THIS IS AN ARCHIVE OF THE FINER THINGS IN LIFE
Others have likened the Teletubbies to aliens, to fetuses, and to mythical half-human, half-animal creatures – albeit a cuter, more modern version. But what counts is their message, not their looks. What do they teach their little fans? What do those four antennas on their heads symbolize? Why do they wear television screens on their tummies? Why don't mommies and daddies take care of these baby look-alikes? Why does the sun wear the face of a baby? And finally, how does the teletubby program fit into the global agenda for "lifelong learning"?