OHMYGOSSIP — Dick and Dom aren’t allowed on TikTok because their name is deemed too rude.
Presenting duo Richard McCourt and Dominic Wood – who created and fronted children’s TV favourite ‘Dick and Dom in da Bungalow’ across five series from 2002 to 2006 – have revealed they’re having trouble getting past the video sharing app’s restrictions.
As quoted by The Sun newspaper, they said: “How the hell are we supposed to join TikTok? We can’t sign up and no one can search for us.”
If anyone tries to search for the double act’s name, users are met with a message which reads: “This phrase may be associated with behaviour or content that violates our guidelines.
“Promoting a safe and positive experience is TikTok’s top priority.”
The duo – who are set to return this year with an adult version of their hit show – previously insisted their iconic kid’s TV programme couldn’t be made now because so many of the gags would be deemed cruel.
The comedy series featured many stunts, such as the pair loudly yelling “bogeys” in public and the game Baldy Slap Heads, but they admit that they would not be able to make those jokes now due to political correctness.
Speaking last year, Dom said: “We got people to hold puppies, which would lick dog food off vases, it was very funny. The dogs were happy, but nowadays that just would not be allowed.”
Dick and Dom were famously criticised by a senior MP in the House of Commons back in 2005.
Peter Luff invited then culture secretary Tessa Jowell into his office to view the show, which he considered inappropriate for young viewers and not something the BBC should be broadcasting.
He said: “You can join me in playing How Low Can You Bungalow?, a test to see your response to grossly embarrassing personal situations, largely of a lavatorial nature; Pants Dancers in the Hall of Fame, photos of children with underwear on their heads; Make Dick Sick, a game which I think speaks for itself; and finally Bunged Up, in which you play a character in a sewerage system avoiding turtle poos coming from various lavatories.
“Is that really the stuff of public service broadcasting?”
BBC defended the double BAFTA-winning show saying it was popular with all audiences.
A spokeswoman said at the time: “‘Dick and Dom in da Bungalow’ remains one of the most popular shows, which transmits both on The CBBC Channel and BBC One. The show and presenters won children’s BAFTAs in 2004. It is pure fun and entertainment, aimed at 8-12 year-olds, so it is unsurprising that it doesn’t appeal to some adults.”

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