 I just think this is the Bluey equivalent of Anthropomorphic Earth from the sonic games. They have all the big Aussie brands like Bunnings, which they renamed to Hammerbarn.

[@teawanee]

Speaking of Bluey on a Blues Clues video, anyone else find it weird that theres two kids shows featuring blue dogs named after the color that are girls, but often mistaken for boys?

[@sillygirlkc]

I still can't believe I legit teared up at that one episode when Bluey made that friend camping and they spoke different languages but we're still able to play and create those memories and when they came back those years later to the tree they planted and you just hear "Bluey..." with the accent 🥹

[@TheLegoknightyt]

Matpat is the only one who can convince me a dog isn’t a dog twice and how Minecraft has ancient builders Thanks for all the likes everyone

[@futuremuffin799]

bot replies got you in the top comments

[@chrishale7480]

In all fairness the ancient builder thing has a lot of merit.

[@TheLegoknightyt]

@@futuremuffin799 i know 😂

[@Woopor]

I mean the concept of ancient builders thing Is kind of self explanatory

[@FakemakerJoey]

All the bots in the replys

[@Bowinwj]

As soon as I heard him call bluet an alien I knew he had finally gone crazy from watching too many kids shows

[@JessicaGrater]

Crazy

[@thatlycantomboy]

I love that Ollie’s watching habits are directing the topics for this channel, very adorable

[@ajward9112]

At least Ollie is watching quality kid's TV. I grew up watching the original Blues Clues. I've seen all the hosts, Steve and Joe when they sat in the red chair. And I have to admit, I love the new Blues Clues. I don't watch it a lot (because I'm 20), but watching a random episode is fun every so often.

[@CaseyTyler357]

This show was my childhood. Actually happy to hear there's a reboot so today's kids can also grow up with Blue and her friends.

[@WhiteCaneV1]

same best show on Nick Jr.

[@AshBlossomWorshiper]

Blue is a girl?

[@joaquinrodriguez9004]

@@AshBlossomWorshiperyes she is

[@noahthecool5755]

Here, here!🎉

[@Texican4Tacos]

Did you not watch the video??? Blue can’t be trusted!

[@heyitsrickyboy]

I love how the longer Ollie exists, the more theories Mat does about kids stuff

[@schwarz8614]

"The longer Ollie exists" do you expect him to die?💀

[@SkiggsMoDiggs]

@@schwarz8614 well, humans do tend to do that eventually

[@cocozheng1926]

@@SkiggsMoDiggs💀

[@Caroteen666]

May

[@chillbuni]

Tickle my pickle kzbin.info/www/bejne/q3rFi4KkialoedE

[@PunakiviAddikti]

So, Blue seems to be a very powerful reality bender. Not only that, but she is also a meta entity. Meaning that she can literally jump into and influence media, at least visual but most likely written as well. This makes her a very dangerous anomaly.

[@jamsistired]

I always loved how each clue added a musical element that came together into a little vibe in each episode. It’s just a small thingy that I loved

[@goliathbroodia942]

That's what always made me watch in the first place, lol. Thanks for reminding me.

[@briannewman5614]

@Lady Tsunade wow you are Hella persistent. It's not here. Not there either!

[@nellembean3903]

Matpat: "All wearing primary colors," Also Matpat: *shows blue, green, and orange*

[@harley7610]

IVE BEEN LOOKING FOR THIS COMMENT

[@lynnevetter]

That was my take away.🤣

[@PhantomGato-v-]

I’m playing Devil’s Advocate here, but I think he meant colours like ROYGBIV

[@mayjohnston8767]

I was like excuse me? Did you not learn that from Blue. Who you suspect is an evil dog

[@colorcodedcoral533]

It's like the Walten files video where he says "and she's wearing every security guard's favorite color, PURPLE. " and points to what another commentor describes as "the reddest outfit I've ever seen".

[@KaiserKai16]

I think MatPat needs another dose of optimism that he got for Moana since he went from "alien dog with teleporting abilities will one day grow up" to "and these dogs obviously will use their teleporting hub world to dominate the world instead of any loving, peaceful intention like the ones they express in the show."

[@DezAmmySel]

@here is the full clip booooooo get out of the comments section spambot

[@zandokuhastur9436]

LEAVE HIM ALONE BOTS

[@KaiserKai16]

Geez, I removed one bot, and it attracted a swarm.

[@conradfiedler9215]

clearly they aren't aliens they are pokemon

[@_marshP]

yeah i dont think matpat gave any evidence for the world takeover thing

[@Rufus7092]

Steve didn't leave for college. He joined a secret organization to combat the alien puppies and returned for a brief moment in time to gather Intel and report on how powerful they grew.

[@justsomeperson5110]

MatPat, I'm not sure what worries me more: that you go looking for lore in all the wrong places, or that you find it!

