<P> The show and its content is often cited as a contributing factor to the perceived sense of "entitlement" seen in the Generation Y who grew up watching the show as children . One specific criticism is: </P> <P> His shows do not assist children in learning to deal with negative feelings and emotions . As one commentator puts it, the real danger from Barney is "denial: the refusal to recognize the existence of unpleasant realities . For along with his steady diet of giggles and unconditional love, Barney offers our children a one - dimensional world where everyone must be happy and everything must be resolved right away ." </P> <P> The creator and performer of the San Diego Chicken mascot, Ted Giannoulas, called Barney a "ubiquitous and insipid creature" in a 1999 court case . </P> <P> Barney & Friends ranked #50 on TV Guide's 2002 list of the 50 worst TV shows of all time . The show has also been parodied in many forms . (see Anti-Barney humor) </P>

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