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The hosts delve into the recent decision by Bluey's creators to make Blue a female character despite her blue fur—a color traditionally associated with boys. This move is portrayed as an attempt to challenge traditional gender norms, pushing the idea that children’s media should promote gender neutrality and inclusivity.
Brett criticizes the tendency to overanalyze and politicize children’s programming, suggesting that such decisions are more about cultural signaling than practicality or storytelling. "Why make it blue at all if it’s just going to be de TMged into a gender statement?" he asks. The implication: many of these efforts are rooted in ideological agendas rather than organic storytelling needs.