Mother refuses to buy twerking Teen Titans Go Robin toy at Burlington, calls it “ridiculous” and says “that’s what’s wrong with the world” [VIDEO]
Viral video sparks debate over inappropriate children’s toys as mom rejects “Booty Scooty Robin” figure
A mother shopping at Burlington has gone viral after refusing to buy a “Teen Titans Go!” toy for her young son. Additionally, calling it “ridiculous” and declaring “this is what’s wrong with the world, y’all.” The 49-second video was posted to X this afternoon (March 5). It shows the woman examining the “Booty Scooty Robin” toy — a figure that twerks when a button is pressed — before rejecting it as inappropriate for children.
The clip, shared by @Raindropsmedia1, has garnered over 1.2 million views, 9,773 likes, and 1,051 reposts. In the footage, the mother holds up the boxed toy in the store aisle. Thus, expressing disbelief at its design while her son (mentioned but not visible) apparently wanted to purchase it.
The video has sparked widespread debate about parental responsibility, media literacy, and whether the toy crosses a line. Or if the mother simply wasn’t aware that twerking is a recurring gag in the “Teen Titans Go!” animated series her son presumably watches.
The Viral Burlington Confrontation
The video opens with the woman, wearing a gray puffer jacket and pink pants. She was standing in a toy aisle holding the yellow-boxed “Booty Scooty Robin” figure. Her expression shifts from curiosity to disbelief as she examines the packaging, which clearly shows Robin, one of the Teen Titans superheroes, in a dynamic pose.
She gestures emphatically at the toy. Thus, shaking her head and pointing at the packaging. “What is this?” she appears to say, her face showing growing disapproval. As she continues examining the figure, she demonstrates the toy’s function. She pressed a button that would make Robin perform a twerking dance move.
Her reaction intensifies as she holds the toy closer to the camera. Thus, shaking it and expressing shock. “This is ridiculous,” she states firmly, one hand on her hip as she gestures broadly with the other.
The key moment comes when she looks directly at the camera (or possibly at someone off-screen) and declares: “This is what’s wrong with the world, y’all.”
Throughout the video, she repeatedly examines the toy, points at it disapprovingly, and gestures as if explaining to her son why she won’t purchase it. The clip ends with her appearing to return the toy to the shelf or hand it back, her expression showing firm resolve.
What Is the “Booty Scooty Robin” Toy?
The toy in question is the “DC Comics Teen Titans Go! Booty Scooty Robin.” It is manufactured by Spin Master and was originally released in 2016. However, it had a noted re-release in January 2025. It’s designed for children ages 4 and up and measures approximately 11.5 x 5 x 5 inches.
The toy’s main feature is a press-activated dancing function: when a button on the figure’s foot is pressed, Robin performs “groovy dance moves” synchronized to built-in music, with the figure’s lower body twerking up and down. It requires two AA batteries and is part of the broader Teen Titans Go collectible line.
The toy is directly inspired by the Teen Titans Go episode “Booty Scooty” (Season 3, Episode 46). This episode aired on September 5, 2016. In the episode, Robin performs the “Booty Scooty Dance.” That is a twerking routine — to access a gate while searching for pirate treasure to save Titans Tower from demolition.
The episode features the Titans singing along to music from Cyborg’s chest plate: “Scoot your booty, I booty, I do the booty scooty.” The dance is presented as a humiliating tradition that Robin must perform. Thus, parodying the “Truffle Shuffle” from the 1985 film The Goonies.
“Teen Titans Go!,” which premiered in 2013, is known for its irreverent humor and comedic subversion of superhero tropes. The show often features exaggerated, silly behavior from the characters. This includes Robin’s frequent twerking. However, the show is aimed at children ages 7 and up.
Social Media Reactions: Missing the Point?
The response on X has been sharply divided. There are many users pointing out that the mother’s outrage seems misplaced given that Robin twerks regularly in the actual “Teen Titans Go!” show.
