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dwampy youve gotten me again

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Idk how to caption this. Look at these mice I drew I guess lol

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Oh and btw, Ferb Snatcher fans: 2 chapters this Saturday, yes, 2!

Ferb and Zee spend a day in the Tantalous 7, as we see the daily routine at the prison ship

Candace's kidnappers are revealed, as is her subplot. Let's just say, if this fanfic is based on 50's B movies, it's not just doing sci-fi, it's also doing film noir...

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I really do wonder what I will follow Ferb Snatcher and Agents P and T with for my Danville Files fanfic series. I know Candace had a starring role in the former (plus in the soon updating Disney Ghostbusters), but I'm too obsessed with her not to give her another starring role, but what? A part of me wants to make some kinda Daredevil parody, because she's gonna be a lawyer and loves superheroes, but Idk... Regardless, I'm definitely writing more Candace. Maybe a tiny one shot where she gets some REAL therapy, and a story where she gets some much needed pet comfort from Perry.

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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!

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Reviews about to happen, I'm hoping to review episodes 3 and 4, so I can review the rest on the days they release!

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sorry for disappearing for a bit, I wanted to do more reviews but have had a hard time. I'm gonna release all the ones up to the next premiere on tv once I can today

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Imagine if you will Perry dealing with Doof but it's taking a lot longer than usual. He doesn't want his family to get worried, so he quickly sends Stacy a text asking her to cover for him which she agrees too. Naturally, Perry assumes she'll just call Candace and tell her something like Perry's wandered on over to her house and not to worry.

Cue Perry's utter shock and horror when he finally gets home and sees Stacy in a full human-sized Perry the Platypus costume sitting beside the family as they all eat dinner together, except for Candace who's been staring intently at Stacy in horrid confusion the moment she wandered up to the backyard making Perry's usual noises after Phineas asked 'Hey, where's Perry?'.

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Fact: Candace may be a little unhinged sometimes, but she loves her brothers dearly.

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Welcome to the OWCA Stacy Hirano.

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PHINEAS AND FERB — Agent T (for Teen)

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I'm actually glad they didn't do anything with Stacy and Perry in the Sleepover Ep. Don't want her character to become one note.

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Perry | Stacy ✨

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whoa mama i'm back in the fucking building again

the candace suit/agent t (for teen)

i love that buford's molds are once again plot-relevant

monogram saves his burrito ends????????

i LOVE buford's relaxation outfit what an icon

also yeah baljeet working on buford's mold assembly line is so real

of course buford has sooo many molds of baljeet uh huh sure. disturbing as fuck tho

BUFORD SOLO SONG!!!! LETS FUCKING GO

mlm buford continues to be canon

absolutely horrifying episode. i'm obsessed

FINALLY FINALLY STACY PERRY EPISODE!!!!!! YAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAAYAY

"have you ever even watched this show" he's got you there carl ngl (good joke)

DIMINUTIVE GOING FOR THE DIVORCE JOKE AND DOOF IS NOT HAVING IT i love their catty relationship with all my heart

STACYYYYY YOURE SO ICONIC I LOVE YOU SO MUCH IM SO GLAD YOU HAVE A CHANCE TO SHINE!!!!

interesting choice to reveal that she knows. but okay im intrigued sure this might work out well

stacy my talented queen. i'll never get tired of her

AGENT D(olphin not dog) NAME REVEAL!! collecting stupid owca facts like pokemon

she's so smart and talented and funny and wonderful. holds her gently. can you guys guess who my favorite character is

AAAAAA SHE GETS A HAT!!!! SHE GETS A HAT!!!!!!!

SHE GETS A FUCKING THEME SONGGGGGGGG IM ASCENDING IM RESURRECTED IM LIVING FOREVER BAYBEEEEE NEW FAVORITE FUCKING EPISODE OH MH WORD HOLY SHIT

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Phineas and Ferb Spirit Week: Day 10, Stacy and Perry

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Look at them!!! Im so happy Perry has a friend who knows him as intelligent and in his day-to-day life!!!!

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they gave me everything this season ... my 2 faves ever both got dedicated episodes ... also did anyone else notice that carls outfit in more than an intern is literally just all of his uniforms layered on top of each other