[@Saphia_]

Definitely the second one.

[@xsanguine8]

You don't need to worry too much about the second one, unless it's something *really* bizarre, confirmation bias lets people find proof of wacky things all the time, you just need to look hard enough.

[@Chrismorgan6]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/g5ubq4aoaMhpZ6M Finally It’s here🤠

[@avatar5023]

Definitely that he actually finds it.

[@SonicCartoon]

I swear, every MatPat theory starts me off with "This sounds pretty far fetched" and has me ending like "This is now the unequivocal truth." ....

[@freerunner1953]

I'm just waiting for MatPat to hit us with "Blue isn't a dog, if you look closely, she's actually a cartoon"

[@malforeskirmish5925]

It’s better then this alien theory that has more holes then a mine

[@Sky2015100]

Dead 😂 💀

[@Chrismorgan6]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/g5ubq4aoaMhpZ6M Finally It’s here🤠

[@bluesclueswubbian]

@@Chrismorgan6 guess what, we dont care, stop self promoting

[@bluesclueswubbian]

@medo khaled no lo vamos a ver

[@greninjamariokartpokemonfan]

4:21 Wait a minute, this book titled "About A Puppy" by itself is enough to disprove this theory within the first five minutes.

[@jaysmall5978]

So to recap, Blue is 1) Blue 2) Trying to pass as a dog somewhat debatably well 3) Able to morph, growing and hiding additional digits at will 4) May at some point be capable of human speech 5) From space I would like to motion that Blue and Stitch are similar, if not the same, species

[@gavindinsmoor8196]

Stich actually isn't a species. He's a genetic experiment. There's only one of him.

[@jj_girl5390]

Prob same

[@Kire12107]

LOREE????

[@disgustof-riley]

Stitch is an artificial creation. Blue is naturally born from the moon

[@gavindinsmoor8196]

@@disgustof-riley Exactly 👍

[@blakecunningham9926]

I love when Matpat says "Why has this not raised any alarms for people" and I'm Just thinking how only he takes these minor details in a kid's show seriously

[@pokemon101red]

Nope my husband and I will point out things like this in the shows our kids watch. Like pj masks those kids never sleep. Paw Patrol , who decided that dogs should be the rescue service and is this how the town is spending their tax money? Spidey and his amazing friends, do the adults really not hear that the spider kids sound like their kids? Cars, where do the kid cars come from? How does a car die when they get parts repaired? Ect ect ect.

[@Thtaoy1029]

@@pokemon101red Do you think the cars in Cars would be upgraded as they age like in Robots, naturally grow and replace their car "shells" with larger ones like hermit crabs, or they're just stuck the way they are? If so, where would they do it and how?

[@NuggetGX]

@@Thtaoy1029​reading this comment thread made me loose brain cells at a rapid rate.

[@Akira_Adachi]

This entire reply section has me questioning reality, whilst also losing a multitude of brain cells…

[@blackivy2963]

The dad energy mat pat possesses keeps growing with every children’s show theory

[@Anishka_Kumar]

Matpat: all wearing primary colours Me: HUH! ORANGE IS NOT A PRIMARY COLOUR

[@69Wisetree]

Matpat can obviously convince me that dogs and cats are actually mutated humans

[@briannewman5614]

@Lady Tsunade nope, it's not here. Neither is it there!

[@truongtran-sl6rh]

ok

[@LeighTheYumeLion]

Well, Now you made me think about Team umizoomi are Mutated Dogs

[@MovieFan1912]

I only now noticed that the amount of likes on this comment about pets is 626. Just like a certain character that actually IS an alien. I’m sure you know who I’m talking about.

[@Iris_Spring]

my biggest issue with this episode is that steven and joe were NOT wearing primary colors like mat said, green and orange are secondary colors

[@babifacedcutie09]

Haha I had to scroll too far to find this comment!

[@Iris_Spring]

@Will N the term "primary colors" isnt normally used to refer to mixing colors in light tho. its used for the mixing of pigmints, and the term goes back to the 17th century, and either way, hes wrong because orange is STILL not a primary color

[@amnmusic9056]

i found that pretty strange as well maybe hes color blind

[@MrParkerman6]

@Superlad94 Dye is still based upon light though, dumbass. As that is all that sight is. Interpretation of light. Though Dye or more specifically PIGMENT, not dye...... Colors mix different than direct light, PIGMENT is still based upon light.

[@nabevi898]

YESS

[@glowsticcc6557]

the way i almost sobbed multiple time throughout this video because blues clues was my absolute favorite show as a kid and the nostalgia hit me like a truck. genuinely, thank you so much theorist team. i really needed this today.

[@saber2802]

That ending bit hit me, I haven't heard those lines in a very **very** long time.

