Mattson’s Core Concepts As Phineas and Ferb Characters

I hope you clicked on this thinking, “How did she think of this and how the heck is she going to pull this off?” Buckle up, friend, you’re truly in for a wild ride. Let me present to you six of Mattson’s core concepts as the most iconic characters of Disney’s Phineas and Ferb.

1. Phineas as #15: The Best Sales Presentation You Give, the Prospect Will Never See

As any young inventor should be, Phineas is always eager to share his daily projects with his friends. Often, he and his brother Ferb are the only ones to build the invention. Once it is complete, he invited all of his friends, sometimes even the whole neighborhood to partake in the fun. The typically do not see all of the hard work he is putting into the excitement they all get to share in.

2. Ferb as #13: No Mind Reading

Ferb was the most difficult to pair with a rule because, well, he doesn’t really talk much in the episodes, typically only giving the audience a savage one-liner. He may not be the main proprietor of this rule, but he is often subject to someone ignoring this rule. Because he doesn’t speak the majority of the time, Phineas typically speaks for him and translates his blinks and gestures. They are usually pretty in sync, but Phineas often misinterprets. Poor Ferb. If only Phineas would learn to just shut up and give his brother a chance to speak.

3. Isabella as #14: A Prospect Who is Listening is No Prospect at All

In classic girl-next-door fashion, Isabella constantly comes by to check on her crush Phineas and his brother and see what they are doing each day. She makes her entrance with her signature line, “Hey Phineas! Whatcha doin?” Then, she shuts up. She allows Phineas to explain to her in detail his plan for their exciting day. Whenever something is not clear, she asks a question. Once it’s clear, she affirms him. Isabella always makes sure that Phineas is doing most of the talking while she is the one listening (or, staring into his dreamy eyes).

4. Candace as #2: Don’t Spill Your Candy in the Lobby

Candace is the older sister to the young innovators. She is constantly looking to “bust” her brothers for their dangerous inventions and get them in trouble with their mom. She gets way too excited when attempting to drag Mrs. Flynn-Fletcher home and into the backyard to see what the boys have done that she ends up explaining everything too quickly. This makes her mom less likely to want to come home and see because she does not believe Candace’s story. If Candace would have simply given her mom a taste of what the boys were up to instead of spilling all the details, maybe she could get her brothers busted once and for all.

5. Perry the Platypus as #38: The Problem the Prospect Brings You is Never the Real Problem

Ah, Perry the Platypus (bonus points if you read that in Dr. D’s voice). Poor guy. Literally the entire show Perry is stuck listening to problems, backstories, and lame solutions. Now, this one may be a bit of a stretch, but stick with me. Perry’s first prospect of every episode is his boss Major Monogram. Typically, Major Monogram does not know exactly what Dr. Doofenshmirtz is really up to that day, just that it is probably evil. Agent P’s job is always to get to the bottom of it and defeat his nemesis. He has to actively search for the real issue Dr. D is creating amidst the lengthy backstory and traps. Agent P is always able to do this and ends up defeating evil. Curse you Perry the Platypus (and your amazing sales skills)!!!!!!”

6. Dr. Doofenshmirtz as #5: Never Answer an Unasked Question

Oh, Dr. Doofenshmirtz, arguably the evilest villain Disney Channel ever saw. Dr. D is always trying to take over the Tristate Area with his evil schemes and various -Inators, always to end up being foiled by that cursed Agent P. When we first see Dr. D in each episode, he is capturing Perry the Platypus in order to tell him the scheme of the day. Never in any episode does Agent P ask for the backstory because he has already heard it from his boss. The retelling of the scheme in intense detail always ends up giving Perry enough time to plan and execute his escape from the trap. If only Dr. D would shut up and just execute his plan instead of answering an unasked question, he may have taken over the Tristate Area once and for all.

So, there you have it. Amusing post? Hopefully. Silly? Definitely. But I guarantee you, dear reader, will definitely remember these six concepts for your final!