#deconstructing doof

[szapper85]

Deconstructing Doof is such a great Phineas and Ferb episode because it’s about one guy figuring out how the show works and then losing his mind over it.

[authenticcadence18]

SHE LOVES HIM SOOOO MUCH

[vee-more-afraid]

i cant decide whether Deconstructing Doof or The Candace Suit are my favorite episodes of Season 5A (already somehow the BEST season of the show its a reboot of, lmao they cooked) Deconstructing Doof i love for being a phenomenal step in the lore/saga of the Phineas and Ferb Effect as a phenomenon (which i love piecing together the lore of, watching the original series its insane how well it fits as a retcon and also makes the boys SO much scarier. They ruined this therapist man's life by accident) The Candace Suit is just a fountain of good screenshots and jokes. I legit had a panic attack staring at the room of the. Baljeet Molds. I was originally worried that we'd ruin the majesty of one of my favorite unexplained bits that Buford has life-sized molds of everybody but no. They play it SO well. This story needed to be told. Not many phineas and ferb episodes play with the beautiful painting of Grotesque and this one does it so well.

anyways season 5 peak phineas

[lechatonetlacoccinelle]

i swear to god, linda made me SO MAD in deconstructing doof, wdym you cannot pay attention to something that's important to your daughter for two minutes straight, this is exactly why she's in therapy

[sldlovescartoons]

Okay so I’ve gotten around to watching the New Phineas and Ferb Episodes and have thoughts on the Subject of Deconstructing Doof Episode.

The season seems to take place early summer, and they say they started therapy 4 weeks ago, which indicates to me that his guy is great detective and terrible therapist and because I get the feeling that Doof went to therapy to try and get better at being good for when he needs to be Professor Time (I like to think it was on the recommendation of the Murphys) and this guy did such a bad job that Doof decided to do evil again (if you can call most all of what he does in the season evil lol). Which o find to be just a very funny thought.

[brucemanimean-batwayne]

obsessed with the implication that the mysterious force that keeps Linda from seeing all of the shenanigans for some reason also works on every psychologist in danville. like the rest of the citizens of danville all treat everything completely normally except for every single psychologist (except one)??? need to ask the mysterious force what gives these psychologists mom status

[mysteriesofmilo]

Was reminded of this today

[abobobob]

No one understands me

🎶(Shanoobei-noobei wop wop)🎶

[logicaldreamer96]

Spoilers

Deconstructing Doof was one of the best episodes this season!! Could it be that the Therapist could be a new foil for Perry and OWCA? That would be super interesting if so, and would mean that Hienz being evil again could be temporary!

[thehyperfixationcorner]

Phineas and Ferb Season 5 Reviews: Dry Another Day/Deconstructing Doof

The sister segment is, alongside The Candace Suit and Agent T for Teen, probably one of 3 episodes considered the most iconic so far of Season 5, worthy of consideration among other iconic episodes. I'm not saying there aren't any honorable mentions (License to Bust, The premiere duo of episodes, More Than an Intern has its fans, The Haberdasher scratches it), but yeah, it's those 3 that have spawned the most discussion, the most memes, the most love. As a certified Candace enjoyer, I do wish the episodes that really gave focus to her positive sides this season (like the aforementioned Cloudy with a Chance of Mom and License to Bust, and the unfortunately poor Meap Me in St. Louis) got that love, but that's just how it is with iconic episodes, they don't really choose themselves, they just kind of get chosen.

But let's focus on the first segment before we get to the one everyone's raving about (and for good reason): Dry Another Day.

Let's get one thing out of the way: this is one of the episodes were the Hamster and Gretel esque close up animation is REALLY blatant. It looks like one of the webshorts they release, and I don't say that in a nice way.

The episode is simple, S1 simple: the gang are really hot, so they decide to make an endless Luge track (the word association to reach it is classic PNF), while Doof tries to dry up all the water in the water park and replace it with Doonkleberry oil because backstory.

