July 15th 2024.
There has been a recent revelation among millennial viewers of CBeebies (a popular children's TV channel) regarding the true purpose of an iconic building in London. It seems that many of them were under the impression that the building, known as The Gherkin, was actually a hospital. This misconception has caused quite a shock among this generation, who have now come to realize the true function of this famous structure.
The Gherkin, a commercial skyscraper, was built in 2004 and stands at a towering 591 feet tall in London's financial district, the City of London. Interestingly, it was given its unique nickname even before it was constructed, due to its unconventional design that was revealed in early plans. However, it appears that this information did not reach some viewers of a popular CBeebies show from the early 2000s, called MeToo!.
This educational program, aimed at preschoolers, was set in a fictional city in Scotland but was actually filmed in various locations including London, Glasgow, and Manchester. In one of the show's episodes, the building was referred to as Harlequin Hospital and was shown to be the workplace of one of the main characters, Dr. Juno, an A&E consultant. This detail went unnoticed by many viewers, until now.
In the show, which ran from 2006 to 2008, the audience would follow six parents and their children as they went about their daily lives. It would alternate between the children's activities at Granny Murray's house (their childminder) and their parents' work lives. It seems that this cleverly woven storyline caused some viewers to believe that The Gherkin was indeed a hospital, and the character of Dr. Juno only added to this perception.
Despite the show ending over 15 years ago, some of its now grown-up viewers were taken aback to discover the truth about the building. One TikTok user, Heather, shared a video showing The Gherkin overlapped with a song from the show and expressed her shock at being told as a child that it was a hospital. Her post went viral, with many others sharing their own disbelief in the comments.
However, some were still certain that The Gherkin was, and always will be, a hospital to them. For those who may have missed the show, MeToo! showcased the daily lives of working parents and their children's time spent with a childminder. The show aimed to reassure children that their parents were always thinking of them, and to give them an understanding of what an adult's working day may entail.
Each episode would revolve around a problem at work and the main character's race against time to solve it, with Granny Murray offering some wise advice to help them along the way. It seems that this cleverly crafted show has left a lasting impression on its viewers, with many still holding onto the belief that The Gherkin is, in fact, a hospital. But for those who have now come to terms with the truth, it's safe to say that this revelation has caused quite a stir among the millennial CBeebies audience.
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