Not sure what this is but just stumbled upon it and assumed that it was some kind of forum for...This new show, Lazytown, just debuted on Nick Jr. Sophia asked to watch it. Then she wanted to watch more. The show’s been on a week and it’s the only thing she wants to watch.
Given that it’s a show that wants to inspire kids to get up and move, I’m not sure that’s a good sign. But it’s actually a very, very entertaining show.
Lazytown is the story of (where else?) Lazytown, where both superhero Sportacus and supervillain Robbie Rotten live. Sportacus is into health and activity and eating good food. Robbie wants everyone to be lazy and eat junk food. 
Eight-year-old Stephanie moves to town and becomes friends with Sportacus and the other kids in town (all of whom are puppets), and they foil Robbie’s schemes. And periodically Stephanie, in her bright pink hair and bright pink dress, bursts into a technopop number.
Do not get high before watching this show. I’m just saying.
I sat down to watch this show with Sophia and I definitely had a good time. The themes of the episodes are pretty obvious, but entertainingly done. The importance of getting your sleep, the importance of eating well and choosing an apple over candy, the importance of being honest over telling a lie. I just wish Sophia wanted to get up and bop with Stephanie when she’s doing one of her techno numbers.
The strange accents of Sportacus and Robbie Rotten, the bright colors, and the technopop interludes made me wonder: is this Scandinavian or something? So I looked it up on the Web and no, it’s Icelandic. Yes, Icelandic. And it’s evidently this huge conglomerate, with books and stage shows and all sorts of spinoffs.
My question for my vast audience of Icelandic readers (hi there): was this show originally broadcast in English? Or did they do two versions: the English for export and Icelandic for home?
Update: I’ve closed comments on this entry because I’m getting very, very tired of deleting comments about how “hot” Stephanie is. Guys, she’s 13 oe 14. Find someone your own age. (And if I’ve let any such comments go by, let me know: n k a ( a t ) n o b o d y - k n o w s - a n y t h i n g . c o m.
The website says that “The LazyTown TV show is premiering on NickelodeonÂ’s Nick Jr. channel starting August 16, 2004″, so it presumably hasn’t yet been shown in Iceland or anywhere else.
Comment by David — August 20, 2004 @ 10:51 am
My twins (just turned five) love this show. I have to “accidentally” delete the recordings from the TiVo after a few viewings, for my sanity. They do jump around and dance, but it’s been a week and I’m seriously hating the theme song — probably because it’s been requested that I sing it at bedtime every night. I have weird kids.
But thank you, Sportacus, for making bedtime easier. Louisa hates going to bed. Now, we go to bed at exactly 8.08 (when Sportacus does!) and when she does her “I hate sleeping” mantra, I reply, “What does Sportacus say?” “Sleep gives me energy! I’m going to sleep right NOW!”
Comment by katie — August 20, 2004 @ 10:39 pm
I just stumbled upon this site, but I think I can answer your question. I’m Icelandic and I can tell you that the show has not been shown here in Iceland. I’ve read in some paper that the show will be dubbed (shudder) after each and every episode has been completed when and if it will be shown here (I hope not, dubbed live acting is just horrible! The horror!).
There was a theater performance (live acting) in Iceland a few years ago, and a sequel some time after that (if memory serves). Those were of course in Icelandic. Then they distributed the video of that performance so everyone and their grandma has probably watched it in Iceland
Just for fun: Lazy Town is called Latibær in Icelandic, Sportacus is called “Ãþróttaálfurinn” (loosely translates as “the sport elf”) and Robbie Rotten is “Glanni Glæpur”.
Comment by Torfi — August 23, 2004 @ 10:47 pm
When are the music CDs being released in the US????
Comment by Karyn — August 24, 2004 @ 10:14 am
Hi,
Lazytown is based on an Icelandic TV “show” called Latibaær which has been running for a few years along with live appearances in schools and other places. In Iceland this has not been a full show but a 10 to 15 minute episode aired within the children program. Lazytown also has a radio station airing full time for kids. They have been successful and done innovative things to encourage positive behaviour and habits. For example there was a game going on where kids kept a diary where they would get points for good behaviour and food but minus points for candy, soda and going late to sleep. They then got rewards that were sponsored by companies (no candy). This was very popular and I heard from friends of mine (my kids are to young to appreciate Lazytown, 4 months to 3 year) that they could not offer sodas and cake in birthday parties, the kids complained. I also know someone within the Pepsi distributor in Iceland who told me that they marked a 6% drop in sales of soda during the game. So, yes, Lazytown has been a successful thing in Iceland but the concept is played out differently than in the US.
Comment by Georg — August 25, 2004 @ 3:59 am
Visitors to my site ROCK. Thank you for the info. Iceland is clearly different from the US: the TV show would have been the *first* thing planned, along with spinoff beach towels, books, and candy. The irony of a kids’ fitness show having candy would have totally escaped most people.
I love the kids complaining about soda and cake at parties. That would *never* happen here.
I kind of like the name “Sport Elf.”
(I also love the fact that commenters from Iceland have no problem commenting on my entries, whereas if I found a blog from Iceland I’d be like, “Wow, cool dipthong letters, I wonder what the text says.” Being multilingual is COOL.)
Comment by Diane Patterson — August 25, 2004 @ 10:49 am
Iceland IS Scandinavia……
really, nobody knows anything!
Comment by pookoochoo — August 25, 2004 @ 11:36 am
You know, I realized after I posted this (and my husband tsk-tsk’d) that Iceland was part of Scandinavia, but I try not to edit what I originally put down.
You know, I see via Google the website goscandinavia.com lists Finland as part of Scandinavia, and I have been thwomped on this very same journal for saying any such thing. So indeed: NKA. What say ye, Icelanders: is Finland part of Scandinavia?
Comment by Diane Patterson — August 25, 2004 @ 3:46 pm
Hmmm. In the strictest geographical sense, scandinavia refers to the peninsula occupied by Norway and Sweden. Generally speaking it usually refers to Norway, Sweden, Denmark and even includes Finland and Iceland. Especially if you are refering to “the scandinavian countries”. The usual way out of this is to use the term “Nordic countries” wich covers them all with out anybody correcting you.
Bjorn, another Icelander…
Comment by Bjorn — August 27, 2004 @ 12:26 am
Scandinavian countries are, for practical purposes, countries where the majority of the countries’ ancestors (and culture) are of Scandinavian (Norse) decent. Iceland comes across to most outsiders as the most hard-core stereotypically Scandinavian country. The other Scandinavian countries are Norway, Sweden, Denmark and the Faroe Islands. Finland doesn’t make the grade. It is a Nordic country but not Scandinavian. On the other hand, Iceland and the rest of Scandanavia qualify as “Nordic” as well.
“LazyTown” is a wonderful show and its theme and characters´names are positively brilliant.
Comment by Magnus Reynisson — August 28, 2004 @ 9:57 pm
2 thumbs up!! I’m a fitness professional with 4 small children. IMO ‘Lazytown’ is the BEST kid’s show on TV. It’s about time someone else out there promoted wellness for children. The US has a terribly high obesity rate among youngsters. Instead of climbing trees, riding bikes, running around with friends & skating, they sit & snack all day. The show is HIGHLY entertaining & promotes good health habits! The music is great & the cast is AWESOME! Sportacus is cool, Stephanie is adorable & Rob Rotten is hilarious- his antics remind me of Jim Carey. My children really enjoy the show & I can hardly sit still during the songs. Way to go, Magnus! Your show is a winner in my book!
Comment by Trailady — August 30, 2004 @ 8:56 am
Who is the actor playing Sportacus??? Anyone please help!!
Comment by Jill — September 1, 2004 @ 8:25 am
Hi
My daughter Taylor is 5 she love’s this show also love’s the little 8 year old girl in the pink dress Stephanie & she also like’s because her favorite color is pink lol
Love Taylor’s Mom
Comment by Sharmane — September 1, 2004 @ 11:04 am
The actor who plays Sportacus is the Main Force behind the show, Magnus Scheving. He came up with the idea, created the first book (Go, Go, Lazytown), starred in the stage shows, and writes, produces, and stars in the TV show.
Comment by Diane Patterson — September 1, 2004 @ 3:27 pm
this show is facinating to watch! my kids are in school now but I just happened to see it as I flipped through the channels one morning. The actor playing Robbie Rotten is dynamic, definately reminds you of Jim Carey. I think this show will be a hit, and Sportacus is a hunk, I’m sure more moms will watch too. Stefanie is a doll.
Comment by Mel — September 2, 2004 @ 7:39 pm
The show is very addictive!!!
Stephanie, the “8″ year old girl (She is actually thirteen) used to be on Broadway somewhere. I have been to nickjr.com and read the message boards and everything. A lot say that Robbie is similar to Jim Carey in a way. http://www.lazytown.com gives a lot of info too. They should show it earlier in the mornings, since almost everyone is in school. LazyTown is a turning point in children’s television…in my opinion.
