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| “ | Hello again to all my friends. I'm glad you came to play. Our fun and learning never ends. Here's what we did today! | „ |
| ~ Barney on the segment, "Barney Says". |
Barney the Dinosaur is the titular main protagonist of the television series Barney & Friends, its home video predecessor Barney & The Backyard Gang and its reboot Barney's World.
He is a 6 to 7-foot tall purple Tyrannosaurus Rex with a green tummy and green spots on his back and his tail and yellow toes who is two dinosaur years old. He comes to life through a child's imagination, springing up from a doll to full size. In turn, Barney opens children's eyes to the joys of learning and discovery, to the wonders of make-believe, and to the beauty of unconditional love. Dubbed as the "Elvis for Toddlers" in the early days, he is best known for his silly and optimistic attitude.
His birthplace is Dallas, Texas (as he was created there by the creators), however, he lives and resides in one's imagination. His place of residence would later be expanded in the video Come on Over to Barney's House (2000). Although Barney comes to life through a child's imagination, he isn't imaginary. Once Barney springs to life from imagination, any and everyone can see him and no one else needs to use their imagination to see or interact with him in his large form.
Created by former teacher Sheryl Stamps Leach, Barney first appeared in the video titled The Backyard Show (1988), which was the first episode of the Barney & The Backyard Gang home video series.
Portrayals[]
David Voss originally performed as the costume for Barney from 1988 to 1990, and was succeeded by David Joyner, who would later define the costume mannerisms of the character. The character has been succeeded by many other costume performers during Joyner's time and after his resignation. The Barney character was originally voiced by Bob West from 1988 until 2000, but since his resignation has been voiced by many other voice actors.
Starting from 2024 onward, Barney is currently voiced by Korey Durham,
In Barney's World of the reboot, he was voiced by Jonathan Langdon.
History[]
Barney is a purple Tyrannosaurus Rex with a green stomach, green spots on his back and tail, and yellow toenails who comes to life through the imaginations of young children. Starting out as a plush toy, when kids use their imagination, Barney arrives with a plush costume and gives them a great big hug and helps them learn various valuable lessons about life. Barney loves getting hugs from everyone, and is even forgiving towards Cody when he apologized for his rude behaviour after Twinken the Dream Maker shown them Abby's dream.
Barney generally appears with his dino pals, Baby Bop, BJ and or Riff among others.
Catchphrases[]
| “ | Stu-u-u-u-pendous! | „ |
| ~ Barney's catchphrase. |
| “ | Super-dee-duper! | „ |
| ~ Barney's other catchphrase. |
| “ | Shimbaree, Shimbarah! Shimbaree, Shimbarah! | „ |
| ~ Barney's magic catchphrase, from Barney & the Backyard Gang and Season 1. |
| “ | Oh, boy! Oh, boy! | „ |
| ~ Barney's excited catchphrase. |
| “ | ♪I love you, you love me We're a happy family With a great big hug and a kiss from me to you Won't you say you love me too I love you, you love me We're best friends like friends should be |
„ |
| ~ Barney's famous song he uses at the end of every episode. |
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Trivia[]
- Some concept names for Barney were "Cosby", "Colby", and "Danny".
- Barney's favorite foods are peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for lunch (with a glass of milk, fruit juice, or water), fruits, vegetables, pumpernickel bread, and pistachios (as of the Season 11 episode of the same name). Barney is an omnivore who eats meat and plants.
- In the Barney & the Backyard Gang series, Barney had to be kept a secret from the parents. He was only a secret during The Backyard Show. That running gag lasted until "Three Wishes" where Michael and Amy's mom is informed on who Barney is. She was pleasantly surprised and got to meet him.
- Although Barney celebrates his birthday in the Barney franchise, he remains over 200 million-years-old.
- Barney loves hugs.
- Barney's favourite colour is purple, because he's purple.
- Barney was reference in the TV show, "Friends", in the episode, "The One After the Super Bowl: Part 1".
- Barney made a cameo on a TV in the movie, Jurassic Park III.