Keepy Uppy — Trivia
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The episode appears in a promotional advertisement for Queensland Tourism and Events, featuring Robert Irwin as the spokesperson.
Real World -
In football, a Keepy Uppy involves keeping the ball off the ground using feet for as long as possible.
Reference -
Lucky and Pat make their first appearances, and Chilli is introduced as a major character. The episode features an animated balloon in the title screen, cloudy skies in the opening shot, the catchphrase 'For real life?', and a character talking over the credits.
Character -
The main theme from 'Keepy Uppy' appears on Bluey: The Album and has its own single.
Production -
A picture of Bluey and Bingo on their bedside table has a different art style, notably missing the outline of Bluey's closed eye. The photo is replaced with a different one midway through season two.
Continuity -
The Bluey balloon at the 2023 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade was accompanied by a medium-sized red balloon.
Reference -
A picture of Bluey and Bingo on their bedside table has a different art style, notably lacking the outline of Bluey's closed eye. This photo is replaced with a different one midway through Season 2.
Continuity -
When 'Keepy Uppy' aired on Disney Channel in the U.S., it was paired with 'The Magic Xylophone' and 'Shadowlands'.
Production -
A drawing in the playroom resembles Sonic the Hedgehog from the Sega franchise.
Reference -
Keepy Uppy is the first episode to air in the United States.
Production -
A toy and a Bluey.tv game are based on this episode.
Real World -
The teaser poster and trailer for The Bluey Movie reference the 'Keepy Uppy' episode.
Reference -
The episode is referenced in the teaser poster and trailer of The Bluey Movie.
Continuity -
Five episodes from Season 1, including 'Keepy Uppy', had sneak peeks in 2018.
Production -
The Heeler family's smoke alarms are visible near the lights on the roof when Chilli launches the balloon.
Location -
Long Dog appears overturned on the left side of the screen during the playroom scene.
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