Children's Shows loaded with Innuendo! - TV Programmes

ollie3 · 02-05-2007, 21:19

I can't rem what it was, but the other week I was watching old reruns of childrens show I watched when I was younger (yes, I have that much free time!) and I can't believe how much innuendo is used.
Seen as they are children's shows written by adults etc... they have to keep themselves amused etc... and there is so much and some of it, taken the wrong way could be v.rude.
I will try and find some, what does anyone else think?

union_jak · 02-05-2007, 22:41

Rainbow's notorious, as is Maid Marian and her Merry Men, which was filled with innuendo and adult jokes.

Most of goes over children's heads anyway.

The Chief · 03-05-2007, 00:10

Loved Maid Marian and her Merry Men!

I remember being quite surprised to hear some innuendo on Chucklevision last year too! You might find my thread on it if you search the forum!

The Chuckles were running a B&B and had an astronomer staying the night.
He said he'd be out all night, and they asked if he was stargazing or something, to which he replied something like:
"Yes... I'm hoping to sneak a look at Uranus later..."

Did make me laugh though!

performingmonk · 03-05-2007, 02:58

I like that everytime anything to do with astronomy is ever mentioned on anything the 'Uranus' joke ALWAYS crops up. It's even in one of the Harry Potter books. And the doctor on Futurama says people got so sick of that joke that in the 24th Century (or whatever) they officially changed Uranus's name...to Urectum.

Faeden · 03-05-2007, 03:20

Sometimes Rainbow went a little over board

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ozDkN...=rainbow+zippy

metafis · 03-05-2007, 04:11

...and lets not even THINK about Muffin the mule!

dizzy_starshine · 03-05-2007, 06:39

I think it might be to keep the parents amused as it's the same with children's film. One that comes to mind is Happy Feet where the father penguin tells the baby one to watch his beak as he crawls under him. All the guys in the audience laughed followed by a chorus of 'Dad what's funny?' from the kids.

Gloria Fandango · 03-05-2007, 10:11

Roland Rat springs to mind - had humour for kids and adults. T'was fab.

Blake Connolly · 03-05-2007, 12:28

Rainbow (as broadcast) was actually always very nice and innocent - it was only the Christmas tapes made for the technician's parties that were rude (I think they did two, the infamous "twangers" one, and a more obvious sweary one).

Verence · 03-05-2007, 12:30

SMTV:Live was another one

cobaltmale · 03-05-2007, 12:30

I'm wondering how long before the Captain Pugwash urban myth surfaces in this thread ...

G

Verence · 03-05-2007, 12:31

Jamie and His Magic "Torch"

Up Pompey!! · 03-05-2007, 12:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by Faeden

Sometimes Rainbow went a little over board

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ozDkN...=rainbow+zippy

Just wrong... "she didn't like my plucking instrument" was the best line

newda898 · 03-05-2007, 17:53

My Parents are Aliens is another, although that is intended for a slightly more mature audience anyway.

russnet · 03-05-2007, 18:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by Faeden

Sometimes Rainbow went a little over board

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ozDkN...=rainbow+zippy

You know that wasn't publicly broadcasted?

Soulrebel1980 · 03-05-2007, 19:35

Gilbert the alien(voiced by Phil Cornwall) always seemed a little near the knuckle on occasions!

2Legit2Quit · 03-05-2007, 20:37

I was watching Balamory the other week (with my daughter!) and there was a story about a pantomime horse.
Suzie Sweet was the front and Archie said to her:

"in true family tradion i'll take it from the rear"

or words to that effect.

Anybody else seen that one? If not keep an eye on CBeebies for it...

Julie68 · 03-05-2007, 21:07

I'm pleased Cobaltmale mentioned Captain Pugwash, that programme is/was full of innuendo...
I'm sure everyone knows the most famous names in that programme...

afx237vi · 03-05-2007, 21:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by Julie68

I'm pleased Cobaltmale mentioned Captain Pugwash, that programme is/was full of innuendo...
I'm sure everyone knows the most famous names in that programme...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Captain_Pugwash#Urban_myth

Up Pompey!! · 03-05-2007, 22:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by newda898

My Parents are Aliens is another, although that is intended for a slightly more mature audience anyway.

Especially with their planet "Vallux"

Fio Montoya · 04-05-2007, 07:13

Anyone remember a prog called Round The Bend? I seem to remember that being full of adult jokes, very funny

serendipitea · 04-05-2007, 08:04

I recall Blue Peter's Simon Groom talking to an expert on door knockers at York Minster and saying appreciatively,

"Mmm - What a beautiful pair of knockers."

Rodarama · 04-05-2007, 09:48

Round the bend was brilliant. Loved Thunderpants spoof of thundercats, rocked on every level!