Comment by Twty — September 3, 2004 @ 8:03 pm
I love this show it is awsome.Stephinie is a cute little thing that likes todance to Techno. But Robbie Rotten CREEPS ME OUT! wut is with all the prothstetic stuff on his face for i would think that he scears children.. but thats just me.
Comment by Amanda — September 6, 2004 @ 10:58 am
Ég vil bara segja það að Ãslendingar eru stoltir af Magnúsi Scheving og elska Ãbúa Latabæjar. Ãsland rúlar!!! c”,)
Comment by Silja Rut — September 7, 2004 @ 11:16 am
I just want to say that Icelanders are proud of Magnús Scheving and they love Lazytown’s residents. Iceland ruleas!!! c”,)
Comment by Silja Rut — September 7, 2004 @ 11:20 am
I’m curious about the dubbing, too. I had to watch the same episode this morning and then again this afternoon with my 3 year old son, and I watched the synching closely but still couldn’t figure it out. The sound seems off by a few milliseconds but the lips seem to move along with the English dialogue — for example, in the first episode, when Stephanie asks, “Are you a superhero?” and Sportacus says, “Let’s say I’m a little bit above-average hero.” I’d be very curious to know what the Icelandic line was that synched so perfectly with the English one.
I did notice that the shots with English in them (e.g. the SOS note in Sportacus’s blimp) don’t show his face, so perhaps parts are re-shot in different languages?
Comment by Trish — September 7, 2004 @ 11:21 am
Hi I’m an icelander so I can tell you that the show is filmed in english and has never been shown in Iceland
But I can tell you how it would be in Icelandic. It would be something like this: Stephanie: “Ert þú ofurhetja?” Sportacus: “Segjum að ég sé örlÃtið hærra settur en venjuleg hetja”
Comment by Silja Rut — September 7, 2004 @ 11:29 am
My 6 and 4 year old LOVE this show - as soon as the episode ends they are asking to play it outside! I absolutely love the soundtrack - so much better than the britney crud on the radio and so cool to dance to! This is a winner!
Comment by danumom — September 7, 2004 @ 3:55 pm
It would be something like this: Stephanie: “Ert þú ofurhetja?” Sportacus: “Segjum að ég sé örlÃtið hærra settur en venjuleg hetja”
And then Stephanie bursts into song and everyone dances.
Comment by Diane Patterson — September 7, 2004 @ 7:12 pm
here is the lsit of cast sharacters
Stefán Karl Stefánsson Robbie Rotten
http://www.tvtome.com/tvtome/servlet/PersonDetail/personid-311340
Julianna Rose Mauriello Stephanie
http://www.tvtome.com/tvtome/servlet/PersonDetail/personid-311341
Magnús Scheving Sportacus
http://www.tvtome.com/tvtome/servlet/PersonDetail/personid-311339
Comment by teri — September 8, 2004 @ 8:22 am
My son Matthew is 5 and He loves the show. He even changed his eating habits. Now, he only wants healthy snacks and try to be like Sportacus. I love the songs! They are very inspiring! Great Job! I would like to know where I can get Sportacus and Stephanie’s outfits just in time for halloween.
Comment by Jenny Goldstein — September 8, 2004 @ 10:08 am
WOW!!! What an awesome show!!!! My husband and I are really into fitness, but our 3 kids find it boring and hate to go to the gym with us! Sportacus has changed all that. Can you believe they beg to go now? (Our gym has a climbing wall, etc. for kids) Great job! By the way, could Sportacus be any hotter???? Go Go Lazytown!!
Comment by Heather Smith — September 8, 2004 @ 11:42 am
I am planning my daughter’s six year birthday party and now have to make Sportacus’ outfit. She loves this show. We saw the first episode and firmly believe that it is the best kids show ever. I only hope that my husband can fit into the outfit, if not I’ll have to hire his fit friend, AL!!!
Comment by Rochelle — September 8, 2004 @ 8:42 pm
My 4 year old daughter LOVES this show. We are having a blast learning the songs and dancing to them together! I also am interested in Lazytown products - cd’s, posters, Halloween costumes. Can anyone help?
Comment by Crystal — September 8, 2004 @ 9:44 pm
I’m Icelandic and live in San Antonio, Texas. My three and half year old daughter absolutely loves LazyTown! I watch it from time to time too, but Magnús makes me depressed as he’s about my age and I’m afraid I’m not quite in his shape physically!
Comment by Arnor — September 8, 2004 @ 11:24 pm
My 16 mth old is absolutely in love with this show, and yes she gets up and dances and even says “Dance Dance”. She loves when we dance together.
I think its a great show, if ur trying to inspire ur little ones I suggest you get up and dance around urself with them, watch them get up and join u.
I really don’t think that we should worry to much where the show originated, kids love it and its a show with great ideas so far.
Comment by Natalie — September 9, 2004 @ 4:53 am
Active Television
My daughter has fallen in love with Lazy Town. It is a zany musical show with a gymnastic superhero and a wonderfully evil bad guy. The premise behind the show is interesting: The philosophy of LazyTown is to activate children…
Trackback by King of Fools — September 9, 2004 @ 11:55 am
I LOVE THIS SHOW NEVER TAKE IT OFF THE T.V.!!!!
Comment by Rachel — September 9, 2004 @ 1:19 pm
My son loves Lazytown (almost five) he is mesmerized. anytime I go near the computer he begs for the nick website.
Do you know of any cool sites he might like.
Do you know if they are going to expand the shows any, seems like the same shows over and over.
Comment by Keith — September 10, 2004 @ 9:56 am
Thank you Nick Jr. for picking up this show. I actually stop everything when the clock strikes “Lazytown time” and watch it with my four year old son. My first grader is at school, so she doesn’t get to see it as often, but she has seen it too, and they are both enamored by it. I’m trying to find videos or any info. It’s not even on the Nick Jr. website. I love this show. It’s a revelation.
Comment by Danielle — September 10, 2004 @ 2:08 pm
this show is AWESOME..and I’m PROUD TO ADMIT..that I stumbled upon it by accident..
AND NOW I’M HOOKED..I don’t even have children, I’m 44 years young..my hubby looks almost identical to SPORTACUS, that was what caught my eye when i was channel surfing..THIS SHOW..GETS ME DANCING AND i have since started working out again..
I hope they make new episodes, as I’ve already taped all of the ones so far…at night my hubby Tor and I watch this show together..we love singing all the songs:) Go Magnus..GO GO GO GETTEM LAZYTOWN!!!
Comment by luvzlazytown — September 10, 2004 @ 3:36 pm
WE LOVE THIS SHOW!!!!MY 4 YEAR OLD IS DRIVING ME CRAZY TO HAVE HER A LAZYTOWN BIRTHDAY PARTY IN 3 WEEKS. SO ,OF COURSE, I HAVE HIRED SOME ENTERTAINERS TO COME AS SPORTACUS AND STEPHANIE AND I HAVE SCOURED EBAY TO FIND ANYTHING “LAZYTOWN” TO GIVE HER FOR HER BIRTHDAY!I WANT TO FIND HER A STEPHANIE COSTUME FOR HALLOWEEN.
I HOPE THEY START TO MARKET THIS BIG…WHOEVER DOES WILL MAKE A KILLING$$$$$$$$$$.
Comment by dijan — September 11, 2004 @ 1:30 pm
Help! My five year old loves this show, infact she wants to be Stephanie for Halloween. Does anyone know where I can purchase Lazytown costumes.
Signed,
Wish I could sew.
Jennifer
Comment by Jennifer — September 13, 2004 @ 10:29 am
You have got to be kidding…this show is like the worst. My boys don’t like it…7,4, and 2. It’s like a combination of the Compfy Couch,Power Rangers, and RocketPower as puppets. Nick Jr really took a good formula for a line up of preschool shows and messed with it. Nick has way too many puppet orientated shows and plays them two and three times daily. Once is enough…children need variety for stimulation. All the their good shows they moved to Noggin.
Comment by sangiemommy — September 13, 2004 @ 10:50 am
My husband is really excited about Lazytown in fact he is the one who told me about the new program. He watches it in the morning with our five year old. Of course she wants to be Stephanie for Halloween. I thought what a great Party Theme; Lazytown along with Veggies, Fruits and various activities.
