VeggieTales - Larry-Boy and the Rumor Weed [VHS]
Weeds are taking over Bumblyburg--flowery, talkative, sunglasses-wearing weeds that bear a striking resemblance to the clichéd blathering old  ladies who enjoy nothing more than yakking about the neighbors over a game of mahjong.  No, these aren't ordinary weeds; these weeds are interconnected, and they are multiplying at an alarming rate.  What could cause these wild plants to bloom at such a rapid pace? Why, they're just keeping pace with the rumors that are flying around town.  Only Larry-Boy can save the city. Or can he?Larry-Boy doesn't have the powers of most superheroes; in fact, his main sources of might are his suction-cup ears and an overeducated butler. Yet in this installment ofVeggieTales, Larry-Boy's real skill is in teaching us that "God doesn't want us to tell stories that can hurt."  In the lively series that has "Sunday morning values, and Saturday morning fun," a group of vegetables provides moral lessons for everyday life.  Strong on Christian themes and light on seriousness,VeggieTaleshas enough humor for adults to appreciate and enough fun for the kids.  While this episode may have us longing for the not-present Bob the Tomato and Silly Songs, there's still enough of the impressive computer animation and appealing story lines to make this a valuable resource for teaching kids right from wrong.--Jenny Brown