Bluey - Piggyback
The Heeler family enjoys a leisurely stroll along the river, but Bingo's legs grow weary, and she asks for a piggyback ride. To keep her spirits up and her legs active, Mum and Dad create entertaining games, encouraging Bingo to move once again.
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Piggyback — Trivia
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The 'Itchity grubs' in the episode are processionary caterpillars, which are not edible due to their rash-causing hair and scales. The Disney subtitles incorrectly refer to them as 'Itchy Grubs' and misquote 'You cheeky ibis!' as 'You sneak us out of this.'
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The 'Itchity grubs' in the episode are processionary caterpillars, which are the larvae of the bag-shelter moth. Bluey combines their common name 'itchy grub' with 'witchetty grub,' a term for edible moth larvae, though processionary caterpillars are not edible due to their rash-causing hair and scales.
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Bubble O' Bill appears as one of the ice creams listed at the ice cream shop.
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Bluey performs one of her dances from the opening title sequence after winning the race on her scooter.
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Bingo asks Bandit for a piggyback, saying her legs are tired, but she runs fast when Chilli calls her.
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The box Bluey and Bingo hide behind near the end resembles a LEGO brick but is actually a free BBQ, a common feature in Australian parks.
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A Border Collie artist seen drawing in the background of Bandit's part of the gingerbread man scene is based on Art Director Costa Kassab.
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Bandit reveals that Chilli loves pine cones.
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The Australian White Ibis from the episode 'Shaun' appears again in this episode.
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An adult Bull Terrier and her puppy sit at a table.
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A teal long dog wearing a yellow bike helmet appears in the gazebo with Checkout Dog and another dog.
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When 'Piggyback' aired on Disney Channel in the US, it was paired with 'Bus' and 'Mum School'.
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