Parents issue urgent warning after kids ‘freaked out’ by fake Bluey

Concerned parents have rushed to warn others after a string of fake Bluey episodes with “inappropriate” storylines emerged online.

‘Freaked out’: Parents alarmed by ‘Bluey’ clip. Picture: YouTube

Concerned parents have rushed to warn others after a string of fake Bluey episodes with “inappropriate” storylines have emerged online.

Bootleg versions of the popular Australian children’s show that are “nothing like” the real Bluey have been catching out unsuspecting parents.

The “weird” spoof episodes, which contain strikingly similar cartoon characters, have recently been uploaded to YouTube where they are catching out unsuspecting parents.

Some distressed mums have since taken to Facebook to warn others, labelling the content “disgusting” and “inappropriate”.

In one lengthy clip, the so-called Bluey and Bingo – who have been reimagined in new colours whilst maintaining the same names – can be seen crying and feigning illness to cover getting bad grades at school.

Aussie parents have issued a warning after kids were left ‘freaked out’ by a series of bootleg Bluey episodes on YouTube. Source: ABC Kids

While a different episode with an “odd” storyline sees Bingo eat faeces. These storylines are in stark contrast to the beloved cartoon is adored by parents for teaching kids important life lessons.

“Has anyone seen this? My husband put it on for our daughter and it’s NOT Bluey,’ a woman wrote in a post to the Bluey Mums Facebook group.

“Honestly, I just turned it off ASAP so I don’t know what happens, but Bluey and Bingo were crying in the first scene but it’s nothing like (Bluey).

“It’s on Kid’s YouTube, be careful.”

The post quickly garnered attention as other mothers shared their own horror stories.

In one episode of the fake show, ‘Bluey’ can be seen feigning illness to cover for their bad grades at school. Picture: YouTube

“It’s ridiculous what they do to kid’s shows... All of these shows are turned into inappropriate, poorly animated videos, it’s disgusting,” one said, explaining she’d seen copies of Paw Patrol, Peppa Pig and SpongeBob SquarePants on YouTube.

“I won’t let my kids watch this version, it’s odd and weird things happen. My three-year-old screamed and shut it off one day because the parents were hitting Bluey and Bingo, and it freaked him out. That was the day YouTube got removed from the TVs,” another explained.

As a third revealed: “Oh my god, I just saw yesterday one where Bingo was eating ‘sh*t’ and it was the poop emoji? I thought it was just me. It was actually suggested to me.”

Another unofficial episode sees the parents hitting the kids. Picture: YouTube

Bluey first aired on ABC in October 2018 and has since gone on to become a global phenomenon.

It has been speculated the key to Bluey’s overnight success is down to the fact parents feel good about what their kids are watching.

Storylines in the eight minute episodes often offer an inspiring truth or life lesson and highlight the importance of family, kindness, sharing and support.

The adored program hasn’t been immune from the odd controversy, with a recent episode titled ‘Exercise’ being edited to remove a scene after sparking backlash.

The scene attracted criticism for portraying a “harmful” message to children about body image after it saw Bluey’s dad Bandit weighing himself in the bathroom, and sighing in disappointment in front of his daughters.

Creators have since removed the offensive moment in its entirety, with ABC issuing a statement to confirm the decision.

“The recent episode of Bluey, ‘Exercise’, has been republished by the ABC following a decision by the makers of the program,” it read.

“The new version provides families with the opportunity to manage important conversations in their own way.”