[@MrMaorn]

I almost teared up a couple times. Blues clues was my absolute favorite as a kid.

[@Kitty294_]

fr bro

[@JayBird-h8g]

"Tattoo tattoo? Yeah I got one on my back, it's a cute lil butterfly :D" Most wholesome MatPat moment I've seen 💜

[@JessicaGrater]

I hope you get more lights

[@angeldquintas]

Not gonna lie, I was OBSESSED with this show as a kid. I was probably a little too old to be watching it by the time I stopped watching it, but it was my sort of safe haven from my not-so-great childhood. And hearing Steve and Joe sing the “Blue Skidoo” song really just took me back. Thanks Matt for this great video 💙

[@MrDeathBunny]

I end up singing it pretty frequently because my mom has a dog named Blue.

[@brianfreeman2729]

Weren't we all, in some point in our lives!

[@guitarcamo5473]

Matpat probably won’t see this but I would just like to say thanks to Matpat for teaching me more about gathering information and consolidating them into a coherent argument better than all the English classes and argumentative essay combined

[@flickerbrick3399]

You’re right

[@briannewman5614]

@Lady Tsunade nope. It's not here. Not there either!

[@v_erdant889]

Every episode they put out they're hinting that the release of the 4th channel is getting closer. I'm so excited to see what this new channel is about, keep up the good work Theory team :D

[@realmarie_real]

Books

[@chaostes4997]

@@realmarie_real That would be crazy

[@Jynxxy13ravedoll]

I think myths or media. Both are wide reaching topics that could inspire a wealth of content.

[@kevinherms1642]

@@realmarie_real I'm praying

[@senpio]

Im hoping anime, lots of potential there

[@Cappuchino-available]

Ah yes my favourite primary colour…. Orange!

[@BenderRodriguez-p7b]

Lol matpat is more colour-deficient than me! (I’m diagnosed)

[@anyasharma8598]

Orange not a primary color. It’s a secondary color.

[@Sweetcatroblox]

@@anyasharma8598they know that it was a joke from matpats mistake

[@JXßT3R]

Yall are my primary color

[@artistic_lj]

Since you’re going down the anthropomorphic dog route, I’d like to suggest a theory on Bluey. Because, for a show about a happy dog family, there are a lot of theories. Here are a few you could look at or take a deep dive through: - Bandit, Chili, and Lucky’s dad are in a polyamorous couple - Chili had a miscarriage before having Bluey - Chili’s sister, Brandy, is infertile and can’t have kids - Chili’s dad was in the Vietnam war - Bandit and Chili separated for a bit after the birth of Bingo. This is why their parenting styles are different and Bluey starts to panic when she sees them arguing in an episode - The obligatory, “Bluey takes place in a post apocalyptic world after all of the humans died out” - Why can the dogs in the Bluey universe own cats? Why are only the dogs sentient? And my personal favorite one: - Why does Bluey’s evolution mirror our own? In the episode “Flat pack” (I believe), we see Bluey and Bingo go through the stages of evolution in their play. They begin as fish, then frogs, then lizards, then dinosaurs, then mice, then monkeys, then “cave dogs,” and then finally evolve to be civilized beings who can build stuff. That’s as much as I can remember anyway. So, if their evolution mirrors ours, did they evolve alongside what would have been humans/human-like creatures and beat us out for the top of the food chain? Did humans ever exist in this world’s evolutionary past? What elements of the past animals do the dogs of Bluey still have? Clearly they walk on two legs and have opposable thumbs like monkeys. Would it even be reasonably possible for all of those animals to slowly evolve into a dog? I mean, in our world obviously not. But this is a theory channel and I wanna know if all of the elements could possibly come together to form dogs.

[@SatinFoxx]

A few of these (like Chili's dad and sister) are pretty concrete, as in they aren't spelling it out because kids watch it, but as adults we can put those events togeather. The polyamory one I don't see being a thing (though I'm not 100% caught up to the latest episode so I may be missing context for this) and the miscarriage one seems...possible while also being the most vague on if it was them a friend or just their knowledge of what this was about to do to Bingo (possibly saw Chilli's sister in that moment going through the same thing which puts 2 theories into 1.) All in all I say leave Bluey up to a different channel, but don't rule out Matt getting the urge to tackle kid shows like Bluey and Blue's Clues in the future.

[@fiusionmaster3241]

That sure is interesting m8

[@GeneralDragon011]

Wait, what? What the heck are they doing down there in Australia?

[@SatinFoxx]

@@GeneralDragon011 making a parenting book disguised as a kids show.

[@peenyyt4921]

bro it's a show for 6 year olds it's not that deep

[@Paradoxman92]

I love how matpat always does these theories that make these kid shows super dark. Can't we get a wholesome theory for once

[@Dumbass782]

No 💀

[@SpiralsAreAlive]

Yeah Blue could always be a moon puppy cultural ambassador or something she doesn’t have to have plans for world domination.

