Egbert Posted May 22, 2015 Report Share Posted May 22, 2015 I heard on the radio this morning about a study that is going on into the effect of children's TV on society. I believe it includes an exhibition somewhere. I remember back in the late 60s seeing a show called "The Banana Splits Show" or something like that. It featured a lot of animated creatures, flashing lights, lots of noise and a lot of jumping up and down. At the time I thought, if kids think this is how you enjoy yourself, they will all start doing the same. Since then there have been other kids shows featuring highly active characters who act hysterically. Also, I have detected subsequent generations of children have been more hyperactive than I recall earlier generations being. These days you can't apparently enjoy yourself without going beserk - in fact giving way to total abandonment. Has anyone else noticed this change - which unfortunately seems to continue into adult years - and can we blame The Banana Splits? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fugtifino Posted May 22, 2015 Report Share Posted May 22, 2015 You mean these? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P J Posted May 22, 2015 Report Share Posted May 22, 2015 Who would have thought that these fun loving characters would bring about the end of chasing an old tyre with a stick lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazj Posted May 22, 2015 Report Share Posted May 22, 2015 Well after they mad "Muffin the Mule" a criminal offence; what else were the kids supposed to do? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Sid Posted May 22, 2015 Report Share Posted May 22, 2015 which came first "buffalo soldier" or the banana splits theme song. both have a similar part in them. about 2.15 in for buffalo soldier. the idea behind getting the kids to jump around etc is a not so veiled attempt at tackling child obesity and fitness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davy51 Posted May 24, 2015 Report Share Posted May 24, 2015 I must confess my present knowledge of kids tv programmes goes no higher than Doc McStuffins & Sherriff Callie. As far as the jumping up & down bit & making lots of noise though Egbert, is this where our present crop of MPs have received their grounding for public office ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Sid Posted May 25, 2015 Report Share Posted May 25, 2015 your one up on me davy, never heard of those. as for the mp's think a lot are fans of peppa pig as they seem to do a lot of muddying of waters once elected. on a personal note i am a big fan of thomas the tank engine but rarely get time to watch these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Posted May 25, 2015 Report Share Posted May 25, 2015 I remember my dad sitting down with me and loving the Banana Splits - best education I have ever had! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazj Posted May 25, 2015 Report Share Posted May 25, 2015 Ive got the Banana Splits complete collection on DVD and the Goodies.... and the Sweeney.... and the best film ever; 10 Rillington Place Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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