Honestly, as much as I do love the simplicity of S1, this episode is TOO simple. It feels a little like going through the motions, as I feared S5 would. I'm pretty sure most fans liked it, but I doubt it's ranking high, and it definitely isn't ranking high for me. I don't even have much to say about it, as everyone and everything is so one note, and not even in a fun stereotypical way. I like some of the gags (like "I see you're in a song sequence", return of the talking Zebra, who Candace seems to be on far better terms with, and the glass of lemonade as Perry's entrance, very creative), but outside of that, I'm left a little... Underwhelmed. (Ha, you thought I was gonna say cold, didn't you, Perry the Platypus? Well, I suppose I did say cold just now, but that wasn't part of the original sentence, so there, Perry the Platypus, egg on your face. Which doesn't make sense, because eggs are good, and rarely on people's faces. The phrase should be Lobster on your face, now THAT'S a pickle. Or, well, Lobster, same difference).

Point is, the episode is just a tad too basic, and outside of a classic Candace appearance, and some decent gags, it doesn't really strike me as that memorable.

Deconstructing Doof on the other hand...

As a big fan of both Candace and Doof (but especially Candace), and one who finds the psychological profiles of both fascinating, this episode is a god damn treat. To see the show acknowledge how painful it must be, especially for the former, is long overdue. The entire episode feels like one big meta commentary on the entire show's formula plot and how horrible it must feel for Candace and Doof, even though we've seen it a million times. The therapist (surely going down as one of the greatest one shot characters in the show) is simultaneously funny, skeevy and understandable: His frustration as it all being there yet no one sees is relatable as all hell.

As are a lot of the meta gags, from references to concept art, to previous inventions and plots, to the damn he does nothing or does he madness scribble (I'm also very fond of the candace doll he creates, weirdly cute).

The song is also a banger, not just for great lyrics and music, but for the heart wrenching visual of Candace crying. S5 feels like it really cares for her and wants to show her as multifaceted as possible, as we've already seen both the best and worst of her.

The disco ball invention is also lowkey one of the best in ages and the song is a genuine bop.

I'm not sure what else I can say others haven't, this episode is funny but also dramatic and oddly tragic. Seeing Linda care for Candace's well being and embrace her, but that last tease of how Candace is still struggling... Yeah, it's a joke ending, but if we take the entire show's canon to heart, we know that Candace will take a while more to recover and mellow out, and it hurts to see her hurt. It's what makers her such a fascinating character to me, a Sisyphean figure who discovers who she is through her failings, turning from attempted busting older sister to a super star lawyer and a loving mom.

Doof was also on top form in that second segment, I must add, with the script sequence perhaps the funniest he's been in ages too.

Seriously, I don't know what else to say, Deconstructing Doof isn't just a great S5 episode, or a great PNF episode, it's arguably one of the best in the show's history. I'm not saying it's a top 20 contender, but surely a top 50 contender, and easily the most iconic episode so far (alongside the terrifying Candace Suit and the fanservicey Agent T for Teen). I just hope we can have an Agent T for Teen esque hero episode for Candace, as that would make this season a 10/10 for me.

Pros for both episodes:

The second episodes songs were great, "No One Understands Me" is one of the best in a while

Both (but especially the second) really funny

Character analysis through the roof

Candace is on top form

Perry's been great too

A one shot character for the ages

Cons for both:

Animation is looking really poor in these

The first episode is a little too basic and S1 for my tastes

The gang are feeling a little too "one mind" ish. Need more individuality.

Next review tomorrow!

[puppiesareperfect]

god knew the devil wouldn’t scare me so instead he made it so my dad would watch the weakest episode of the new season (submarine sandwich submarine) first

[msmimundo]

Day 6: the man himself

Dwampy give me a happy Deconstructing Doof ending where he comes home from therapy to see his family throwing a surprise bday party for him as oppossed to his first bdays organizing them himself alone and my life is yours forever. What's their relationship without a bit of bdsm punchin roleplay?

@howtonerdoutovereverything hello I juat found out the first words from the challenge came from the episode list. Like i noticed the Driving license and Appetite ones but didn't notice ALL of them were

Anyway sorry this one is rushed i was supposed to get up early tomorrow and its *checks the clock*... 6 and half am... (can you tell how sleepy I am??)

Bonus <3

ik the self destruct button gif was made on fathers day i know i dont care its still funny

[autisticphineas]

going to actively say that some of these episodes are fully (in a coded manner) deconstructing different neurodivergent experiences in various characters. we have two episodes about baljeet’s inability to see things from a non literal perspective, one about isabella having a literal meltdown because her routine was changed, and one that (going to sound like that damn therapist, but) literally deconstructs how buford mimics other individuals in order to match what he believes is expected behavior….. (that’s partially queer allegory I know because I mean …. he stated he wants to be perceived as female…. through the mimicking of candace… but that is also a common autistic experience as well)…..

and then obviously deconstructing doof being whatever the fuck and a half by confirming that candace fears she experiences psychosis….. (yeah that actually made me cry lowkey)….

oh and lawrence showing literal adhd behaviors….. will any of this ever be confirmed verbally? probably not, but it’s nice to see it represented in a deeper way.