Comment by Cynthia — September 13, 2004 @ 2:02 pm
My 3-year-old enjoys this show very much. It comes at a very good time as he is somewhat growing bored of Dora and Blues. Plus, IMO it’s a better alternative for his age than Spongebob and Rugrats/All Grown Up/Rocket Power. It’s great to watch him try to pull all of Sporticus’ moves on the living room carpet. Unfortunately, I am cast as Robbie Rotten when it comes to playing. I too am looking for Lazytown merchandise, but have only found a theme remix CD on ebay. It doesn’t appear like they planned to have all the items most shows have shortly after they launch (playsets, action figures, etc.). It reminds me of how hard it was to find Roly Poly Olie stuff when it started showing.
jz
Comment by JZ — September 13, 2004 @ 2:06 pm
hehe. I don’t know how I came across your journal, but I did. I am a lazytown fan, as is my children. I feel the need to admit to a bunch of adults that I discovered and started watching the show before I let my kids in on the secret (hehe). I think Stephanie is such a cutie, and I have used her as my user icon for my personal journal. I now have to find a Stephanie costume for my 2 1/2 yr old and something lazytown related for our son who’s 1 and 1/2. I love it when my kids start dancing. Anyway, enough rambling. Just wanted to say hi.
Comment by Gaea C. — September 13, 2004 @ 2:06 pm
Lazy Town is an awsome show for kids and adults alike.My 3yr old LOVES IT!! It is the only show she gets up and dances to,and she makes me play the get up and move game on nickjr’s site everyday after work.She wants to be stephanie for halloween.Hope i can find her a costume.And she is waiting for Lazy Town toys to come out in the stores.Way to Go,Go Lazy Town!!!
Comment by James Henderson — September 13, 2004 @ 7:30 pm
I think a lot of us parents are wondering what we are going to do about Halloween costumes! (Although Costco has Disney princess costumes this year…) Stephanie shouldn’t be too hard — lots of costume shops should have a pink wig, and pink dresses are easy to come by. Sportacus is a little harder though.
Comment by Diane Patterson — September 14, 2004 @ 10:07 am
My daughter Jenna loves the show and has to tivo every episode. The problem now is her birthday is comming on Oct 17th and she wants Lazytown party stuff and halloween outfit. Do you make them yet and do you party supplies out yet ? Please let me know if you do asp as oct is comeing up quick… Aslo I love the show, it’s great and my daughter who is 7 and all her friends do cheer leading and they love Stephnie!!!Keep up the good work….!!!!!
Comment by Linda Foster — September 14, 2004 @ 10:55 am
Just popped in via Google of all things. Trying to understand this Lazytown thing my daughter is into. LOL. Great reading here!
Comment by Zvanoizu — September 14, 2004 @ 11:52 am
LazyTown is cool! Heck, I’m an adult that has no kids and I watch some episodes off my Tivo. I thin Stephanie is a very talented young lady with all her dancing and singing. Really hope they bring out some LazyTown CDs in the US soon or I’ll just make mp3s out of the songs from the series.
Comment by reignup — September 14, 2004 @ 12:34 pm
OK. I’m just gonna come out and say it. I’m 18 and I LOVE Lazytown! Stephanie is so cute and Sportucus is such a hottie!
Comment by Sportucus Fan — September 14, 2004 @ 6:35 pm
I’m just going to say the same things, here . . . My 4 yr old daughter loves Lazytown and so do I! She wants to be Stephanie for Hallowe’en and if I can’t find a costume I will be sewing the jumper. Everything else should be pretty easy. The hard part is that she wants my husband to dress as Sportacus (mmmmmm, my husband — Sportacus, mmmmmm) Oh, right, anyway — and I think his costume will be more problematic. I hope they come up with some quick merchandising! If they do, they will make a fortune!
Incidentally, when the songs start up, my daughter says,”It’s the dancing part!!!” and we all come running from different parts of the house so we can boogie down!
Comment by lazy mommy — September 15, 2004 @ 7:33 am
My children watch Lazytown every morning and yes,
we have to dance to the theme song every morning!
I am curious when they will be airing new episodes since they have been showing the ones
from the first week it was on.
Comment by Cammie — September 15, 2004 @ 8:15 am
This show is great!! My 2 little girls love it and i find myself watching it too.. And i find Sportucus is such a cutie pie!!!(should a married women be thinking like that?? ha..ha..) I give this show a 10 and as long as they keep in on the air my family will be tuning in!!! Way to go Magnus you hottie!!!
Comment by Jenny — September 15, 2004 @ 11:21 am
All I know is that my daughter loves this show wnd I see no harm in it….
Comment by Alyssa — September 16, 2004 @ 8:00 am
Hi my son is three and he absolutely loves lazytown!!! Not to metion I even find myself sitting and watching with him the show is GREAT!!!!!!
Comment by Raniah — September 16, 2004 @ 8:02 am
Oh and Robbie Rotten is Robbie Hottie!!!!
Comment by mommy loves robbie — September 16, 2004 @ 8:06 am
I just stumbled on this board searching for who portrays Stephanie in Lazytown. This show is wonderful. It gets my 2 year old daughter up and dancing when she wouldn’t even try to dance with Dora or Blue. This show has more music and more dancing which my duaghter absolutely adores both. I truly hope that NickJr. plays this to it’s death. I am taping every episode for my daughter.
Comment by daughter dances — September 16, 2004 @ 8:21 am
I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS SHOW, I’M 19 YEARS OLD AND MY LITTLE BROTHER (2) LOVES THIS SHOW. ROBBIE ROTTEN IS HOT, AND SPORTACUS IS DAMN FINE (HE’S MY MOM’S AGE) THIS SHOW IS ADORABLE. PLUS IT’S FROM ICELAND, MY FAVORITE SOCCER PLAYER (EIDUR GUDJOHNSEN, CHELSEA F.C. IN ENGLAND) IS FROM THERE, HE’S A HOTTIE TOO. more closer to my age.
Comment by Erica — September 16, 2004 @ 11:21 am
i lov eyour show. I am 16 and i still watch it.
Comment by cassy — September 16, 2004 @ 2:01 pm
Just speaking, but from what I’ve been reading it sounds like it has been recorded in Iceland. I’m going to check into it more. The characters are amazing! Each person, actual person, really does their job. They are all talented people and know what they are doing. I’ve been very impressed with it. By the way, some of the stuff ya’ll are looking for might be on their website. lazytown.com
Comment by Lisa Marie — September 16, 2004 @ 3:50 pm
Hi, I enjoy reading your comments on this show. The show is recorded in a small studio in Iceland which was specially built by Nick jr in the town Gardabaer, which is where I live. The show is recorded in english only but most of the creative staff is icelandic and most of the production staff is US.
Comment by Georg — September 17, 2004 @ 4:51 am
I noticed here that a lot parents would like to get Lazytown costumes for their kids so I’ve emailed this URL to Magnús, the creator (and Sportacus). Hopefully he will look into manufacturing costumes to meet this demand.
Comment by Björn — September 17, 2004 @ 8:44 am
Actually I just spoke to Magnús about it and he said that Lazytown Entertainment aware of the merchandise interest but unfortunately it can’t be produced until sometime in the new year. So maybe next Halloween, parents
Comment by Björn — September 17, 2004 @ 10:05 am
Hey, Bjorn, didja tell your pal Magnus that America is crawling with moms who have enormous crushes on him (including me)? Unfortunately, ladies, one site I checked listed our “little above-average” hero as married (oh well, so are most of us). Great site, Dianne, Lazytown brought me, but the adventures of a fellow mommy will make me stay!
Comment by buddysmommy — September 17, 2004 @ 10:52 am
Speaking of magnus i was searching his name in the search spot and one website which is in a different language has everything about thim.. Unfortunatly, i don’t undersatand it, but the picture of him is GORGEOUS!!! It looks like he has blonde hair…Ayway, if this is forwarded to Magnus, I just wanted to tell him that he did a wonderful job on his show, and yes as you can see, alot of us mommies watch the show because of you!!!! ha..ha.. Thanks for the info about the costumes. But i hope thier will be toys or something else we can buy our children in the near future!!
Comment by jenny — September 17, 2004 @ 11:10 am
After reading about it in the TV Guide, I thought I’d watch it due to the insanely bright colors. So, when I did I immediantly became obsessed with it and watched it for the rest of summer break. I’m 14 and I think I luv it more than anyone! I’m even trying to make my own CD since they’re not making one…
Comment by Nessi — September 17, 2004 @ 8:34 pm
After reading about it in the TV Guide, I thought I’d watch it due to the insanely bright colors. So, when I did I immediantly became obsessed with it and watched it for the rest of summer break. I’m 14 and I think I luv it more than anyone! I’m even trying to make my own CD since they’re not making one…
Comment by Nessi — September 17, 2004 @ 8:35 pm
I’m 18 and I was recently enlightened by this awsome little show (hey,I work in a daycare center!)umm,I was wondering if anyone knew the lyrics to that song that they sing.This has really been bugging me,man it’s just soo catchy!
Comment by LaZyGiRl — September 17, 2004 @ 9:36 pm
The Nick Jr Site has the lyrics for 4 of the songs… including that bing bang dinga dinga dong (or whatever) song.
