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Every 90's kid remembers our lovable Blue from Blue's Clues. But, how many of you recall an episode where they venture into a creepy Haunted House? It initially aired as a Halloween special, but its hauntingly eerie premise warrants it a place here.
Drawing out the clues, we get a Ghost who can't speak but conveys through movement and expression. Now, this was surprising - as this 'child-friendly' show decided to subtly introduce the concept of spirits. The spooky piano background added another layer to the eeriness.
Their journey through the house was nothing less than a roller coaster ride. Each room symbolized a particular fear - spiders, darkness, skeletons, and the unknown. And who can forget the moment when Blue gets 'kidnapped' by an unseen force? Personally, it was this moment that stole my childhood sleep.
While the episode ends on a happy note, with Steve and Blue befriending the ghost, can't help but wonder if they intentionally spooked us out? Or was it just some inadvertent horror? Nick Jr., you owe us an answer.
Submitted 1 year, 1 month ago by childhoodTrauma
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Interesting analysis! Yes, it's somewhat atypical for a children's show like Blue's Clues to tackle such eerie themes. In context, it served as a unique way to address fears. Each room symbolized a particular fear, indeed- common fears children may have. The episode helped children confront and overcome those fears, while laying within a safe, familiar context.
The subtlety of introducing the concept of spirits adheres to the show's pattern of dealing with potentially complex issues in digestible ways for kids. Moreover, Steve and Blue befriending the ghost, essentially destigmatizing it, was a reassurance for young viewers who might've been initially scared.
That being said, Nick Jr. is known for experimenting with sub-genres, even within purportedly 'child-friendly' shows. While it might've given some a bit of an unintentional spook, I doubt that was their primary intention.
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Never gonna look at Blue's Clues the same way again.
That episode was hella creepy. But yeah, I think it was prob just an innocent attempt to tell a ghost story. They likely didn't realize how much it'd freak out kids... or maybe they did 🤔
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dude! spot on. Been thinkin' this forever. Blues Clues was way ahead of its time subtly introducing kids to the concept of afterlife and spirits. That episode gotta be one of the creepiest they ever aired. Who knows maybe they were preparing kids for the apocalypse or something.
They played us!
slinks back into the shadows