Eagle-eyed Bluey fans have finally discovered the era of Bandit, the patriarch of the beloved Blue Heelers cartoon.
Viewers took to social media to share that they had discovered that Bandit is 45 years old.
The crucial detail was revealed in a brief scene during the ‘Browny Bear’ mini episode that was released last week.
In the segment, Bandit’s driver’s license can be seen with the date of birth October 25, 1978.
He also reveals that his full name is Bandit Custard Heeler.
Since the show first debuted in 2018, fans have been wondering the age of Bandit, who is father to seven-year-old Bluey and five-year-old Bingo.
Both child characters have only had one birthday on the show in six years, causing fans to ask on X (Twitter) the exact year the show takes place.
“On Bluey’s official Twitter account, can we confirm what year the show takes place?” one frustrated viewer begged.
This despite Bandit’s driver’s license saying it was issued in 2022 and will expire in 2025.
Eagle-eyed Bluey fans have finally discovered the era of Bandit, the patriarch of the beloved Blue Heelers cartoon. Viewers took to social media to share that they had discovered that Bandit is 45 years old.
Meanwhile, other fans discovered a real-life connection between Bandit and one of the show’s performers.
“Of course (Bandit’s birthday) is a nod to Bandit’s voice actor David McCormack,” wrote one informed viewer.
‘(Bandit’s) birthday, October 25, is David McCormack’s actual birthday!! Intelligent!’
The crucial detail was revealed in a brief scene during the ‘Browny Bear’ mini episode that was released last week. In the segment you can see Bandit’s driver’s license with the date of birth October 25, 1978.
Another attentive viewer caught the meaning of Bandit’s middle name, which was a reference to McCormack’s previous career as a musician with the band Custard.
‘Custard Heeler Bandit’. Smart,” wrote one fan on X.
Bluey recently achieved a milestone: becoming the most broadcast television series in the entire United States in 2024.
The world-famous ABC Kids series has been watched by American viewers for 35 billion minutes this year, according to Nielsen Media Research.
Executive producer Daley Pearson took to social media on Tuesday to celebrate the global success of his television series.
‘Bluey is now the most watched show (of all) in America by 2024. How incredible. With 35 billion minutes watched this year,” Pearson wrote.
Meanwhile, the US Embassy in Australia commented on Pearson’s post to congratulate his team on their success: ‘All our kids love it (and now use the word dunny)! Congratulations!’
Bluey, which is streaming on Disney+ in the US, narrowly edged out competition including House of the Dragon, Grey’s Anatomy and Family Guy.
The Australian cartoon was also the second most streamed show in the United States in 2023, just behind the legal drama Suits.
The world-famous ABC Kids series has been watched by American viewers for 35 billion minutes this year, according to Nielsen Media Research.
It follows reports that children in the US are starting to speak with an unmistakable Australian accent after tuning into Bluey.
The cartoon has become very popular in the US after premiering on Disney Channel, Disney Junior, and Disney+ in September 2019.
In 2020, The New York Times described the show as “Australia’s biggest export since The Wiggles”, the country’s most famous children’s band.
The cartoon stays true to its blue roots and is packed with “good morning” greetings and unmistakably Australian phrases like “show us your thongs, muffin!”
Bluey is also the leader of Australian television, setting new ratings records for ABC and ABC Iview. (Pictured)
Meanwhile, Bluey is also the leader of Australian television, setting new ratings records for ABC and ABC Iview.
In April, more than 3.4 million fans tuned in to watch the final three episodes of the global hit in five major metropolitan centers and regional areas via free-to-air television.
TV Blackbox reports that the total national TV reach, which includes viewers across all platforms as well as broadcast TV, for The Sign, which dropped on April 14, was 4.4 million viewers.
Bluey triumphed on the ABC children’s channel Iview, with the monumental figure of 50.3 million minutes watched.