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Don't Hug Me I'm Scared (often abbreviated to DHMIS) is a web series of short films, created by British artists Becky Sloan and Joseph Pelling since 2011. It was originally released through the artists' website, later being uploaded on other platforms such as YouTube.[1]
Each episode is made to appear like a typical children's television program, consisting of singing and talking puppets similar to those of Sesame Street, but eventually takes a dark turn, usually involving gore. The series parodies children's television shows by ironically juxtaposing puppetry and musical songs against psychedelic content and disturbing imagery. Six episodes have been released, on the subjects of creativity, time, love, technology, healthy eating, and dreams.
The original short film became a viral hit and the series grew to become a cult phenomenon. The six episodes have so far amassed 94.6 million views on YouTube.
Drew Grant of the Observer wrote that the series episodes are "horrifying nightmarish absolutely beautiful" and "mind-melting".[28] Freelance writer Benjamin Hiorns observed that "it's not the subject matter that makes these films so strangely alluring, it's the strikingly imaginative set and character design and the underlying Britishness of it all."
originally posted by: savemebarry
No wonder people are shooting up schools, if this is what they're showing kids.
I dont believe you, to be perfectly honest. A friend showed him it..
coz, no way...
originally posted by: mOjOm
It's not really for kids.
It's a twisted parody of a kids show made for adults.
originally posted by: TNMockingbird
It's a personal choice, really, and only you can decide what you think is best and what your child can handle psychologically and/or emotionally. Perhaps I don't quite 'get' british humor but, depending on my child's age/maturity they wouldn't be permitted to watch this.
originally posted by: TNMockingbird
With that said, young people today will find a way to watch or be exposed to things with or without parental permission (sometimes) so we should certainly have open dialogue regarding.
originally posted by: Anaana
a reply to: reldra
I currently am saying no to South Park, that's my current cut off...some stuff he tries to watch I find offensive because it is mindless and puerile rather than because it is 'adult' or 'scary', and I object certain kinds of 'stupid' far more than intelligent, well thought out and creatively presented parody.
I guess, retrospectively, all of us kids raised on the BBC in the 70s and 80s, are a little traumatised by the nature of some of the minds that sought to entertain us. My son has been exposed to a healthier agenda I think. Possibly...time will tell.