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can not beleve peopel are so ignorent (Review 81 of 214)
Reviewed by sherel on 3/29/2007 Rating:  (3472)
i can not beleave peopel are so ignorent i love this show. it
teaches a good lesson for kids to work together and play with
other kids.and another thing if you dont like the show turn the
chanel and leave handy manny alone. to thums up disney and keep
the shows comming.
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My daughter absolutely loves Handy Manny. (Review 82 of 214)
Reviewed by Stephanie. Augusta, GA on 3/29/2007 Rating: (3473)
She loves him, So much I think that if she could she would
marrie him lol, She just turned 3 and cant get enough of Handy
Manny!. Never knew she liked it. I never knew of the cartoon
untill it came on 1 day and shes like "Look mama! Manny!" I
couldn't belive it.
So now we need Manny DVD'S - TOYS - GAMES - Anything you can
think of to make of Manny please do so we can all be happy :)
God bless..
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mother (Review 83 of 214)
Reviewed by tonya dill on 3/22/2007 Rating: (3451)
My son Hunter will be 3 years old in April. He watches Handy
Manny EVERY day. I love to watch it too. I don't think I have
ever seen a cartoon that children love as much as Hany Manny.
Please hurry and get the DVD's out there so we can buy them.
Thank you
Tonya Dill
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i can't believe what I am reading! (Review 84 of 214)
Reviewed by Carissa on 3/21/2007 Rating: (3445)
My son and I love this show!! What a great way to teach
children about other cultures. I can't beleive anyone would
forbid a child to watch this unless you are just TV free. I
don't see how people think Manny is dumb. Or even Mr. Lopart.
He is a bit of a klutz. Why is the saying white people
are 'dumb?' Kelly is not dumb. She has everything!! What kind
of message are you saying to your kids? Don't watch this
because it has different kinds of people? Yes, this is the USA,
Land of the Diverse!!
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Great Show (Review 85 of 214)
Reviewed by Cathy on 3/21/2007 Rating: (3446)
My three year old son loves this show. He even calls
himself "Manny." He has a great interest in tools. We have
started to buy him real tools. He helps fix everything around
the house. We are waiting for Handy Manny merchandise to hit
the stores. Keep up the good work Disney. Manny is great.
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Merchandise is Coming (Review 86 of 214)
Reviewed by Lynette on 3/16/2007 Rating: (3430)
I know many people have been anxiously awaiting the arrival of
Handy Manny items. I just got done watching the previews on my
daughter's new Little Einsteins video and there is a Handy
Manny video due out in August. If it is at all like the Little
Einsteins video, which I assume it will be, there will be three
episodes on the DVD. I know it isn't as much as us Handy Manny
fans would like but it is a start.
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Ignorant!! (Review 87 of 214)
Reviewed by Shannon on 2/24/2007 Rating: (3343)
This is a great show!! My son loves it! To think that someone
who is a "parent" is so ignorant that you would actually
disapprove of this show. What is your issue? This is a huge
world! We need to show our children that and teach them
diversity and understanding. There is nothing wrong with being
educated on another race, religion, history, etc. Just because
something is different or foreign to a person doesn't mean it
is negative, wrong, or immoral. This show is teaching English
speaking children some Spanish words, and cultural
differences. Soon most people in the world will be speaking
two or three languages. The individuals that refuse to
acknowledge this and adapt will be left behind. If you want to
teach your child that there is anything negative about cultural
difference then perhaps you are the one who should not be
allowed to "play with others". The only thing wrong with this
show is that is brings to light the narrow minded thinking of a
very very small percentage of people. Disney has been a
positive influence on children for years and will continue to
do so with shows like Handy Manny. This character helps his
neighbors and friends without asking for anything in return.
Thats what needs to be taught today. Too many children are
taught to only look out for themselves. And yet society can't
seem to figure out why so many children and issues with crime,
poor education, drugs, etc. If we don't show our children the
positive things then they have no other option but negative
influences. Parents that want the best for their children will
support shows like this, show that focus on positive actions
and ignore the stupidity of people like you.
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manny rocks!!! (Review 88 of 214)
Reviewed by Jackie on 2/24/2007 Rating: (3348)
My 2 year old daughter and I watch Handy Manny every weekday
afternoon because I record it on my DVD recorder since I'm at
work and she's at Daycare when it's on in the morning. I gave
her a toy tool set for Christmas and we named all the tools
after Manny's tools.
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Sad that there are such ignorant people (Review 89 of 214)
Reviewed by Kristen on 2/23/2007 Rating: (3322)
My daughter loves watching Handy manny and I love the lessons
that it teaches, such as sharing and working together. I
really enjoy the fact that there is Spanish thrown into the
program and that it is always clarified before or after a
saying exactly what the Spanish meant.
