VeggieTales Classics - Larry-Boy and the Rumor Weed

Starring:Veggie Tales
Studio: Sony Wonder (Video)
Product Type: DVD

Editorial Review:
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Weeds are taking over Bumblyburg--flowery, talkative, sunglasses-wearing weeds that bear a striking resemblance to the clichéd blathering old ladies who enjoy nothing more than yakking about the neighbors over a game of mahjong. No, these aren't ordinary weeds; these weeds are interconnected, and they are multiplying at an alarming rate. What could cause these wild plants to bloom at such a rapid pace? Why, they're just keeping pace with the rumors that are flying around town. Only Larry-Boy can save the city. Or can he?

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Weeds are taking over Bumblyburg--flowery, talkative, sunglasses-wearing weeds that bear a striking resemblance to the clichéd blathering old ladies who enjoy nothing more than yakking about the neighbors over a game of mahjong. No, these aren't ordinary weeds; these weeds are interconnected, and they are multiplying at an alarming rate. What could cause these wild plants to bloom at such a rapid pace? Why, they're just keeping pace with the rumors that are flying around town. Only Larry-Boy can save the city. Or can he?

Larry-Boy doesn't have the powers of most superheroes; in fact, his main sources of might are his suction-cup ears and an overeducated butler. Yet in this installment of VeggieTales, Larry-Boy's real skill is in teaching us that "God doesn't want us to tell stories that can hurt." In the lively series that has "Sunday morning values, and Saturday morning fun," a group of vegetables provides moral lessons for everyday life. Strong on Christian themes and light on seriousness, VeggieTales has enough humor for adults to appreciate and enough fun for the kids. While this episode may have us longing for the not-present Bob the Tomato and Silly Songs, there's still enough of the impressive computer animation and appealing story lines to make this a valuable resource for teaching kids right from wrong. --Jenny Brown

Description

Any rumors caught your ear lately? Junior Asparagus and Laura Carrot learn just how easily rumors get started when they accidently launch a whopper about Larry-Boy's butler, Alfred! Before they know it, their little story is spreading all over Bumblyburg like a weed! Can Larry-Boy stop the rumor before Alfred gets hurt? Can anyone stop the rumor before Larry-Boy gets hurt?!? In the end, the kids learn that God doesn't want us to tell stories that can hurt. He wants us to spread nice words! Don't miss the action in ... Larry-Boy and the Rumor Weed!

Customer Reviews:

Larry-Boy is one fantastic **** SUPERHERO **** .......2006-09-07

This is one of the best of all the Veggie Tales !!!! There is a valuable lesson concerning gossip and how it can hurt good people. Our grandchildren totally enjoy Rumor Weed & my husband & I enjoy watching it with, or without, our grandchildren. THIS ONE IS GREAT! !!!!!!

A bad idea from Big Idea!.......2006-08-18

This DVD is in no way as good as LB and the Fib from Outer Space. The Rumor Weed is freakish and ugly. I don't let my kids watch this before bed because they end up scared, thinking about that stupid weed. Also, they make Larry Boy, who is supposed to be a super hero, seem like a wimpy, bumbling doofus. Wonderful idea to come up with something to address the bad habit of gossip, but the genuises at Big Idea could have done better.

Great Entertainment wth a Message!.......2005-12-08

Veggie Tales rule!

Family friendly and values minded, Veggie tales are one of the best series a parent can rely on to entertain the kids and teach them a lesson in values!

My kids, from age 4 to age 16 love Larry Boy! Don't hesitate. This is a Biblically based lesson that is appealing in many ways visually and packs a punch!

The DVD provides additional background material that is interesting to watch and some entertaining activities.

The story line is rich with applications for the parent to piggyback off of to provide teaching moments with your children. The primary focus of this video is the impact of gossip and rumors and how it affects those talked about as well as those doing the talking. A clear message is presented without being preachy or hokey.

I highly recommend it!!

Great entertainment!.......2004-05-29

This is such a cute, cute video! They need to make more of these Larryboy videos because, quite frankly, they're hysterical. I love the spoof on Batman and when Larryboy needs to help the town of Bumblyburg, they shine the light in the sky just like Batman. My son loved this so much that we had to go out to the local Christian bookstore and get a Larrymobile. Yes, amazon definitely needs to get more toys online! Don't be afraid to get this one, the morals are fabulous and teach kids not to start lies about others that are not true. The rumor weed mother grows huge, complete with the 50s style sunglasses, long earrings and that "dahling, did you hear the one about..." is just hysterical. You'll be laughing through this one - the imagination is just awesome! WE want more!

Great Moral Story.......2004-05-04

My now 8 year old still loves this one. She's had is for about 3 years, and still watches it on occassion. Well worth the money, both for entertainment and the lessons it teaches.

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