Do not like it at all. In Brazil it is a success, fortunately not as much as Backyardigans, for example, but it plays a lot on Discovery Kids Brazil. I am negatively surprised with the Common Sense review. Since the first times we (my husband and I) watched Lazy Town - and we did not have a kid at those times - we were annoyed by the over coloured characteres and scenario and we have noticed the exausting pace you have mentioned. Then when our baby was a little over 1 year old we let him, sometimes, watch the series but then we started to worry and see it as very inappropriate because of those adult characters (Sportacus and Robbie Rotten) wearing collant costumes which barely hide their genitals format, mixed with that child-girl character, who seems to have a love attitude towards Sportacus. We have been simply skiping this series for almost one year. The baby complains because he already knows the series and also during the intervals Discovery Kids markets the series and plays their music, so he wants to watch to it.
We love this show.. I only wish that it had taken off in America like it has everywhere else. I somewhat agree that it is exhausting for Adults to watch but that is not what is geared toward. My son is 6 now and has been a fan since he was 3yrs old. I just hope what little we get to see of it here in the USA. doesn't leave us as well.
As a concerned parent I monitor what my children view on television. The show LazyTown is an interesting show but it unfortunately does not have the "get them active affect" on my four year old son. He is a very active, intelligent boy but when watching LazyTown in the morning I notice that he loses interest then asks when "GO Diego GO" (spin off from Dora the explorer) will be on. I belive that since the show is so fast paced and all of the cuts to the jumping and sport stunts by the show's hero "Sporticus" played by former 1992 Icelandic Aerobic Gymnastic Champion Magnus Sheving maybe to busy for a young mind to take in that would be dependant on your child. However the only other two human characters, "Stephanie" played by Julianna Rose Mauriello and "Robbie Rotten" the shows villian played by Stefan Karl Stefannson are fun to watch. Robbie Rotten is the bumbling comedic villian crying out for attention by trying to spoil the people of LazyTown's fun. Stephanie and the other town folk (all of who are puppets) with the help of Sporticus stop his attempts and along the way learn valueable lessons in things like teamwork, friendship, sharing etc. Music is a big part of the show, Stephanie's great voice and the other characters always seem to make time to stop and entertain us with new and original songs. In short if your looking for an innocent program for your kids that will entertain and teach values then LazyTown might be for your child, but don't be surprised if your child doesn't get up and tries to do backflips like the Main Character.
- Always remember that learning life values always start with Mom and Dad.
why do they call this show lazy town? i will never know! there is everything but lazyness in this show it has so much running around and playing and so many good messages to toddelers too! i of course am to old for this show and dont think about it but 2 year olds it might be iffy for with it's very very very very very brief vilonce. but 3 and up is an ON. but kids ages 6 and up will probably not like the show.
I honestly can't stand this show. My son tunes out when it comes on and I usually change the channel. While I like the emphasis on healthy eating and being active, I find the puppets kind of creepy looking and the acting of the actors obnoxious. The songs are cute, but just wait until your kid starts acting like Stingy. Bad role model.
WELL LAZYTOWN IS A GREAT SHOW, IT KEEPS THE KIDS STILL, WHEN THE SHOW IS ON, THE KIDS RUN AND SIT DOWN TO WATCH THEY DONT WANT ME TALKING AT ALL, AFTER THE SHOW IS OVER THEY ASK FOR THE SNACK ON THE SHOW THAT DAY, STILL HAVE PROBLEMS WITH CARROTS, LOL.. AFTER ALL. I THINK IS GREAT FOR THEM AND THEY LEARN A LOT SPECIALLY SHARING WITH EACH OTHERS, THEY WANT ROBBI TO BE LIKE THEM, FOR ME AS BABYSITTER, SINCE MY KIDS ARE ALL GROWN, I THINK IS GREAT AND IF THEY LOVE IT I WILL KEEP WATCHING THE SHOW. TOO BAD THEY ARE ALL REPEATS... HOPE THEY CAN DO NEW SHOWS SOON... THANK YOU LAZYTOWN...
I honestly feel its perfect for all children of all ages, some adults to it helps to interact with your children
The characters give my daughter a lot to think about.However Stingy- is one my daughter is taking after, everything is hers and she hates to share. My mom thinks its a phase.
I think this show has a good motive. Teaches kids the pluses of being active and healthy behaviors and the effects of not doing these things. But at the same time, I think this show is a little cheesey, even more so than most of the shows for this age. My daughter will watch it, but she would perfer something else. She is also a little bit scared of "Robbie Rotten" who is also a HORRIBLE actor, I can't even stand to look at him. hehe.
I loved to watch Layztown, when the show was on Nick Jr. The show has shown me never give up but to keep on trying. all the songs Julianna sang has made me understand what to do.
My 4 yr old screams to turn this show off when it comes on. She hates it. I think it isn't great and I don't like the inappropriate outfits the little girl wears.
This show, in theory, is a great show for little ones. With that said, I feel that the relationship between Stephanie and Sportacus is a little strange. I also do not understand why they only have three people and the rest are puppets. My 14 month old son loves the dancing and music.
I like the concept of this show, as far as getting kids off the sofa and on their feet, however, for this parent, Lazytown is just too busy! I can hardly watch this without getting a headache. The best thing about this show for me is the young actress who plays Stephanie. She is super talented and undoubtedly has a great career ahead of her. In a nutshell though, for me, this show is overrated. My kids, ages 5 and 3, pay only scant attention when it's on.
At first I was a little iffy about this show. But, my daugher (4) has been watching it for a few months now and loves the music--she gets up and dances all the time. I personally don't like the fake people in the show, they just look weird.
My kids (almost 2 and 4) absolutely love Lazytown. My daughter (almost 2) will get up and dance everytime Sportacus and Stephanie dance. My son dances and asks for apples and carrots now, because Sportacus eats healthy food. He'll even refer to apples as "sports candy" and will repeat the message that exercise is important. Great show!
I just can't get past the weird puppets and the tights are a bit revealing. I think it goes too fast, but I do like the message of being healthy and active. The little girl is pretty talented and Magnus(?) is a pretty amazing athlete.