How Bluey Made Everyone Cry with this Powerful Deaf Representation (Turtleboy Deep Dive)

[@Pugly]

Watch Australian only Bluey episodes & more by using NordVPN (Atlas VPN is now NordVPN): nordvpn.com/pugly Turtleboy’s production is honestly awe inspiring, when I started making this video I knew there was some stuff involved but once I fully got into the research for this video I realized there was a CRAZY amount of effort put into it to allow it to properly resonated within the deaf community so it’s genuinely an episode that now makes me choked up when thinking about how much it means to others. I hope you buddies enjoy watching as much as I enjoyed making this 💙 Become a Member: - PC: kzbin.info/door/DZNUb6vcwQT2G4qXz_VzUwjoin - Mobile: www.patreon.com/TheUglyPugly?fan_landing=true Twitch Channel: www.twitch.tv/puglystreams My Bluey Twitter: twitter.com/HeelersFridge

[@pundertalefan4391]

I had no idea Turtle Boy was a real thing! Awesome! :03

[@TheLoneBit]

The team that works on Bluey needs a whole raise. They always have a message without being campy or cheesey. I wish more shows could do that.

[@Pugly]

Honesty same, it’s truly one of a kind 😁

[@yoshi_chuck05]

I also like how they mock the other kid shows by showing Bingo just laying on the chair and going crazy when Bandit blocks her view lol. At least she used her manners at the end lol

[@KeruToL]

Do you know how much they get paid?

[@TheLoneBit]

@@KeruToL Nope! But they deserve more, whatever it is.

[@dorkchops]

its such a healing show i originally put it on to pacify my younger brothers and now its one of my favorite comfort shows

[@paladinjones1833]

One lovely thing about this episode is how natural it is. It wasn't an "issue", just a parallel story about two kids. Dougie didn't have to be deaf, he's just another kid experiencing the world.

[@MichelleGenderbendM]

I love it when creators can tell compelling stories in this way. :)

[@pundertalefan4391]

I totally agree.

[@rosenrot234]

Knowing how difficult it is to animate sign language, I always feel mad respect when animators make it work.

[@keelanmorningstar7800]

That’s why I really love The Dragon Prince on Netflix. In college I had a Deaf professor (I was an ASL an Deaf Studies major) and he freaked out when I showed him a clip from that show. “What show is that?! What’s the name?!” The character is so cool too. If you like signed languages in animated shows I highly recommend it. I think it’s also made by the same creators as Avatar The Last Airbender if I remember correctly.

[@widerekxxanimations6842]

​@@keelanmorningstar7800 oh yeah, the show has some pretty good representation

[@sierraa.bryant9322]

WATCH RANKING OF KINGS!!!

[@Vileplume87]

I can barely draw a hand let alone memorize and animate many complex motions

[@Snarl_Marx]

I've mentioned before in your comments how much this episode means to me and my daughter. She was born deaf and even though we use ASL, she was still able to recognize that they were signing. She got so excited! We don't see a lot of deaf representation in media, especially for children. It was truly heartwarming!

[@Pugly]

Omg I actually remember thinking about your comment from before when making this video, I love hearing the multiple different emotions people felt from this episode even people that know asl instead of Auslan. That being said I can’t wait to see possibly dougie returning for another episode with deaf representation 😁

[@Snarl_Marx]

​@@Puglyomg! I can't believe you remembered my comment haha So excited about the teaser that Dougie might be coming back! My daughter is fascinated about the fact that sign language is different in different parts of the world.

[@elijahisconfused]

im glad your daughter was excited, thats so sweet! my grandmother is completely deaf in one ear and almost there in the other. shes so happy to see representation in media, especially for kids :)

[@Thefoxthatbecameawolf]

When you started explaining they even left a real life turtle boy in the park I broke down, how amazing can these people be?

[@PaigeRobins-ky4qc]

Indeed.🐢

[@davidceres4516]

Not showing the original owner is perfect. It shows that the point was never to return Turtle Boy. The point was sharing the joy of playing with him. And the silent joy on Dougie’s face is just so beautiful. It could have been any other kid, but the fact that he’s deaf shows how a “different” person experiences the world in the same way just without sound.