One of the most engaged replies came from @FuryEnergy7 with 3,406 likes. It mocked the mother’s reaction: “LMAO Twerking Robin is the best 😭. That toy been out since 2016, she think she really calling out something 🤣🤣🤣.” The post included a video demonstrating the toy’s twerking function.
Another highly liked response from @xSirLean with 2,430 likes shared a photo comparing the Teen Titans Go version of Robin to the original animated series character, with the caption: “This Robin would NEVER,” suggesting the newer iteration has strayed far from the classic superhero.
Several users noted the irony of the mother’s concern. @6starflower with 176 likes stated: “teen titans be twerking in the show too. yall gotta watch what your kids watch too. they made the toy because robin is always twerking for some reason.”
Some responses focused on the broader implications. @Federal_flashes with 219 likes questioned the mother’s specific objection: “That mama asked the wrong question. The question should have been ‘Why would they make a toy of a CHILD shaking their butt.’ Seems she’s upset at the fact it’s a boy… if it was a girl shaking her butt she would get it for him?”
@Clipcompile001 with 173 likes lamented: “We went from Transformers to Tw*rking Teen Titans 😭,” accompanied by a GIF, reflecting nostalgia for previous generations of children’s toys.
Others found humor in the toy itself. @LoudPackDaGhost with 249 likes joked: “This is abuse, you can clearly tell they are forcing Robing to perform these acts, look at bro face 😂.” Thus, referencing the toy’s frozen expression.
The Parental Awareness Question
This video raises questions about parental media literacy and awareness of what children are consuming. If the mother’s son wanted the toy, it’s likely he watches “Teen Titans Go!” So, therefore he is exposed to Robin’s twerking. After all, it is a recurring comedic element.
This suggests either the mother doesn’t closely monitor what her son watches, or she hasn’t paid attention to the specific content of the show. The disconnect between her shock at the toy and the show’s actual content has become the focal point of criticism.
However, some defenders argue that parents can’t be expected to catch every inappropriate moment in children’s programming. Shows such as these are marketed as kid-friendly and air on networks like Cartoon Network. So, it becomes that much harder to discern.
The debate reflects broader tensions about what constitutes appropriate content for children and who bears responsibility for filtering it. Does it come down to the parents, content creators, toy manufacturers, or retailers?
The Toy’s History and Availability
The “Booty Scooty Robin” toy has been available since 2016. Thus, meaning it has been on shelves for nearly a decade with limited controversy until this viral video. Customer reviews on platforms like Amazon describe it as “hilarious” and “funny.” Therefore, focusing on the novelty of the dancing feature.
A 2025 in-stock alert indicated the toy was recently made available again after being out of stock. Therefore, suggesting continued demand despite — or perhaps because of — its controversial nature.
YouTube videos demonstrating the toy’s function have garnered millions of views. As a result, comments ranged from amusement to disbelief that such a toy exists. Some users have posted videos of themselves destroying the toy. Thus, calling it a “monstrosity.”
The toy’s persistence on shelves indicates there is a market for it. However, it is likely driven by children who watch the show and find the character’s behavior funny.
Conclusion
The video of a mother rejecting the twerking toy has become a flashpoint for debates about children’s entertainment, parental responsibility, and what constitutes appropriate content for young audiences. This mother’s concern about a toy that twerks is understandable on its face. However, the widespread mockery she’s received stems from the fact that the behavior is directly from a show her son presumably watches.
The incident highlights a disconnect that exists for many parents between awareness of what their children consume. Additionally, there is the actual content of that media. In an era where children’s programming includes increasingly edgy humor designed to appeal to both kids and adults, the line between appropriate and inappropriate has become blurred.
For some, the “Booty Scooty Robin” toy represents everything wrong with modern children’s entertainment — a sexualized dance move marketed to young kids through a superhero character. For others, it’s harmless slapstick comedy that only seems inappropriate when removed from the context of the show’s overall humor.