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Awful (Review 101 of 214)
Reviewed by Melina on 2/9/2007 Rating:  (3254)
Bravo to the people brave enough to say this show stinks.
Anyone with an IQ over 60 would not allow a child to watch
this. You are right, THIS IS AMERICA! Speak English. IF and
that is a BIG IF, I wanted my kids to speak Spanish I would
enroll them in a class. I don't want it shoved down my throat.
Why not have a character speak Greek, or French, or Italian. Oh
that's right, THIS IS AMERICA, SPEAK ENGLISH or go back to
Mexico.
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Yuckie (Review 102 of 214)
Reviewed by Raechelle on 2/8/2007 Rating: (3246)
I agree. I can't stand this show. I would NEVER allow my child
to watch it again. After watching only a few episodes, my
daughter Raechi asked me why Manny hates white people. I didn't
know how to answer her. I asked her teacher and was told that I
was not alone. Many parents are bringing up this issue. She
said it is a bad influence on children. It is reverse racism
and I will not allow my child to be corrupted by this bigotted
cartoon.
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Nicholynne (Review 103 of 214)
Reviewed by Think about it.... on 2/7/2007 Rating: (3235)
I have to agree with the two teachers. This show is not as good
as it could be. Think about it, everyone here is so quick to
say these shows are responsible for teaching their children
good things, why can't you see that your children could learn
bad things at the same time. Every show has the potential to
influence children, good or bad. Yes, kids may learn good
things from this show, but they will also learn bad things. It
has to be a two way street. I believe that this show teaches
children to notice the differences, rather than teaching them
that we are all the same inside, no matter our heritage. I
think it could have been great. My children are not permitted
to have the TV on unless I am with them. I gave this show a
chance, but I no longer allow them to watch it.
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Wonderful Show (Review 104 of 214)
Reviewed by Joan on 2/7/2007 Rating:  (3241)
I love Handy Manny! I have a 16 month old son who loves to watch
Handy Manny, it is the only show that captures his attention, no
matter what. We sit and watch it together in the mornings. I
am a bilingual parent, and enjoy the fact that he is being
exposed to Spanish words during the show the same way he is at
home. I want to raise my son to be bilingual since it will be
very beneficial for him in the future, especially living in
Orlando. I don't agree with some of the reviews, but this is a
free country and everyone is entitled to their opinions...I do
have a problem with a teacher sending home a letter telling
parents not to let them watch a certain show. I think you
should explain your concerns and leave that decision up to the
parents, I don't agree with the fact that you are imposing your
opinion on parents and using your influence as a teacher
improperly. I think Handy Manny is a great show and I hope
Disney will come out with cool birthday party ware for my son's
2nd birthday in September!
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We love Handy Manny (Review 105 of 214)
Reviewed by Arica in FL on 2/6/2007 Rating: (3232)
I have a son who is 8 months and a daughter who is 2 1/2. Both
of my children stop in there tracks when they hear the Handy
Manny sound track come on. There are not very many things that
can stop infants in there tracks. Handy Manny is kind and has
very good manors. For those who are thinking negative about
this show you are looking way to into it and to those who are
putting down our handy men, how dare you. I would hate to see
the way your children behave being raised to think they are
better than someone. Have you not heard that all are equal in
America.Your looking for a something to complain about. I to am
looking forward to throwing my son his 1 year old birthday
party with Handy Manny, hope it will be here by May.
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I agree........ (Review 106 of 214)
Reviewed by A Teacher/A Mom on 2/4/2007 Rating: (3228)
I agree with Not A Fan. I, too, am a teacher. I feel it sends
a very bad message. Language should be taught in a classroom,
by a trained professional. This show does not accurately teach
anything. I have a large group of students from culturally
diverse backgrounds, I think this show encourages children to
point out differences in each other. There are three students
I know watch this show. I have trouble with all three being
cruel to each other children. An English speaking child
ridiculed a Spanish speaking child, telling him to speak
English or shut up. When I asked him why, he said that is what
his Mommy tells Manny. An obvious discrimination, taught by a
parent. I had a child born in Mexico tell a child born in
Illinois he was a loser, a klutz, and a retard. I asked where
he learned this. He said watch Manny, all white people are
stupid, just like Mr. Lopart. I watched an episode and learned
that Mr. Lopart, a white character, is portrayed in a negative
way. I had another student ask a little girl if her father, who
is a repair man, is as stupid as Manny. This show needs to be
reworked, or removed. It is teaching stereotypes. It is
really harming the children. To all you parents, who say your
children watch this, I wonder if you realize the message it
sends. I have sent a note to all the parents in my class,
requesting it not be shown to the children. In the last few
weeks, since the children have stopped watching, the atmosphere
in my class is once again becoming positive. This show could
have been a great tool to teach children to get along with each
other, regardless of their backgrounds, instead it teaches
hatred. Shame on Disney.
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Great Lessons Learned!!!!! (Review 107 of 214)
Reviewed by Avery and Alex on 2/2/2007 Rating: (3223)
Thanks for such a great show!!!!! My two have learned great
lessons from watching Manny and the tools working to solve
problems. and this has transfered to their everyday thinking
and problem solving. Keep up the great work...
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jump up in the am! (Review 108 of 214)
Reviewed by cynthia & bryson on 1/30/2007 Rating: (3209)
My 9 month old son really loves the music. Anytime he is
fussing and Handy Manny comes on he immediately stops to listen
and watch the tools dance. It is a great show that will maybe
give my son a little head start on learning a second language.
We would really like to have a Handy Manny 1st Birthday party.
Do you think you will have party sets available by mid-April??