[@ZirconiaGacha]

So I'm a second-year ASL student. I was at a friend's house while their younger sister was watching Bluey, this episode was playing. I just happened to glance over at the screen while these two were signing to each other and I did a double take. I knew Bluey already had covered some topics most kids shows don't and did a lot of genuine representation, but I did not expect that I'd see an episode with even just sign language.

[@jema2609]

Take a peek at the most recent seasons of KidzBop. They now have a girl who signs (white/Latin, dark, very curly hair). Surprised me at first.

[@ZirconiaGacha]

@@jema2609 Thaks for telling me, I haven't been keeping up with KidzBop a lot lol

[@jema2609]

I'm a teacher, so it's kind of the law.....jk😄

[@SirAlexTheKnight]

I really really adore how they never mention that Dougie is deaf. There’s never a scene where Dougies mom says “I know your deaf, so it’s a good thing I know ASL!”. It’s just left for us to love and observe. I don’t have a single person whom uses sign language in my life. However, this episode holds an immensely special place in my heart. I adore how it’s a great episode even without the deaf representation, and when you include the deaf representation, it becomes straight up beautiful

[@laevans1986]

Its interesting that in the Cat Squad clip we see Catty learning that her actions don't just affect her. And this is actually a really key message of turtleboy!

[@Pugly]

Oh wow I never thought about connecting that line to anything. Amazing thinking buddy 😊

[@yoshi_chuck05]

We call that foreshadowing!

[@haukness]

After watching that episode with my daughter and wife, I said how I loved how they did they made the other child deaf to show how normal it was. My wife was shocked and realized she didn't even notice the child was deaf (she works with kids) until I pointed it out. Thats how good a job they did in making this feel natural.

[@jasminestanbury9693]

I’m a CODA a lot of my family are deaf and we use Auslan to communicate. When my niece showed me this episode. I can’t even begin to describe what emotions I went through because of everything in the episode and it’s true to life portrayal of deaf life. Deaf Connect are a great organisation. I made every one watch it and they were all very happy with the representation too. They rarely are represented correctly in media and really appreciated the care and love put into this episode.

[@Pugly]

I’m so happy to hear that it resonated with all of you so much. The show really is amazing sometimes and knowing it had that effect on your family is so special 😊

[@Litchert]

Can confirm: first time I saw this episode it was cute, but after learning about all of this it hits way harder and is giving me tears

[@leonardoskocic8266]

Hits like a tank

[@4lexa_washere]

I’m not deaf, but I’m hearing impaired and my sibling has autism. My sibling doesn’t watch Bluey, but I love this show because of all the disabled/neurotypical characters and how impactful the show can actually be.

[@no-ni3yb]

I think you meant neurodivergent here man neurotypical are the atypical

[@4lexa_washere]

@@no-ni3yb Oh yeah. Sorry I get the 2 mixed up

[@curethedarkness]

A lesser show would have made the deafness the entire focus of the episode, having the kids ask about it and learn about it, that may well happen later when they meet and become friends. But it is so incredibly smart to introduce the character first as just a normal child who is just like Bingo without ever making a point about his deafness. This way there is no "othering" and kids can see just how normal everything is, so later if they do address it more directly the foundations have already been set. That was such a wonderful move and i can see why the deaf community love it so much. The Bluey creators are truly amazing and deserve all the love and praise they've been getting.

[@RandomSkyeRoses]

Disabled representation should be like this in general

[@HatsOffYT]

Bluey and Bingo both making friends with other kids despite language/communication barriers is cool

[@Nutellacat]

my little cousin has a friend just like Dougie! and he was so happy with the episode, he said he was just like him

[@idlevalley]

I've been hearing impaired my entire life. Watching this episode for the first time, I audibly gasped when Dougie started signing. Characters like him and Quill from Moss really make me happy. Today is way different from growing up in the 90's where even adults in my life would call me deaf and dumb. So glad to see the world get a little better for the next generation.

