6.5
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Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Gerald McBoing-Boing (2005)
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Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.5
Overview
Gerald McBoing-Boing is an original Canadian-American 2D animated children's television series based on the original cartoon. It premiered on Cartoon Network on August 22, 2005, as part of their Tickle-U programming block, and on Teletoon in English and French on August 29, 2005. It uses the same basic art style as the original, but with more detail. Each 11-minute episode features a series of vignettes with Gerald, of which the "fantasy tales" are done in Seussian rhyme. There are also sound checks, gags, and "real-life" portions of the show. Gerald still only makes sounds, but he now has two speaking friends, Janine and Jacob, as well as a dog named Burp, who only burps. Gerald's parents also fill out the regular cast. The television series was produced in Canada by Cookie Jar Entertainment, and directed by Robin Budd and story edited/written by John Derevlany. The animation was done by Mercury Filmworks in Ottawa & Vancouver. The music and score for the series was composed by Ray Parker and Tom Szczesniak. It is shown on ABC TV in Australia, Channel 5's Milkshake! in the UK and RTE Two's The Den in Ireland
Starring Cast
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Overview
Gerald McBoing-Boing is an original Canadian-American 2D animated children's television series based on the original cartoon. It premiered on Cartoon Network on August 22, 2005, as part of their Tickle-U programming block, and on Teletoon in English and French on August 29, 2005. It uses the same basic art style as the original, but with more detail. Each 11-minute episode features a series of vignettes with Gerald, of which the "fantasy tales" are done in Seussian rhyme. There are also sound checks, gags, and "real-life" portions of the show. Gerald still only makes sounds, but he now has two speaking friends, Janine and Jacob, as well as a dog named Burp, who only burps. Gerald's parents also fill out the regular cast. The television series was produced in Canada by Cookie Jar Entertainment, and directed by Robin Budd and story edited/written by John Derevlany. The animation was done by Mercury Filmworks in Ottawa & Vancouver. The music and score for the series was composed by Ray Parker and Tom Szczesniak. It is shown on ABC TV in Australia, Channel 5's Milkshake! in the UK and RTE Two's The Den in Ireland
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Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film's central themes of individuality and the acceptance of unique traits are presented through a universal, apolitical lens, focusing on humanistic understanding rather than specific ideological positions. The narrative champions empathy and finding a place for everyone, which are broadly appealing values.
This animated short features traditional character representations without explicit diversity or intentional race or gender swaps. The narrative focuses on a child's unique vocal ability and his journey to acceptance, rather than engaging with or critiquing traditional identities or modern DEI themes.
Secondary
The film "Gerald McBoing-Boing" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative centers on a unique child's communication style and societal acceptance, making the portrayal of LGBTQ+ elements not applicable to its content.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The 2005 animated series retains Gerald McBoing-Boing as a male character, consistent with the original Dr. Seuss story and previous adaptations. No established characters from prior canon have their gender altered in this iteration.
The 2005 animated series maintains the visual depiction of its main character, Gerald McBoing-Boing, and his family as light-skinned, consistent with their original animated portrayals. No established character's race was altered.
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5.5
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