[themurphyzone]

PnF Revival: Perry After Deconstructing Doof

This is one of the most interesting episodes of the revival because absolutely nobody gets a win. Candace and Heinz don't get the help they need, Dr. Shamai has a mental breakdown and gets arrested (frankly he deserved to lose his license even before his big public presentation because this dude managed to break every HIPPA law in existence), and Perry definitely saw the messy aftermath on both sides of his lives. But hey, OWCA's existence is safe, yay?

Perry doesn't want to be relocated, so he follows OWCA's orders and destroys the evidence, ruining Dr. Shamai's career in the process. Dr. Shamai is thoroughly discredited to the public, just as OWCA wanted.

Perry goes home, relieved that he won't be exposed after all...and that only lasts until he sees Candace crying in her room. She may claim that she's dealt with her mom never believing her so many times that she's not affected anymore, so she must be stronger than her therapist who mentally broke after a single attempt to expose the boys.

But she isn't. And now it hits Perry that he once again hurt two people he cares about because of OWCA's need for secrecy and threat of relocation if secrecy isn't upheld.

There isn't much Perry can do for Candace, but he tries to be there anyway for her. Candace doesn't kick him off the bed. She just holds him, talks to him, and even smiles a bit when she pets him on his involunary reflex spot. She falls asleep holding him, and Perry wishes that he could tell her the truth. He feels guilty, being thanked for making her feel better when he feels some responsibility for her state.

And the next day, Heinz doesn't have an evil plan lined up. Dr. Shamai's arrest is the biggest news story of the summer so far, and some digging from an investigative journalist reveals that he's had numerous privacy violations under him, and he's most likely going to lose his license.

Heinz and Perry sit at the table, eating lunch and trying to make sense of it all. Heinz isn't sure if he should give up on therapy, or try to jump into finding another one straight away. Perry steers Heinz into at least considering another therapist, and Heinz thanks him for it, then asks Perry if something is up cause he seems off right now.

Perry just shrugs, and Heinz asks if he happened to be seeing Dr. Shamai too. Perry gives him an odd look, and Heinz quickly backtracks and tells him he doesn't have to answer that.

Perry just sighs into his tea, not really up for any activity today.

"Look at it this way. If I had a nickel for every time a therapist tried to exploit my emotional problems on live television without caring about my actual well-being, I'd have two nickels. Can't buy anything in this economy with just two nickels, but it's something, right?"

Perry shrugs, and Heinz teases him a little when Perry tries to hide a smile behind his teacup.

Candace and Heinz will recover with time. But Perry has to push away the desire to tell them the truth, or it would cost him everything.

[saramurphy]

Dan posted this video that gave us a HUGE peek into Martin's notes about episodes they're working on...

Screenshots (with about 90% ID of what's visible, bless his handwriting) under the cut! Fair warning, it's long, but there's a lot going on here, and it's so much to think about!

picture 1: ????? chicken head funnier

picture 2: (first page) Reactionator

? Speakers all over town People's phones Therapist Doof & Candace

Therapist thinks she is crazy but is tactful

The shrink is delusional ? ? exercise that is the catalyst for Cand. being delusional

Candace "It's A Wonderful Life" -- After actual bust C sees everyone doing much worse she feels sad

Family - I think you discuss it Cruise Ship - P&F Van/Doof Last chance to Candace A / Perry back

(second page) Doof's DEI W/A C's Therapist

Doof same therapist

Ferb is next a speech therapist

Doof trauma-dumping on therapist

Therapist "The real self-destruct button is in your head"

Therapist does ex(?)nemesis - therapist

Therapist sees - "WAIT, I GET IT, what Candace is doing gets taken away by what HE'S DOING--"

(note going down side of page) GUEST ON DOOFENPUSS

Doof ? regular ? ? - but she can't ? this because of C ? Confidential ALL DANVILLE Doof and Vanessa on cruise ALL CHARACTERS ? Reactionator blackmail secret I ever tell you w/Lindana whose solved mysteries

picture 3: (script on the table) (our first potential season 6 title?) PHINEAS AND FERB

"VANESSAY"

Written by Martin Olson & Olivia Olson

picture 4: Vanessay

Change tennis to playground

Roger & slushy guy not zapped

Rog. - reflects ray w/ his teeth - set up teeth first Doof: strong jaw -

Agent T thumbnotes "Up the chimney is a weird visual pun" Stacy: "You know we have a front door."