[@meg2249]

Same! Especially since my parents didn’t want me to learn sign as it would make me have a ‘visible crutch’ rather than being ‘normal’. They were very afraid of me being seen as ‘disabled’. And to be fair the 90’s were still a rough time to be a disabled child as the moment people saw my hearing aids they would automatically start shouting and treating me like I was dumb. That and the only deaf school near me was in the very, very sketchy inner city back then where gang wars were very common (so needless to say I was put through local mainstream education where accommodation was a tooth and nail fight)

[@Fr34ksh0w_C1rcu5]

I'm so happy that kids can grow up with such a great show, I wish there was a show like bluey when I was a kid, but at least it helps healing my inner child :)

[@AbbieSparks-ew9zu]

I love this! It’s so beautiful to see the Deaf community to be recognized and appreciated

[@blu_otaku7063]

I love the "malware" getting smacked away by bandit every time lol

[@samuelfarris1949]

There was a message in contrast presented with Bingo wanting to watch TV in setting up the first and second halves of the episode. In the first half, you get the idea she was trying to relax after a trying day when Bandit came in and intervened. In the second half Bingo was fine, but put off when Bandit wouldn't let her do something customary to her; unknown to her, her disposition in the first half had clearly been interpreted the opposite way by Bandit. This really anchors the contrast, and the point I wanted to make, in the connection between Dougie and his Mom; I think it might be the most direct parent-child connection portrayal in the entire show, and we have seen how other parents are shown embracing their children. Sort of like how we all might have watched Dumbo, where he and his Mother clearly had something going on between them despite the former's gigantic ears. Here you get how Dougie and his Mom clearly embrace their time together, adapting seamlessly to having to communicate differently, in contrast to Bandit and Bingo not being able to get the same message across despite being able to communicate directly. And yet, as the titular subject highlights to us, both sides connect over the same comfort factor, meaning that had Bingo and Dougie met face-to-face alternately, they would have connected and Dougie being deaf would have purely been incidental. Had this been the case, the positive representation of deaf people would have gone one step further. Regards, Samuel Farris.

[@DeathnoteBB]

I’m pretty sure Bandit was interpreting Bingo fine, he was just teasing.

[@Pugly]

I decided to reread what you wrote here and I just gotta say i love the ending you have on this paragraph , the idea of dougie and bingo potentially meeting and sharing their interests over turtle boy is a really awesome image in my mind 💙 Thanks for continuing to share your thoughts, you are always bringing up something intriguing

[@samuelfarris1949]

@@DeathnoteBB Slight clarification; Unknown to Bingo, Bandit did not realise she was watching TV because she was stressed out. Regards, Samuel Farris.

[@MayliSong]

I don't watch this show (I'm quite outside the intended demographic, young adult no kids) but everything I see about it makes me almost think I should watch it. Sounds like the team are all genuinely beautiful people, that bit about the real life turtleboy took my breath away, what a remarkably sweet gesture.

[@Pugly]

You should, it’s intended for the whole family to watch so every age group likes it 😁

[@Cruznick06]

Oh definitely watch it. I'm almost 30 and love the show. Everyone else I know really enjoys it too. Its like a warm hug.

[@Dungeon_Dunce2011]

I'm not a kid, not a parent, not even considering a child or children nor would that even be an option for probably a few years. And I watch it and love it.

[@legok6037]

I cried because of how naturally the representation fit in, and knowing how much stuff like this means to the deaf and HOH community. Made me happy :)

[@dinosaysrawr]

Aww, your fursona is great, Pugly! Learning that one animator made 200 hand gestures so that Auslan would be depicted accurately and well genuinely made me tear up. That shows not only sincere dedication to this wonderful show itself, but also, to communities that historically been represented disrespectfully or lazily, or often, not at all.

