Board Thread:General Discussion/@comment-25496013-20141121193655/@comment-5475153-20141121232130

Phineas and Ferb is formulaic garbage with literally no redeeming qualities. The plot is exactly the same every single episode, which leads to the wretchedness that is predictability. They use the same catchphrases and gags and gimmicks and everything else without end. The songs make me want to follow in Van Gough's footsteps and cut off my ears, then you them to cover my eyes so I don't have the stiff animation. The characters are all one-dimensional, which means almost no character development, and in the rare instance in which it does happen, it never lasts for more than an episode.

Then we take a look at Gravity Falls, an artistic masterpiece, bringing together the genres of comedy, adventure, mystery, etc., in an amazing blend. You never know what to expect from the series; just when you think you have it figured out, it takes a turn you would never have seen coming. The humor is actually funny, and it employs a variety of styles, including everything from sight gags, to dark comedy, to subtle references--heck, even the kids' jokes are great! The characters are multidimensional and evolve with the progression of the series, and even if they're in a surreal setting, they still deal with relatable issues. The artwork is superb, and it doesn't cram mind-numbing songs down my throat each episode. And when there are songs, I actually like them.

I would lose it if Phineas and Ferb infected Hirsch's genius with its below subpar being, though I could see it potentially benefiting the former. It would be like a sticky-fingered three-year-old taking a bunch of glitter glue, finger paint, and melted crayons and smearing them all over the Mona Lisa. It just wouldn't end well.