C & Stacy w/ambient sounds joke sequence - cut down?

Mono - "Four seasons of this show" Why did I ? ? ?

To Liv for Vanessay Playground - see how ? ? trap sets scene - a handled window box

Stacy: "Hey ? I ? ANIMAL NOISES!" CUT TO BLACK

Stacy pushes ? out of doorway

Dimin: after "Shorty" - No prize is worth this!

picture 5: T For Teen For Liv - SC 916 Perry leaps into air & does triple flip & lands ready to fight

Pitch n buttons for each

Exec note - Thurs - T For Teens 1:48 end of C/Stacy annual ? sudden cut to end ? w "napkins"

MEAP - PT2 S&P CONCERNS

(I cannot make this bit out to save my life. Martin what in the world my dude)

picture 6: Meap pt 2 - thumbnotes

22 to Meap - "Uh-uh! An ship ? us away!" (clumsy)

Fix pronunciation "St. Lois" joke C is shushed by Meap

Tidy up - don't have everyone say "Don't forget to flush"

C pressing red button to explode ? ship sucks

Brenda joke sexist "No one tracks you through the universe more than your wife"

picture 7: 501 PT1 Exec notes - bigger intro of Doof instead of him on yearbook 10:27 Buf. throw away Constitution Irving beat #2 too quick to nerd

Deconstructing thumbatic

Instead of "psychosis" "phantasma"

607 - Isa hair - 704 OWCA shredding SC

C feels good - "? ? that every day"

12 min: Viewers see The Murder Board

Biblio Blast anim. notes Perry incompetent - smashes into Doof's roof Cut down - plants surrounding/attacking Cut down Doof/Per table start w/Doof "We have to HIT SELF DESTRUCT"

picture 8: (page 1) song by the paver the wind makes love w/each other again

around us - it all seems so real meaning confounds us - cuz nothing's revealed we're SW in love w/each other again

Middle 1: From nothing we hustle Towards each other again Our love seems to circle Without any end

V3: The cloud of unknowing has such beautiful colors But where is it all going ? towards one another? we're SW - in love w/each other again

Middle 2: We seek out each other Every time we appear Sometimes we find another Before we disappear

INSTRUMENTAL W/DANCING SKELETON

(page 2) Middle 3: The breeze says to hug her And show how we feel Slowly healing each other Every turn of the wheel

Repeat V1: So basically - We're SW Along by the river We sit on a porch and The wind makes us shiver We're SW in love w/ each other again We're SW in love w/ each other again

JOSH - The paver of

picture 9: While Dance

says to hug her how we feel healing each other turn of the wheel

Repeat V1: (So basically)

We're SW Alone by the river We sit on the ? and The wind makes us shiver We're SW In love w/each other again

picture 10: Swampy

is trapped

back build something

element

State Triangle

"It's like the Berm[uda Triangle] totally different

(Teen lounge) & P&F build

too much like

Dan wants PLANE to

Doof is the ship

Jon said we turn strong where Doof is in the clouds - there's

picture 11: It's a whole new summer Perry (reblog if u cried)

Earthquake

Mom is laughing so hard she can't look

Staring contest - Try not to laugh

Candace has to be ? at Jeremy's larping tournament but she laughs

picture 12: Perry sick, "Can you take

Candace P&F canoe race

Laughtrack-inator Start ? - reveal Doof hits them w/a Doof keeps cranking it up

Doof rises wall of ? behind at ?

Laugh-inator Cut to surgeon heart

Norm: Good mg. sir Doof: But I programmed you to

picture 13: (this is another view of the page in picture 2, but this one reveals slightly more at the bottom, nothing too noteworthy added except for this)

LINDANA 80'S COP MOVIE - GUEST ON DOOFENPUS

[joons]

"deconstructing doof"??? doof in therapy??????? "helga on the couch" for our modern times???????????