Barney is back with a brand new look, but not everyone is feeling the digital makeover… dragging the reboot character all over the internet.
Mattel Television made the major announcement on Monday, revealing that comeback show “Barney & Friends” is making a comeback. The company also introduced an all-new Barney for the reimagined franchise.
However, the ‘new and improved’ Barney – which is set to officially debut in 2024 – clearly doesn’t sit well with the majority of people on social media.
One user wrote: ‘THIS IS NOT BARNEY BRUH THEY ARE DIRTY TO MY MAN’…another said: ‘Why does Barney look like he’s crazy on cocaine? That face is disturbing as hell.”
Demi Lovato debuted on Barney in the early 2000s – and his mother, Diana De La Garzaalso had something to say about the new look, “Aww man…I hate change😂”.
“Barney & Friends” debuted in 1992 and aired until November 2010.
Now, Mattel says the Barney reboot will expand into movies, YouTube, and music…in addition to the TV series and a wide range of children’s products, which includes toys, books, and apparel.
So while Barney may sing “I love you, you love me”…the internet doesn’t seem to feel the same way.