I've noticed in recent years that Binky Barnes hasn't really been bully characters like George anymore. Do you think that it has to do with a lot going on in news media about children committing suicide over cyber bullying or just in schools, and that they don't want to leave a bad message?
My job is to inform, not persuade- Dan Rather
I think its more that most schools have a zero-tolerance policy
shareWell, even in earlier episodes, Binky wasn't always a bully. He seems to be more mean when he's around the Tough Customers. But then you have episodes like "So Funny I Forgot to Laugh" where there is still bullying going on, so I don't think Binky's role change has to do with any news reports (if they're even accurate reports).
shareYeah I just seen that episode where Arthur was picking on Sue Ellen's ugly sweater/jacket thing and that was real bullying to the point where Sue Ellen was going to transfer to another class. We all know that episode had a strong message in regards to bullying. But As for Binky, he was a bully sometimes without Molly, Rattles and Toby (Tough Customers) he would pick on George a lot.
My job is to inform, not persuade- Dan Rather
Binky was really only a bully in the first season.
He later became friends with the others and had a softer side. But still lashes out once in a while.
Honestly, he was only a bully in a few episodes. I believe the plot is meant to imply that he was ORIGINALLY a bully but has a change a heart when he's not hanging out the Molly and the other tough customers.
share