Donkey Hodie

Super cute show for what it is. I have a baby less than 1 who loves the critters. IMO if you're upset it's not educational, make them watch something else or get them away from the tv...

Yeah I seen some of the low reviews for Donkey Hodie that are saying "how terrible it is" or "how it isn't educational". There are many other shows that are geared for kids that aren't educational. This however doesn't deserve the hate it gets. Another spin off of Mister Roger's Neighborhood next to Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood, it takes place in a land called Someplace Else, featuring the main character of the same name, Donkey Hodie, and her friends Purple Panda, Bob Dog, Duck Duck, and many more. It covers many things that kids would enjoy with creative and imaginative ideas with situations that they can solve when faced with them. The scenery, songs, and the puppets are nice. Some people even consider this more than Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood, but I like both the same. So while it may not be in everyone's tastes and may not be considered educational, it's still an enjoyable show for others.

This show doesn't have the same charm as its predecessor, Mister Rogers' Neighborhood. There aren't any serious moments whatsoever unlike that show. Mister Rogers is well-liked for tackling mature and serious issues, but this show doesn't want to go in that kind of direction. Instead, it decides to be loud, hyper, manic, crazed, and obnoxious, even for kids and adults. Yes, PBS approved this and I have no idea why.

I mean, this show has such rapid pacing unlike Mister Rogers' and even Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood. Donkey Hodie and her friends are too hyperactive for their own good. Seems like PBS is still approving just whatever these days, no matter if it has unlikable characters or is hyperactive and fast-paced.

My son loves this show. It has nice messages about friendship and the characters are all jovial and fun critters. People are salty over this "ruining Mr. Rogers Legacy" and I can tell you right now, my son has no idea who Mr. Rogers is but he loves his Donkey Hodie.

Mr. Rogers will be just fine.