There are certain television shows that, for every generation, will always hold a special place in their hearts. For many Millennials and Gen Zers, one of those shows is Blue’s Clues. This iconic children’s show continues to be loved, in large part, because of its original star: Steve. If you’ve ever seen Steve from Blue’s Clues, you understand why that’s the case. From the start, Steve Burns had the ability to speak to his young viewers in a way that nobody else on television did at the time.
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It’s no wonder, then, that so many of his fans were devastated when his character left the show for college. It’s also no surprise that those same people were elated when Steve made a return for the show’s 25th anniversary in 2021. Since then, he’s starred in a Blue’s Clues movie and continues to appear at conventions. Here, he meets lots of fans. One in particular got emotional when trying to share why he means so much to her, and his reaction is truly the best.
@dadtheclown85 Since there has been so much love for Steve recently, i wanted to share this video from a month ago. My sister met Steve Burns at comic con it was a gift i gave her for her birthday. She couldn’t hold it together and he told her it was okay. Its okay to cry, he was still teaching her all these years later. I got pretty emotional too. Thanks Steve for making my sister’s year. It’s been a rough road for our family, i appreciate you. #steveburns #bluesclues #mentalhealth #itsokay #nickjr #safe #innerchild #innerchildhealing #galaxycon ♬ original sound – Dad the Clown 🤡
Can you imagine how nerve-wracking it must be to meet someone who had such a huge impact on your childhood? It’s no wonder this sweet woman struggled to get her words out, despite having prepared for this interaction. But in true Blue’s Clues fashion, Steve is quick to reassure her that this moment “doesn’t suck” because she’s struggling.
From here, the woman is able to share that, when she was little, she cried when Steve left the show. But she waited to cry all alone in the kitchen, away from her family. This gives Steve the chance to let her know that, although she may have been taught that she can’t show her emotions around others, that’s not true.
Steve Burns From Blue’s Clues Shares Kind, Reassuring Words With Emotional Fan
Steve even makes sure the woman knows that crying in that moment, in the middle of a convention, is a powerful, beautiful thing. According to the woman’s brother, this moment healed her inner child. And it seems this is the case for the countless folks who have now watched their interaction on social media.
“Steve says things the way us therapists say it. He was our therapist as kids. I love him,” someone points out in the comments, with another adding, “If I ever meet him I am going to cry. He brings out the best in all of us.”
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