![]() He went on with his life as did we - and what a life it’s been in recent years. Burns became this educational TV icon, but unlike the two aforementioned PBS kings, we didn’t really see Steve after he left the show. Yes, the show didn’t run as long as the likes of Sesame Street, but in the grand scheme of things, there is a generation of kids who looked at Steve Burns the same way many look at LeVar Burton in regards to Reading Rainbow and Bill Nye. That’s the power Steve and Blue’s Clues had on an entire generation. So we begrudgingly bid farewell to Steve and moved on with our lives, but in the back of our heads, we continued to hum the mail song to liven the mood when our student loan papers were delivered and wondered if our salt and pepper shakers were coupling up when we weren’t looking. In hindsight, perhaps we should not have expected this real-life man to be on a show with an animated dog for the rest of his life. Not going to lie, I remember a lot of people being more upset than they should’ve been but looking back, our feelings were valid. Steve was always there, and he was now on his way to college and soon we’d be too. In many ways, it felt like we were being forced to grow up. Then, of course, came that fateful day in 2002 when Steve said farewell and Joe took his place. show gang as fond members of my pop culture family. After that, I’d watch when I could and came to accept Steve, Blue, and all the rest of the Nick Jr. I’m not sure why this Blue’s Clues moment is a core memory of mine, but it is and from that point on - I was a fan of the show because hey, those notepad drawings were art and the songs were bops. “Look at how cute it is when your brother answers Steve!” my mom yelled to me one day when I was home from school with her and my younger sibling. The latter though, we’re not sure Steve Burns knew just how much his sentimental video as his Blue’s Clues character would mean to a group of adults in 2021 but it made us all feel a certain type of way in unison and made us not only respect the OG friend of a blue pup even more but also allowed us warmly embrace the power of kindness during a time when it felt like there wasn’t much left in the world. All of the above is what collectively bonds 30-somethings. Here’s to many more years around the sun and the countless hours of therapy I’ll need for the 50th.Pouring over 'Best of' lists about the '90s, spending what little is left after rent on Funko Pops, and having an emotional breakdown over a video released by the guy who once starred on a show meant for preschoolers over a quarter of a century ago. ![]() It was an experience that was so unique to each and every person who watched it and that’s something you can hold onto forever. Blue’s Clues will always have a special place in my heart as I’m sure it does for many of you reading this. I’m glad that even after all of these years, and the hardships of whatever life throws at us, just for one harmonious moment we were able to collectively experience something heartwarming and pure in a time where it’s anything but. Even though millions of people had seen the same video as me, it still felt like Steve was talking to only me, and truthfully it was probably something I needed to hear. Somehow after all these years Blue’s Clues still creates the same magic of intimacy and personality as when I was a kid. When I tell you I was one more good cry away from calling my mom while she was at work about this, please take me at my word that I was willing to get berated on the phone for being emotionally distraught over Blue’s Clues. They poked fun at each other with old and new jokes, pointed out what we already knew about JoshĪnd Steve Burns stole the show in these videos though, really encapsulating the current energy and vibes of the kids who grew up watching him. did a lot of press with Steve, Joe (played by Donovan Patton) and Josh (played by Joshua de la Cruz) surrounding Blue’s 25th with games, reaction videos and a cute music video with old and new fans. This went extremely viral and of course because I watched one video I had to watch more. ![]() I, like many other zillennials, were in full blown hysterics after a video of Steve (played by Steve Burns) saying that he never forgot us and he was glad we were still friends. I’m back again with just a simple request to pay for the countless hours of therapy required after watching that video of Steve saying he’s proud of me and still glad we’re friends.īlue’s Clues is celebrating 25 years around the sun and to celebrate this momentous occasion, all three hosts got together to make a bunch of videos, which is great, I am living for the content but I am one more Blue’s Clues video away from needing to be sedated. Do you remember me? I wrote this article about Josh from Blue’s Clues back in 2019. I also had to call my therapist it’s okay steve
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