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This is a list of [[Teletubbies]] characters. |
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[[Image:NonFreeImageRemoved.svg|thumb|From left: Dipsy, Laa-Laa, Po, and Tinky Winky]] |
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== Tinky Winky == |
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The first Teletubby. He is the largest of the Teletubbies (and possibly the oldest), is covered in purple terrycloth, and has a [[triangle|triangular]] [[antenna]] on his head. He started a still hinted-at controversy in 1999 due to his carrying a bag that looks much like a woman's handbag<!--not "purse", which has a different meaning in UK English--> (although he was first "[[outed]]" by the academic and cultural critic Andy Medhurst in a letter of July 1997 to ''[[The Face (magazine)|The Face]]''), and aroused the interest of [[Jerry Falwell]] in [[1997]] when Fallwell alleged that the character was a "gay role model". Falwell issued an attack in his ''National Liberty Journal'', citing a [[Washington Post]] "In/Out" column which stated that homosexual comedian [[Ellen DeGeneres]] was "out" as the chief national gay representative -- while trendy Tinky Winky was "in."This has caused many [[Christians]] to [[boycott]] Teletubbies because it makes them think that Teletubbies support homosexuality.He is also found performing his Tinky Winky Round and Round Dance in a ballet-style tutu from time to time<ref>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8XKbqIAJtBg Video "Tinky Winky Gets Shot" at [[YouTube]].</ref>{{Verify credibility|date=September 2008}},which is also often worn by Laa-Laa.(Supporters of the interpretation that Tinky Winky is gay may take this as evidence).A February 1999 article in the ''National Liberty Journal'', published by evangelical pastor [[Jerry Falwell]], warned parents that Tinky Winky could be a hidden [[Homosexuality|homosexual]] symbol, because "he is purple, the [[gay pride]] colour, and his antenna is shaped like a triangle, the gay pride symbol".<ref>[http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9F05E4DD1F3BF932A25751C0A96F958260]</ref>A spokesman for Itsy Bitsy Entertainment Co., who licenses the characters in the [[United States]], said that the bag was just a [[magic (paranormal)|magic]] bag. "The fact that he carries a magic bag doesn't make him a homosexual. It's a children's show, folks. To think we would be putting sexual innuendo in a children's show is kind of outlandish", he added.In May 2007, Polish Ombudsman for Children [[Ewa Sowińska]] revisited the matter, and planned to order an investigation.<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/6698753.stm BBC News article] on the Polish gay Tellytubby controversy</ref> She said in the [[May 28]] [[2007]] edition of [[Poland|Polish]] magazine ''[[Wprost]]'' that the woman's handbag-carrying Tinky Winky could promote [[homosexuality]].[[Journalist]]s from ''Wprost'' mentioned claims the Teletubbies promote homosexuality, to which Sowińska replied that she had heard of the issue. The journalists then asked about Tinky Winky. "I noticed that he has a woman's handbag, but I didn't realize he's a boy", Sowińska told the magazine in an interview her office approved before publication, adding: "Later I learned that there could be some hidden homosexual undertones." Sowińska said she would ask her office's [[psychologist]]s to look into the allegations "and judge whether it can be shown on public television and whether the suggested problem really exists."But on [[May 30]] [[2007]], Sowińska said in a public statement that she no longer suspected the Teletubbies of promoting homosexuality. She said: "The opinion of a leading [[sexologist]], who maintains that this series has no negative effects on a child's psychology, is perfectly credible. As a result I have decided that it is no longer necessary to seek the opinion of other psychologists."<ref>"Polish watchdog backs away from Teletubbies probe", ''cbc.ca'', [[May 30]] [[2007]], [http://www.cbc.ca/arts/tv/story/2007/05/30/teletubby-poland-noprobe.html], retrieved [[May 31]] [[2007]]</ref> In an unrelated incident reported in 2000, a girl's Tinky Winky toy reportedly said "I got a gun". Kenn Viselman, then chairman of the Itsy Bitsy Entertainment Co., claimed the toy actually said "Again, again!", a catchphrase from the show. <ref name="tinky gun">{{cite news | author=Dotinga, Randy | date= [[April 12]], [[2000]] | title= Lawsuit to Target Teletubbies for Gun Talk | publisher= APBNews| url=http://web.archive.org/web/20000510155551/www.apbnews.com/newscenter/breakingnews/2000/04/12/teletubbies0412_01.html}}</ref>This thing about Tinky Winky saying "I got a gun" has also started controversies<ref>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJt1U_8UYBs Video "Tinky Winky Says 'I've Got A Gun'" at [[YouTube]].</ref>.{{Verify credibility|date=September 2008}} |
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== Dipsy == |
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The second Teletubby.He is [[green]] and is named "Dipsy" because his horn resembles a [[dipstick]]. He likes his black and white furry top hat,which he once lost. [[Laa-Laa]] found it, but instead of simply returning Dipsy's hat to the stricken Dipsy, she ran around it for about ten minutes shouting "Dipsy Hat! Dipsy Hat!".He is the most stubbon of the Teletubbies, and will sometimes refuse to go along with the other Teletubbies' group opinion. His face is also notably darker than the rest of the Teletubbies. |
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== Laa-Laa == |
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The third Teletubby. She is yellow, has a curly antenna, and is concerned with the welfare of all. She is the best singer of all the teletubbies, and is a "Drama queen", party-girl, and [[mother]]ly type. Her favorite thing is a bouncy, orange ball, which is almost as big as she is. |
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== Po == |