[@xaviderbez4061]

never

[@madixjensen7070]

@@SpiralsAreAlive not yet at least

[@kendorivera6247]

@@SpiralsAreAlive yeah I heard nothing proving it's about mastering humans, can't it be parasite to independent to God spirit? Idk about that rainbow pup, but yeah Blue is too good to not be good

[@steelhorn2029]

This all becomes much more terrifying when you remember that in Blue's birthday episode, Steve Skidooed out of the show, without Blue, into a child's living room and brought a clock to life. If Steve, a caretaker, has this much power, imagine Rainbow puppy realizing they're on a show and coming into the real world.

[@kstormgeistgem461]

... hummm... this makes me wonder... what if blue is Actually an evolution of a Human? like could the rainbow puppy have been a previous care taker? maybe steve and the others were abandoned alien children and their parents sent blue and the others to find them, help them evolve into their Actual form... i don't know... it's late and my brain is just sort of free floating around my skull. XD;;

[@steelhorn2029]

It's not a bad thought, but I don't think Blue would evolve into a caretaker, or the other way around. My reasoning for this? Blue's ears. She is often seen using her ears as arms, carrying objects with them when she chooses to stay on four legs.

[@real_nosferatu]

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[@shantitangali6649]

my man went from horror game theories (FNAF) to kids/sports game theories (Just Dance) to fricking KIDS SHOW theories?! (blues clues and PAW PATROL?!)

[@drewbertmonoy282]

I swear, every MatPat theory starts me off with "This sounds pretty far fetched" and has me ending like "This is now the unequivocal truth."

[@robbietheweirdo]

i still think it's pretty far fetched after watching the end

[@dominicmitchell4014]

Hehehe far fetched

[@_splink_]

I was the same way with the Hollow Knight theory! And then I played Hollow Knight. After talking to my friends who have beaten Hollow Knight. After watching Mossbag's video on that theory. Yeah, not all MatPat theories work, but they're always interesting and entertaining to watch.

[@3bodYking99]

​@@robbietheweirdo i mean, the world domination this is a bit far fetched, yeah, but are you really gonna say that blue is a normal or real dog, even after seeing all the proof in the show that says otherwise? He TWO literal ORIGIN STORIES say that she is not a normal dog, that she appeared one day (once from a blue moon, and once OUT OF A BOOK), and she has super powers.

[@jimmyhook4852]

He needs to stop.

[@sherlineschneider3214]

Blue and Scooby Doo aren't dogs, the minions aren't minions, the dinosaurs from Jurassic park aren't dinosaurs, the cars from cars aren't cars Next he's gonna tell us Peppa isn't a pig

[@solidonseraindogthetenth1679]

Or that the dragons in any show aren't dragons or Tolkein's eagles aren't eagles.

[@ddddycufudufdd2837]

She’s not!!!

[@luc1359]

Donkey from Shrek isn't even a donkey 😭

[@savageratentertainment]

don't give him ideas!!

[@SivilCervant]

Don't give him ideas lmfao

[@majelynalhussein3235]

Me when I see the picture in the background when he just starts the theory: AMONG US DOG!?!?

[@MizhiTimeJL]

I almost cried seeing Steve and just hearing his voice again. The nostalgia be hitting hard ❤

[@haydengomez991]

@TheFilmTheorists_1 you fucking scammer

[@not-quite-but-maybe]

I feel like Matpat could say literally anything and I'd just believe it

[@mikevaldez585]

Fr same cause that always happens to me

[@yourachilles415]

Plot twist, MatPat is the alien trying to get world domination

[@cagesmith8591]

facks

[@austenmoore7326]

He almost had me convinced green orange and purple were primary colors when he said it lol

[@rubbersoulman5533]

@@yourachilles415 Honestly, at this point, if he was I would totally allow it.

[@MegaChickenfish]

I really think the one aspect that _doesn't_ fit is just it being dark. Really just seems like all Blue and Co. want is to play and have a good time with people, sharing their magic to go on fun adventures. And it seems like Blue is just as likely to be magic as an alien, somewhere around what Clifford is.

[@orbic521]

Yeah agreed, like I believe every bit of this besides it being a bad thing. Blue is just a cute magic alien puppy! Nothing more nothing less

[@thesymbiotenation.4552]

​@@orbic521 yep, just like Clifford... did they ever say why he was so God damned big?

[@thaneofmoss]

True, just because Blue, Magenta, and Rainbow Puppy are 'cataloguing' locations to which they can skidoo, doesn't mean they want to take over anything! Maybe they just love the places they've been and want to be able to revisit them! They could just be curious and happy to have human companions willing to teach them what they need to know~

[@thaneofmoss]

@@thesymbiotenation.4552 It's my understanding that he grew big because of all the love his owner, Emily-Elizabeth, gave him as a puppy. The theme song of the cartoon said as much.

