I Love You, You Hate Me
A thought-provoking exploration of the spectacular rise and fall of Barney the Dinosaur’s furious backlash — and what it says about the human need to hate. From Barney-bashing to frat parties to homicidal video games, something in American society broke into a million pieces, and it’s never been put together again… or is this just who we were all along?
Overview
A thought-provoking exploration of the spectacular rise and fall of Barney the Dinosaur’s furious backlash — and what it says about the human need to hate. From Barney-bashing to frat parties to homicidal video games, something in American society broke into a million pieces, and it’s never been put together again… or is this just who we were all along?
Raymond Esposito
Creator / EP
Trent Johnson
Producer
Episodes
1. I Love You
In 1988, a mom invents a purple dinosaur who is completely at odds with a cynical modern society.
2. You Hate Me
The Barney backlash becomes inescapable; cast, crew and critics discuss the dinosaur's impact.
Cast & Crew
Bob West
Self
David Joyner
Self
Dean Wendt
Self
Carey Stinson
Self
Steve Burns
Self
Bill Nye
Self