I am shocked that parents can react to this program negatively
and even more surprised that they would imply that it is
prejudiced. Ridiculous. Clearly these parents are just
looking for problems. I was a teacher as well in an elementary
school and served as an instructional specialist for 2
elementary schools and the BEST time for children to learn
another language is during the toddler years. And the way this
program teaches it is exactly correct; there is no reason for
language to be taught in a school.
Handy Manny is a great show that children respond very well to
and it sounds like the adults who have a problem with it need
to find something to occupy themselves with because they are
making issues out of nonexistent things.
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Yuck is right (Review 90 of 214)
Reviewed by Mommy to 2 on 2/23/2007 Rating:  (3331)
I agree with those who say they do not like this show. It is a
bad show that is poorly written and is inappropriate for
toddlers.
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My son and I love the show!! (Review 91 of 214)
Reviewed by Edith on 2/17/2007 Rating: (3298)
My 17 month old son and I love this show. I love the fact that
it speaks Spanish. We live in Miami and being bilingual is a
must. My husband saw it today morning and told me if we could
do his Birthday party using this theme. My husband loved the
show. I hope you make party ware for this soon. I'm tired of
Dora, Diego and Bob the Builder.
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the best (Review 92 of 214)
Reviewed by alexandra-lilly on 2/17/2007 Rating: (3299)
i am 12 years old and loooovvvve handy manny it helps me speak
spanish because i speak english. i feel insulted that people
are saying they hate it. i feel like they are saying they hate
spanish people like me. i think that if you dont like spanish
people move somewhere else, this is a free country. we can stay
if we like.I WAS BORN HERE AND AM NOT TALKING ABOUT ME. IF THERE
ARE IMIGRANTS THEY CAN STAY. some people dont understand that we
can do what we want in america. also if you dont like handy
manny DONT WATCH IT IF YOU HATE IT THAT MUCH, STOP COMPLANING
THERE IS YOUR SOLUTION! AGAIN I AM ONLY 12 AND I LOOOOVVVE HANDY
MANNY. i am trying to find the lyrics to the tool song. my
little cousin loves tools and watches the show on tv and on
demand when he can
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Incredible (Review 93 of 214)
Reviewed by Joan on 2/16/2007 Rating: (3297)
Its hard to believe that there are still such closed minded
people out there. This show is not shoving Spanish down your
throat, it is simply exposing children to a few Spanish words
and numbers, why wouldn't you want your child to learn as much
as possible? Why would any parent limit their child's
potential, I don't understand. However, if this is how you feel
then you shouldn't watch the show because its not meant for
you. Its meant for smart children and their smart parents who
want them to learn as much as possible. I'm curious, do you
have the same problem with Dora or Diego? How about little
Einsteins, they teach some Italian words...are you closed minded
enough to prevent your child from watching those shows?
Regardless, Handy Manny is a great show...it has great lessons
for children to learn and is very entertaining for my son.
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Message Boards (Review 94 of 214)
Reviewed by Shawna on 2/14/2007 Rating: (3292)
Okay, Handy Manny isn't a show for us just yet, Morgan is 2 and
still has no interest. So far though, I thought it was a cute
little show and I know other kids in the 3-5 year old range
that are enjoying it very much. Honestly it's a refreshing
change from Bob the Builder and the political messages which
have become so frequent on PBS. Guess I didn't notice anything
about the ethnicity that people have commented about here. I
will say that my little one has noticed different colors of
skin for quite a long time, although it's just a comment she
makes just like when someone has a red shirt one. Overall I'd
have to say that this is a great show Disney has created and
I'm pleased to see something like this geared toward boys as
well!
If any of you want to discuss the show further, please join us
in the message board where you can discuss your thoughts in a
friendly way. It's a great site. And please, this site is
wonderful with very friendly people, even if you don't like a
Disney product, don't aim your anger at this site.
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Turn the Channel (Review 95 of 214)
Reviewed by Boomer on 2/12/2007 Rating: (3278)
If you are so offended by Handy Manny, Teletubbies or any other
program, turn the channel. If you think that this is the USA
and you should speak English, you are closed minded. I do not
care if my son learns spanish, but the exposure to different
cultures and languages helps teach tolerance of a world that is
getting smaller everyday. Some of my distance relatives came
to this country and spoke German. If they were greeted with
the same ignorance I have read here, then the "great" USA would
not be what it is today.
I agree that the show is not written well- do you know why...it
is for kids. We are not watching Law & Order. It is meant to
be entertaining and if it teaches my son that people who are
different can be treated as part of the community and things
get done when he works together with others, than great! I
look at the tools as the 7 dwarfs, each has a narrow
personality that might resemble certain kid traits (i.e. not
wanting to try something new, feeling like they need to be in
control, or whatever). Manny does a great job mentoring the
tools into working together and thinking things through before
jumping in with a solution. Manny is patient, caring and
thoughtful. I wish he lived in my commmunity because he would
be a wonderful role model for all the tweeners who have "role
models" such as 50 Cent, Brittney Spears, Paris Hilton and the
pro sports player who is taking steroids/beating his
girlfrient/smoking pot and can dunk/run fast/hit a home run.
