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The Citizen
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
Throwback Thursday: Classic kids shows that defined a generation
Liewe Heksie (1978–1984) Liewe Heksie, which translates to Dear Little Witch, is arguably the most iconic children's show in Afrikaans television history. The series followed the adventures of a kind-hearted but clumsy witch in the magical land of Blommeland. Through her charming misadventures, the show taught children important values like friendship, perseverance, and kindness. Pumpkin Patch (1980s–Early 1990s) Pumpkin Patch was an English-language South African children's series that aired on SABC TV1 from 1987 to 1991. Combining live-action, sketch comedy, and puppetry, the show was set in the fictional town of Pumpkin Patch. It featured memorable characters like Uncle Bill, the town's mayor; presenter Laurel; Woofles the watchdog; and the vegetarian puppet cousins Freckles and Speckles. Its whimsical tone and gentle lessons made it a beloved staple for many young viewers. Mina Moo and Co. (1980s–1990s) Mina Moo and Co. followed the adventures of a friendly cow named Mina Moo, who ran a popular dairy in the village of Klokkiesvlei. Each episode centered on Mina Moo's efforts to protect her dairy from the mischievous germs Bak and Terie, who constantly tried to take over with elaborate schemes. The show used humor and storytelling to promote healthy habits and hygiene in a fun and engaging way. Kideo (Early–Mid 1990s) Kideo was an educational children's show designed for preschool and early primary school audiences. It featured a mix of live presenters and puppet characters, including Mr. Chinwag, Timothy Traddle, Molly Metronom, and Grapeworm. Each episode explored simple themes such as numbers, animals, seasons, or emotions. Through interactive skits, catchy songs, and playful storytelling, Kideo helped children develop language skills, emotional intelligence, and basic problem-solving abilities in a fun, colorful environment. Wielie Walie (1976–1990s) Wielie Walie (pronounced 'Vee-lee Vaa-lee') was a long-running Afrikaans children's variety show that first aired with the launch of South African television in 1976. The show featured a cast of beloved puppet characters including the feisty best friends Karel and Sarel, story-loving Bennie Boekwurm, and a talking duck and pair of socks who chatted in quirky segments. Bennie would be summoned from his underground library by a trumpet-blowing bee and singing flowers. All the characters lived in a whimsical playroom and park, watched over by Oom Gert and Tannie Magda. The show's name came from a popular South African children's song, which became its catchy theme tune. The news provided to you in this link has been investigated and compiled by the editorial staff of the Newcastle Advertiser, a sold newspaper distributed in the Newcastle area. Please follow us on Youtube and feel free to like, comment, and subscribe. For more local news, visit our webpage, follow us on Facebook and Twitter, and request an add on our WhatsApp (082 874 5550).
Yahoo
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
I'm Entirely Convinced The Entire World Is Getting Dumber And These 42 Things People Posted On TikTok Are All The Proof I Need
birthdays: the miracle of life: aging: outside: the Earth's age: numbers: pickles: flags: the King and Queen: disposals: hustling: December birthdays: math: ol' Uncle Bill: Related: 24 Very, Very, Very, Very Disturbing Facts That Are Seriously So Intense, I'm 99% Sure They're About To Break Your Brain Germany: character traits: accents: delicious food: period history: nuclear bombs: the beauty of nature: Related: 50 Hilariously Unlikely Photos That Couldn't Be Recreated Even If You Tried A Million Times Pride: building materials: bacteria: triangles: pennies: confidence: specifics: lying: tugging: water: Hmm. Makes you think. leap years: Texas: expiration: Antarctica: flying: seals: gloves: mind tricks: poisoning: the Earth: on the galaxy: Also in Internet Finds: 41 Fascinating — And Some Disturbing — Photos Of The Human Body That Might Just Make Your Head Explode Also in Internet Finds: 36 Shocking Things Doctors And Nurses Witnessed At Hospitals That I Genuinely Can't Believe Also in Internet Finds: Women Are Sharing The Seemingly Little Habits That DRASTICALLY Improved Their Sex Lives
Yahoo
24-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
I'm Entirely Convinced That The World Is Getting Dumber And Dumber And These 55 People Are All The Proof I Need
pickles: premium television: time: the Titanic: employment: timezones: the those little helpers in the sky: first impressions: school break ending: following the rules: math: specifics: fine glasses: cleaning: special effects: oil: cartoon filters: multiplication: rushing: your and you're: views: hurricanes: the word "trinity": "wireless PCs": alterations: counting seconds: amounts: America: trees in the galaxy: tattoo procedures: counting minutes: hustling: December birthdays: dinosaur bones: Christmas: the Earth: those little treats: gastrointestinal issues: ol' Uncle Bill: hard knocks: that sweet, sweet dessert: hypotheticals: hypocrisy: birth documents: those little things: food sensitivities: phobias: going missing: land and sea: the Moon: birthdays: mammals: exploration: confidence: on being careful: No one should have to walk on those egg shelves. It's dangerous.
Yahoo
24-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
I'm Completely Convinced The Entire World Is Getting Dumber And Dumber And These 50 People Are All The Proof I Need
multiplication: first impressions: the word "trinity": your and you're: "wireless PCs": alterations: the Sun: counting seconds: lighting fixtures: amounts: words that end in "O": addition: America: words that end in "O", again: Bigfoot paraphernalia: trees in the galaxy: tattoo procedures: counting minutes: dental health: hustling: BBQ: December birthdays: dinosaur bones: view counts: Christmas: the Earth: those little treats: gastrointestinal issues: ol' Uncle Bill: hard knocks: hypotheticals: that sweet, sweet dessert: hypocrisy: birth documents: those little things: phobias: going missing: land and sea: food sensitivities: the Moon: birthdays: mammals: exploration: ghostly pain: you know: being careful: confidence: bread attacks: child math: on aspirational furniture: May 2025 bless you with a cheese lounge.
Buzz Feed
24-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
I'm Completely Convinced The Entire World Is Getting Dumber And Dumber And These 50 People Are All The Proof I Need
1. On multiplication: Twitter 2. On first impressions: Facebook 3. On the word "trinity": Twitter 4. On your and you're: Twitter 5. On "wireless PCs": 6. On alterations: 7. On the Sun: Facebook 9. On lighting fixtures: Facebook 10. On amounts: Facebook 11. On words that end in "O": Twitter 12. On addition: 14. On words that end in "O", again: Twitter 15. On Bigfoot paraphernalia: 16. On trees in the galaxy: Facebook 17. On tattoo procedures: 18. On counting minutes: Twitter 19. On dental health: Twitter 20. On hustling: TikTok 21. On BBQ: Facebook 23. On dinosaur bones: Faecbook 24. On view counts: YouTube 25. On Christmas: 26. On the Earth: 27. On those little treats: u/boatingbrook / Via 28. On gastrointestinal issues: 29. On ol' Uncle Bill: TikTok 30. On hard knocks: 31. On hypotheticals: X 32. On that sweet, sweet dessert: 33. On hypocrisy: 34. On birth documents: 35. On those little things: Facebook 36. On phobias: X 37. On going missing: 38. On land and sea: 39. On food sensitivities: 40. On the Moon: Twitter 41. On birthdays: 42. On mammals: 43. On exploration: u/KazRellik / Via 44. On ghostly pain: Click to reveal Instagram 45. On... you know: 46. On being careful: 47. On confidence: 48. On bread attacks: u/shrekassault / Via 49. On child math: TikTok 50. And on aspirational furniture: Facebook May 2025 bless you with a cheese lounge.