I’m a grown woman and not a huge fan (Robbie Rotten really annoys me) but my 2 1/2 yr old nephew (who I babsit mon-fri), who is constantly moving and into everything every minute of every day actually SITS STILL through every ‘wazytown’ episode (I know, kind of defeats the purpose of the show) - and gives me a breather, so I am a fan of that! Oh, and we like Ziggy AKA ‘Sportacandy’
I just wish they’d show more… I’ve seen the cake episode 3 times already.
Comment by AuntPatty — September 17, 2004 @ 10:43 pm
My daughters love the show, but I have a problem with a TV show promoting exersize, etc., when the kids just sit there watching it! Doesn’t make a lot of sense to me, they just want to watch more after it is over! Luckily, they have an 80’s mom, all we had when we were kids was atari which was so boring after a while we WANTED to go outside, which is were we spent most of our time, summer AND winter. So we will go be sporticus outside, not in front of the tv!~
Comment by northernmom — September 18, 2004 @ 6:48 am
Lazy Town is tnhe best show ever, My favorite character is Stephenie. Iwould love to meet her or be her pen pal. Bye
Comment by Megan Trotter — September 18, 2004 @ 7:38 am
The first LazyTown episode that i saw on Nick Jr was the sports day episode. After watching that I kept wondering why the show was called LazyTown. Then one day I finally saw the first episode and everything started to make sense to me and to my little brother. Unlike most of the Nick Jr. shows, LazyTown concentrates more on teaching children how to stay active and healthy. What i really like about LazyTown are the songs. I also like the characters. I just hope that LazyTown stays around for a long time. You know what would be nice….. it’ll be nice to see a Lazytown Christmas Special where everybody in Lazytown would have a big Christmas party. My idea is that in this episode everyone would be playing in the snow and decorating the town. Then, of course you’ll have Robbie Rotten trying to ruin the celebration but at the end everyone would forgive Robbie and he will end up getting a present from the town that way he wouldn’t be left out on Christmas. What makes this episode special is that it will teach kids to forgive one another. I just hope that Magnus decides to make something like this.
Comment by Anthony — September 18, 2004 @ 9:08 am
I’ll only post this once. My son is turning 3 October 14th, and he loves LazyTown. I’ve already ordered a video capture card so I can get them on my computer to make dvds out of each episode for him. VCRs suck, you know.
Comment by Craig — September 18, 2004 @ 10:26 am
I LOVE this show. My 3 yr old and I watched it 3 times today and every time it’s over he starts to get upset and say, “I want Robbie Rotten!” … (I say, “I want Sportacus!!” Hee hee… What a babe!) The idea for this show is FANTASTIC. When I read reviews before it came out and heard that kids actually get up and dance, I didn’t believe it - after all, he doesn’t usually participate with Dora prompting, “Get up please” - so what would change now? Boy was I wrong! He dances and moves during the show and afterwards will want an apple or carrots (something he rarely requested in the past.) This is great — PLEASE DON’T TAKE IT OFF THE AIR EVER!!
Comment by T.Lopez — September 27, 2004 @ 9:12 pm
Greetings everyone!
I’m so glad to see this forum on the Internet! It’s wonderful to know that so many people — especially parents and their children in America — love “Lazy Town.”
As a token of appreciation, here’s a little “gift” for those of you who like our “Bing Bang” song from “Lazy Town.” The gift? An Internet address that lets you hear the song in its original Icelandic!
So, just go to:
http://www.krakkabanki.is/utvarp/utvarp.swf
Then, click the “forward” button on the player’s *bottom* tool bar (the one directly below the word “Byrja.” The screen will change to a selection menu. Finally, choose selection number three, “Bing Bang.” Enjoy!
EmEs
Comment by EmEs — September 28, 2004 @ 10:51 am
who is the actor who plays robbie rotten?
Comment by maria — September 30, 2004 @ 8:33 am
my daughter is nuts over LazyTown. I am searching for a way to get a Stephanie costume, but i guess we will just have to get creative over the next few weeks. i love how this show motivates the kids to get up and dance. there alot of junk on TV and this is a definite winner. i really enjoy watching the show and learning the dances with my munchkin. it’s all good in our book. Go Go Go LazyTown!!!!!!
Comment by Dawn — September 30, 2004 @ 5:57 pm
Okay I am so glad I found this site. We are yet another family that LOVES LazyTown. Our daily schedule somewhat revolves around it. I have a 5 years old in afternoon Kindergarten and a 2 year old. My 10 year old daughter wants to be Stephanie for Halloween too!! I am looking at fabrics and wigs so if I come up with anything I will let you guys know here. Someone mentioned that they though Julianna (Stephanie) was on Broadway…she was in Oklahoma
I emailed the U.S. Director of Marketing in NY but never heard back from him about costumes or other merchandise so I am glad I heard it here.
Robbie Rotten definitley echoes Jim Carrey’s “Grinch” to me, but looking at the timeline it seems like maybe Jim Carrey took a hint or two from good ol’ Robbie huh? j/k He is hilarious and the kids love him too. I think the show does so much more than just teach about fitness and health when Robbie does mean things but they still save him when he gets in a pickle and include him in everything. Thank You Magnus and Nick Jr. for bringing this show into my kids’ lives.
(oh yeah does it need to be said that Sportacus is yummy beyond belief?? he he he)
Comment by elocin73 — October 1, 2004 @ 11:17 am
I was just searching the internet to get information on the cast…I love the show too. My 21 month old loves it. Compared to the Tubbies or Boobah it is so much better. My brain hurts after watching Boobah with her.
It has the look of a Dr. Seuss movie(hollywoods version)…but doesn’t bog down like those movies do. Maybe it’s because it’s only a 1/2 hour long.
Comment by boogiebugger — October 6, 2004 @ 12:41 pm
My 3 year old son loves Lazy Town! We have it on our Season Pass with TiVo! My son pretends to be Sportacus all the time! And he often gets up and dances when they are dancing on the show and when he plays the game on the Nick Jr. website!
I was hoping to find a Sportacus Halloween costume over the ‘Net and found this site instead–LOL!
I don’t mind the theme song too much–it’s catchy! And so much better than Caillou, Tubbies, or Boobah!
Comment by lynn_ct — October 8, 2004 @ 6:53 pm
Oh, this is great! My kids adore this show! We’ve got a TiVo season pass too. I don’t mind listening to the music over and over, its very catchy and it gets my kids moving (although at the moment one of the songs is stuck in my head). My daughter, Megan, wants to be Stephanie too, and my other daughter and son both want to be Sportacus.
I must agree that Sportacus is very nice to look at LOL But I won’t tell my kids that.
Comment by Eden — October 9, 2004 @ 12:00 pm
This is the coolest show ever!!! My 10 year old sister started watching it and got me hooked! I am 16 and have now hooked all of my friends so now we have lazytown parties! We all agree we think Sportucus is one good lookin fellow!!!!! we also love the dancing and singing along to the awesome songs!!!!!!!!!!!!
Comment by marlayna — October 11, 2004 @ 8:53 am
I was just flipping through the channels one day while at home and I think it was the day it premired on Nick Jr. I wanted to go upstairs and shower but I was so fascinated in the show that I couldn’t leave! I think it’s an awesome idea for a show yet it does confuse me a bit on the fact that’s it a TV show promoting kids not to sit inside and watch TV…but besides that it’s trully spectacular…and I’m 18 haha…I love the bright colors and music. I wish this show was on wehn I was a kid!
Comment by NiKKi — October 11, 2004 @ 3:55 pm
I was online looking for the actress that played Stephanie as I just wondered what color her real hair was, lol! I finally found some pictures of her on b’way with dark hair. Then found some of Sportacus with blonde hair, I thought he was hot on the show, WOW is all I can say. What a great show! The songs even get me up and dancing! I wish I could get to the words of “Bing Bang”. You have to be able to print them off Nick Jr. and I can’t.
OH, FOR THOSE WANTING COSTUMES, Nick Jr. does have the instructions to make a Stephanie and Sportacus costume. If you are crafty at that type of thing, as I am not. Just wanted to say hello to all the other fans. My son is 3 and he is always flying through the house being Sportacus and telling me I am Stephanie. What a great kept secret from us, thanks Nick Jr for picking it up. Too bad we can’t get their products YET. Keep up the great work! GO GO LAZYTOWN
Comment by Vee — October 13, 2004 @ 8:04 am
hi my name is hannah and i am 10 years old i never thought that i would watch nick jr. agian but now i am excited to get up when there is no school and whatch lazytown i know all the songs from welcome to lazytown and cooking by the book andbing bang.this show is cool i would like to know how old stephaniei know in the show she is 8 years old but in real life.great job!!!!!
