How great are the Mr. Men and Little Miss Google Doodles in honor of author/creator Roger Hargreaves birthday?!

I love these guys and gals.  Sure they tend to reinforce gendered stereotypes, but they came in Arby’s kids meals in the 1980s and Mr. Strong looked like a succulent cherry Now and Later.

I had a love/hate relationship with Little Miss Bossy, love because she was awesome and we had a deep connection, and hate mostly because I don’t think it’s an appropriate thing to call your nine-year-old daughter, but I’m sure I told them that after I explained to them exactly how to prepare the mashed potatoes I had no intention of eating.  Love you, Mom and Dad!

Little Miss Chatterbox

Mr. Bump

Little Miss Naughty

Mr. Slow

Mr. Messy

Mr. Happy

Mr. Dizzy

Mr. Tickle

Little Miss Curious

Little Miss Sunshine

Mr. Rush

Mr. Forgetful

Mr. Funny

Little Miss Magic

Little Miss Tiny

Little Miss Shy