[@koikat6638]

You have no idea how much I appreciate that the signing is fully animated. Similar to playing an instrument, animating signing is really complex and usually above budget so in the rare few instances where signing is shown, its usually done in still images or purposely hidden for anything more than a simple sentence. Its still nice to see any representation, but it makes such a difference when animators take the time to actually show it (and have it be grammatically correct, which is a different topic)

[@shimicirque]

This video is so perfectly analyzed. For me, the episode "Turtleboy" is not actually an emotional episode but it is a very enjoyable and joyful episode. And here is a few things that I thought were interesting for me: 1. The reason why Bandit turned off the TV is because he wanted Bingo to go out and explore more often instead of watching TV all the time at home. XD 2. The Introduction of Turtleboy and Dougie (whom I thought was so adorable). 3. I get to learn the actual meaning and purposes behind the Auslan language and how the animators execute this message perfectly. 4. The fact that you mentioned that Bingo's and Dougie's family mirror each other with dialogue and a possibility that Dougie and Bingo might meet together for the first time, I thought that was something that I never knew right up to now and I am actually excited for this. 5. Finally, when both Dougie's mum and Bingo's dad say "the done thing", I think the done thing means that Turtleboy is meant to stay put in where it is actually belonged: which is the playground where Bingo and Dougie played.

[@pundertalefan4391]

What I appreciate most about Bluey is that they never hammer in a character's differences for a "very special episode." They're just part of society. Normal people. Like it should be. Understanding, but not discrimination.

[@bashfulwolfo6499]

While I’m not deaf nor Australian, I did take American Sign Language back in HS for my “foreign” language class. My first teacher was half-deaf (used to be fully deaf), and my second has a child who is deaf, and they were both amazing teachers, miss them lots. The language is quite amazing, I loved everything about it. Although it’s been many years, and unfortunately I’ve suffered from a bit of memory fog, so I don’t remember everything I was taught during those classes, but I kept every single paper given to us, I can relearn it when I get the chance to. This episode made me super excited when I first watched it, I always love seeing deaf representation, when done right of course!

[@BeepBoopBee]

I'm not deaf, but I am disabled too. Technically it's differently abled in my case, but thanks to how society treats my condition it's more appropriate to call it a disability. I have both ADHD and autism as well as hypermobility and a range of mental issues (though these have not been officially diagnosed). And this episode made me cry for real. It makes me so happy when disabled people are able to just live their life and have their needs met by society. To have them been given the accommodations they need. It just makes me happy, because I know how difficult it is when society isn't giving you the accommodations to live in society. I wonder if there's a bluey episode about autism as well. Because the adhd one was handled really well and is a good way to show others how people with adhd aren't dumb, their brain just works a little different. With Sia and Autism Speaks making so much "representation" about autistic people, it time that we get more realistic and helpful portrayals of autistic people and how to interact with them.

[@Cruznick06]

Sia really frustrates me as she doesn't listen to other autistic people about our experiences or concerns over her working with Autism Speaks (they have a horrible track record in the USA). I personally consider my autism and ADHD disabilities but its ok if you don't see your experience that way. I'm really glad this episode helped you feel seen and respected. We deserve to live happy lives too. 💜

[@-lovecassy_333]

Yes!!! When my little brother first got diagnosed with autism, in his speech therapy, he was given a Velcro notebook that showed him how to speak using sign language. My mom’s brother is also deaf, so she already knew sign language. This episode is soo perfect and the team who makes Bluey is truly amazing

[@cat_savage05]

This episode was so pretty, even tho I am not deaf nor know asl. The creators made a wonderful episode anyone can enjoy, and that takes hard work. Its a big good on them!

[@Kaleidoscopicmagenta8855]

I kinda wish Bingo and Dougie would've gotten to meet each other. That would've so adorable.

[@Pugly]

I’m really looking forward to it in the future possibly 🤞

[@chichizekitty5694]

Please start having subtitles on all your videos ^^ I love your videos, but subtitles are helpful for more than just the directly deaf

[@sullivanhouse4697]

I LOVE how Bluey represents so many different conditions & disabilities mental and physical in such a natural and easy-to-understand way that many other children AND adult shows don't. It's so beautiful. 🤍💙

[@gachaleaf1551]

I cried during this episode really hard. I went through selective mutism for a good while in my childhood because of trauma and it just made me so happy to see.