All in all, you are the role model for your children. Do not
let the TV teach your kids. Talk to them about the show. If
there was something you did not like have a conversation with
them. Respect your child and they will learn respect for
themselves, you and others (no matter if the are a handyman,
lawyer, doctor, teacher, speak chinese, are a religious
leader). If tv can reinforce things like teamwork, sharing,
diversity or laughing at a silly cartoon, then great.
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Crazy (Review 96 of 214)
Reviewed by JOE on 2/10/2007 Rating: (3256)
WOW, Handy manny is a well round show for children, after
reading all these reviews I was shocked how parents are truly
raciest. If you really watch the show, you can see plain as day
see that Many helps people in his town period, and promotes
kindness and teamwork. All you parents that feel Hispanic
driven shows should not be on television you are the raciest.
The Mr. Lopart character is portrayed as a person who does not
head the way of caution when doing something. That show
children the affect of not be caution when engaging in actives.
Made it would sit better in the mind of a raciest if the Lopart
character was an immigrant, or a nativity America. You children
that are over 20 needs to grow up. If you sit in front of your
TV you can find any thing to complain about period. and I don’t
like Johnny and the sprites, but my son does, so I’m going to
think my son is going to be a homosexual, watching a the Johnny
girly man charter sing show tunes, NO I love me son period, and
if he likes the show he can watch it. Handy Manny is a Cartoon
period and it brings a good message of friend ship, teamwork,
and all around kindness to your fellow man. GROW UP PEOPLE,
IT’S JUST A CARTOON.
Now I know why there are no Videos in the store for Handy
Manny, My son love that show and I do too.
Watch out everyone I heard Christianity was sexist, so burn all
your money because it says on the back of every bill in god we
trust.
And I love Carlos Mencia
And if you do like hand manny you’re a Dee da Dee
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I don't get it (Review 97 of 214)
Reviewed by Another Mom on 2/10/2007 Rating: (3258)
I have to say, I don't get why people are blaming Manny for the
hatred of the parents. People who say "This is the United
States, speak English" are basically saying English is superior
to any other language. Why? Do they realize that the United
States was formed, based, and fought for by immigrants and
foreigners. Parents are making racist comments regarding the
characters on the show and the children are merely repeating
what they've heard. It's not that the show is teaching it, the
parents are influencing their children. I say to the teacher
that have sent home note to their student's parents, shame on
you. Who are you to dictate to the parents what their child
can and can't watch. Are you then telling the parents they are
not responsible enough to determine for themselves what their
children should be watching? I think the show is fine. The
show contains an eclectic group of people (much like the world
we live in) that come together to form a great community. As
for Mr. Lopart. I don't see him as being portrayed as dumb, I
view his behavior as stubborness. He is an intelligent man, he
merely believe he can do things on his own. We often feel as
he does and things most likely end up as they do for Mr.
Lopart. Would you be happier if he allowed Manny to help him?
I believe we can teach our children that it is okay to get help
from others and use Mr. Lopart as an example, without saying
Mr. Lopart is dumb, stupid, klutzy, or any other negative
comment. If you truly watch the show in the way that is
intended, you will see that each and every show has a good
message. I think, as adults, we often read into children's
shows more than we should and WE are the ones that teach our
children the negativity of the world. I invite you to observe
the show from a child's point of view and discover something
fun and positive.
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Why is he dumb? (Review 98 of 214)
Reviewed by Lynette on 2/10/2007 Rating: (3260)
Ok, my daughter and I love this show and I having been reading
and replying to reviews for a while on this page but I am very
confused about something. Why are people saying Manny is dumb?
I watch this show every Saturday with my daughter and I do not
see how he is portrayed as being dumb or how his tools seem to
be smarter. Can one of the parents who gave this show a
negative review please tell me why you feel this way? Thank you.
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Hate it! (Review 99 of 214)
Reviewed by Corri on 2/9/2007 Rating: (3248)
I totally agree with those who hate this show. It is one of the
worst shows on tv for kids. This is the United States, we speak
English here. I will not allow my kids to watch this. And you
are right, Manny is portrayed as being not very intelligent.
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Me too (Review 100 of 214)
Reviewed by Abbianne's Mom on 2/9/2007 Rating: (3251)
Abbianne is not allowed to watch this. I think it is a poorly
written show. I do not like the message it sends. We are
offended by the lack of intelligence. The tools are smarter
than Manny. They portray a "Handy Man" as being dumb. My
husband is a handy man and we feel it is insulting to tradesmen
everywhere.
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