I would like to point out that Toopy and Binoo is originally a french book series written by a FEMALE author. For those that think homosexual men are conspiring against their straight children. Also, Binoo is Toopy's stuffed animal. Not his gay lover. God forbid children use their imaginations once in a while, wouldn't want to get in the way of all the "clean" educational shows out there. Lots of little boys have tried on high-heels or their big sisters clothes before Toopy and Binoo came along. Oh. I better stop breast feeding too because the little guy started feeding his doll that way. I guess I should take away the doll too because boys shouldn't have babies.
20 Reviews
I grew up with this show. Looking back at it: Ehhhh...
mackleblanc2 January 2020
Sure I understand that Toopy is mentally challenged and all that stuff, not to forget that gay controversy I've heard people saying (fact: boys seeing boys wearing dresses and makeup won't make them gay. It could make them trans though... also there's absolutely nothing wrong with being gay or trans so go to hell you homophobes), but I grew up watching this show. In case you don't know, this show is Canadian; and as you may have guessed, I'm Canadian. Heck, this television series I see as a Canadian icon now. Sure, it's promoted eating potatoes raw and stuff like that, but has there actually been a controversy involving a kid eating a potatoe raw because of this show? Overall, it's just a kids show that isn't offensive in any way. So I'll give it a pass.
it alright
ThunderKing622 February 2021
I like it.
Its kind of a slow hand holding show but its a nice show for the rascals.
Before the reboot the animation was the best. Then they soft rebooted and the animation turned into hash.
Overall, A nice show for those little rascals
What can be learned? Imagination.
Verdict: it has a nice soothing theme song. It bring back memories of the treehouse days.
Its kind of a slow hand holding show but its a nice show for the rascals.
Before the reboot the animation was the best. Then they soft rebooted and the animation turned into hash.
Overall, A nice show for those little rascals
What can be learned? Imagination.
Verdict: it has a nice soothing theme song. It bring back memories of the treehouse days.
Awesome show
insecteye-131 May 2009
I cannot believe that some parents are commenting that "dressing up in as girls and using makeup" will turn their boys into homosexuals. May as well torch all the re-runs of Mr. Dressup, chop up the famous tickle trunk and label Ernie Coombs as the instrument of Satan!! Please. Who are the parents protecting here, their own insecurity or their kids?
I have to say that the show is absolutely awesome for young children, 1 to 4. The show does not contain any kind of violence, negativity, elements of bullying, or anything that young children don't need. They need exactly what Toopy and Binoo are showing. Caring, sharing, using their imagination, being good spirited and full of joy. I'm so happy this show doesn't show any kind of negative elements, because lets face it there are plenty those for them later!
I have to say that the show is absolutely awesome for young children, 1 to 4. The show does not contain any kind of violence, negativity, elements of bullying, or anything that young children don't need. They need exactly what Toopy and Binoo are showing. Caring, sharing, using their imagination, being good spirited and full of joy. I'm so happy this show doesn't show any kind of negative elements, because lets face it there are plenty those for them later!
Toopy and Beano;Obviously Meant for Children Not Their Unfortunately Ignorant Parents
anfractuosity23 July 2008
Toopy and Binoo is a children's show which makes use of voices that would be engaging to children, along with bright colours and simplistic story lines. Because Toopy and Binoo is children's programming, obviously it's meant to be watched by all children (ie: not just boys). Toopy and Binoo explore various story lines, regardless of gender connotations, because their audience is diverse. Ignorant parents should try to remember that Toopy and Binoo are animals and not people, children who make up the viewing audience for Toopy and Binoo do not see animals as gendered. I also worry about the type of children these biased parents are raising.
Great Show
the-rosas15 July 2007
I have 4 kids and they all love Toopy and Binoo. We always knew when the show was coming on because the kids would remind us, getting all excited and shouting about it. Now that the dvds' have come out we do not worry about it because we have it on demand now. I am waiting to find the plush toys for Toopy and Binoo. My kids would absolutely love to have them. It is hard to tell them there are no toys of the two of them yet. I really like the show, it is funny and cute, even if they are dressing up like girls in dresses or being princesses I think the point is to cater to boy and girl audiences. I have no complaints about this show at all. I mean at least they aren't a couple of bunnies with no parents.