02-05-2007, 21:19	#1
ollie3 Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: 1973 Services: Freeview, Internet etc... Posts: 776	Children's Shows loaded with Innuendo! I can't rem what it was, but the other week I was watching old reruns of childrens show I watched when I was younger (yes, I have that much free time!) and I can't believe how much innuendo is used. Seen as they are children's shows written by adults etc... they have to keep themselves amused etc... and there is so much and some of it, taken the wrong way could be v.rude. I will try and find some, what does anyone else think?

03-05-2007, 21:07	#18
Julie68 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 633	... I'm pleased Cobaltmale mentioned Captain Pugwash, that programme is/was full of innuendo... I'm sure everyone knows the most famous names in that programme...

02-05-2007, 22:41	#2
union_jak Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Wherever Team Evo takes me Services: Sky, Freeview Posts: 2,750	Rainbow's notorious, as is Maid Marian and her Merry Men, which was filled with innuendo and adult jokes. Most of goes over children's heads anyway.

03-05-2007, 00:10	#3
The Chief Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: × Scotland ♂ Services: Freeview, Sky Digital Posts: 5,918	Loved Maid Marian and her Merry Men! I remember being quite surprised to hear some innuendo on Chucklevision last year too! You might find my thread on it if you search the forum! The Chuckles were running a B&B and had an astronomer staying the night. He said he'd be out all night, and they asked if he was stargazing or something, to which he replied something like: "Yes... I'm hoping to sneak a look at Uranus later..." Did make me laugh though!

03-05-2007, 02:58	#4
performingmonk Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 8,786	I like that everytime anything to do with astronomy is ever mentioned on anything the 'Uranus' joke ALWAYS crops up. It's even in one of the Harry Potter books. And the doctor on Futurama says people got so sick of that joke that in the 24th Century (or whatever) they officially changed Uranus's name...to Urectum.

03-05-2007, 03:20	#5
Faeden Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 2,749	Sometimes Rainbow went a little over board http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ozDkN...=rainbow+zippy

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metafis Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kataan Posts: 10,937	...and lets not even THINK about Muffin the mule!

03-05-2007, 06:39	#7
dizzy_starshine Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 290	I think it might be to keep the parents amused as it's the same with children's film. One that comes to mind is Happy Feet where the father penguin tells the baby one to watch his beak as he crawls under him. All the guys in the audience laughed followed by a chorus of 'Dad what's funny?' from the kids.

03-05-2007, 10:11	#8
Gloria Fandango Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Gender: Female Location: Fandango Mansion Posts: 2,033	Roland Rat springs to mind - had humour for kids and adults. T'was fab.

03-05-2007, 12:28	#9
Blake Connolly Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: North London Services: Sky HD, Sky BB, PS3 Posts: 8,968	Rainbow (as broadcast) was actually always very nice and innocent - it was only the Christmas tapes made for the technician's parties that were rude (I think they did two, the infamous "twangers" one, and a more obvious sweary one).

03-05-2007, 12:30	#10
Verence Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Kessingland, Suffolk Services: I reject your reality and substitute my own Posts: 24,532	SMTV:Live was another one

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cobaltmale Inactive Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Dunfermline ♂ Services: Freeview, T-Mobile, MacBook Leopard, twitter.com/cobaltmale Posts: 17,913	I'm wondering how long before the Captain Pugwash urban myth surfaces in this thread ... G

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Verence Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Kessingland, Suffolk Services: I reject your reality and substitute my own Posts: 24,532	Jamie and His Magic "Torch"

03-05-2007, 17:53	#14
newda898 Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 1,230	My Parents are Aliens is another, although that is intended for a slightly more mature audience anyway.

03-05-2007, 19:35	#16
Soulrebel1980 Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: LFLF4eva Services: annoying C4 Posts: 3,728	Gilbert the alien(voiced by Phil Cornwall) always seemed a little near the knuckle on occasions!

03-05-2007, 20:37	#17
2Legit2Quit Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Location: Location Services: Little Chef Posts: 2,645	I was watching Balamory the other week (with my daughter!) and there was a story about a pantomime horse. Suzie Sweet was the front and Archie said to her: "in true family tradion i'll take it from the rear" or words to that effect. Anybody else seen that one? If not keep an eye on CBeebies for it...

04-05-2007, 07:13	#21
Fio Montoya Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 4,050	Anyone remember a prog called Round The Bend? I seem to remember that being full of adult jokes, very funny

04-05-2007, 08:04	#22
serendipitea Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,550	I recall Blue Peter's Simon Groom talking to an expert on door knockers at York Minster and saying appreciatively, "Mmm - What a beautiful pair of knockers."

04-05-2007, 09:48	#23
Rodarama Forum Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Behind the arras Services: Virgin media aka the evil empire Posts: 2,439	Round the bend was brilliant. Loved Thunderpants spoof of thundercats, rocked on every level!