[@karasmith576]

The fact that they used REAL sign language just proves to us all that the team truly does respect and love their audience, treating them with dignity. They clearly did their research. I tear up every time this episode ends.

[@fuzzylittlespider]

This episode is an amazing piece of art. Seeing the kid’s reactions to this episode made me bawl my eyes out.

[@youandiwillmagnify]

I'm an Indigenous person (Swampy Cree of Canada) and I like to head cannon that Dougie is Indigenous (or at least half Indigenous) because his mother is played by Larrakia actress Miranda Tapsell. This episode is one of my favourites and I just love the little dialogue bit of Dougie's Mum saying "FOUND YOU" when Dougie finds Turtle Boy.

[@Matty002]

i love how during the 'what did you learn today' bingo isnt even watching the tv. shes completely unengaged

[@tahraethestoryteller6079]

I hope Turtle Boy’s owner eventually came to pick him up

[@namelessnavnls8060]

I really want to learn ASL some day, just in case I need to help a member of the deaf community. My dad is hard of hearing and my boyfriend is definitely losing his hearing over time too, so I might just need it in my daily life sometime sooner than expected. It always warms my heart when I see any of the sign languages represented in media. They have a soft spot in my heart.

[@redkingrauri3769]

I hope Bingo and Dougie met and became friends. I would've loved just a background thing of Bingo trying to learn Auslan, but while she learns they find other ways to communicate like drawing or writing on a pad to talk to each other. I had that experience once when I worked retail. Deaf-mute guy would come in frequently to browse movies and I started trying to learn ASL to try to help him more. He said my "accent" was terrible but appreciated the effort. Said it was easier to just trade notes through my phone.

[@heyitsenso]

Bingos screech when Bandit says "No chance, we're going to the park" hits me in the funny bone every time

[@gayspaghetti3374]

I'm not deaf, but I do have epilepsy, and have fits as a result. Because of this, I bite my tongue pretty bad during fits and it makes it hard and painful to talk and eat while I'm healing, so I began to learn BSL from two close friends who know the language a lot better, so it's easier to communicate when I've had a seizure. I've taught my little siblings some things in BSL, and I enjoy watching Bluey with them, my sister especially, so seeing a child character that uses sign language makes me really happy.

[@Starmadien2019]

Man, Disney could do an American sign language translation for this episode in the States. That would be really cool.

[@EL-qp4ln]

This show makes me feel better but also sad. I didn't have a good childhood but Mark my words my kids will have the best I can give them. I will work hard plan prep have a career and partner to fully support my kids the best I can.

[@nknitis5898]

I have never watched bluey yet but now i really want to. I learned sign language because I live in an area full of deaf people and wanted to understand the deaf community as a whole. I hope more shows try to tell a similar message in a similar fashion. I think I'll give it a watch with my family and pets too.

[@lizzalkula376]

I cried/reared up watching and I am crying watching/listening to the deep dive. Since age of 9 i don't remember why but I became DEEPLY obsessed and interested in ASL and the d/Deaf communities teaching myself (I thought ASL but wound up being) 'signed exact english'. Im not fluent but I know enough to be communicative. I love seeing this type of thing like when I realized the second guy in blues clues signing (he signed "smart" during that little song and one or two others)

[@godlesssnowshoe]

as both an animator and person with audio prossesing disorder, this is one of my favourite episodes! its a lot of love and work to do the signing correctly when a lot of lesser shows wouldnt bother

[@wrexvincent]

I dont watch a lot of childrens media but this is one of my nephews favorite shows. I was born profoundly Deaf and while I was also Mainstreamed to speak vocally I use sign for a lot of communication. My nephew watched this episode and wanted me to see it, and I am very glad I did. It did make me sort of tear up just because i remember being a Deaf child and never really seeing representation at all- if there was it was a 'Very Special episode'and felt more like a spectacle/freakshow than something natural. I am also very impressed by how much work the team at Ludo went into for the signing and having contact with Deaf Connect. Thank you also for the captioning- you have no idea how BAD the autocaptions KZbin has, and how many youtube channels dont have captions. Its a little thing, but it just feels nice to be included- be it with a single youtube video or a single cartoon episode about talking dogs

[@Mr.HurryRed]

how love how pugly made a 7mins episode to a 20mins masterpiece and good description and me cry more thats why ilove watching your vids and me excite.

