Life Is Like A Dream

Honestly, I think it’s one of the dumbest shows I’ve ever seen.  But my kids (all of them, regardless of age) just love the show!  They sit, mesmerized (the 5 year old Thomas), or laughing their heads off (Deanna and Debby, the teenagers).  Me, I can’t wait to turn it off or leave the room.  When the girls were young I wouldn’t let them watch it based on my own principles—or the belief that such stupidity should not be propagated into my childrens’ brains.  Now, after watching it a few times I think it’s basically harmless, but I still don’t get the appeal.  Anyone have any ideas to shed some light on this mystery?