American parents have revealed they’re confused by some of the Aussie slang terms used on the ABC children’s TV show Bluey.
One phrase used on the show is ‘bin chicken’, which means nothing to Americans.
‘Bin chicken’ refers to the Australian white ibis, which are often seen rummaging through rubbish bins in cities and are considered an eyesore.
American parents have revealed they’re confused by some of the Aussie slang terms used on the ABC children’s TV show Bluey
‘When you text your Aussie mate to ask what exactly a “bin chicken” is… and have to explain you saw it on Bluey on your own… without your kids,’ one parent tweeted.
Another said they loved the term ‘bin chicken’ even though they’d never heard of it before watching Bluey.
‘I’ve been watching Bluey lately (no excuses, I just think it’s great) and there was a scene where Shaun chased an Ibis,’ they tweeted.
‘Bluey and Dingo screamed out “bin chicken” and that’s why Aussie kids’ TV is important.’
One phrase used on the show is ‘bin chicken’, which means nothing to Americans
‘Bin chicken’ refers to the Australian white ibis, which are often seen rummaging through rubbish bins in Australian cities
Other Aussie terms from Bluey that have left Americans baffled include wackadoo (something eccentric), dunny (toilet), and brekky (breakfast).
Some American parents say their children have picked up the lingo by watching the show and even speak in Aussie accents now.
‘My kiddos watch a lot of Bluey and have some Aussie slang in their vocab,’ one tweeted, to which another replied: ‘Same thing with my kids.’
Other Aussie terms from Bluey that have left Americans baffled include wackadoo (something eccentric), dunny (toilet), and brekky (breakfast)
A video showing the actual locations used in the popular ABC children’s TV series Bluey went viral on TikTok earlier this week.
Bluey follows the adventures of ‘a loveable, inexhaustible six-year-old Blue Heeler dog’ along with her family and friends.
The clip compares scenes from the animated show with the real-life street locations the creators used as inspiration.
A video showing the actual locations used in the popular ABC children’s TV series Bluey went viral on TikTok earlier this week. Bluey uses many Brisbane locations as inspiration
Produced in Queensland, Bluey uses many Brisbane locations as inspiration.
These include well-known landmarks such as the Wheel of Brisbane, an observation platform and the South Bank Parklands, a major tourist destination.
Launched in 2018 on the ABC, Bluey was soon hailed for its refreshing characters – particularly Bandit as a capable and astute father as opposed to a bumbling background character common in kids’ programming.
It also earned rave reviews from critics and parents alike, who applauded its good-natured storylines and riffs on modern parenting.
One of the few kids’ shows enjoyed by parents and children in equal measure, Bluey would eventually go on to win a string of awards worldwide, including a Kids Emmy in 2019 for its tear-jerker episode ‘Sleepytime’.
Launched in 2018 on the ABC, Bluey was soon hailed for its refreshing characters – particularly Bandit as a capable and astute father as opposed to a bumbling background character common in kids’ programming
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