Shimbaree, Shimbarah

Shimbaree, Shimbarah is one of the first magic phrases that Barney used to take himself and the kids to to places like the park, beach, forest, farm, and other imaginative lands as shown in Barney & The Backyard Gang, and later in the first season of Barney & Friends in the USA only from 1988 until 1993. It was then used once more in the 2003 edition of Barney Annual.

Usage

Barney & the Backyard Gang

1. Three Wishes - A) Barney takes the kids to a fun park. B) Barney brings his friends back home from the petting farm.
2. A Day At The Beach - A) Barney takes the kids to the beach B) Back home before it gets dark. (First debut)
3. Waiting for Santa - Barney brings his friends to Derek's bedroom.
4. Campfire Sing-Along - In Tina's dream, Barney takes her friends to a forest.
5. Barney Goes To School - A) Tina's friends disappear. B) Barney and his friends disappear from the school.
6. Barney in Concert - Barney appears in front of the audience.

Barney & Friends (USA release only)

1. Four Seasons Day - The playground turns into a skating pond.
2. Going Places! - Sally the Camel appears.
3. Down On Barney's Farm - Barney takes the kids to a make-believe farm.
4. A Camping We Will Go! - A) Barney takes the kids on a make-believe camping trip. B) The kids end up in the classroom.
5. Carnival of Numbers - The playground turns into a festival full of games about numbers.
6. Home Sweet Homes - Barney takes the kids to a make-believe winter playground with an igloo.
7. Barney Street Celebration - Barney magically appears on his very own float.
8. Barney's Beach Party (Barney Annual 2003) - Barney takes the kids to the beach (Final appearance)

Controversy

The phrase was seen by some extremist from both religious and non religious groups as a "chant" which has origins that ties to witchcraft, an occult(s) and/or a cult(s) practice of activity which was more than likely phased out from the franchise completely to avoid further assumptions and/or allegations.

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Barney's Magic Word: Shimbaree, Shimbarah