Something I don't understand

[ssetta]

Okay, I accidentally met this guy online who is a true fan of Mister Rogers, and Mister Rogers' Neighborhood. See, I met him because one day my friend accidentally went on his screen name, who is also a fan of Mr. Rogers, but loves SS as well. But anyway, this guy who I accidentally met, I asked him if he liked SS, and he said no. And I was like "WHAT!!!!!! How can he like Mr. Rogers but not SS!!!" And he said that Mr. Rogers can be for people of all ages, while SS is strictly for little kids. I mean, can any of you understand that? I can't.

 

[Vic Romano]

I can understand that some people would like certain things over others, but IMO, Mr. Rogers is way more for "just kids" then SS, that I don't understand. But I enjoy both anyway.

 

[The Count]

Well... Can certainly understand some people liking some things and not liking others. But before your friend makes a blanket statement like that about both programs, take the time to explain to him that there are certain aspects both Mr. Roger's Neighborhood and Sesame Street share. Heck, they were contemporary classics from the same era and both have elements to appreciate.
Hope this helps somewhat.

 

[BEAR]

I will second what Ed (The Count) said. However, I do think that Mister Rogers' style is intended more for children.

 

[CensoredAlso]

However, I do think that Mister Rogers' style is intended more for children.

Yeah I kind of see that. Certainly the Neighborhood of Make Believe is much more standard kid's puppet stuff than Sesame Street. But I personally wouldn't say Mr. Roger's is unwatchable for adults.

Well you know, everyone has their opinions.

 

[mikebennidict]

Okay, I accidentally met this guy online who is a true fan of Mister Rogers, and Mister Rogers' Neighborhood. See, I met him because one day my friend accidentally went on his screen name, who is also a fan of Mr. Rogers, but loves SS as well. But anyway, this guy who I accidentally met, I asked him if he liked SS, and he said no. And I was like "WHAT!!!!!! How can he like Mr. Rogers but not SS!!!" And he said that Mr. Rogers can be for people of all ages, while SS is strictly for little kids. I mean, can any of you understand that? I can't.

First of all you have the wrong section and 2nd of all not everybody likes the same thing you do. Is that impossibe for you to understand?

 

[BEAR]

Yeah I kind of see that. Certainly the Neighborhood of Make Believe is much more standard kid's puppet stuff than Sesame Street. But I personally wouldn't say Mr. Roger's is unwatchable for adults.

Well you know, everyone has their opinions.

I wouldn't say he is unwatchable by adults completely either. I mean...like Sesame Street, Rogers' lessons can be beneficial for all ages. It's simply the style in which he presents things maybe.

 

[BEAR]

not everybody likes the same thing you do. Is that impossibe for you to understand?

I must say, I am completely with mikebennidict on this one.

 

[Ziffel]

Yeah both SS and Mr. Rogers are primarily aimed at children (obviously). But no question SS has things that adults can enjoy too and references to things that only adults would recognize (like parodies of movies, songs, shows, that were not always just children's songs, nursery rhymes, etc.) And of course the classic SS (and TEC) is widely appreciated to see again by adults for nostagic reasons too. And Mr. Rogers would also have that nostalgic purpose too. I agree that the style of Mr. Rogers was even more so more aimed at children. He himself wanted to talk like he was talking directly to the children in the television audience. But also yes, his wisdom and life's lessons can often be pertinent for adults too. In fact, many adults who don't treat other nice (as well as adults with low self esteem) could really benefit from viewing these shows). I've always said the world would be a better place if more people were like Fred Rogers. It's neat that he really did live the live of kindness and respect for others that he manifested on his show.
By the way, I thought it was neat and cute that when I worked at a nursing home there was an elderly man who wanted the channel changed to Mr. Rogers every day.

 

[CensoredAlso]

I still stand by what I posted before, but I do agree that Mr. Rogers' lessons to the audience are definitely still relevant for adults.

We have all these moralistic shows aimed at children, understandably. But very little entertainment aimed at adults emphasizes morals or improving yourself. It's like they assume adults don't need lessons in morality (ha!)