So yes, It looked dumb at first, but my 9 1/2 year old son really seemed to like it, so I kept checking in.
And it definitely got better. In fact, there are some segments I've seen that had both me and my son laughing our asses off, together. ("Suzy Sewer Princess", "So What Song" come to mind immediately, but there are plenty more.) That already is a priceless thing.
The point of it is, I think, that's it's just plain old dumb humor, but usually well done. It's not intellectual, there are no life lessons, no double meanings, no fables - just dumb fun, sometimes poking fun at modern pop culture, other times just bizarre humor. A lot of it works, it's not offensive, the players are talented, have a lot of positive energy, and they clearly enjoy doing it.
Even better, no deleterious side effects, either! My kid hasn't suddenly gotten stupid, he still reads 3 years beyond his grade level, is even improving in math, and still loves playing piano and drums. Not everything has to "stimulate" or "challenge" your child. That's just plain boring.
So we approve! Looking forward to another season!
And it definitely got better. In fact, there are some segments I've seen that had both me and my son laughing our asses off, together. ("Suzy Sewer Princess", "So What Song" come to mind immediately, but there are plenty more.) That already is a priceless thing.
The point of it is, I think, that's it's just plain old dumb humor, but usually well done. It's not intellectual, there are no life lessons, no double meanings, no fables - just dumb fun, sometimes poking fun at modern pop culture, other times just bizarre humor. A lot of it works, it's not offensive, the players are talented, have a lot of positive energy, and they clearly enjoy doing it.
Even better, no deleterious side effects, either! My kid hasn't suddenly gotten stupid, he still reads 3 years beyond his grade level, is even improving in math, and still loves playing piano and drums. Not everything has to "stimulate" or "challenge" your child. That's just plain boring.
So we approve! Looking forward to another season!