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I think part of the problem is definitely that Bluey exists. It's a "Better Peppa" and when watching Peppa I can't help but compare them. Given I'm a Dad myself I find the difference in the Dad characters to be illuminating: Daddy Pig is a klutzy idiot who, more often than not, makes mistakes other have to fix. By comparison Bandit is an incredible parent (maybe too incredible at times, so says my ego)


Among my friends who are also fathers we're in agreement that Daddy Pig is in for an episode titled "Shared Custody".

Meanwhile Bandit talks and acts like a real person would - well, at least one with top-tier parenting skills.


There have been articles written - including words from the writer of the show - that mention the issue of Bandit's impossible dad standards.

So yeah, don't take Bandit as the benchmark for being decent, but as something to aspire to.

I figure that in a world where good role models are lacking for men in so many ways, here's a good one.


Unlike Bandit, Daddy Pig didn't have to fight in War on Terror so he doesn't have to compensate.




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