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The fourth (and last) Teletubby. She is red, has an antenna that is shaped like a stick used for blowing [[soap bubbles]], is the smallest of the Teletubbies (and possibly the youngest), and is most often the one who always gets into trouble. She also says the word "Eh-oh" (hello), a word used by all of Teletubbies. Her favorite object is her [[scooter]], which she calls "scoota" (she also calls it "Po 'cooter!",or just "cooter"). Po often wants attention and can sometimes be mischievous and naughty when she disobeys the commands of the "voice trumpets".She is [[bilingual]], speakingh [[English language|English]] (the broadcasting country's language) and [[Cantonese]], is a problem solver and "spider-fighter", and is a [[Tomboy]] type.Of all the Teletubbies, Po usually becomes most involved with the audience. She loves both attention and her curly red circular antenna on her head. In the Teletubbies' house, she sleeps at the side of all the other Teletubbies and sometimes eats [[Tubby]] [[Toast]] while the others are sleeping. She is played by Rebecca Marr, which is why she can speak in dual languages. A girl's Talking Po doll was thought to be saying "faggot faggot, faggot faggot, faggot faggot, bite my butt!", as well as "fatty, fatty". The toy was recalled and it was revealed to have said "fidit, fidit," ([[Cantonese]] for "faster, faster.") |
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<ref> http://crossroad.to/Q&A/Toys-Games/teletubbies.htm Teletubbies Q&A's</ref> |
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== Noo-Noo == |
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No gender specified. Noo-Noo seems to be both the Teletubbies guardian and/or housekeeper, due to its resemblance to a [[vacuum cleaner]], which is its initial purpose in the house. Noo-Noo hardly ventures outside, instead remaining indoors and constantly cleaning with its sucker-like nose. It does not speak like the other characters, instead communicating through a series of slurping and sucking noises. At times, Noo-Noo gets annoyed with the Teletubbies antics and can vacuum their food or toys. This usually prompts the Teletubbies to scold Noo-Noo through a cry of "Naughty Noo-Noo!". Usually after this, Noo-Noo flees and the Teletubbies pursue it comically around the house until they grow tired, are distracted by something, or forgive Noo-Noo. This sequence ends with them hugging it, or with it shooting out their absorbed objects. |
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== The Sun == |
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The sun is personified with the face of baby Jessica Smith, who is believed to have been around seven months old at the time of filming<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.everyhit.com/record3.html | title = Singles : Artists : Age | accessdate = 2008-09-30 | work = Record Breakers and Trivia | publisher = EveryHit.com | quote = Jessica Smith played the part of 'Baby Sun' in the Teletubbies TV programme. Her giggle was used on The Teletubbies 1997 chart-topper "Teletubbies Say Eh-Oh!" Though not credited for this 'performance,' she is the youngest person to have appeared on a no.1 single. We are currently trying to ascertain her precise age at the time of recording; it is certainly less than 1 year old and thought to be around the 7 month mark.}}</ref>. Her giggle was included in the Teletubbies single ''[[Teletubbies Say Eh-Oh!]]''.Although not credited, this makes her technically the youngest person ever whose vocal appeared on a number one song. |
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== Other == |
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The show also features the voices of [[Toyah Willcox]] and [[Eric Sykes]], and occasionally [[Sandra Dickinson]] and [[Penelope Keith]], all of whom provide narration.The only physical cast member is Tamzin Griffin, who plays the manic "Funny Lady". |
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== Character mnemonics == |
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''For parents and others who don't watch the show, but want to tell the characters apart, say, for a toddler who wants you to get them a particular doll, the antenna shapes provide mnemonic clues:'' |
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* '''T'''riangle: "T" for "Tinky-Winky" |
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* '''D'''ipstick: "Dipsy" |
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* cur'''L'''y: "L" for "Laa-Laa" |
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* circle: "O" shape rhymes with "Po" |
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== The Teletubbies' instruments == |
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*Tinky Winky: [[tenor saxophone|saxophone]], [[flute (Western concert)|flute]], [[bassoon]], [[soprano clarinet|clarinet]], [[piccolo]], [[oboe]], [[recorder]], [[cor anglais|English horn]], and [[contrabassoon]] |
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*Dipsy: [[trumpet]], [[horn (instrument)#single horn|French horn]], [[types of trombones#tenor trombone|trombone]], [[tuba]], [[cornet]], [[sousaphone]], and [[euphonium]] |
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*Laa-Laa: [[xylophone]], [[triangle (instrument)|triangle]], [[bass drum]], [[snare drum]], [[cymbal]]s, [[timpani]], [[castanet]]s, [[maraca]]s, [[tambourine]], and [[glockenspiel]] |
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*Po: [[pedal harp|harp]], [[violin]], [[viola]], [[cello]], [[double bass]], [[classical guitar|guitar]], [[banjo]], and [[mandolin]] |
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== [[Controversy|Controversies]] == |
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The Teletubbies say the "Eh-oh" ([[hello]])."Eh-oh" is considered by many to be another word for [[Satan]]<ref>http://manaboutthehouse.wordpress.com/2007/04/04/hello-world/</ref>Also,people have said that Teletubbies is uneducational<ref>http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/287940.stm</ref>.The creators have stated their opinons on the matter.<ref> http://crossroad.to/text/articles/teletubbies10-99.html</ref>Another wide-ranging controversy is about the alleged gender confusion caused by two of the characters having homosexual traits: one of the male characters have female traits, and one of the female characters have male traits. At least one young children's teacher in Brazil conduced experiments involving children's reaction to some episodes, and found they experienced problems with the gender roles of the characters and their own identification with them. Some parents as a result have forbidden their children watching the program, and others do allow but with direct supervision to ensure the children identify only with the "straight" characters.<ref>http://www.experiencefestival.com/a/Teletubbies_-_Controversy/id/5509312</ref> |
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== References == |
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[[Category:Fictional characters in children's television]] |