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Little "Papi (Review 109 of 214)
Reviewed by Handy Manny is cool on 1/27/2007 Rating:  (3196)
My three year old loves this show. Anything that exposes our
children to our multi-ethnicity is good. Anything that exposes
our children to the concept of hardwork and being a good
neighbor is good.
Disney get your mechandise machine going ! T-shirts, B-day
party items.I'm not buying things off ebay.....
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Love Handy Manny (Review 110 of 214)
Reviewed by Alecia on 1/23/2007 Rating: (3182)
My children love this show! My 3 year old will be turning 4 in
April and all she talks about is having a handy manny party.
Please please please Disney,,, give us some
products!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Now is the best time to learn (Review 111 of 214)
Reviewed by Lynette on 1/23/2007 Rating: (3183)
My daughter has a father from Mexico so I do know the importance
of language. Ask any doctor or scholar and they will say that a
young age is the best time to learn two languages. I want
Englsih to be my daughter's main language but I want her to know
basics of Spanish so she can speak to her grandparents and
such. I do know how hard and my daughter's father watches the
show with her and it helps him as an immigrant to learn
English. If you want to ban this show that is your choice I
just feel bad that you are missing out on a great educational
show.
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Great Show (Review 112 of 214)
Reviewed by Cindi on 1/23/2007 Rating: (3186)
I am the parent of a 2 and 3 year old. We are all excited when
we hear the catchy Handy Manny theme song in the morning. I
love how respectfully and graciously everyone in Manny's
neighborhood treats one another. These are the qualities I want
my children to see modeled by others. And the program teaches
lessons I want them to learn. Thank you, Disney for this
program! Please make more like this.
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iTunes has Handy Manny titles for download (Review 113 of 214)
Reviewed by Jay on 1/20/2007 Rating: (3172)
For those of you that can't get enough of Handy Manny his videos are available through
iTunes TV Shows - Disney link for $1.99 per episode. They can be viewed on iPod,
Apple TV to your TV or iPod connected to your TV with a set of composite video cables
($19.00), or play them on your laptop.
We bring our laptop when we go out to dinner. It comes in great when waiting for our
meal or service when can watch Handy Manny until dinner is served up.
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In reply (Review 114 of 214)
Reviewed by Not a fan on 1/16/2007 Rating: (3154)
In reply to Lynette, I am not ignorant. I am an imigrant from
Mexico. I have a masters in education. My sister died in
Mexico and I adopted her children and brought them here to live
with me. They are struggling to learn English. We do not like
the language, because I feel it is important for the children
to learn to speak English. They get confused and I feel it has
added to their problems. That is why it is now a forbidden
show in our home. Do not pass judgment about someone else.
You have no idea of the struggles in our home.
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Handy Manny (Review 115 of 214)
Reviewed by Rosemary E on 1/16/2007 Rating: (3157)
I love watching Handy Manny with my 10 month old son Andrew. I
look forward to seeing him dance and clap his hands when the
song starts to start the show. Disney did a very good job on
getting a program for kids in english/spanish. I sing along to
the songs the tools sing to my son and he loves it...HELP I
WANT HANDY MANNY PARTY FAVORS FOR MY SON'S 1ST B-DAY...PLEASE
HELP ME...I NEED HANDY MANNY STUFF!!!! PLEASE CONTACT ME
I GIVE HANDY MANNY...10X10X10 STARS
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Handy Manny (Review 116 of 214)
Reviewed by Kcass on 1/15/2007 Rating: (3152)
My daughter loves Handy Manny. I find myself sitting and
watching it too. We love the bilingual language used
throughout the show. I own a child care center and we teach
Spanish in our 2 year old room and our preschool room. The
children learn it so fast...it is amazing. My 2 year old was
counting the other day...the first 5 numbers were in Spanish
and then she finished up to 13 in English. I can't wait until
they start releasing DVD's so I can have some for my center.
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This show is great (Review 117 of 214)
Reviewed by Lynette on 1/13/2007 Rating: (3147)
I think this show is great. It is cute and tries to introduce
children to a variety of different cultures. Parents who
complain about the switching of languages are ignorant.
Children learn new languages easier at an early age and this
show introduces children to a new language without overdoing
it. I can't wait till Disney releases merchandise so I can
snatch it up.
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Still waiting for merchandise! (Review 118 of 214)
Reviewed by ncm on 1/12/2007 Rating: (3145)
My boys love the show. they sing and dance and just can't get
enough. They keep asking for Manny toys. They also have
birthdays coming up and want Handy Manny. There even all sold
out on ebay. Disney, speed it up!!!!!
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LOVE HANDY MANNY (Review 119 of 214)
Reviewed by Tracy on 1/12/2007 Rating: (3146)
My son just turned two and can't get enough of Handy Manny. He
want to watch it all the time. I am disappointed that I can not
find any Handy Manny toys. Hopefully Disney will have them out
soon !!!!!
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Handy Manny (Review 120 of 214)
Reviewed by Sandy- Mason's mom on 1/11/2007 Rating: (3140)
I absolutely love the show!!! I look forward to watching it
with my 11 month old son. We dance to the songs and I always
sing to him when the tools are singing. I think its wonderful
that Disney introduces a second language for children in a fun
way. I especially love that they will say a word in Spanish
then repeat the same word in English. Its nice that a cartoon
can be fun for the kids and also be educational. I'm a mom
again after 20 years and love the show. Even my husband
watches it and tells me that the way they make repairs is
accurate and he loves the theme that old items shouldn't just
be thrown away when they don't work. I especially loved the
Holiday episode where they introduced different religions. I
applaud Disney!!! Best show on TV. I need Handy Manny party
favors!
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