[@fizzy69o.0]

Thats wut they want u to think....

[@galladegamerletsplays]

1:48 All wearing primary colors *points to a blue shirt, a green shirt, and an orange shirt*

[@awesomecat42]

If I had a nickel for every time Matpat said a beloved cartoon dog was actually an alien I'd have two nickels, which isn't a lot but it's weird it's happened twice.

[@LILCHEZ10]

Scam bot

[@amae4432]

copied comment

[@Harlequeer]

Good reference

[@AkiyamaHaito]

Another week, another chance for MatPat to destroy our childhood memories.

[@Whydidiwantthis]

Matpat doesn’t ruin it, the show does it secretly and he Finds out

[@Shiny-PKMN150]

Yes

[@Lfinity1]

Facts

[@hannahblom5746]

Very correct

[@doctordyrroth]

People who never had a childhood: *sips tea*

[@LittleBitVic]

I never knew Steve returned for a couple of cameos! Since the actor explained his distaste for the idea of being on a kids show with hair loss, I figured he'd avoid it unless speaking exclusively to first gen viewers as adults. I got a kick out of the show stylist's solutions. Rofl Thank you to _Blue's Clues_ for never letting me forget the order of our solar system's planets... nor Pluto.

[@KaiLucasZachary]

I still know all the words to the planet song!

[@thebasilisker9063]

wait he got hairloss? isnt hair transplantation pretty cheap nowdays?

[@LittleBitVic]

@the Basilisker Overseas, mostly. Back in the year that he left, however, I remember it being rather new and as pricy as any major cosmetic surgery. What's certain is what he repeatedly discussed in stand-up and interviews: at least during his last season, he decided he wanted to leave before any bald spots could be visible on camera. Any further reasoning/analysis would just be speculation on my part.

[@HazbinCovenWitch]

@@KaiLucasZachary BRO SAME! IT ACTUALLY HELPED ME PASS A TEST ONCE! SAME THING WITH THE SONG ABOUT CLIMATES WITH MOTHER NATURE! 😁

[@HazbinCovenWitch]

Well the Sun's a hot star. Mercury's hot too. Venus is the brightest planet, and Earth's home to me and you. Mars is the red one, and Jupiter's most wide. Saturn's got those icy rings, and Uranus spins on it's side. Neptune's really windy, and Pluto is so small. Well we wanted to name the planets, and now we named them all.

[@simplyselina]

I’m on another binge of your content. V glad my bf recommended. I don’t think he was intending me to be on a childhood show binge but here I am. Very interesting to hear about blues clues now, I watched until I was 6. I still remember me and my bff Jade having Lucky Charms in front of the tv waiting to go to school then Steve went to college. We saw Joe, both looked at each other and decided we were too old and switched the channel. Idr what we watched but that was the end of an era.

[@theinsaneduckturtle4203]

I was obsessed with Blue's Clues as a kid and her being a beagle feels like foreshadowing that I now have beagles as an adult. It makes me love the show even more now.

[@TimeBucks]

MatPat is the only person that would overthink something

[@duck-cc4qu]

MatPat is the only person that would overthink something and publish it on the internet*

[@JusNoBS420]

I think it’s pretty cool and obviously a theory video with their son in mind. As Matt stated at the beginning of the video. 😊

[@Riaz977]

Good 👍

[@laoreshijo9962]

Not only him Alex bale also have things to say about old kids tv shows

[@lolliii5477]

well, dont blame him *dem mob-bots did*

[@rileyohrt7256]

I like how they mention the spice family, and I agree, paprika as a baby is downright adorable. I mean who wouldn’t be adored by our favorite characters as babies?

[@ilovediamonds589]

I quit watching that cartoon a year ago, and he did a good job coming back to see its theory

[@LOCAL_BRAT]

I’m really living for the DadPat era of theories! I didn’t know I needed a Blue’s Clues theory. Now I’m not sure how I lived without it.

[@ArnLPs]

If I had a nickle every time MatPat started a video by saying a well known cartoon dog was an alien and that this was not even the theory but canon, I would have a Doofenschmirz quote.

[@gregoryvn3]

Nice!

[@jaketaller8567]

I see what you did there.

[@Ovotun]

curse you perry the platypus!

[@yasualleonandabunchofnumbers]

I don't know if Blue and the others are necessarily malicious, but the POTENTIAL for using that power for evil is there. In this era of remaking old cartoons and shows in a more adult way or making isolated movies with very out-of-character adventures, I could totally see someone trying to access the skidoo ability for malicious purposes. Maybe in a plot where Rainbow is being used or followed and the gang have to get to Rainbow's level to save her. Idk, maybe it's fanfic material. I'm glad Blue's Clues is still going with a reboot. I remember when Steve left the show as a kid and I was confused why they had this new dude instead, but now that I'm older, I like our third host and the updated storyline continuing. Why is a salt and pepper shaker family so compelling?

