The Clouds Look Like Sheep And Vice-Versa.

[rionaleonhart]

I have finished the first series of Phineas and Ferb! And you should all watch it as well, because, guys, this cartoon is really good. The bizarrely amicable struggles of Perry and Dr Doofenshmirtz in particular are a constant delight. I love 'we may be enemies, but that doesn't mean we dislike each other' dynamics.

I also love that Phineas and Ferb never takes itself too seriously. Even in the 'Candace realises she loves her siblings really' song, what could have been entirely sincere is tempered by the hilariously literal lyrics:

You will always be my
Little brothers
'Cause you're younger
We're related
And you're boys

Other favourite lyrics: 'It only took a magic portal to Mars to give me some self-worth' and 'Just the two of us, in an oesophagus' (I love how ridiculously specific Phineas and Ferb songs can be. That song can only apply to the situation of 'going through someone's digestive system in a miniature submarine'. This one applies to the situation of 'dancing wildly because there are squirrels in your jeans'). Plus there's Busted, which is just incredibly catchy.


I stayed the night at th_esaurus's house recently! We discussed the concept of the King of All Cosmos as a private detective (worst idea ever, someone please write it) and of Wallace of Scott Pilgrim vs. the World going out with Nega Scott, rather to Scott's perturbation (better idea, someone write this as well). Also, whilst poking around fanfiction.net, we stumbled across what is possibly my favourite fanfiction line ever written (the 'I' in question is female):

"Oh god Joe!" I moaned out as he released inside of me. "you are not gay!"

Plus I spent a few hours yesterday with the lovely faeries_bite and mychickadee. faeries_bite wasn't feeling very well, sadly, but she was still able to help form the idea that is going to make my fortune: Parcelville, a theme park based on the Royal Mail. None of the rides end up where you're expecting them to go, and you can't buy a ticket at the gate; you have to go a couple of miles away. The most expensive tickets will allow you to go on the rides within a day or so, if you're lucky. I expect to see you all there at the grand opening.


Seriously, do give Phineas and Ferb a try. The only complaint I have is that Candace's screaming can begin to grate after a while, but it's got great characters and great songs and it's genuinely clever and funny. Even its formulaic nature works in its favour, because after it's established a pattern of expectation it begins to subvert and play with it in all sorts of interesting ways. It's great fun to watch, and I very much recommend it.

Comments

[thrennion.livejournal.com]

I KNEW YOU WOULD LOVE PHINEAS AND FERB. I AM SO HAPPY. AND SMUG.

[rionaleonhart]

Thank you very much for prodding me towards it!

[th-esaurus.livejournal.com]

We discussed the concept of the King of All Cosmos as a private detective

.....no we didn't!

[rionaleonhart]

We did! Well, specifically of the King of All Cosmos as Sherlock Holmes. With the Prince possibly in the role of Watson. Briefly. I swear this happened.

[th-esaurus.livejournal.com]

THIS DEFINITELY DIDN'T HAPPEN. We lol'd at my old Holmes of All Cosmos manip, and then there was NO FOLLOWING DISCUSSION.

I am 100% sure.

Idk why I am arguing this point, but.

[rionaleonhart]

WELL IN THAT CASE WE SHOULD HAVE DISCUSSED IT.

A discussion happened in my head; it counts.

[allwasnew.livejournal.com]

That song about little brothers cracks me up every single time.

It's such a fantastic show. I watch it much more than my age permits.

[rionaleonhart]

Pfft, I don't believe in being too old to watch things. Don't let anyone impose an arbitrary age limit on your fun! (Plus I get the distinct impression that it was deliberately written to appeal to adults. I wonder what children think of it.)

[allwasnew.livejournal.com]

I do that all the time with children's television. How children must perceive Courage the Cowardly Dog, I have no idea. I only have vague memories of being too terrified to watch.

[fictionalfemme.livejournal.com]

Hah, please tell me, is that Jonas fic or RL JoBros fic?

Also, yes, P&F is awesome. My nephew prefers Spongebob but I make him watch P&F instead if it's on. He likes it enough to be okay with that.

[rionaleonhart]

It is actual Jonas Brothers fic. The concept was 'OH NO, JOE WALKS IN ON THIS LADY WHEN SHE IS READING JOE/NICK FANFICTION'. How he got into her home is not explained.

Spongebob is rather good as well, I have to say, although I do prefer Phineas and Ferb overall. Children's cartoons are of such good quality nowadays! The cartoons of my childhood were Dexter's Laboratory, The Powerpuff Girls and Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog (and Pokémon, of course, but I'm thinking more about the development of Western animation), which I don't think were nearly as clever as present-day cartoons, although I did enjoy them. (Then again, that's from my childhood recollections; it's entirely possible that I'd appreciate them on a different level were I to watch them now.)

[bubbles-san.livejournal.com]

Yaaaaaaaay for P&F! I actually just watched Busted for the first time (circumstances always prevented it) and I love that Perry's worst nightmare is being taken away from his family. ♥

[rionaleonhart]

Me too! Some of my favourite moments are the ones where Perry's attachment to the family shows. I'm so glad they're more than just a cover for his activities as an agent in his eyes.

[bubbles-san.livejournal.com]

Yes. Exactly. I can't wait till you see "Oh, There You Are, Perry" or whatever that episode is called. OH MY HEART.

[dracothelizard.livejournal.com]

"We discussed the concept of the King of All Cosmos as a private detective"

He would have the little prince do EVERYTHING and go 'oh, by the way, I destroyed the universe, so you have to fix that, and follow this woman around as well!!!!♥ ♥ ♥.

[rionaleonhart]

I really want this fic to exist. I shouldn't, but I do.

[saaski-moql.livejournal.com]

I have to say, Squirrels in my pants is definitely one of my favorite songs from the show. Followed closely by Backyard beach (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ulA4T9RQPa0&feature=related). Izzy's got the frizzies (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zpw3obXonVs) I find especially amusing too.

[amy-wolf.livejournal.com]

Opposing tags! I love opposing tags!

I'd ask who'd win, but the smart money's always on "Someone should probably write this".