‘Beyond heartwarming’: Millennials recall their fond childhood memories after Steve from ‘Blue’s Clues’ reveals he never forgot about them
It was 2002, and you arrived home from school. You were crying as you told your parents that a classmate made you cry. As a form of comfort, you’re allowed to watch Blue’s Clues for the rest of the day. But on one particular day, however, a sad day turned even sadder as Steve announced he’s off to college.
Fast forward to the present, Steve’s childhood friends are probably working at a new job, finishing college, or starting a family of their own.
Steve Burns from Blue’s Clues has played a huge part in the childhood of many millennials. Through the years, they grew up solving clues, waiting for the mail, and singing songs with the show’s other characters. Sometimes, they travel to different places through “Blue skidooing.” A new chapter began when he was replaced by his “cousin” Joe and Joshua—a sign that it’s time to grow up.
Following Burns’ heartfelt message to fans today, millennial netizens can’t help but share stories on how their favorite childhood friend affected their lives. Here are some of the heartfelt stories we found all over the internet:
Steve ? Blues Clues was my childhood show, and I've been helping out Steve with clues every single day when I was a child. As an adult, it made me tear up and, realized how time really flies so fast. I've been down lately so hearing those words from him made me feel relieved.
— Nero (@MSpector_JM) September 8, 2021
@monicacuevasx shared her childhood and graduation photos on Twitter, seemingly alluding that Blue's Clues has been a part of her childhood years.
Yeah, thank you Steve ? #BluesClues pic.twitter.com/uPzYij66Gg
— Monica Cuevas (@monicacuevasx) September 8, 2021
Realizing that my abandonment issues were stemming from Steve of Blue’s Clues this whole time was a revelation I was not expecting today, but I’m glad he provided so many of us who grew up with him some form of closure. ?#BluesClues25 pic.twitter.com/OKrjiuaJKW
— JojoMNSC ⁷ ?? (@JojoMNSC) September 7, 2021
This is beyond heartwarming, I only watched like a couple of his shows when I was 4, but damn, this video sent thousand of memories back, thanks for the memories and thanks for the compliment Steve ? https://t.co/JcYAjZBsNQ
— CertifiedHumanBeing (@pualo_john) September 8, 2021
Steve ?
That time, I was devastated to see him go. And when I got older I realized why and I appreciated his decision. This really made my day. Blue’s Clues was a huge part of my childhood and I am glad it continues to be educational and wonderful. #BluesClues25 https://t.co/dsmIYzUwYs— Ori☀️?✨ (@opadfoot) September 8, 2021
Uwu huhu the nostalgia! When I was a literal bb like mga 3-4 I would watch this daily with my Tita who’s like medyo a bit older lang and it would be really fun huhu kakamiss simpler times tbh! I needed this today, thanks Steve uwu ?????♂️?? https://t.co/Cpb9osiZD8
— ??Nong Ralph?☀️ (@ralphyy1611) September 8, 2021
steve is my generation of blue’s clues and i was so sad when he had to leave the show. it felt like it wasn’t blue’s clues anymore. watching this today reminded me of how long it has been but it also brought back all the good old days of being a child again. thanks, steve! ?? https://t.co/euotmXl495
— ????????? ?? ʚ♡ɞ (@sehunstine) September 8, 2021
hearing steve again… takes me back to a time when happiness felt so simple and kindness came so easily. to the kids who were tiny back when i was, in the 90s/00s, please keep being kind to yourselves, even if no one else is. don’t stop believing in you ❤️?pic.twitter.com/z6Ih2oaRFw
— r ?? (@epipeny) September 8, 2021
@storymodebae couldn't hold her feelings for Burns' heartfelt message on Twitter. After replying to his video, netizens expressed their childhood nostalgia and comforted her as well.
Not Steve being proud of me ?? pic.twitter.com/dEAVmzmZ7N
— Bri ✨ (@storymodebae) September 7, 2021
i was sick for a month when I was young and was stuck at home. no internet. no social media. this show was one of companions then. it brought me comfort. oh steve ? https://t.co/8p2xBxjvwW
— Bea⁷ (@purplevanilla7) September 8, 2021
this made me teary-eyed ? OMG this is my favorite to watched when I was young until now with my nephews ?? Steve, thank you for the words and make our childhood fun because we have you and Blue ??? #BluesClues25 https://t.co/TdOuiBwyZ0
— watermelonclap_anj (@aglc_amg) September 8, 2021
i grew up watching steve’s blues clues and hearing him say that life has been hard after growing up but we made something out of it makes me feel so seen. thank u steve for giving us the validation that some of us probably didn’t get ? https://t.co/ET1CcmzTAN
— janine (@asdfghjnne) September 8, 2021
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