TV/Movies with toddler-friendly physical comedy?
January 12, 2016 8:45 PM Subscribe
Suggestions for toddler-friendly physical comedy clips/TV/movies? I basically need more Mr. Noodle from Sesame Street.
Mr. Noodle on Sesame Street makes my 2 year old laugh harder than anything else on Earth. I have a Youtube playlist of Mr. Noodle clips that I bust out whenever we need a laugh, but I would love to find some more funny things in this vein to share with him. He loves the sidekick parts of Disney movies (Sebastian/Flounder, or Abu/Genie, etc.) when they are being over-the-top silly. Plot is less important than maximizing silliness. Is there a cartoon/show/clip that you recommmend? Bonus points if its on Amazon Prime, Netflix, or Youtube.
My son is only 2, so I'd prefer things like Mr. Noodle that are innocent and cute, rather than something like Three Stooges that is violent.
Mr. Noodle on Sesame Street makes my 2 year old laugh harder than anything else on Earth. I have a Youtube playlist of Mr. Noodle clips that I bust out whenever we need a laugh, but I would love to find some more funny things in this vein to share with him. He loves the sidekick parts of Disney movies (Sebastian/Flounder, or Abu/Genie, etc.) when they are being over-the-top silly. Plot is less important than maximizing silliness. Is there a cartoon/show/clip that you recommmend? Bonus points if its on Amazon Prime, Netflix, or Youtube.
My son is only 2, so I'd prefer things like Mr. Noodle that are innocent and cute, rather than something like Three Stooges that is violent.
My two-year-old loves Masha and the Bear.
posted by arrmatie at 9:42 PM on January 12, 2016 [1 favorite]
posted by arrmatie at 9:42 PM on January 12, 2016 [1 favorite]
Mr. Noodle's real name is Bill Irwin and he's 65 now, so there probably won't be any more of that.
However, this show by him might serve. It's from 1983. A lot of what's going on is too sophisticated for a toddler but there's also a lot of physical comedy, at which Irwin excels as you know. (But if you're concerned maybe you could watch it yourself first before exposing your kid to it.)
posted by Chocolate Pickle at 11:14 PM on January 12, 2016 [1 favorite]
However, this show by him might serve. It's from 1983. A lot of what's going on is too sophisticated for a toddler but there's also a lot of physical comedy, at which Irwin excels as you know. (But if you're concerned maybe you could watch it yourself first before exposing your kid to it.)
posted by Chocolate Pickle at 11:14 PM on January 12, 2016 [1 favorite]
Dip Dap is a neat short cartoon that lacks dialogue and is short and very amusing to little people.
posted by Cannon Fodder at 12:10 AM on January 13, 2016 [1 favorite]
posted by Cannon Fodder at 12:10 AM on January 13, 2016 [1 favorite]
Justin's House (BBC show) has a lot of slapstick although as a parent you may find it fairly irritating.
posted by EndsOfInvention at 1:24 AM on January 13, 2016
posted by EndsOfInvention at 1:24 AM on January 13, 2016
My kids had a great time watching Sherlock, Jr., a silent movie from 1924 starring Buster Keaton. Tons of physical comedy, exaggerated facial expressions. It's streaming pretty much everywhere.
posted by Pater Aletheias at 3:35 AM on January 13, 2016 [1 favorite]
posted by Pater Aletheias at 3:35 AM on January 13, 2016 [1 favorite]
The Upside Down Show by the Umbilical Brothers and the Sesame Street Workshop might work well. It's difficult to find at times, much to my kid's annoyance.
posted by antipodes at 3:49 AM on January 13, 2016
posted by antipodes at 3:49 AM on January 13, 2016
The adorable Panda! Go Panda!, an early anime from Miyazaki/Takahata made especially for small children, has many memorable examples of physical humor.
posted by fairmettle at 4:33 AM on January 13, 2016
posted by fairmettle at 4:33 AM on January 13, 2016
Best answer: "Shaun the Sheep" and the even more toddler-friendly spin-off series "Timmy Time".
posted by Petersondub at 4:51 AM on January 13, 2016
posted by Petersondub at 4:51 AM on January 13, 2016
"Larva" a Korean cartoon with no dialogue that my son and husband found on Netflix. It involves some little slug-like characters who live under a sewer grate and their adventures. We recently watched it with a 5 year old who found it hilarious. It is simple enough for a younger child. Warning: fart jokes.
posted by mermayd at 5:32 AM on January 13, 2016
posted by mermayd at 5:32 AM on January 13, 2016
My kids quite like Pingu. There are some pretty funny slapstick bits in it.
posted by ceithern at 6:22 AM on January 13, 2016
posted by ceithern at 6:22 AM on January 13, 2016
Mr Tumble/ Justin Fletcher in Something Special. Full episodes are available on YouTube. Great physical comedy and also teaches Makaton signing! The show is also highly inclusive for children with all sorts of disabilities and communication needs.
Justin Fletcher has another show, Justin's House, which is also great for physical comedy, but oh my god so loud, and unfortunately it looks like there aren't any full episodes on YouTube. If you can watch CBeebies (does BBC America show any kids shows?) check it out.
posted by goo at 10:58 AM on January 13, 2016 [1 favorite]
Justin Fletcher has another show, Justin's House, which is also great for physical comedy, but oh my god so loud, and unfortunately it looks like there aren't any full episodes on YouTube. If you can watch CBeebies (does BBC America show any kids shows?) check it out.
posted by goo at 10:58 AM on January 13, 2016 [1 favorite]
For very silly slapstick, Pat and Mat keep my small son giggling. He also loves Pingu, Masha and the Bear, and Timmy Time.
posted by brambory at 6:43 AM on January 14, 2016
posted by brambory at 6:43 AM on January 14, 2016
The animated Curious George movie--it's very gentle and unscary, perfect for 2-year-olds, and there's lots of physical comedy with George. He might also enjoy vintage clowning/juggling videos (YouTube has plenty).
posted by Nibbly Fang at 7:49 AM on January 15, 2016
posted by Nibbly Fang at 7:49 AM on January 15, 2016
Response by poster: My son liked most of these, but oh my God he LOVES Shaun the Sheep. He collapases in fits of hysterical laughter whenever I put it on, so it was the perfect suggestion. Thank you!
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