Max & Ruby
I have been watching the channel Noggin with my son and saw this cartoon called Max & Ruby. It seems like a fine Kids cartoon at first. But after I saw a few more episodes, I started thinking the cartoon is rather messed up. Max & Ruby is more like a single mom family than brother and sister as what the show suggests. I think it’s even worse for Ruby being a big sister because there are no adults in the family. Is the show suggesting that they are orphans and kids are living by themselves now? Also, Max is drawn a little big for a baby (compare to Ruby’s size). I would think Max is a retarded boy if I didn’t know he’s just a baby. I think this show is probably suitable for baby who don’t understand words yet. For older kids, it’s a little inappropriate. What do you think?
June 2nd, 2009 at 3:11 pm
Perhaps an insidious attempt at cultural conversion?
August 13th, 2009 at 7:34 pm
My nephew, who has asperger’s, believes that Max has autism. I agree. My son is on the autism spectrum and is limited verbally. Max’s behavior is just like his. He is always into something and is sometimes focused on just one or a few words.