[@SonicTheBlueFastBoi]

I have a theory: Blue came from the Blue Moon, she discovered her skidoo powers, and went into the book after hearing about a young boy wanting a dog, so she skidooed into a book and it got sent to Steve’s house But hey, that’s just a theory, A FILM THEORY!

[@101shaymin]

I guess I want to add into the theory that Steve knows more about this with Blue than anyone else since he manifested Blue first. With him knowing Blues odd age theres a chance Steve understands Blue isn't an ordinary dog and Blue probably tells Steve all about it since he understands his language.

[@toriitheb]

Blue is a girl

[@iziyahlee8034]

Sos

[@iziyahlee8034]

😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢ttt😢

[@NarutoUzumaki-wj1zu]

@@iziyahlee8034 u good bro?

[@BambinaSaldana]

​@@NarutoUzumaki-wj1zu They're going through something.

[@braydenmbve545]

Growing up, this was one of my favorite shows and still is today.

[@doraking6107]

Same

[@realchikinmcnugets]

you now have a stack of likes

[@mobge3904]

grow up

[@acornzz2416]

same

[@spaghethenoodle]

Same here I remember having a few blue's clues VHS

[@anastasiaraelajynn]

MatPat and Ash acting out Blue's Clues was something I didn't know I needed in life. 🥰 Thank you for having me revisit this show from my childhood.

[@MythicDragons379]

1:27 "We need our handy-dandy.." "Notebook!" "Notebook, right?" ... " *Nubby* ." My favorite line of the whole video. Edit: I'm rewatching blue's clues and just within the first episode it's clear Steve has ocd

[@darkhell7077]

matpats power is to make people think that a blue dog is an alien... truly marvelous

[@peculiarpodcast2754]

To be fair Stitch is a blue not dog.

[@Ryry11037]

@@peculiarpodcast2754 huh?

[@darkhell7077]

@@peculiarpodcast2754 yea except stitch was made in a lab thats a whole diffrent story bro

[@MrLarry]

Blue in the new series looks more like her puppet form from Blue’s Room than her original animated form. Is this part of her evolution?

[@hallo1489]

The nostalgia of hearing everyone's voices after so long just hits different. Especially the blue moon episode. I remembered I loved to watch that as a kid because that was when blue started to talk.

[@asherrudick3912]

Can’t really remember much of the show, mostly due to me being born in 2006, roughly around the series’s ending. Thus, I wasn’t able to watch much of it. What a shame.

[@lilibella8471]

I’m so lucky to have the blue moon episode on dvd

[@K-o_S]

This genuinely, GENUINELY makes me enjoy this show a whole lot more. I don't care if it's all rubbish and that MatPat is grasping at straws or whatever (i don't think he is but I can see how someone could get that idea from this video), I honestly love the idea that an alien race desgised as dogs are trying to take over the Earth by getting information about us while desgising their game of Blue's Clues as a children's show. Also, Thanks for taking me down memory lane MatPat😊. This was a show from my childhood and was one of my favourites mostly because blue is my favourite colour and I love a good mistery. I guess that's why I like your videos so much. Been watching your stuff since 2013😎. Rock on fellow theorists🤘!

[@cecesmith4723]

I loved watching the original Blue’s Clues and then watching the spin offs where Blue would be in her room and she was a talking puppet. I thought it was the cutest thing ever and it made me super happy as a kid to finally understand what it was that Blue was saying

[@meaganthemarionette4899]

This episode honestly brought back a bunch of childhood memories, thank you Mat.

[@Z-a-c-h-a-r-y]

I like how everyone in the show doesn't even care about what is happening, they're all just completely fine with it like it's something completely normal.

[@glitch_mix]

It's because it is

[@terigonUSAS12]

@@glitch_mixit’s because it’s

[@lClCLES]

This whole reply section is a bunch of people plugging videos of what I’m guessing is their channel😂

[@wenwen2169]

Average ohio dogs

[@athomemovies9174]

What do you mean she barks like a dog?!

[@TheTiredSwingKing]

I miss Matt Pat so much, I used to go and sit, listen to one of his theories, and play piano. I still have memories about listening to his theories while playing we'll meet again, or something similar to that, goodbye Matt Pat, you will always forever hold a special place in my heart 😭😭

[@mtoingehs]

8:50 “Why has this not raised anyone’s alarms before” 😭 I think Matt really forgot he was talking about a kid show, Not some indie horror game.

[@Floofel.]

He’s just gone crazy..

