A letter to the CEO of Teletubbies

The Teletubbies have taken an experimental Covid vaccine. 

Not really of course, they are children's characters. But the company that owns them, Wildbrain Media, which is listed on the Toronto stock exchange, though it would be a good idea to tell very young children that even Tinky-Winky, Dipsy, Laa-laa, and Po have been genetically modified. 

So the Children's Union thought it would be a good idea to ask the company's executive leadership to account for its behaviour. A copy of the letter, sent by email, is below.

Members will be informed of any response.  


FAO: Eric Ellenbogen
CEO, Wildbrain

Sunday, 11 July, 2021

Hi Eric,

So, the Teletubbies have had their Covid vaccinations. Our members are really interested in hearing why your company decided to tell children that. Specifically, our members would like to know:

- why you think it is appropriate for an entertainment company to encourage very young children to take specific drugs.

- whether you think it is an abuse of your position and our trust, to encourage very young children to do something that many medical bodies, including the WHO, do not advocate?

- if you have any information, not available to children's doctors, that prompted you to go around those doctors and the children's parents.

- will your cartoon characters continue to encourage our children to make complex, radical and adult decisions?

We see you also own Fireman Sam, Bob the Builder and Inspector Gadget - have they had their shots too? I assume Snoopy and Sonic the Hedgehog haven't (there have been no animal trials).

You chose to speak directly to our children. Now please have the courage to speak directly to their adults and explain your behaviour at your earliest convenience. 

If you would prefer to discuss this, please don't hesitate to call me. 

Yours sincerely,

Ross Butler
The Children's Union
www.childrensunion.org