[@Pugly]

Haha you’re the best, thank you so much for the glowing compliment 😁💙

[@Kawf._.is-trash]

I’ve been working on a series but I dont like to VA my characters (because i’m shy) and i think deaf language is really awesome and looks nice, thats why i wanted it to be on deaf language!! I might need to learn the basics and other stuff but anything to make deaf people happy!! :D

[@MrBallerinakaka]

As A Deaf Person With Native Swedish Sign Language. I Think Bluey Really Exceeds Powerful Deaf Representation With Emotional Words :)

[@broweraj]

Your videos always make me happy. You're such a sweet, positive presence, and it's a joy to hear you talk about something you love.

[@ggchiu7400]

I am so glad that there are good children show these days. This show is the golden standard for all children shows of all time, i am 18 yos now, i wish i could watch Bluey when i was young, but i am now a full on Bluey stan.

[@Pugly]

Yesss!! Never too late to join buddy haha 😊💙

[@etienneleroi9515]

There is certainly a lot to talk about with this episode, but what really shocks me is that long dog! That must be the cruelest Easter egg in the entire show

[@Bone_Bows]

I'm not deaf, I'm not close with anyone who is deaf, but sign language has been a huge part of my life since I was literally a baby (I'll do a story if you want) and this episode literally made me jump up, and yell out loud "He's deaf! He's signing!" at 2AM when I first watched the episode. I love the creators of Bluey for them putting so much attention to detail in these episodes.

[@NadiaMattson]

I just realized as Bingo and Bandit are leaving when she says I don't want him to be lonely she could be referring to turtle boy or his owner thats adorable.

[@matthewcenteno5515]

i love the message on the IRL Turle Boy, i hope the kids who find it do the done thing, but im sad to think that if a grown up fan of the show found Turtle Boy they wouldn't do the done thing just because of its posible monetary value... 😢

[@theonlycake]

14:14 excuse me is Bluey crocheting? this went from my favorite cartoon to the best show on earth

[@andocoolxd5158]

We NEED a continuation of this masterpiece where Bingo finally gets to meet Dougie!

[@pastelmask]

I always get so excited when videos have subtitles. I have auditory processing issues, so it's often really difficult for me to understand what someone's saying because the words just blend together.

[@cha0tic_neutral_system]

As a Deaf and Nonverbal Aussie I loved this episode so much, I wish I’d had something like it when I was a kid but I’m so glad people like my younger siblings will. I also think making it specifically in Auslan is so important for all audiences to bring awareness to the fact that sign language is not universal and potentially be a gateway for D/deaf children to access Auslan since there’s so much language deprivation in D/deaf and nonverbal children. Even I didn’t know Auslan was a thing until 19, due to language deprivation, having already learned ASL online to communicate. Here’s just a little reminder if you want to learn signed languages make sure you learn from the Deaf. I also want to point of that Auslan is pronounced aus-lan (like the “lan” in land”, not aus-lin). One more thing, them having to translate Auslan to characters with 4 fingers remind ps me of how common it is to adapt signed languages for your own ability/disability, for example tactile sign languages for the deaf-blind, one handed sign language for arm amputees, etc. My sign name also includes the word turtle cuz I love them so it feels fitting that it’s my favourite bluey episode

[@Sabrinasenn]

I love how similar the sign for Turtle in the Australian sign language is to the Brazilian sign language. I think its neat how humanity just agree turtles are just tiny silly bundles. Thx for the video, as someone who learned my local sign language (Libras) because of a deaf friend, this really moved me to tears. Bluey is really The show ever

[@SirFloofy001]

In tears before the 3 min mark, i cant wait till my nephews are old enough for Bluey.

