SINCE it first aired in 2004, Peppa Pig has become a firm household favourite for millions of families across the world.
But now one mum, Amy Dines, has revealed that this children’s character has been banned at her home, alongside three other animated series.
The 29-year-old mum-of-two, from Cheshire, took to TikTok where she listed the four beloved shows her youngest one – daughter Gracie – is not allowed to watch.
So, do you agree with her opinion?
While Miss Apple is a big win in her household, the American version of the show, Miss Rachel, is strictly forbidden.
Amy explained that although she has ”nothing against” the programme, she doesn’t want her daughter to pick up the American accent – which she has witnessed many kids learn.
The mother-of-two said what Miss Apple does ”is great” – however, she ”will always choose a British version to an American version of a programme when Gracie is learning to talk”.
”So many children I’ve looked after have an American accent because they’ve picked it up from the TV,” the parent explained in the video.
Another big no-no is Peppa Pig, which is aired in 180 territories and translated into 40 languages.
A go-to for millions of parents and their little ones, Amy shared a very different take on the cult favourite show.
”Peppa Pig is a little s**t with attitude and I don’t want that to be a role model for my child. Also, I can’t deal with the voices,” said the mum who posts under the username @amssdx.
Similarly, the parent also doesn’t let her daughter watch Super Simple Songs – a decision Amy admitted she was ”gutted” about.
Although the show does have ”some great songs”, Amy reckoned it was ”overstimulating” and she would much rather prefer ”a British version”.
Last but certainly not least was Bing – which many viewers seemed to agree with.
Sharing her brutal verdict on the show, which you can find on BBC, the mother said: ”Cannot tolerate him, he’s wingy and I cannot tolerate someone who moans 24/7.
”Flop is a wet wipe and needs to get a backbone,” the furious mother went on, adding she will avoid the animated series ”like the plague”.
Peppa Pig legacy
PEPPA Pig first aired in 2004 and has since been broadcast in 180 territories and translated into 40 languages.
Now it’s spawned books, toys and even two theme parks, with the global Peppa empire now worth over £1billion.
Creators Neville Astley and Mark Baker admitted they were initially worried the idea would never get off the ground, and that people at first, were bored of the idea.
Astley explained: “People in the pub would ask us, ‘What are you drawing?’ We’d say, ‘A pig, called Peppa, it’s going to be big’.
“They’d lose interest and wander off.”
”I hated him before I had my kids. My friend’s little girl was obsessed and I couldn’t deal with it.”
Amy wrote in the caption: ”These are just my personal opinion, if she gets older and wants to watch them – that’s fine and I won’t stop her but right now I can make the choices for her and these are what I would choose.”
Posted just one day ago, the clip has taken the internet by storm, racking up more than 113k views and a mixed bag of responses.
One person said: ”I don’t understand the Peppa hate. As an adult its hilarious. and for kids, the dentist episode is excellent.
”Just wish they did a shoe measuring/fitting and a hair cut episode.”
”I hate how bing doesn’t speak properly,” someone else chimed in.
”I HATE bing. I feel like it’s a spoilt brat just like peppa pig! soon as I hear the voice it makes me mad,” another wrote.
”I love simple songs lol so addictive, my niece was into ms Rachel & the wiggles too but no accents,” a viewer commented.
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