Bluey, a much-loved kids TV show, has been praised after it introduced a same-sex couple in its season finale.
For those of you who are aware of Bluey, you'll know that it's as much fun to watch as an adult as it is for the kids - and anyone who says otherwise is wrong.
One of my biggest problems about babysitting is that kid's TV just isn't as fun as it was back when I was young, but I'll happily sit down and watch Bluey.
The show follows the title character, a Blue Heeler puppy named Bluey, as she goes on hilarious adventures with Bingo, her younger sister.
Personally, my favorite character is Bluey's dad who I seem to empathise with as I get older.
Eagle-eyed viewers of the popular animated series have made an exciting discovery in the show's latest season finale.
For the first time, the beloved cartoon has subtly introduced a queer couple, a detail that many fans have applauded as a significant step forward in representation.
In the season three finale titled 'The Sign,' some observant viewers caught a subtle hint suggesting that Bluey's friend Pretzel has two mothers.
A pivotal moment occurred a few minutes into the episode when Pretzel shared a personal anecdote, saying: "When my guinea pig ran away, my mums told me he might come back, but he didn't."
Check out the trailer for the episode below:
While the quick plural reference to "mums" may have flown under the radar for many, it did not escape the notice of all viewers.
Australian Bluey enthusiast Margie took to TikTok to express her excitement over the inclusion of an LGBTQIA+ couple in the show, echoing the sentiments of many who felt it was a much-needed addition.
Describing the revelation as a "blink-and-you'll-miss-it" moment, Margie admitted that she initially overlooked it herself.
"When I first watched the episode, I missed it. It wasn't until I went back, watched it with subtitles, and actually listened that I noticed we have our first gay couple," she said.
Margie also pointed out that the subtitles clearly indicated the plural "mums", further confirming Pretzel's same-sex parents.
"I love it, I think it was a really nice and organic way to do it. It's really one of those subtle ones I feel like a lot of people will miss. But in general, I thought they handled it really well," she added.
Although the couple is not visibly featured in the episode, their inclusion was met with widespread praise on social media.
One person said: "This is exactly the way I expected Bluey to reference LGBTQ+, and I really like how they handled it."
Some viewers admitted they only noticed the detail after it was pointed out to them. "I picked up on this but I needed to point it out to my wife. I'm glad it finally happened," shared one viewer.
Now if you'll excuse me, I'm off to watch Bluey.
