>Consider Me Moved
>Many of you know me as a Wiggles Superfan. But the truth is that the Wiggles and I parted ways some time ago. They were nice enough guys and their fruit salad did seem like it might be yummy, yummy…
But I got older and more sophisticated. I needed more than some guy’s feathersword to keep me tuned in and I really didn’t think The Wiggles were up to the job, particularly after Greg left the group. Obviously, millions of other mothers agree with me, because how else can you explain this recent photo? Only a group of men desperate to retain its female following would resort to something so tacky.
Yes, once I saw this photo, I knew it was time for me to move on. Oh, did I ever move on.
Many of you will need no introduction, but for those who are cursed with no Disney Channel, may I present to you the Imagination Movers. They have captured my kids’ attention. More importantly, they’ve captured mine.
For months now, these boys have been teasing vulnerable mommies with music videos, but on September sixth, they’ll launch a new full-length show. I’m guessing the audience that morning will rival that of the Desperate Housewives Season 2 premiere, because this guy group has something for everymom.
First, there’s Scott, the leader of the pack. He’s an Anthony Kiedis wannabe and he claims his trademark “wobble goggles” give him “the ability to see things from a variety of perspectives.”
I’m sure there are plenty of mommies out there who’d be happy to put Scott and his goggles to the test.
Smitty is the Mover with geek appeal. According to the Imagination Movers website, he “brings his outdoor experiences to the group by blowing duck and goose calls on some of the band’s songs.”
Wild animal calls aren’t really my thing, but I can see how Smitty’s talents would be appealing to some of you ladies out there. Honk, Honk, Smitty! Honk. Honk.
I think of Rich as the Beastie Boys’ Mike D for the six and under set. He’s apparently the instrumental genius of the group and says his drum stick has special powers..
Typical male.
And finally, we have Dave.
Dave is obviously the guy who wore the beer funnel hat at parties in college. He’s the guy who unsuccessfully tried to break a wooden plank with his head. He is a Wild Party Animal and he is ready to rock your geographic globe.
Consider this a public service I’m providing to the mothers of America, giving you all the deets on the latest kiddie TV eye candy so that you don’t have to Google it yourselves. All in all, I’d say the Imagination Movers have the capacity to knock every one of the Wiggles plus the Kratt Brothers, Johnny, and Joe out of the water, or at least to provoke the question destined to be discussed at PTA meetings and on playgrounds across the country….
What exactly are they wearing under those jumpsuits?
>I read your post. I considered the details you provided but I still remain loyal to “my” Sporticus from Lazy Town. I shall not be moved! LOL
>There is something to be said for men who are so unabashedly honest that they have a song called “I want My Mommy” – Ladies consider yourselves warned.
>Nah… The Kratts are where it’s at.I’ve never been a fan of the wiggles anyway… I always felt slightly bad for the background dancers.
>We aren’t in this stage yet at my house, so I haven’t seen any of these shows. Therefore, I find this to be a very bizarre, befuddling and slightly troubling post.
>Anthony’s my fave;) So I guess I’m sticking with the Wiggles for awhile longer!;)
>Ooh! Boxer Briefs, I hope!
>LOLOLOL. I am way ahead of you on this one. I’ve had the premiere on my calendar for months!!!
>I don’t even want to think about it! (Your last question.)
>Dibs on Smitty.
>This whole post cracked me up. The first part made me laugh so hard that my 2.5 year old asked if I was ok.We’ve definitely had our share of speculating, specifically about Handy Manny… Um, I think it’s a bit sadder that I’m talking about a cartoon. But alas.http://rollingthroughlooneyville.blogspot.com/2008/08/hot-gossip-in-toddlerland.html
>I have always wondered what happened to DEVO.
>LOL! we’ve only just discovered the Wiggles in our house, and I’ve only just discovered Anthony, having been a loyal Sportacus follower for some time. We haven’t seen the other shows over here in the UK yet, so I’ll have to pass judgement and stick with Anthony and Sporty for now 🙂
>Sportacus?! Egad!
>Thanks for the new show tip. I just wish that some of the kid band had cute guys for mom’s eye candy once in a while. No one’s cutting it for me so far.
>I saw the Kratt brothers this summer and they are looking very nice.
>This is too funny!My heart belongs to the Kratts!
>i heart the kratt brothers. me. and you. and zoboomafoo… too bad my kids right now only like ernie and bert. and that lady from signing time. she’s not really my type.
>What the world needs now is a “Patrick Dempsey and His Puppet Friends” show. A mom can dream, can’t she?
>I’m an Imagination Movers fan but Handy Manny is where it’s at for me and my mom-friends. We are a little obsessed with Manny and Kelly’s relationship. Never has so much text time been devoted to a cartoon.What Disney marketing genius thought these shows up?!(HAHA, I just read through your comments before posting this and see that Jen already informed you of our Manny/Kelly obsession.)
>My husband and I were discussing the Movers on Monday, while our girls, 5 1/2 and 10, watched them on the computer. It went something like this. Him, “Who is that?”Me, “the Imagination Movers.”Him, “They must be replacing the Wiggles.”Me, “I think they’re good, but they’re not the Wiggles.”Oh, and at least I’m not the only one wondering about the whole Handy Manny thing.
>Hmm. I’ll have to watch Handy Manny more closely. I had always dismissed him as a tool. Heh.
>I love the Imagination Movers, even if they do scootch the Kratt Brothers off the radar… but I need more Dan Zanes! I mean, how can any mother hold herself back? Now y’all are probably thinking I’m being sarcastic. Um… nope. Love me some Dan Zanes.
>I’m just distressed that they’re all guys. Like they can’t find a girl with some imagination?
>Devo- ha-ha- love it.. that would make sense. But yes, I will also stick with the Kratt brothers, I prefer my men sans tights, capes, make-up and songs about fruit salad… although if the Wiggles are endowed as advertized in that pic- I may reconsider…
>amy, with your comment on manny’s relationship, i now feel better about my relationship analysis of the man in the yellow hat and that professor on curious george. they’re totally doing it. i know it.
>I am laughing so hard right now. Your comments are better than my post!
>I think you can watch an entire Movers preview episode on playhousedisney.com. There is a link on the page but I am on an iPhone so no video for me. Good luck. And lay off jeff and his fabulous lavender comfy chair.
>So did you watch? My girl and I danced around the living room ALL. MORNING. LONG! And I’ll tell you what, Rich can use his squiggle sticks on me any day of the week. Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.
>My 8-YEAR OLD loved the Imagination Movers. He thinks they are hilarious. So does his best friend! And as far as Mom is concerned, the Movers are SO much better to look at than Spongebob…. And honestly, they reminded me of the Monkees. Except none of them are as cute as Davy.
>My wife and I were discussing the curiosities of Manny and Kelly’s relationship. She does always have what he needs. However, I also find his relationship with the Mayor a little interesting as well.As far as the Movers go… I do like Nina. And why no love for Knit Knots?