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Old 21-08-2006, 18:53
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Im ashamed to say that Im 24 years old and I watch it when I can . I don't even have the excuse of having small children of my own either.

But its great, so random and weird and I love the cheesy songs that they sing in it. Its the sort of show I'd have liked when I was a kid.

It looks foreign, anyone know what country it comes from.
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Old 21-08-2006, 18:56
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It is from Iceland. I also watch it but I use my toddler as an excuse. I have rude thoughts about Sportacus as well, it is the athleticism!
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Old 21-08-2006, 19:04
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I think Robbie Rotten is quite cute
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Old 21-08-2006, 19:10
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Originally Posted by Ellie_R
It is from Iceland. I also watch it but I use my toddler as an excuse. I have rude thoughts about Sportacus as well, it is the athleticism!
Is he the superhero who does all the back flips and summersaults and stuff? Is he really doing that? It has to be stunt double or something?
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Old 21-08-2006, 20:40
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Originally Posted by SparkleBabe
Is he the superhero who does all the back flips and summersaults and stuff?
Yes, that's Sportacus.

I can't work out how the action stuff's done either

Also I can't work out if the person playing Stephanie (the girl with the pink hair) is actually a girl or a young-looking woman

In fact the whole thing freaks me out completely. I'd guess it's probably popular with students and all-night clubbers returning home, in the same way as 'Teletubbies used to be?
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Old 21-08-2006, 20:42
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The girl who plays Stephanie is 15 according to IMDB, she looks like she's supposed to be 11 or 12 though.
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Old 21-08-2006, 21:05
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My kids love it - personally I think it is very strange.

And my wife has a crush on Robbie Rotten!
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Old 21-08-2006, 21:06
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Originally Posted by SparkleBabe
The girl who plays Stephanie is 15 according to IMDB, she looks like she's supposed to be 11 or 12 though.
That makes sense, she looks young but she comes across as quite an experienced actress.
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Old 21-08-2006, 21:49
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Yep I think its great, most of Robbie's humour must go way over the head of little children.

Some info for the questions asked in this thread:

Julianna Rose Mauriello (Stephanie) is now 15, but 12-14 when filming Series 1 (the one youre watching). Stephanie is meant to be 8.

Sportacus used to have a stunt double called Joe Eigo, but http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UXTFhhivrfw

. .nows he left, but there are loads of other stund doubles too. (Stephanie also has a stunt double).

I love the songs, theyre some of my favourite songs in Itunes .

Surprised to see this thread crop up
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Old 21-08-2006, 21:52
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Originally Posted by SparkleBabe
Im ashamed to say that Im 24 years old and I watch it when I can . I don't even have the excuse of having small children of my own either.

But its great, so random and weird and I love the cheesy songs that they sing in it. Its the sort of show I'd have liked when I was a kid.

It looks foreign, anyone know what country it comes from.
My 4 year old loves it. I bet he'd love your company too . You don't need any excuse to watch kiddy programmes. I love watching Sabrina The Teenage Witch for example and I'm not ashamed.
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Old 21-08-2006, 21:54
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The songs sound alot like the cheesy Euro-Pop stuff that Aqua and The Vengaboys used to do, its really infectious and gets in your head.
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Old 21-08-2006, 23:37
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Yes, I'm a grown up adult male, and I love this show.

There's just something about it that grabs you. Fun music, terrific special effects and a surreal style that really tickles my funny bone. As i was just saying on another thread, I don't remember kids TV being this terrific when I was a kid.

Times have really changed.
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Old 22-08-2006, 21:29
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Originally Posted by MartinJWallace
My kids love it - personally I think it is very strange.

And my wife has a crush on Robbie Rotten!
Thank god for that, I thought I was abnormal !
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Old 22-08-2006, 21:42
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Is Robbie Rotten the creepy bloke who lives underground?
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Old 22-08-2006, 21:48
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I've seen this, but only because I was instantly struck by the visual style of it.
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Old 22-08-2006, 22:09
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I can't stand it! Every time it comes on, I have to turn it off. I was really surprised to find that people actually enjoy it. I think it's a load of rubbish!!!!!

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Old 22-08-2006, 22:50
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I hate it - have to leave the room when it comes on! And of course my toddler loves it
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Old 23-08-2006, 09:14
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what's worse is that it's on cbeebies and nick jr so there is no escaping it!!!
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Old 23-08-2006, 11:04
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Seems a bit Love/Hate!

Maybe we should have a poll?
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Old 23-08-2006, 11:08
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i have to admit that i'm 15 and me and friends actually have discussions at school about lazytown and other programmes on cbeebies.

but they are quite addictive
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Old 23-08-2006, 11:30
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Originally Posted by Sammy2
Yep I think its great, most of Robbie's humour must go way over the head of little children.

Some info for the questions asked in this thread:

Julianna Rose Mauriello (Stephanie) is now 15, but 12-14 when filming Series 1 (the one youre watching). Stephanie is meant to be 8.

Sportacus used to have a stunt double called Joe Eigo, but http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UXTFhhivrfw

. .nows he left, but there are loads of other stund doubles too. (Stephanie also has a stunt double).

I love the songs, theyre some of my favourite songs in Itunes .

Surprised to see this thread crop up
I'm gonna have to say, i'm gutted, I really thought that Magnus done all his own stunts, I thought he was great and was amazed that he could still move like that, especially as he's in his late forties, but now I will never look at him the same again.

There is also a cd out that has 16 tracks on it!!!
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Old 23-08-2006, 11:37
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Originally Posted by N X M
In fact the whole thing freaks me out completely. I'd guess it's probably popular with students and all-night clubbers returning home, in the same way as 'Teletubbies used to be?
More than likely, probably has something to do with the bright colours and loud noises
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Old 23-08-2006, 11:38
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Originally Posted by cotton cloth
As i was just saying on another thread, I don't remember kids TV being this terrific when I was a kid.
I suppose it all depends when you were a kid

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Old 23-08-2006, 12:06
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I love it. My son (2 and a half) goes through phases with it. And, yes the songs are cheesy and very euro-pop but they are great in their own way. My favs are "Cooking by the Book", "Teamwork" and the good old "Bing Bang"
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Old 23-08-2006, 13:13
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Originally Posted by Beanbag
I'm gonna have to say, i'm gutted, I really thought that Magnus done all his own stunts, I thought he was great and was amazed that he could still move like that, especially as he's in his late forties, but now I will never look at him the same again.
Don't be too harsh on him, he is still an olympic athlete whos fit and strong, hes just not quite a gymnast who can do double twisting back flips all day long nows hes in his fourties . .

BTW for those who are interested www.getlazy.tk is a great site I came accross that has songs for download and info.
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