[@Clementinewoofwoof]

Ngl, I think this show has changed the world for the better

[@TrueEnergizerBunnies]

Now this is how you do representation. The representation isnt ham-fisted. It isnt stereotypical. It isnt portraying the character as some kinda super special super hero or something. They are just a regular person like everyone else who just happen to belong to a certain group. Them being in that group isnt called out, made the focus of the episode, made their entire personality. They just are. They are just a regular person. That's fantastic.

[@2groovey]

I love this episode, both for representation for the hearting impaired and the music that i really hope comes out of the next soundtrack album

[@RampAgentLife]

This episode is one of my favourite by far! ❤

[@clover3516]

I really enjoyed this exploration- I don’t actually watch the show because I’m much too old and it doesn’t interest me, but I think deaf representation is very important. A small thing- I think it’s generally good to always do captions, and not just for a special occasion.

[@amazing-medo3883]

Absolute masterpiece of a video as usual pugly you never fail to impress me with your amazing videos I never knew half of the info you provided here you were able to allow me to see another side of this episode so i again thank you for that Keep up the awesome work buddy you always make our days even better This day was one of the best days of my life already and you made it even better Thank you pugly

[@myriadhues457]

This is the way to show a disability. Its respectful of the i dividual and displays their humanity with out patronizing or infantalizing the individual. A pity more shows can't figure out how to do this.

[@Maajihaphe]

6:15 that was the absolute smoothest transition to a sponsor I've ever seen

[@Pugly]

Thank you buddy, I really appreciate that, I spend a lot of time making sure the transitions are as smooth as possible even with stuff that is normally disrupting to the flow like sponsors 😁

[@naomigreen9749]

One of the things I like about this episode is that the lesson isn't fundamentally about interacting with deaf people or being deaf. It's just a simple life lesson that applies to children regardless of hearing ability. It's not an example of using deafness as a tool for the purpose of educating non-deaf people. The deaf kid isn't presented as fundamentally different to other kids. That could have easily told the story without a deaf character. It's just a show that includes a deaf kid who speaks sign language.

[@N3k0B0o]

There are companies that produce children’s shows that keep to a formula to teach life lessons or to provide entertainment with bright flashy colors. There are a few special companies that go above and beyond to teach the truly special life lessons that the formula doesn’t cover in a tasteful way. I think we all know which one this falls into.

[@binterwinterboyii1095]

i actually gasped when I saw a clip of Dougie signing You'd be hard-pressed to find any sort of deaf rep in preschool shows much less any actual shows for adults any rep that's done non-offensively anyway....

[@Polopony20.]

I'm learning american sign language and Turtle is my teacher's favorite sign, it's a cute sign (looks like a sea turtle swimming!)

[@GemGames3]

In Australia, I have a crochet group I go to on Wednesday morning and have someone there who is partially deaf, I asked her to translate some of the words from Auslan from the Bluey episode because the mother dog was going too fast for me lol, I also know a lot of other words from her now as well.

[@dreamerliver6830]

I know this is a separate comment but I really love how you operate your videos the music in the background a very good touch along with how you edit the videos. Thank you so much I might learn from you and try to do something similar, but it will be in a different way I look forward to seeing more of what you will do. I genuinely look up to how you do things not only that you are very good at what you do but you make me feel good about my day and everything. Thank you!!

[@AlexanderHamiltonTheOG]

Honestly I think it would be adorable if they both met someday!

[@ecogreen123]

great episode and a great dive into it as always.

[@pundertalefan4391]

I forgot to mention this, but I love how both Dougie and Bingo get stuck on the spinner and need someone to help them. Also, Disney came out with a show called Super Kitties, which is totally the real-life Cat Squad. XD

[@xenomorphbannana4788]

A BLUEY KZbinR??? WHO PLAYS PERSONA 4 MUSIC AT THE END??? Poggers

[@StonedHunter]

I am continuously blown away but just how much care and effort they put into this show. If only all kids shows got the same. I struggled to communicate as a little kid (brain knew what i wanted to say but my mouth hadn't caught up yet), didn't speak til I was around 3, and my mom always talked about how she wished she had thought to teach me sign language. Fast forward to my little sister who shares a lot of my problems, and we did teach her a little and the difference it made was really noticeable. I honestly think all small children should learn at least a little as it gives them a means to communicate while they're learning to speak vocally.

