I read, this morning, that Postman Pat has been 'madeover'* to be 21st Century friendly.
This is terribly sad! I have the fondest memories of Pat, haplessly negotiating the narrow lanes and dry-stone walls of Greendale in his little red van accompanied by the cute - but all-knowing - Jess. Now he's parachuting parcels from his helicopter!?!
The solution is simple. Don't mess with it. I was happy that Pat and Jess resided in the nostalgic halls of 80s childrens television. If you want a new postal-based cartoon series - invent one! Don't bastardise my fond memories!
* Another thing the BBC is to blame for! Everytime I hear the word 'makeover' I instinctively picture cheeky Scouse MDF-lover Craig (of Big Brother fame) knocking up some shelves under the witless direction of Carol Smilie or Lawrence 'the Ponce' Bowen..
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...it's ONLY the helicopter that is part of the 'makeover'. If this were truely "made-over" to reflect "New Labour" England, the village PO would have been shut long ago (or re-opened in the "local" Tesco store, 15 miles away), and Pat wouldn't be allowed to deliver parcels to children due to his dangerous "high risk" profile (Male, over 30, single). I too wish they would leave these things alone. Bring back Mary, Mungo and Midge - they were the best...Nx
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