[@mtoingehs]

@@Floofel. I mean that’s a good theory.

[@who_broke_this_vase]

@@mtoingehs A MAT THEORY THANKS FOR WATCHING

[@manioqqqq]

And? It's like real life for mat, and us, loyal theorists. Or are you an ⬛🟥🟥🟥🟥⬛⬛ 🟦🟦🟦🟥🟥🟥🟥 🟦🟦🟦🟥🟥🟥🟥 ⬛🟥🟥🟥🟥🟥🟥 ⬛🟥🟥🟥🟥🟥⬛ ⬛🟥🟥⬛🟥🟥⬛ ⬛🟥🟥⬛🟥🟥⬛

[@Caterev0038cool]

​@@Floofel. no

[@PixarMan2001]

Also, starting with Meet Blue's Baby Brother, Blue's Room became an entire house and Joe was living there. Blue's Room took over the entire world. And the rainbow theory still fits since her little brother Sprinkles has rainbow spots. Pretty much everything from Blue's Room era was retconned in BC&Y, yet in BBCA, we see a puppet ahow featuring Frederica, a character that was created for Blue's Room.

[@tjones9097]

I feel that MatPat should make a theory on bluey. For those that don’t know, it’s an Australian slice of life show about a family of dogs, with scenes insinuating things such as infertility, alcoholism, and miscarriages.

[@senifold6697]

Sounds great

[@courage1363]

Well actually a Australian Bluey KZbinr has already been doing those Theories AKA Conspiracies'. Here the link to her channel right here: www.youtube.com/@aussiegirlmargie

[@tjones9097]

Ah. Didn’t know that. Thanks so much. I’m a bit of a cheddar head sometimes, and didn’t do my research.

[@jarredminns9798]

3:24 Slippery: Oh! A clue! A clue! Matpat: Oh! What did you say? You have the flu? Sorry to hear that. Been sick too lately. Probably been hearing my voice. Its been a really nasty winter so far. Slippery: ...No. A CLUE. Matpat: OH! You see a clue! Thanks, Slippery.

[@PolarisStar5]

16:58 She can even breathe in space, and considering what you said about her being able to pass on her power, this really supports the idea she’s an alien

[@Chigger]

That's the neat thing. She doesn't.

[@michellejackson9763]

Fun fact: Magenta is adopted by Miranda (from the original series), not by Steve, Joe or Josh, so you got that wrong about Steve owning *two* puppies, MatPat!

[@disgustof-riley]

Green Puppy has an owner too

[@shakikahoward8500]

Miranda is Steve's girlfriend

[@Michelthetherianfurry]

@@shakikahoward8500fr?! Where is she now⚤

[@kevins3522]

Absolutely love that the series continually grows with the characters and the children who watch it.

[@spongeintheshoe]

Imagine if they made a Death Battle between Blue and Dora.

[@AmandaDixson]

Finally someone talks about this!! As an adult, I've been dying to figure this out; born in 88, I of course watched Blue's Clues as a kid, and I was addicted. I personally always thought Blue was more than 'just a dog'. This is so exciting! Thanks MatPat!!

[@Vaeldarg]

A lot of shows similar to this from that time were just about "the power of imagination". It isn't that Blue was a dog, it's that Blue was an imaginary friend that happened to look like a dog.

[@Tomato.toothpaste]

Speaking of puppy kids shows, I hope MatPat does a theory on Bluey. Cats and other anymals exist as animals in their universe, and so do fairies. Not to mention that they say they need sunscreen and repeat semi often that they learn to bark and shake off water.

[@thathairbrush4990]

Yes everyone is obsessed with it

[@astralloser1177]

so, some dogs do need sunscreen! dogs with light fur may need sunscreen in sunny weather. my dog has apricot fur and our vet advised he’ll need sunscreen because of this. granted, it’s not the same stuff we use. they’re like wet wipes? Heelers wouldn’t necessarily need sunscreen, because they have coarser fur 🤔 but yeah, just thought you should know 😊💜

[@sarahdonnelly534]

It seems to be the same theory for a bunch of cartoons where all of the characters are animals but there are "lower life forms" in the show that end up being pets, like in Peppa Pig.

[@lhsalmond]

I thought the same thing. The lore behind each character and their relationships are neat too. I hope one day the do a prequel cartoon of Bluey with her dad, Bandit, as a kid.

[@micahbirdlover8152]

@@thathairbrush4990 fim theory wild Kratts are criminals 🤔💡

[@Getgetgotgottem]

12:57 the puppet legit kisses blue

[@hw_driver5988]

Matpat, its a kids show. You're thinking too hard

[@ILoveAnimation2]

“Blue’s whole paw is able to morph and change!!” Mat is always just so dramatic it’s great😂

[@nonilas2968]

Matpat:dogs dont have thumps 8:10 no one: Pepper and salt with hands having babies

[@zestzonertheoblivious5828]

Same how is that over looked what are those things?