Hannah.xxxx
Comment by hannah — October 21, 2004 @ 8:18 pm
I have a 3year old son, Elijah Lyn Kent who is my “Punkin Pie”. He loves Lazytown and his favorite character is Sportacus. He runs around the house with a Coleman belt on, sandles on his hands, and a Army helmet on his head, yelling, “I’m Sportacus”. I had never seen the program before, because he watches this at his daycare provider’s house. I looked into what it was about and I was surprised to find out it was about healthy eating and exercise. I think it’s so cool that there is a program out there supporting the way I am raising my child!!!
Thanks!!
Kandace
Comment by Kandace — October 27, 2004 @ 10:26 am
Great show! I’m 19 years old… and have watched my little sister growing up incredibly “lazy” barely being active at all.. just wanting to watch tv and or play on the computer or other games…. and seince my twin sistera have been born i had been wondering how motivated they would be to run jump and play…. I saw this show open up on a network sponsered by nick .. then after a week or so it came on nick jr. i just turned it on every day it came on and let the 8 year old lead… its great to see them jump around singing and dancing trying to follow the main character’s every movements.. then when its over.. they instantly want to go try and play the sports and such that they play on the tv show… i’m very excited that this tv show has became so popular.. and i hope that it begins to play later in the day… possibly a few times after they get off of school.. i love this show and i’m glad that they can make the show not only fun but productive for the children.
Comment by Josh — October 27, 2004 @ 11:09 am
Hi!I’m Lazytown’s #1 fan.Stephanie is so pretty that she is my romodel.I got my whole class to be watching Lazytown.I was thinking about being on the show in the beging.But now that’s my dream
Comment by Gabrielle — October 29, 2004 @ 2:29 pm
I think LazyTown is great if you have a child that is able to be inspired extremely fast and grabs a ball and runs outside as soon as the show is over.My neice loves the show but when its over she asks me to change to disney and just sits there . For heavens sake she lives in America !!If any one knows where i can see pics of stephanie without her LazyTown outfit plz post it . thanks
Comment by katie m — November 1, 2004 @ 11:23 am
they record it in english and for the icelandics they are going to dub it in icelandic.
links to some pics of Julianna Mauriello(stephanie)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0396991/board/nest/12835983
Comment by kim — November 1, 2004 @ 1:53 pm
I think Lazy Town is a great show that blends life lessons with a balance of entertainment. Be nice if it could join other Nick and Nick Jr. shows in the paramount DVD collection.
Comment by Paul — November 3, 2004 @ 10:56 am
You can get a hot pink wig (like Stephanie’s but a bit longer) at Target in the Halloween section.
Comment by Peggy — November 3, 2004 @ 3:12 pm
this show is awsome i love it. it rocks i wish we could some merchandise but they are not out yet so we are waiting for those to come out
Comment by hannah — November 3, 2004 @ 5:13 pm
My favorite song is “Cooking by the Book” so far, and I’m a 30-year-old mom
I just spent an hour listening to the Nick Jr. radio for Lazy Town and reading web posts about the show. I also hope there will be lots of merchandise and stuff revolving around this show, but with one caveat - I hope the message of healthy living will be built into any products that use this show’s star power to sell. I hope they will run promotions that teach kids and adults to eat healthy and sleep well and exercise, and bring down sales of soda pop and candy in the states noticeably, just as the craze did in Iceland (per post on Nick Jr’s Lazy Town message board).
Comment by Faye Ku — November 3, 2004 @ 7:17 pm
Dear lazytown,
I love your show. I need help though. Can you give me a good website with games from lazytown?
Thanks,
Joselyn Ellis
Comment by Joselyn Ellis — November 4, 2004 @ 3:28 pm
Wooooooooooooo áfram Latibær!
I can’t wait for the show to air in Iceland, even though it’ll be dubbed.
If it ever comes out on DVD I’m going to buy it and thus watch the ennnglish version..
But I’m actually excited to see what the dub will be like.. Hehe.. Kind of funny to watch something in the language you’re used to watching it in.. But.. it still being a dub. It’ll be strange.
Comment by Icelander who's OBSESSED with LazyTown — November 8, 2004 @ 11:46 am
I LOVE this show! But in the play pictures {see offical site} RR looks a little bit, well, evil. Im mean see for yourself!
Comment by Morgan — November 8, 2004 @ 12:02 pm
One day I was flipping through the channels and I landed on nick jr. It happened to be four thirty so I was watching lazy town and my hobby is singing and dancing. i’m good at it and I was watching it. then it ended and came the singing and dancing part, and right away I had to get up and dance now. I watch it all the time. - Melissa - Florida - Age 8
Comment by Melissa — November 9, 2004 @ 3:12 pm
I think we all agree this is a WONDERFUL show. And yes! As a mother of 3 I find Sportacus and his accent irresistable!!! And the little girl Stephanie! Where did they get her? She is just charming all over and you can tell she’s having fun doing the show… her eyes and smile are just so genuine. Is she american?
Hooray! For Lazytown, the best show out there! Thanks Magnus!
Comment by Karina — November 12, 2004 @ 7:59 am
Yes I know how everyone on here feels…..My 3yr old loves this show and I have found myself watching it along with him…and I do agree with most the mommies Sportacus is totally hot.
Comment by Devine — November 15, 2004 @ 7:53 am
Okay I signed onto this site looking for any clue where I may be able to purchase Lazy Town merchandise! My daughter loves Stephanie and Sportacus and wants them for Christmas! HELP!!!
Comment by Kelly — November 16, 2004 @ 10:40 am
I am a 38 yr old Single White Male - no where near the target market. I was working out at the Gym when the show came on one of the 5 TV’s in the Cardio Area. Visually, it was so captivating I had to switch over from a Football game to see what it was about. Then Stephanie started singing some bubble gum techno rock song and I was totaly enthralled. The energy is contagious and I doubled my pace on the Stairmaster. This show is going to be a big hit! I never want Stephanie to grow up.
Comment by Roger — November 17, 2004 @ 11:08 pm
I just want to say me son loves this show, he is 3 and into everything. When Lazytown is on he is clued to the tv and imitating everything Sporticus does. An amazing show and I hope it stays on the air forever. Thank you Lazytown!!!
Comment by dani04976 — November 18, 2004 @ 7:51 am
My two year son LOVES Lazytown. Whenever Sportacus arrives on the scene, my son moves his arms and jumps around like he does. The ending song overjoys him and he dances all over our living room. I believe he also has a crush on Stephanie. As for me, I have a crush on Sportacus. Although he saves the day, he makes the kids understand that they to, can do anything.
Angela
Comment by Angela — November 18, 2004 @ 10:42 am
I LOVE LAZY TOWN! I’m 19, and I have the biggest crush on Sportacus. So yeah, it’s not just moms who love Sportacus! Us college chicks love him too! He’s so handsome and he acts so innocent. He’s too cute for words. Stingy is the funniest! I’ve now added the phrase “it’s mine” to my vocabulary. And I will admit it. I get up at the end and do the Bing Bang dance. Yes, I know it by heart. lol!
Comment by Amy Karas — November 18, 2004 @ 9:27 pm
I too have a little one mesmerized by the show. She was Stephanie for Halloween. You should have seen the little ones stop and stare as if it were really her. I too am looking forward to merchandise. Actually, which company is sponsoring it? I would love to buy stock.
Comment by Debra — November 19, 2004 @ 11:23 am
Is it wrong that many of my friends who are in college are completely fascinated with the 13 year old pink haired girl? My two guy friends, chuck and joe both watched it for the first time last week with Joe’s 3 year old. Then they woke me up in time to see the end song. I have to say I was horrified to the point of infatuation. I had no idea what I was watching, as I rarely understand kids shows anymore, but I knew this tiny pink thing had me under her psycho power.
So the next day we all made sure to wake up in time to watch it again. Yeah…same effect.
The pink girl. Adorable. I just want to squeeze the little thing and buy it ice cream.
Then she sings and we all just sit there.
I dont know where Im going with this, but when she’s legal…I’ll be 26 and waiting. Hopefully she’ll still have pink hair.
Comment by Kaswest — November 20, 2004 @ 3:28 am
my nephew is 3 and he loves this show, but he calls it crazy town. when are you going to have it out on dvd so he can watch it over and over?
Comment by ellen — November 20, 2004 @ 2:25 pm
hee hee… I’m waiting for the dvd so I can watch it over and over… (and i’m 14!)
Comment by Jill — November 21, 2004 @ 2:45 pm
Ok..My daughter is LOVES Lazy town..
all she wants for Christmas is Lazy town.
Does anyone out there know where I can find anyting From Lazy Town.
PLEASE..help Santa out..lol
Comment by kyle — November 21, 2004 @ 3:03 pm
I HAVE EMBRACED THE ECSTACY! I’m 17, and I found this show very appealing! It really pays off when you have a hot guy like Magnus in tights
It really pays off to channel surf, that’s all I got to say!
