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“ | Stuuuuupendous! | „ |
~ Barney's catchphrase |
“ | Super-dee-duper! | „ |
~ Barney's other catchphrase |
“ | ♪I love you, you love me.♪ | „ |
~ Barney's famous song he uses in every episode |
Barney the Dinosaur is the titular protagonist of the franchise of the same name. He is a two hundred million years (two dinosaur years) old, six-foot tall purple Tyrannosaurus Rex with a green tummy and green spots which include three of them on his back and five more on his tail, and small yellow fingernails and toenails, who comes to life through a child's imagination. He is best known for his friendly, optimistic and wise personality and positive attitude. He gives great hugs.
History
Barney is a purple Tyrannosaurus rex with a green stomach, green spots on his back and tail, and yellow fingernails and 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 custome and gives them a great big hug and helps them learn various valuable lessons about life. Barney loves getting hugs from everyone.
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), 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. That running gag lasted until "Three Wishes" where Micheal and Amy's mom is informed on who Barney is. She was pleasantly surprised.
- Although he celebrates his birthday in the Barney franchise, he remains over 200 million years old.
- Barney loves hugs.
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