User blog comment:Explorer 767/More P&F Song Parodies!/@comment-113335-20091123203719

Contrary to a lot of folks' opinions on the contrary, I think Phineas and Ferb are a harkening back to the utmost in quality Disney material. Though P&F is for very young children, and though, as said by haters, there are few instances of rudeness, I can point out some more complex aspects directed at an older audience.

To me, P&F seem to be more of a de-censorship than the traditional modern-Disney cleansing (cough Jonas Show cough). For instance, if you've ever watched the "Busted" music intermission, you should note the manner that the protagonists are dressed in are, for a Disney show, rather tight-fitting and emphasizing on the curvature of the character's body.

Now, in animation standards, it's small and indiscreet, but for modern Disney... it's a huge deal.

However, for a true example of the tight-fitting/curvature example, I can turn to Vannessa in Candace's clothes from "Hail Doofainia". In all honesty's sakes, artistic depictions in THAT style haven't appeared in Disney for quite a while. The way the emphasize Vannessa's body is noticable by the mature audiences (though the Kids are like ZOMGLOL Vannessa and Candace are wearing the wrong outfits!).

Another example would be the family structures of the show. Doofensmirtz is divorced and spiteful to his spouse. Divorce is almost never even referenced in Disney shows in this day and time, using the more censored excuse of death as a form of single-parenthood.

I also point to the "Squirrels in my Pants" video. I have never seen any character bang their backside against a boombox (or any item) in a children's show, and as the perverts of YouTube love to point out, it does carry mature implications. Oh, and the squirrel's location definately isn't "100% Disney clean". In fact, I myself am uneasy at the Squirrel video BECAUSE of its heavy implications. I mean, when is the last time you've seen tight jeans, a small shirt, AND midriff in a Disney Show? Certainly not in Hannah Montana, am I right?

Conservative YouTube users have pointed out that they "don't normally see that kind of dancing in a kid's show", nor do they draw chartacters in the style of Vanessa (in Candace's clothes) these days.

Still, that is probably what made P&F so great. The producers were not afraid that anything suggestive (Vannessa's appearence, Doof's divorce, Candance is the Squirrel video, the lack of parental permission) would "scar them for life". They did it, and in doing so appeased the masses. They get the kids laughing at Candance being spastic, the teenagers with the more mature content (which is over the kids' heads but LOL-worthy for those with a higher education), the special interests get appreciative of the show's variety, the old folks are drawn in for their kids laughing, and everyone enjoys a good musical number.

Phines and Ferb is similar to SpongeBob in that they have something for everyone. Neither fear mental scars, neither use pure idol-status to get viewers (I'm looking at you, Jonas), both have complexity and things that zoom over kids' heads but make the older ones laugh, and both have instances with music. Fun Song, anyone? Suction Cup Symphony? A healthy dose of music goes a long way.

When I first watched Phineas and Ferb, I was annoyed by the songs. After a few episodes, I became tolerant. After a few weeks and then months, I anticpated the songs, I awaited them, and I loved them.

Still, Gitchi-Gitchi-Goo does get old. The variety of all others save the day, though, and I have plenty more songs I love than songs I hate.

To me, this is why P&F will go where no Jonas Brother has dared to go. Am I the only one who sees it as an excuse for airtime? At least Hannah can act, and HM's show has actual humor! Jonas is so cliched and annoying that they resort to background sound effects and overdramatic acting. I say replace all Jonas slots with P&F, order another season, and restore quality material to the desolate Disney Channel. Future shows should follow P&F's example. Hear the message of the fans and get it through your thick skulls that detailed characters and (very minor) suggestive themes will not scar your kids! I mean, my grandfather watched Bugs Bunny, who smoked and had guns, and you won't let this generation be entertained by dancing and curvatured characters? It's rather sad, and was recently classified as a fallacy.

Note where this is coming from, I'm normally pro-censorship. Still, at least to me, P&F stands on that perfect balence. Clean enough for kids, suggestive enough for adults, and fun enough for the whole family. That's a rare balence!

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