Comment by Blitz — November 22, 2004 @ 4:36 pm
My daughter, Taylor 3, loves this show. When it is time to watch the show no matter what she is doing she stops for it. She wants to be just like Stephanie so she dresses in all pink, even if the pants do not match the shirt. As long as she is all pink she doesn’t care. I would love to find a place on the net that sells maybe shirts or a poster for her for christmas. I can not find a thing. If anyone knows of such a place can you post the address on this site? I would appreciate any help. Thanks
Comment by In desperate need of Santa toys — November 23, 2004 @ 7:05 am
I love lazy town! this show is amazing. I can’t be live the make-up they use. the pink girl, Stephanie, is 13, my age! I wanted to watch this more then my little sisters! keep it on the air for ever. PLEASE!!!!
Comment by Kari Brazil — November 23, 2004 @ 11:12 am
I think the show is awesome. All four of my kids (2 boys and 2 girls) love the show. I think Julianna Mauriello (Stephanie) is going to be a big star. I registered JuliannaMauriello.com so I could do a tribute site, but I just haven’t had any time.
Comment by Robert — November 23, 2004 @ 1:01 pm
This show really creeps me out. But my daughter (14 Months) LOVES it. She stops whatever she is doing and just stares at the TV whenever Lazy Town is on. Does anybody else find the puppets disturbing to look at. They freak me out!!! But it is a fun show to watch.
Comment by Baby's Daddy — November 23, 2004 @ 9:04 pm
Hi i’m 13 years old and i watch lazytown with my little brother who is 4 i only watch it ’cause I LOVE SPORTACUS he is so hot any how the shows cute and the songs and dances are great but i only LOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE sportacus
Comment by Wren — November 24, 2004 @ 7:06 am
I LOVE THIS SHOW - and hope it stays on for a while. The themes, story lines, characters, morals they teach youngsters - Oh, it’s all great! And the theme song is WONDERFUL - I catch myself singing it now. My baby loves to dance to it. And when the show comes on, he always stops whatever he’s doing to watch and dance.
This show is amazing, and I HIGHLY recommend it to all. Being fat is gross - but being overweight is just not healthy, and too many took the “anorexic” thing way too far. Now too many people are Over Their Limit, and very unhealthy - so it backfired on those dummies who thought they were educating folks on anorexcia (too bad they did it the WRONG way) and thought they were doing it so smartly. I’m glad someone finally stood up, and said “Stop!” and did a show to teach the next generation of kids that eating well, and taking care of yourself is how to beat bad health problems (ie. anorexia) and obesity.
Exercise is not so we can be super models - it is for our health and well-being; just like eating and brushing our teeth. Exercise should be part of daily life, just as walking and breathing are. Thanks Sporticus & Stephanie & all the gang at Lazy Town!
Comment by Lynn — November 26, 2004 @ 2:40 am
I just happened upon this show one Saturday morning and was captivated within the first ten seconds of seeing it.
The way that they blend the “real” people, the puppets and the background together is fantastic and eerily strange. And the one song that I did catch was really catchy and cool.
The little girl with the pink hair is the star attraction of the show, in my opinion. She is the most adorable, darling little pink puffball that a grown woman could ever develop a strange kind of fetish for.
It’s been a looonngg time since I have seen something this refreshing and appealing on the boob toob.
Glad I found it.
Comment by Podma Anne Pettit — November 27, 2004 @ 5:13 pm
My kids…son, 5 and daughter, 3, LOVES LAZY TOWN!!! My husband and I would literally stop what we’re doing around the house and sit with our children and watch LAZY TOWN!!! We can’t wait to see more episodes!!! Stephanie is sooooo adorable! I wish I can be flexible like sportacus and Robbie is hilarious! I love the message this t.v. show is teaching to our kids about good eating habits and to excercise! Bravo Nickjr!!!
Comment by Rhonda — November 27, 2004 @ 5:53 pm
CAN ANYONE HELP ME FIND A STEPHANIE DOLL FOR CHRISTMAS? THANKS!
Comment by Kristin — November 28, 2004 @ 11:21 am
I agree I’m 17 and I love this show…I had my boyfriend watch it and he was just too freaked out by it all. Oh and Sportacus is really hot. So now I joke around with him calling him sportacus (he looks nothing like him)and he calls me stephine (does anyone else see something wrong with this.) But anyway I love this lil show.
Comment by Toni — November 28, 2004 @ 1:46 pm
I am looking for any type of Lazytown merchandise for my daughter for Christmas. I found a few t-shirts on e-bay, but that was it.
Comment by Kathy — November 29, 2004 @ 9:06 pm
Ditto to all who love Lazytown…..NOW WHERE CAN WE BUY THE DVD’S - DOLLS - GAMES..ECT My son keeps asking for his crystal like Sportacus….Good grief - someone help us out please - holidays are coming and I am going to have one sad little man if I do not find something, anything about Lazytown!. BTW My son makes me hold him up under his arm pits so he can do a split while touching his toes. (Sportacus jumps up and they freeze on the split)talk about laughing…what a workout I am getting!!
Comment by Josephsmom — November 30, 2004 @ 1:11 pm
http://img121.exs.cx/img121/919/sportacus10copy.jpg
pwned!
Comment by adam — November 30, 2004 @ 9:01 pm
I REALLY WANT TO SEE WHAT SHE LOOKS LIKE WITHOUT THE WIG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Comment by Rana Cook — December 1, 2004 @ 11:12 am
Tristan & Alycia LOVE Lazy Town !!!!
Comment by Gerald — December 1, 2004 @ 11:54 am
Hi just another family that is a fan of Lazytown and now I am planning a 4 year old’s birthday and just wondering if we can get “Lazytown” things for his party anywhere???
GABE AND ETHAN LOVE LAZYTOWN!!!
Comment by stacy quintero — December 1, 2004 @ 7:09 pm
my daughter Alecx 3 aka Monkey never sits still and I stumbled upon Lazytown thinking that she would love to watch it because of all the singing and the dancing. However, I was the one who got her into the show, thanks to Sporticus!!! This show is brilliant. Kudos to Magnus
Comment by monkey's mommy — December 2, 2004 @ 9:09 am
Does anybody know where to buy lazytown merchandise ?????
Comment by Angela — December 3, 2004 @ 2:27 pm
I take care of a 3 year old and she loves this show.She has learned so much from this show.
Her favorite is {Robbie the Rotton}
She loves to dance,sing,move with the beat of the music when they sing.
She look forword to this each and everyday.
thanks mrs.tommie bailey
Comment by Mrs.Tommie Bailey — December 3, 2004 @ 7:05 pm
anyone know if a cd is in the works? i’m sure it would sell big in the states
Comment by arizona — December 3, 2004 @ 9:22 pm
If you’re interested in Lazytown Products, go to:
http://www.lazytown.com/products…………….
To see ‘Stephanie’ (Julianna Rose Mauriello) without the wig (”Oklahoma” cast pictures), go to:
http://www.stephenscarpulla.com/Cast%20OKLAHOMA.htm
Comment by Jeff — December 4, 2004 @ 8:13 am
Revision to my last comment:
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Question: Where can I get the music that’s in each episode?
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Answer: Unfortunately, the music is not yet available for purchase, but you can hear LazyTown songs on Nick Jr. Radio.
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Question: Are there any LazyTown products?
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Answer: Not yet, but check major retailers and the Nick Jr. Shop starting in fall 2005.
Comment by Jeff — December 4, 2004 @ 8:33 am
I’m a 25 yr old mommie with an 8 month old baby. I stumbled on to the show and i thought it was amazing…especially sportacus…the little girl is 13 and was on brodway or something but there is alot of info at nickjr.com’s message board. as soon as there is some lazy town merchandise i’m gonna put it up on my website. i hope they get a sportacus action figure soon. my baby doesn’t seem to like it as much as i do and my boyfriend can’t stand it.
Comment by Angel Marie — December 4, 2004 @ 8:36 am
I hate to admit it, but I’m sixteen and I love the show even though I’m too old for stuff like that Lazy Town is the exception-Sportacus is fine,Stephanie’s cool and the show makes me wish I could do all that gymnastics stuff Spotacus can do,maybe I’ll work on that…
Comment by Melanie — December 5, 2004 @ 3:39 pm
I hate to say it but my 5 and 2 year old love this show. Mommy does also.. I love Sportacus and could watch him flip and bend and do one handed pushups all day long. Whoo hoo! Thanks for making a character that in my book is smart, health and HOTT!
Comment by Tina — December 6, 2004 @ 8:26 am
My son, almost age 5, absolutely loves this show. He especially loves Spartacus, whom he dances around the house after watching the show, acting like. He even makes the swish sounds as he takes off to do whatever deed it is that he needs to. It’s actually quite comical.