Not A Bad Show
medicalguy229 September 2007
This show is not as bad as people make it out to be. The story is of a mouse named Toopy and his stuffed cat friend Binoo , who also has a toy named Mr. Patchy Patch. Yes the show does not teach the alphabet or numbers like Sesame Street or similar shows. But it does teach children to use their imaginations. Little adventures into story books, or different worlds. It is a cute show and although not for older children, works well for younger ones. It is just a fun little show that shows children that if they use their imagination anything is possible and all types of adventures can be sought out. If you are looking for a show to teach your children something wholesome , this is the show for them.
if you kids like it, leave it
findly-creek-freak24 May 2013
Okay, this show is cute for kids. my daughter loves it. so to all those parents that are complaining about this show because so called "cross- dressing" and promoting gay views, you all need to grow up. its a kids show. there is nothing wrong with this show, its aimed for kids and kids love it so leave it alone. by doing this you are showing that you are against gays which is a bad attitude to aim towards your kids. they will learn worse things from you with that attitude then the show. im sure most of you parents saying these things grew up watching bugs bunny, and he always dressed as a woman, did that make you want to be a cross-dresser or gay? i didn't think so. so come on. leave it alone. over critics.
To much to soon...
mardy_anderson_0210 March 2014
Of all the children's TV shows nowadays this is definitely one of the worst. First of all the voice of Toopy the mouse is beyond annoying, but more than that I find this show to be far to much at such a young age. I don't even feel comfortable letting my 8 month old daughter watch this show. Children's brains pick up on far to much and I find this show to be far to sexual and lovey for kids(monkey see, monkey do). It teaches little boys that it is okay to openly dress up as full fledged girls (not that anything is wrong with "dress up"). It is the fact that young boys could potentially be setting themselves up to be bullied for this leading to a lot more problems.For 2 boys to be taking baths, sleeping in the bed together, kissing, this is no question that Toopy and Binoo are more than just "best friends". The show is completely pointless with empty episodes and no knowledge or learning games, counting, etc.Long story short I don't agree with the message that this show is putting into young children's heads and teaches them to be far to lovey and sexual. These types of shows should be reviewed by a much more diverse crowd before being aloud to be shown to thousands of kids.
My son loves this show!
t287717 May 2007
After reading some of the comments regarding this show, I felt compelled to comment as well. My son is almost two and absolutely loves watching Toopy and Binoo. I admit when I first seen the show, I thought it was annoying and wondered about them wearing dresses(I assumed Toopy and Binoo were boys). But after watching them for awhile now, they have won me over as well. I really don't feel that Toopy and Binoo wearing dresses is that big of a deal. To be perfectly honest, I don't think the show has ever stated that Toopy and Binoo were boys. Which, if I'm right, would be smart to leave that open for interpretation. I don't think the show is trying to promote anything negative. I don't feel that my son is going to become gay or a cross-dresser because of watching a cartoon. That is ridiculous! All I see when watching the show with my son is two friends using their imagination and having a lot of laughs.
Can't believe it's allowed on television....
smileytrysh16 November 2006
I was first introduced to this show when my 3 1/2 year old started watching it on Treehouse in 2006. At first i just thought it was annoying (the voice of toupy is just grating on the ears) but there's much more serious issues than that. Apparently both toupy and binoo are boy... mice or what ever they are, but they frequently dress up in princess dresses, makeup... etc. It's very disturbing and doesn't send a positive message. Also, the shows are consecutively about nothing; chasing Toupy's nose that is running away... playing with an egg that hatches into a bunny with wings.. etc. Blah. I give it 2 thumbs waay wayy down.
Great for young kids (2 - 5 years old)
stephen7771 June 2006
My three year old son loves both the TV show and the web site (see the link below). He has enjoyed the show off and on for over a year now. Almost all of the other 10 boys at his day care also watch the show.
This is an animiated fantasy based show from the perspective of a young boy Toopy and his stuffed animal friend Binoo and other characters.
Almost all of the action and conversations take place with inanimate objects but the boys imagination brings them to life. Messages on reading, getting outside and sleeping are high on the list of activities.
