Turns out that the greatest cartoon of the early 1980′s is getting re-done for a modern audience. No, I’m not talking about Thundercats or Transformers, or even Danger Mouse. No, one of the first memories was reading the books and watching the TV Show based on the Mr Men. I loved it, it was fabulous, introducing the one-dimensional characters I still love today in Rambo, The Terminator and John McClane.
And now, a new generation of kids can enjoy it in a few weeks.
Only, they have slightly altered it a bit. The characters have suffered changes, removals and additions – including – according to Wikipedia “including name changes, design alterations and the gender reassignment of existing characters”. Are we going to see Little Miss Mr soon? I bet readers of the Daily Mail would love that.
They’d also love the changes in some of the characters to give it more of a international feeling. For example, Mr Lazy has become destinctly rastafarian.
Mr Quiet has adopted Yoga.
Mr Strong has had a tummy tuck.
Mr. Nosy has had a nose job.
But the most shocking of all is Mr. Tickle. The one with the huge arms, but not anymore.
How the ruddy hell can he tickle with normal arms?
Anyway, I was thinking, if I was a Mr. Man, I guess I would be “Mr. Wine”. Two reasons really:-
- I’m drinking rather a lot of wine at the moment.
- It’s what Indian call centres call me.
So, if you were a Mr. Man or a Little Miss, who would you be and why?
Comments: 12 Comments
Rhys Wynne, the author of this blog, is a 20 something web designer from Colwyn Bay. 
they so can’t do that to mr men!
I’d be little miss slagathore!! lolz
What the hell have they done to Mr Tickle… this is wrong
I would be Mr Forgetful
I’m fairly sure the Indian call centres would call you “Mr Whine”, because of your moaning at them for pronunciation
That is so wrong! I’d be Miss Procrastination as it seems to be my theme of late.
aww can’t believe they’ve changed them so much. such a shame.
i’d be little mrs shopaholic.
:O What have they done to Mr Tickle?!
I would have to be Little Miss Stalling-at-roundabouts.
Seriously, Little Miss Workaholic.
I am also outraged at the changes to Mr Tickle. He was perfect the way he was!
My favourite was always Mr Bump. I guess these days he’d be decked out in a helmet and knee pads.
I would be Little Miss Coffee.
Little miss….what? Sounds like a monster from Doom!
I suggest, Little Miss Little.
They sure are making a comeback in fashion– the old little miss and mr mens! Tees with the characters here are around $50.
I think I would be Little Miss Late, because, no matter how early or late I have to arrive, I’m late a lot!
I have to agree with Rich on the Mr Bump issue.. has health and safety been on to him??
And when can we expect Mr Politically Correct and surely they have to add in Mr and Mrs from other countries to make sure its ethnically diverse? Or is Mr Curry just racist?!
Think i’d have to be either Mr Sunburn or Mr Lanky!
Ironically I do have a Mr. Curry as a friend of mine on facebook