[@dreamerliver6830]

I tried recommending people at my school to watch Bluey, but they kept saying it’s a dumb kid show…. How is it a dumb kid show!?!?!? I bet they only watched one second of it. I am 14 by the way.

[@Pugly]

It’s okay, people often dismiss things before learning fully about it haha

[@dreamerliver6830]

@@Pugly I know it’s very annoying!!

[@UdoTeddybear]

Ohhh- learning just how much effort and detail they put into it makes me tear up toooo- I really really wish people teach kids on different ways to communicate than just speech. I’ve always struggled with speaking since a young age and while speech therapy did help in some ways, I still have good and bad days. I kinda wish I had the opportunity to learn sign as a kid so I can still communicate and function on these bad days. BUT!! I am taking asl classes in college now! On my second class now and I just love it so much!! It just feels right to do it :)

[@TheKkf1015]

what I love most about the episode is that there's no subtitles in the episode itself

[@briibreadncheese]

I feel like I must point out how the episode also doesn’t primarily put the rep as the center of the episode the message of the episode is more universal and could apply to everyone I love when shows do that! Making the representation just as a plotline or a fun detail while the message is something everyone can relate to I also love how they don’t really provide subtitles for the sign language but instead use context clues, like Dougie having certain facial expressions and his mom’s responses

[@jshowao]

Its a good way to show that deaf people are no different than non-deaf people (except in the way they communicate) by running the two stories in parallel.

[@evanrichardson4744]

I like to think that turtle boys home is the park so he can have unlimited kids to play with

[@WadeZer0]

Love your vids! I hope you get more and more successful with each vid!!

[@Necromancer-chilling]

Bluey is just the best kid show that ever existed both adults and children can love it

[@crackedemeralds]

DEAR WINTER… great video! I can’t wait for Dougie and Bingo to meet

[@haz2968]

I know this ain't the right video but I've just noticed that jack remembers his hat in the episodes after army because he is told to buy drill sergeant rusty. Also, I love this episode. The fact they just threw it in without even saying the word deaf is amazing. You can guarantee that Peppa pig would just laugh at it and shout really loudly. Bluey is a precious show and I'm glad the children of today get such a unique show to watch

[@UniRoo69420]

When I first saw this episode, I loved it because the only other deaf representation I saw in a kids show was in Handy Manny when I was 6, so I was really happy to see another Disney show I watched have some deaf rep in it. When my parents saw it however, they said it was an ok episode, which I was taken aback by since I thought they would’ve appreciated the deaf rep a bit more. I then started thinking that it was silly of me to like the episode solely because of its deaf rep and not the story, but seeing this video and all the work the staff put into making this episode as accurate as possible, I appreciate Turtleboy a lot more now. I love the deaf rep and the storyline even more, and seeing the irl Turtleboy just makes me so happy, I really hope he stays there for as long as possible. Ty for making this video about this incredible episode ❤

[@PaigeRobins-ky4qc]

This is my favourite episode of bluey.💜

[@PaigeRobins-ky4qc]

Thanks for the heart it means a lot to me.💜

[@rexevans5477]

I'm recommending both the video and the episode to my asl teacher

[@Pugly]

Omg wow!! Thank you so much for wanting to share this video to your teacher 😊💙

[@ferretzim8694]

I actually wish I could've learned sign language in secondary school, because it's such a unique language, and it's also quite a useful language to know, as you may at some point meet someone who's hearing-impaired, and therefore needs to communicate with sign language.

[@Pugly]

I feel you, I learned some American Sign Language but gosh it’s so hard, definitely a very complex and unique language but very useful I agree

[@erin9110]

Brilliant videos. I feel you would have some really good insights on the episode Yoga Ball when it comes to boundaries