"There's a platypus controlling me he's underneath the table." - Doofenshmirtz"Oh I get it! Platypus is a metaphor for whatever's keeping you down!
Like corporations are a platypus!
The government's a platypus!
Your teacher is a platypus!
My teacher is a panda...
Society's a platypus!
My parents are a platypus!
The media's a platypus, it's all just propaganda!" -Crowd members
So who isn't ashamed to say that they love Phineas and Ferb? Come on, you know that it is great! There are so many bad cartoons out, and yet at the same time, there is one that might even surpass what Doug was for me! It might be a kids show, but there is so much that kids will never get. Allusions to all sorts of older TV shows, or movies. One of my personal favorites is the allusion to Citizen Kane in the episode featuring the Lake Nose Monster. At one point, one of the characters is choking (or something to that effect) and drops a snow globe while exclaiming, "Nosebud!" Which, of course, if you have seen Citizen Kane, is reference to "Rose Bud," but in case you haven't seen it, that's all I'm going to say. It would kill the whole story if I did.
I want to rhetorically analyze Phineas and Ferb today. And to do so, I guess I'll just have to watch an episode of the show... OK! Lets see, Provo TV guide.... Next episodes are at 3 and 3:30. Fantastic. I think I can manage to make that. And I guess I should actually write my paper when I get home... That is due tomorrow after all. ALRIGHT, UNTIL AFTER PHINEAS AND FERB, I BID YOU FAREWELL!
Hey everyone. I just watched me some Phineas and Ferb, which I found fascinating. I love the show, but didn't really pay much attention as to what it is teaching kids! In one of my favorite episodes, Stacy and Jeremy's friend, Cold Train, meet. This is awesome dating advice! Candace suggests crazy solutions to handle Stacy's feelings like hiding, pretending they are trees, and things of that nature. Stacy just suggests walking up and talking to him, then this conversation happens:
"Hi, I like your hair." - Stacy
"I like your bow, want me to show you around?" - Cold Train
"Yeah."
How often do we over complicate the simple things in our life. Phineas and Ferb teach this through the juxtaposition of Candace, the one who does over complicate everything, and Stacy, who takes the simple path. Although both may lead to the same desired result, Stacy's approach is easier and more rewarding. This is ingenious because, although the audience of the show (besides myself and my roommates) may not be dating, it can set a base for how dating can be approached. It is also not the main plot of the show and therefore, is less of the focus.
So, in other words, watch more Phineas and Ferb and see what you can find.
I want to rhetorically analyze Phineas and Ferb today. And to do so, I guess I'll just have to watch an episode of the show... OK! Lets see, Provo TV guide.... Next episodes are at 3 and 3:30. Fantastic. I think I can manage to make that. And I guess I should actually write my paper when I get home... That is due tomorrow after all. ALRIGHT, UNTIL AFTER PHINEAS AND FERB, I BID YOU FAREWELL!
Hey everyone. I just watched me some Phineas and Ferb, which I found fascinating. I love the show, but didn't really pay much attention as to what it is teaching kids! In one of my favorite episodes, Stacy and Jeremy's friend, Cold Train, meet. This is awesome dating advice! Candace suggests crazy solutions to handle Stacy's feelings like hiding, pretending they are trees, and things of that nature. Stacy just suggests walking up and talking to him, then this conversation happens:
"Hi, I like your hair." - Stacy
"I like your bow, want me to show you around?" - Cold Train
"Yeah."
How often do we over complicate the simple things in our life. Phineas and Ferb teach this through the juxtaposition of Candace, the one who does over complicate everything, and Stacy, who takes the simple path. Although both may lead to the same desired result, Stacy's approach is easier and more rewarding. This is ingenious because, although the audience of the show (besides myself and my roommates) may not be dating, it can set a base for how dating can be approached. It is also not the main plot of the show and therefore, is less of the focus.
So, in other words, watch more Phineas and Ferb and see what you can find.
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