The colours, music and relationships are all good. The show is produced in both English and french but almost all the merchandise is in French.
This is an animiated fantasy based show from the perspective of a young boy Toopy and his stuffed animal friend Binoo and other characters.
Almost all of the action and conversations take place with inanimate objects but the boys imagination brings them to life. Messages on reading, getting outside and sleeping are high on the list of activities.
The colours, music and relationships are all good. The show is produced in both English and french but almost all the merchandise is in French.
Teaches more important lessons than mathematics and language.
Shcmaylor20 December 2015
It may not be educational in the same way other shows are. Sure, it may not teach you how to spell or how to add. On the surface, it may seem completely nonsensical and just a colorful flashy show of some rat and his stuffy playing together.
As a child and youth care practitioner, I find this show an important and bold step toward child entertainment. With homophobia still existing, there are lots of people out there who seem to think this show is some great force of evil trying to brainwash their children into becoming gay. I see it more as building tolerance to people of certain orientations. And yes, maybe your son may want to try on high heels because Toopy did. So what? How many people are going to die because your son put on high heels? None, that's how many. The show has also been accused of romanticizing sexual behavior between men, but there is absolutely no sexuality outlined in this show. Toopy and Binoo take baths together? So what? Is it suddenly a sexual thing? My friends and I have been in a hot tub together, and we're all straight men.
Sexuality and homophobia aside, this show is great. It teaches love and compassion, and it reinforces a positive attitude. There is no promotion of aggression, no children throwing temper tantrums (Caillou), and no negativity. Toopy is an all-around loving character, and he's always looking out for his best friend Binoo. They have loads of fun together, and this is what children should picture when they picture true friendship.
As a child and youth care practitioner, I find this show an important and bold step toward child entertainment. With homophobia still existing, there are lots of people out there who seem to think this show is some great force of evil trying to brainwash their children into becoming gay. I see it more as building tolerance to people of certain orientations. And yes, maybe your son may want to try on high heels because Toopy did. So what? How many people are going to die because your son put on high heels? None, that's how many. The show has also been accused of romanticizing sexual behavior between men, but there is absolutely no sexuality outlined in this show. Toopy and Binoo take baths together? So what? Is it suddenly a sexual thing? My friends and I have been in a hot tub together, and we're all straight men.
Sexuality and homophobia aside, this show is great. It teaches love and compassion, and it reinforces a positive attitude. There is no promotion of aggression, no children throwing temper tantrums (Caillou), and no negativity. Toopy is an all-around loving character, and he's always looking out for his best friend Binoo. They have loads of fun together, and this is what children should picture when they picture true friendship.
I don't like this show
ihabsaid7428 March 2007
Yes it's only a cartoon, but this is geared towards toddlers with minds like sponges. What message is being sent to our young boys (Toopy and Binoo are male I presume) when they continually dress up as girls. I don't mean just dresses, but full fledged princess dresses with frills, tiaras etc.? Nice way of gender confusion if you ask me. Also, the mouse has the most annoying voice I have ever heard. Very grating on the nerves. It is important to watch what your children watch to make sure that it corresponds to your set of morals and/or beliefs. What does it mean when a mouse is bigger and bosses the cat around? What does it mean when they continually dress up as girls? What is the show teaching your toddler? Is it beneficial for them? Is it teaching them the alphabet or numbers? Are the characters good role models?
Who doesn't remember this?
tanjeenuddin7 April 2022
This is the best show from my childhood.
I love every second of that show, even some of the not so good episodes. I always remember watching treehouse waiting for Toopy and Binoo to be on.
It's a memory that I would never forget.
I love every second of that show, even some of the not so good episodes. I always remember watching treehouse waiting for Toopy and Binoo to be on.
It's a memory that I would never forget.
