In October 13, 2022, Moonbug Entertainment partnered with Virgin Media to bring Blippi and other Moonbug programs to the United Kingdom. [15] The show expanded to Southeast Asia in March 2021 when Moonbug partnered with POPS Worldwide to bring children's content to the POPS Kids app. [16] Netflix acquired the streaming license to Blippi in January 2022. [17] Licensing and merchandise [ edit ]

In early 2020 Jazwares created "My Buddy Blippi," a plush toy that can recreate 15 of the character's sounds and phrases. [2] a b c Patel, Sahil (2020-02-24). "Toy Industry Looks to YouTube Talent for Next Generation of Merchandise". Wall Street Journal. ISSN 0099-9660 . Retrieved 2021-06-20. Alexander, Julia (2020-10-19). "YouTube's biggest kids show is about to take over streaming services". The Verge . Retrieved 2021-06-20. Moonbug Acquires YouTube's 'Blippi' and 'CoComelon' ". Animation World Network . Retrieved 2021-06-20. In a typical video, Blippi — speaking directly to the camera, straining to project childlike wonder — explores things like buses, excavators, and jungle animals. Each episode ends with Blippi encouraging young viewers to ask an adult to follow him on social media; ever helpful, he spells out his name (“B-L-I-P-P-I!”). Clearly, he knows how to build a following. The videos end with Blippi’s theme song: “So much to learn about / It’ll make you want to shout: Blippi!” The result is a uniquely millennial hybrid of Mister Rogers and Jake Paul.The entertainer then known as Steezy Grossman put his own spin on the meme: In “Harlem Shake Poop,” set in the interior of a sparse bathroom with a shower stall, you see him sitting on the toilet, pants down around his ankles. He’s wearing a tank top, sunglasses, and, for some reason, a bicycle helmet. He gently shrugs his shoulders, rolling his arms to the beat. In addition to toys, books and more, Blippi merchandise also includes clothing. [20] Blippi The Musical [ edit ] YouTube Star Blippi Hits Play on Jazwares Toy Line". licenseglobal.com. 2020-01-22 . Retrieved 2021-06-20.

Robinson, Nathan J. (2020-08-25). "The Dead World of Blippi". Current Affairs . Retrieved 2021-07-27. Yes, I did make a gross-out comedy video when I was in my early twenties, long before I started Blippi,” John said in a statement to BuzzFeed News. The “ Harlem Shake” meme went viral in early 2013. One person dances to the softer part of the techno song “Harlem Shake” by Baauer; then when the beat drops, a jump cut reveals a whole crowd of people dancing wildly, maybe in costumes. WWE wrestlers did one, BuzzFeed staffers did one, the hosts of the Today show did one, FCC Chair Ajit Pai did one to promote the end of net neutrality. Horgan, Emily (December 17, 2021). "Moonbug Entertainment's 'Blippi' Joining 'CoComelon' on Netflix in January 2022". What's on Netflix.

While Blippi’s sordid past as the "Harlem Shake Poop" guy might be eyebrow-raising, parents said it’s not a deal breaker.