Comment by Annie — December 8, 2004 @ 6:38 am
But which bow-tie wearing conservative pundit does Stingy most resemble? Tucker Carlson or George Will?
Comment by Hank Scorpio — December 8, 2004 @ 10:50 am
I am 23 years old and everyday that lazytown comes I watch it with my children. I love Lazytown. Stephanie and Sportacus are so great. I always watch Lazytown and I always will. I also love the songs me and my children always sing along.
Comment by Heather — December 9, 2004 @ 11:08 am
My five year old loves Lazytown. It’s a great show! I tell all my friends to watch the show with their children!
Comment by Michelle — December 9, 2004 @ 3:09 pm
OK is it just me or does anyone else out there watch “Lazy Town” simply to see Sporticus in his tight blue pants? I find myself planning my morning around “Lazy Town”! My husband thinks I’m crazy! Maybe I’m just another “Desperate Housewife” (which is another great show by the way). We should start a “Sporticus” fan site!
Comment by mindi — December 9, 2004 @ 9:34 pm
Lazy Town Magnets and Sweatshirts.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=6137330438&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=6727545569&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT
Comment by Nylecat — December 10, 2004 @ 4:50 am
Thank you EmEs !!!
I love the Icelandic tunes !! Go Go Utvarp Latibaer !!!
Comment by Mat Sub Zero — December 10, 2004 @ 8:14 am
I love Lazytown. My 17 month old daughter likes it, but I love it. I listen to all the songs on Nick Jr. radio. They are great to clean to! Full of energy and super catchy. I am constantly singing them. What a GREAT show.
Comment by Kristin — December 14, 2004 @ 8:15 am
Hey Michelle..no, you’re not the only female who thinks Spartacus is hot. My 22 y.o. daughter does too…must be all those muscles and the good guy thing…
Comment by Laura — December 14, 2004 @ 3:54 pm
I love to watch Lazytown with my 17 month old little girl. She loves to see mommy dance and sing along. I have a feeling that pretty soon she is going to start wanting to do flips and tumbles like Sportacus and I am going to have to get a safety mat for my wood floors. And yes, this 27 year old thinks Sportacus looks really nice in blue. Hum…
Comment by Jennifer — December 14, 2004 @ 6:53 pm
Wow! I am so glad I am not alone! My 5 year old LOVES this show! We watch it BOTH times that it comes on each day….and we have to tape it so she(we) can watch it when it is not on TV. I am a 37 year old mom of 3 and yes, I think Sportacus is SO completely awesome, hot, fine, etc! If I am cleaning house when the show comes on, I can’t seem to stop myself from stopping by the tv for 30 min. Also I can not wait for merchandise to come out for sale. I would love to decorate her room in “Lazy Town” everything!
Comment by Regina — December 15, 2004 @ 11:28 am
Hi,
I have 3 girls, 4 1/2, 2 and a 7 months old. My two oldest love the show and gets up and dances around like crazy. Went to Nick. Jr and got the lyrics.. So now they sing the songs all the time.. My Oldest adores Stephanie and will only wear pink.. My 2 year old is totally crushing on Sportycus ( Looking for a poster of him for Christmas). I watch the show with them and I love the bright colors the funny stories and characters. But……. I WANT MORE episodes…
GREAT show.
Being Danish myself ( yeah Denmark is also part of Scandinavia) it is nice to have my kids watch something that isn’t about monsters and voilence. They only get to watch 1 hour tops a day and this is one of the show I do like them to watch - the other is usually Backyardigans.. another great show.
Comment by The Girlies Mom — December 16, 2004 @ 8:35 am
hi,
im 17 years old, and a guy, and i get home early from school everyday, and i was flipping through the channels one day and saw lazytown. I thought it was very original and thought it was sweet how they mixed the techno and puppets and people and even a positive message! but about the second time i saw i noticed something that scared me, i find myself inexplicably attracted to stephanie! shes 13 right? so im not hardcore pedophile right ? …. and also i would love to become as buff and agile as sportacus, that would be sweet.
Comment by david — December 18, 2004 @ 6:47 pm
Google is such an amazing thing…I found this posting due to seeing this LAZYTOWN today while surfing with my son. I was captivated by something while watching this, and saw a tiny flash of words at the end that said something about Iceland. I had some neat friends from my napster days and I decided I had to see what this show was all about. Iceland is a gorgeous place that seems to always pop up in my life, even though I am in Texas! I think there must be a subliminal message hidden in this show, as it makes you WANT to watch it. I am 36, and far from the target audience. I am glad to see that I was not the only one.
Every time I see or think of some obscure thing from day to day, I try to remember to “google that” when I get home. This is a classic example of a good hit on a search!
Cheers,
Comment by Chris — December 21, 2004 @ 6:33 pm
My sister is a crazy fan of your work so am i i am11 i just lo
ve your show!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Comment by Deztinee perez — December 21, 2004 @ 6:45 pm
it’s a different kind of show, but, it’s cool! Sporticus is so athletic & Stephanie is so cute! my 3 yr old daughter loves this show! she loves to dance to the songs, esp. “Bing Bang” at the end. it’s kind of refreshing, actually.
Comment by darren — December 22, 2004 @ 12:09 am
Yeah, I’m obsessed too. My 3yo dances to the music, my 5 yo loves Robbie’s pratfalls, and I of course watch Sportacus. Watching Magnus S., a 40yo guy leaping around has indeed gotten me back into the exercise habit. I also love the new exercise shorts-where he’s doing the ‘energy run’ or jumping rope. My five year old is calling out ‘time to exercise’ and we do it together. (Except the one-handed, one-legged pushup; not quite that fit yet) Does Mr. Scheving have an exercise video as himself, or considered one as Sportacus? I’ll watch it first for my cardio, then actually do it!
Comment by meg — December 22, 2004 @ 9:48 am
i am 16 yrs old wen i saw lazy town for the first time,Stepheni attracted me and i was like wooo this girl is cute and i like the techno remixes that sounds so nice. It sounds cool it goes with the show!!!! Stepheni can i have ur number or MSN lol plz contact me sometime!!
Comment by josh — December 22, 2004 @ 12:18 pm
i love this show . i just want to know where i could find a stephanie halloween costume
and where i could find some frickin pictures of her
Comment by blah blah who — December 22, 2004 @ 12:38 pm
Just to put my two cents in. I think Lazytown is Great. It bugged me the first couple of times I saw it but then I left it on for my 19&3/4ths month old (she was 18 months at the time) and she just loves it! She hates all NickJr shows except it and Backyardigans. We dont watch much t.v. bu tthis is one we rarely miss.
I too looked for the merch and the only merchandise I know of is the Icelandic merchandise (see Lazytown.com) and even the Lazytown corp. is sold out.
Comment by Lacy — December 22, 2004 @ 6:52 pm
I really enjoy watching Lazytown with my four year old son. It has a positive upbeat feel and promotes good television in a world where there is so much wrong being shown on tv anymore. Thank you Mr. Sheving for creating this awesome show. I want to see more along with my son.
Comment by Bobbi Lynn Cory — December 23, 2004 @ 8:33 am
this show rocks!! and im a junior in high school!! it’s really cool and i love the techno number at the end–”having fun is what it’s all about” I even dance to it too and im 16 ^_^
Comment by sailor moon — December 23, 2004 @ 11:05 am
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Comment by Barb — December 23, 2004 @ 3:35 pm
Lazytown is the best,most fun,and danceist show in the world I have never seen a show like this please keep it on it is the best best best best best best best show ever!!!! And Stephanie,Sportacus,Robbie Rotten and Ziggy etc. are the besr actors ever!!!
Watching it everyday!!! I love the songs!!! How many gel braclets does Stephanie have???
Comment by Orlando — December 23, 2004 @ 3:52 pm
Hearing the tunes in Icelandic at the website from EmEs was cool. My grandfather was from Sweden and died when I was a kid. I’m sure the languages aren’t exactly the same, but it reminded me of him. Fun to hear in its native tongue.
Comment by meghan — December 23, 2004 @ 4:30 pm
I just wanted to let you all know that I think LazyTown is absolutely wonderful!!!! I have 3 daughters (9, and twins almost 2)and let me tell you when that show is on I we stop whatever we maybe doing to watch it!!! We live on a military base and I have been calling all of my friends to let them know about the show!!!! I also call a few select friends to let them know that Sportacus is on. OMG I just love that man…when I am in a bad mood he just makes things better. My friends think I am crazy but I dont care he is a cutie-patootie and he is deffinately on my “to do list”!!! As a matter of fact the twins go down for a nap and I can watch the first show of the day by myself :oP If you all know where I can find some pictures of this handsome man that would be wonderful (with or with out his costume)(I mean in plain clothes).
We love Lazy Town and think that Nick Jr. is doing a great job of providing shows to the younger crowd. Keep up the good work!!!