This show is mindless rhetoric
Darth_Necro20 November 2013
I want to start off by saying I am very NON BIASED. I have gay friends and I don't think the show will make your child gay. However the parents who think that TV doesn't influence children are ignorant. Having seen a 10 year old boy put on high heals and walk around the house saying "I'm fabulous toopy" .... need I say more. The fact is kids repeat what they see. I have an issue with the fact that one minute the mouse is a Knight then he's Cinderella.I realize this is a children's show and gender isn't considered. If your child goes to school acting like toopy what do you think is going to happen? My cousin is the illustrator for this show, I happen to know several writers are VERY gay. This show does not send out a good educational message. It teaches little boys it's OK to put on high heels. Any parent who says "this shows for kids, it's a great show full of colours, etc" these parents are the ignorant ones. They are also not caring what they're child is watching and are obviously using TV as a baby sitter. I don't think my child will become gay from watching this show. I don't believe you just become gay I think you can't help who you love. But I think this show will make your child talk and act " fabulously " ridiculous and annoying. To all you parents who think I'm ignorant ask yourself, what other television shows have male characters dress up in heels and skirts and walk around saying FABULOUS!!!
My Perspective as a Young Teen
lailakparkinson22 August 2018
As a kid, one of the few things that let my parents take a break was this show. I remember running around the house squealing when it was about to come on. Definitely geared towards younger kids, but I still watch it today, as a teen, mainly for the nostalgia. Now, I wonder how they manage to make the world so lively with only one character's voice.
This show did NOT make me gay. I'm still a bit too young to confirm my sexuality, but this show did not make me question it. If anything, this show made me more accepting of the variety of people in this world. Also, when I was younger (8-9), I was a bit of a tomboy, but I was always embarrassed about it. Toopy and Binoo made me feel a bit more comfortable in myself, and made me feel that I didn't need to act like the girls who wore dresses and sat around sharing gossip. I would run around in the forest with all the boys.
Now about the 'sexual' accusations, Binoo is Toopy's stuffed animal, brought to life by his imagination. Many children may kiss their stuffy goodnight, or take a bath with their favorite toy. Heck, when they do have a bath, they can go to an underwater world in their bathtub propelled by a little frog toy. As a child, I never found this romantic or anything, just two best friends who loved each other deeply. Also, in my mind, even when I was little, I never considered them to be people. They were animals, fictional characters, so I never found it innapropriate or odd.
Last thing, this did wonders for my imagination.
Toopy & Binoo gay agenda??
t-j-ifill21 May 2014
Warning: Spoilers
I would like my child to make their own decisions on gender issues.. The gay agenda is not a standard... it's a break away from the standard.. Toopy and binoo are often seen going to bed together and kissing before bed.that's the same scenario as mummy and daddy going to bed together and kissing before bed. Toopy seems somewhat obsessed with binoo...singing a love song to binoo (the seven binoos) It's concerning that the gay movement sees it OK to push their doctrines into my child's mind before they are even old enough to decide..it's a form of brain washing. I've read reviews calling parents who want to give their children a fair chance to decide 'ignorant'... i find that interesting...research has shown (and those who do marketing know) that from ages 1-4 the child's personality is being formed..they are at the most impressionable stage as they are setting a foundation for all their future processing.. Toopy and binoo messes with that foundation. The writers of this show are trying to make a point.. and sway your kids before they are able to think for themselves...parents..BE CAREFUL!!!
There is a world out where besides gay culture.
leana7318 April 2010
Why two boys constantly wearing girls dresses, tiaras, lipstick, and high heels??? Why don't they play variety of games, why is this show so closed-minded? OK, I understand about gay culture, and that they want to show it'k OK to be gay, but I find it offencive when cartoon creators impose their gay views on little kids. Kids' shows should be gender-neutral. Never mind this political correctness, but if two boys wearing lipstick and dresses all the time it is just wrong. And also it was an episode where two frogs put lipstick on and KISS, and when they turned to be a two bugs ( or something like that) wearing lipstick, and holding hands. Gross. WRONG, WRONG, WRONG.
love this show <3
tayscott-3670323 October 2022
I enjoyed this show when I was a child. It's a shame that it's not playing anymore, but you can say that it's great show. I highly recommend this show for younger kids, and even if you are older it's still a pretty good show! I have watched every episode of this show several times, which just shows how good it is! Fortunately, the watchability of many shows has increased with the advent of free time, so please give this show a try if you have some free time because it is very good. Hello again, it's me from before. I hope you like to watch this show. Please, watch it, I beg of you. Goodbye from seyeon and donghyuck!
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