[@pointing123]

Dogs do have thumbs, look at dogs paw. Farther up the leg is the 'thumb', the claw is called the dew claw

[@sisi7304]

if you want more dog cartoons to maybe theorize about, I highly recommend Bluey, it's actually a very good show that covers tough concepts in easy-to-understand ways to show how parents can play & interact with their children, parents can learn, kids are entertained, and everyone else wishes their childhood was like the show & watch because of comfort (like me lol)

[@AlicornBliss]

If you've been following GTLive, he already confirmed he was interested in it and wanted to do a theory :)

[@sisi7304]

@@AlicornBliss oh nice

[@mikaexley5063]

I was looking through the comments to suggest bluey! Children's shows about Anthrapormotic dogs fits the criteria:)

[@LeafyStarz]

my aunt has a dog thats 27 yrs old, still alive today and survived alot like a bite in the ear from a gang of dogs and other things and even older than me

[@AvaRainshadow]

2:12 "If you've never seen it... who taught you how to feel?" Backyardigans. I think Matpat's ability to make us believe all these things is just as scary as dominating dog aliens. Nice vid as always.

[@misamisaa4547]

For me it was YGO, bakugan & all other power of friendship anime that was popular enough to be translated xD

[@PhantomQueen209]

@@misamisaa4547 The OG Max and Ruby, Backyardigans, and Blues clues were my childhood

[@playface634]

spongebob solos all the childhood tv shows

[@Bluebedo]

@@playface634 Mr Rogers would like to have a polite and soft spoken word with you.

[@pipsqueak4372]

I wanta be the very best like no ever was

[@SilverSpectre266]

Fun Fact: Blues Clues had 3 international hosts as well. Kevin from the UK, Duarte from Portugal, and Hyunsup from South Korea

[@AutisticKittyStar]

I'm British and I remember Kevin, Kevin also wore Green

[@astralloser1177]

kevin and steve were the ones i grew up with 🥰 also from the UK

[@jqsm1neS]

impressed by matpat's maturity to say "skidooing" like 20 times and not once follow it up with "your mom"

[@break_the_galaxy]

He may be mature enough not to say it, but I'm not

[@Teachmepleaseeee]

I would love it

[@sapphiresegar-young9406]

There is a small flaw when it comes to figuring out age with candles. Candles don't always mean age. Sure, a majority of the time, but not always.

[@chrispbacon3326]

I like how no one's mentioning how Matt just called *ORANGE* and *GREEN* primary colors...

[@jaycie2344]

That was my first thought

[@Edward256]

You mean Green is nit a primary color? "No. You get green by mixing the primary colors Blue and Yellow." But I don't see a Yellow slider on my paint app. XD I will agree on Orange, tho.

[@chrispbacon3326]

@@Edward256 yeah, you're right with light spectrum, but based on what kids learn from elementary, it's RYB rather than RGB.

[@arthurhardy8343]

I said that!

[@silasfrisenette9226]

@@Edward256 what does a slider on your paint app have to do with colour theory 🤔

[@cjthefox]

Maaaaaaaaaaan this episode PUNCHED me with nostalgia! I remember watching Steve leave and crying with my brother over it. I remember watching BOTH origin stories and only dwelling on how adorable baby Blue was instead of any lore cause... I was little. I also remember trying to wish my own puppy into existence cause my parents kept saying no. I even remember having my first fictional SHIP when I was little! There's an episode where Majenta gets her glasses and is nervous about it for the story until the end and she has this lady named Miranda with her as her caretaker like Steve is for Blue. Something about the way they talked or about how excited Steve always seemed to talk with her or he'd whisper "Wow..." at the camera when Miranda wasn't looking little me was ADAMANT that Steve had a crush on her and I wanted to see where it went SO bad! The episode where Steve's 'Grandma' shows up is also HIGH on my list of favorite childhood episodes. A treasure-hunting episode with a special guest actor at the end is just SUCH a cool idea for a live-action kids' show! In middle school, I loved that they gave freaking SIDE TABLE DRAWER character development overcoming her nervousness and STEALING the starring role in their singing show! Even at 19 now... I completely BAWLED my eyes out seeing steve back on screen and finding out what really happened behind the scenes (even my mom cried a bit when I showed her...) Happy memories I DEFINITELY want to share with my own kids once that day finally comes...

[@soyunperedor]

i remember the glasses episode! it helped me so much when i got glasses when i was 7!

[@sarahdonnelly534]

It really was one of the best cartoons targeted to young children at the time. My kids watch the old series occasionally since the versions with Josh or Joe aren't on Pluto TV, and my kids were just watching Blue's Clues last night on a free streaming website.