One Controversial 'Bluey' Character Isn’t Actually All That Bad

There are always characters in TV shows that viewers loathe, whether it be for legitimate reasons or personal preferences. The same goes for kids’ entertainment, and that sentiment persists even in something as wholesome as Bluey . If you were to make a tiered chart of characters from this popular Australian kids' cartoon on Disney+, chances are a high percentage of fans would rank these two characters at the bottom – Muffin and Judo. We’ll save the Heelers’ Chow Chow neighbor for another day, but Bluey’s cousin Muffin is a divisive one among its audience. Muffin’s fiery temper has landed her in some hilarious situations, but it’s also made Bluey fans leery of her. Brash, spoiled, and tantrum-prone, many have compared this member of the extended Heeler family to Angelica Pickles from The Rugrats . It’s easy to take Muffin at face value as a prima donna, but she’s another case of Bluey showing kids and parents in a more realistic light. Despite her behavior, Muffin is the prime example that no child is irredeemable, holding an uncomfortable mirror up to expose some unpleasant truths about raising kids, and certainly worth a deeper look at why she’s really one of the best in the show. Is Muffin Really A Brat? Muffin’s debut in “BBQ” proves what happens when the immovable object meets the irresistable force | Disney/ BBC Even from her first appearance in season one’s “ BBQ ,” Muffin was a chaotic force of nature. She’s like a wild pony, unable to be tamed no matter how hard anyo…