Ep. 43: Gabby's Dollhouse

Should They Watch It?

This week, the ladies are full of ALL the theories about the children's mega-hit, Gabby’s Dollhouse. . What is Gabby's REAL story? Where exactly is she? Who's in charge? And most importantly - are your kids safe watching this show?

Our Thoughts
The show reminds Laura and Kara of Blue’s Clues in that the characters interact with the audience by asking questions and through meaningful pauses.

Gabby’s solitary living situation reminds Kara and Laura of the disturbing late 80’s drama Flowers in the Attic where a family of young children are locked in an attic for a stretch. Kara may have read this book when she was in middle school and Laura definitely read the Dollanganger Children series.

We also have a feline problem. Cats won't paint your nails, clothe you or bake you cupcakes. Mamas, don’t let your kids dress your cats or they’re gonna get scratched.

Laura can’t help but feel as if she’s sitting through a toy commercial during each episode. Having recently watched The Orange Years, about Nickelodeon choosing its programs to sell toys to kids in the early 90s, Laura senses a setup.

Should they watch it?
Kara: Yes

Laura: No

We still think you should watch Ada Twist, Scientist instead.

Side Conversations
If Laura had a dollhouse, it would be made of cheese. One room for fondue, a holey one for swiss, brie, queso, and a fancy charcuterie room. There would even be a cheesy bellboy to take your bags at the door.

Kara took her son and a friend to a meet and greet with Last Kids on Earth author Max Brallier. She recaps the time that she and her mother met comedy legend Carrot Top. Laura met acting great Ron Perlman while he was wrapping up Sons of Anarchy and made him smile with a couple jokes.

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