The popular animated series Bluey recently introduced the series' first LGBTQ+ characters to be included in the show. It's subtle, but unmistakable: Bluey's "The Sign" introduces the show's first known queer characters. A brief history of LGBTQ+ representation and same-sex couples and families in children's animated series and kids TV shows.
Disney+'s preschool show Bluey has joined the likes of Peppa Pig and Paw Patrol as a kids' show that includes LGBTQ+ characters and topics. The Australian children's show Bluey is the latest object of right-wing outrage for briefly acknowledging that queer kids and families are everywhere. The season three finale of the wildly popular cartoon, which aired April 14, centered on the show's eponymous blue heeler puppy coming to terms with her family moving into a new house amid a wedding.
However, the episode quietly introduced. The introduction of LGBTQ+ characters not only enriches the storyline but also helps normalize diverse identities for young audiences, paving the way for meaningful conversations about inclusion and acceptance at an early age. What do you think about Bluey's gay characters? Beloved children's show Bluey has made history by revealing its first-ever LGBTQ+ characters in episode The Sign.
While the episode primarily focused on Bluey's family moving and a wedding, it quietly introduced diversity with Bluey's friend, Pretzel, mentioning his two moms when discussing his pet guinea pig. But one aspect of 'Bluey', despite the good-natured messages that it conveys, remains controversial, and those are characters. Some viewers noticed the lack of LGBT characters in popular shows, and today, we're going to explore this.
In The Sign, the last episode of Bluey Season 3, one character made reference to the show's first.