Kim B. from WA
Comment by Kim — December 23, 2004 @ 8:06 pm
I LOVE STEPHANIE!
Comment by Anni — December 24, 2004 @ 5:07 pm
I was surfing http://www.imdb.com you can find alot of information about Lazytown if you go to lazytown and look at the people working in Lazytown. Gudmumdur Thor (Ziggy) has photogallery and official site. The cinematographer, Tomas Orn T, has also official site where you can see video previews and production photogallery. Magnus Sheving has a mini biography and Julianna Rose has a photographs from Oklahoma.
Cool stuf!!! I love Lazy Town, if anyone knows more good places to find information about the show, send it in
james 17 years old fan
Comment by James — December 27, 2004 @ 4:17 pm
Mr. Magnus Scheving created an awesome show to get kids motivated. If you watch this show and it doesn’t put you into a mood to get up and dance, then maybe there is something wrong with you. Also Mr. Scheving is a very handsome looking man if I may say so. Also if you would see the website for Stefan Karl as Robbie, he is also good looking w/o the makeup.
Comment by Bobbi Lynn Cory — December 28, 2004 @ 10:07 am
wow this much people actually enjoy lazytown im not alone. its strange cuz im in hawaii and im pretty sure nobody cares about this show but its great. nice colors, techno music, and characters its just overwhelming how they all fit. im loving this show and 13 year old julianna rose mauriello. hehe(im 14).
Comment by keith — December 28, 2004 @ 1:28 pm
My three and four year old girls love Lazytown and never want to miss it. My three year old used to be really picky about eating fruit and veggies but now we say “What does Sportacus say?” “It’s sports candy!” and she’ll eat them. And she also dances like crazy to the songs. As the mom who ends up watching this stuff with them it’s really a refreshing break from the tedium and repetition of things like Barney etc and it sends great messages. And I have to agree with previous posters–Sportacus is super hot! Can’t think of a kid’s tv star who’s better looking (he’s only competing with the likes of Spongebob and co, but still). It makes the show worth watching just to see Magnús Scheving do his handstand push-ups, mid-air splits and all the rest of the amazing things he does. The man is STRONG, and flexible, and good with kids–how can we resist? Plus he saves a little kitten in one episode–aww! (Alas, where is the Sportacus desktop wallpaper? When will there be a North American Sportacus live?
) And of course you have to respect a man who creates, stars in, etc etc his own show and entertainment empire that’s good for kids (kind of like Smoochy in that movie, Death to Smoochy without being as saccharine). Probably they counted on Sportacus being very marketable to all us moms and “desperate housewives” but hey, if I’m part of the target demographic I don’t care 
I’m sure this one’s going to be a phenomenon. And PS, my mom’s born in Helsinki and no, Finland isn’t technically Scandinavian.
Comment by Susan Thompson — December 29, 2004 @ 7:48 pm
Im 12 but I think the show is so great im addicted.This show just hipnotizes me.I love it like crazy.
Comment by Hideki — December 30, 2004 @ 11:54 pm
i love that show i am 14 and i love plz don’t ever make not on t.v. i love it stephine is so cool i love end song bing bang its my favroiet stephine rock with pink hair you go for it !!!!!!!!!!!!! ….
Comment by amanda — December 31, 2004 @ 1:27 pm
I was so interested in this show when i sat down and watched it with my nephew. now ever y thursday I watch it with my nephew.
Comment by jasmine, 11 — December 31, 2004 @ 7:29 pm
I love the show so much.I cant help it at all.It started off when I watched it with my 5 year old bro,he also loves it but not like me.If I would have a chance to meet Julianna aka Stephanie that would be one of the greatest days of my life.I hope my dream comes true.
Comment by Hideki — January 2, 2005 @ 12:35 am
I really Love this show like hell.I wuld like to meet Julianna aka Stephanie I would be happier then ever.But anyway the show is the best.
Comment by Hideki — January 2, 2005 @ 12:41 am
stephanie is sooooooo hot and robbie rotten is in fact jim carrey’s clone
Comment by Jago Mavado — January 2, 2005 @ 1:38 am
WOW! i love LazyTown! i am a nanny and when i am over here the kid-os have to watch it! i think stephanie is so talented and the show is awesome–teaches little kids good lessons-keep up the good work!!
Comment by Kate — January 3, 2005 @ 8:20 am
I LOVE THIS SHOW. I’m 13 years old with a love for cartoon-like shows. I usually watch Jacob Two Two after school, and I was disappointed when it got shifted half an hour later. But when I decided to hang around and see what show had been added, I became OBSESSED! I watch it regularly like every day now, after school(But, whoah, I don’t miss Jacob Two Two!!!). Most of my friends think I’m crazy already (and I’m proud of it, too) but they’re all obsessed with Strawberry Shortcake and Dora the Explorer, so that’s ok!
SPORTACUS! You gotta love him! I mean the character, aside from being creator, producer, bla bla bla. Even SUPERMAN couldn’t do half those moves, and he’s ANIMATED! Ohmygod! And that AWESOME mustashe!!!! I just want to POKE IT! I don’t know WHAT i’d do to meet Magnus Scheving, he’s amazing!
Oh, and did anybody know that for some of the moves Sportacus has a stunt double? Forget his name, but hes right hot, too.
Does anybody know where I can get some LazyTown Merch.? I remember seeing a pink sweater with a star on it that said ‘Stephanie’ on it, and I thought it was on the http://www.lazytown.com but now I can’t find it! I am a poor unfortunate soul, now:(
ANY LAZYTOWN FREAKS INTERESTED IN JOINING A FANCLUB EMAIL ME OR SAY SO ON THE TAGBOARD ON MY SITE http://www.noclues.blogdrive.com
Comment by BeccaSportacusLover — January 4, 2005 @ 4:41 pm
sportacus is HOT. my kids love the show and so do i.
Comment by Audrey — January 4, 2005 @ 6:25 pm
I am not scared to admit it, I am 18 years young and I LOVE LazyTown. It is so much fun. Sportacus isn’t too hard on the eyes either. I’m just sort of upset that next semester I’ll be stuck listening to my professors drone and not LazyTowns high energy music.
Comment by Sara — January 4, 2005 @ 8:11 pm
OK, hi everyone. First off, I came here because I was looking for the lyrics for the theme song to prove to my little brother (6) that I DO know it. I am 13 and have read everything here. Also, my brother LOVES it! I can’t help, but say the music rocks! I feel like dancing to it even though I’m a 13 yr. old guy! Anyway, one word for the show, “WOW!”
Comment by Kenric R. — January 4, 2005 @ 9:09 pm
i love lazytown and my baby sportacus
Comment by ricara — January 5, 2005 @ 5:50 pm
I adore the show as does my 2 year old. I live in Germany and get tapes of it in the mail from my mother in the US. I have watched the same 6 or 7 shows for months and I am still in love with this show. The music is infectious and my daughter dances and jumps and sings the whole time. Robbie Rotten makes me laugh all the time with his villanous half-baked schemes. Stephan Karl is marvelous in the role and I could watch him all day with his silly facial expressions and perfect delivery of his dialogue. Julianna Rose Mauriello is just the cutest little girl and I love her too.
I am just aching to get this on DVD and a soundtrack would be wonderful too! I keep the graphic from the website on my computer desktop for my daughter to see and she delights at the very sight of sporticus.
I would also like to add that she wants me to call her Siggy and Sporticandy because she likes him the best of all the charactors.
I hope this show goes on for a long while…
Comment by bekbork — January 6, 2005 @ 10:39 pm
I wrote to lazy town in Iceland begging for merchandise and asking where to send letters to help speed things up and they said that some shirts should be available soon on nickjr.com. Also they forwarded my comments to nickelodeon. SO if you want to write to let them know you’re a fan you can find the email addresses on the lazytown.com website!
Comment by Bekbork — January 6, 2005 @ 10:43 pm
I’m 16 and I have to confess that I love watching LazyTown. I got my 18-year-old brother hooked too, and we try to get our mom to watch it more often. Great stuff.
Comment by crazy_cockazn — January 8, 2005 @ 8:53 am
I LOVE LAZYTOWN!!!! ROBBIE ROTTEN IS SOOOOOOO HOT!!!…im 15 years old, and my 6 year old brother got me hooked. at first i thought it was an annoying show, and then one day i watched an episode… it was GREAT!!! i want to meet the cast!!
Comment by Tabitha — January 9, 2005 @ 1:50 pm
Im 18 and I think Julianna (stephanie) is really pretty and talented. She has good moves and her smile is beautiful. I hope she becomes real famous when shes older.
I am going into the military navy SEAL’s special forces. When i get out she will be of age and i hope to meet her someday.
Comment by angel ibarra — January 9, 2005 @ 11:26 pm
Stingy’s EYES give me the CREEPS!
But I love the show! Stephanie is HOT!!!
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