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* This [[fan animatic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GWdlgSTFLC4]] made by the molina twins shows a scene in the winter time. Principal Krupp reluctantly asks a depressed Harold where George is (not that he cares). Harold explains that George is home sick with the chicken pox, and is worried sick for him. Krupp tells him that he should make something for his friend and have someone send it to him. Harold thanks Krupp for the idea and ''volunteering'' (via finger snap). Back home, George is feeling miserable and brightens up the moment Captain Underpants comes through his window. C.U. then presents him a gift; a Captain Underpants comic book made by Harold.

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* Despite the fact that he’s shown to be a bit of a ChildHater very early on, it’s implied that Mr. Krupp is actually genuinely nice to Melvin. Sure, this is probably due to the fact that the kid is pretty much TheDragon to
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* Despite the fact that he’s shown to be a bit of a ChildHater very early on, it’s implied that Mr. Krupp is actually genuinely nice to Melvin. Sure, this is probably due to the fact that the kid is pretty much TheDragon to
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* Despite the fact that he’s shown to be a bit of a ChildHater very early on, it’s implied that Mr. Krupp is actually genuinely nice to Melvin. Sure, this is probably due to the fact that the kid is pretty much TheDragon to
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* When Mr. Krupp reveals that Mr. Fyde isn't with them anymore, a girl misinterprets this as he's dead and starts crying. Considering what a horrible school this is, its surprising that one of the kids would mourn their teacher. It probably helps that Mr. Fyde is the only known teacher (and along with Edith) the only staff member who isn't a jerk to the kids.
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* My GOD, the [[IntergenerationalFriendship dynamic between Captain Underpants, George and Harold]].

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* My Good GOD, the [[IntergenerationalFriendship dynamic between Captain Underpants, George and Harold]].
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-->''"Hey everybody,''

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* Almost two weeks after the movie's release, Dav Pilkey posted a video on his [=YouTube=] about his writing process. But the real heartwarming thing was the comment that he himself left in the video's comment section:
-->''"Hey everybody,''
-->''Have you had the chance to see the new Captain Underpants movie yet? I've seen it SIX times already and we're going again next Saturday.''
-->''Gotta give thanks to director David Soren for getting it RIGHT. He perfectly captured the heart and soul of the books, and even managed to give mean ol' Mr. Krupp a bit of humanity (I wish I'd done more of that in the books).''
-->''Thanks to Ed Helms for his amazing and hilarious vocal chops! And Kevin and Thomas were PERFECT as George and Harold. If the Academy Awards ever makes a category for "Best Scene-Stealing Supa-Villain", then Nick Kroll is a shoe-in.''
-->''Thank you to everyone at Dreamworks Animation for your thoughtful care and dedication. You can really feel the LOVE up there on the screen!''
-->''-Dav Pilkey''
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* The fact that Dav Pilkey didn't know that Music/WeirdAlYankovic did the theme song for the movie until the music video was released, and was over the moon when he saw it!

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* The fact that Dav Pilkey didn't know that Music/WeirdAlYankovic did the theme song for the movie until the music video was released, and was over the moon when he saw it!it! When he gushed about it on Instagram, director David Soren replied, "You wanted to be surprised, so... SURPRISE!"
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This movie has as much heart as it does humor.

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This Like all great comedies, the movie has as much heart as it does humor.
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** The fact that unlike in the books, George and Harold seem to genuinely enjoy having Captain Underpants around, and don't see him as a nuisance.
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-->[['''Edith:''' (''blushes'') Oh! I didn't think you noticed... (''shyly pushes [[PeekABangs her hair]] out of her face'')]]

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** Heck, the scene alone where [[spoiler:Captain flirts with Edith]] is ''adorable''.
-->[[spoiler:'''Edith:''' Did you like my tuna casserole?]]
-->[[spoiler:'''Captain Underpants:''' I cannot lie; I don't recall having your tuna casserole.]]
-->[[spoiler:'''Edith:''' (''dejected'') What? Oh...]]
-->[[spoiler:'''Captain Underpants:''' But if your casserole is as striking as your one blue eye...]]
-->[['''Edith:''' (''blushes'') Oh! I didn't think you noticed... (''shyly pushes [[PeekABangs her hair]] out of her face'')]]
-->[[spoiler:'''Captain Underpants:''' Oh, my... ''two blue eyes''...]]
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* My GOD, the dynamic between Captain Underpants, George and Harold.

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* My GOD, the [[IntergenerationalFriendship dynamic between Captain Underpants, George and Harold.Harold]].
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* [[spoiler:The scene where Mr. Krupp excitedly shares news of his date set up by George and Harold. He just seems so happy, and of all people, he tells George and Harold. Even better, he then returns the the comics that he confiscated earlier to them. And if that wasn't enough, he then reveals that he actually ''read'' their comics, and [[TookALevelInKindness tells them that he thinks that the comics were]] ActuallyPrettyFunny! And this is coming from the same man who ripped up one of said comics in his introduction scene!]]

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* [[spoiler:The scene where Mr. Krupp excitedly shares news of his date set up by George and Harold. He just seems so happy, and of all people, he tells George and Harold. Even better, he then returns the the their comics that he confiscated earlier to them.earlier. And if that wasn't enough, he then reveals that he actually ''read'' their comics, and [[TookALevelInKindness tells them that he thinks that the comics were]] ActuallyPrettyFunny! And this is coming from the same man who ripped up one of said comics in his introduction scene!]]
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* [[spoiler:The scene where Mr. Krupp excitedly shares news of his date set up by George and Harold. He just seems so happy, and of all people, he tells George and Harold. Even better, he then returns the the comics that he confiscated earlier to George and Harold. And if that wasn't enough, he then reveals to them that he actually ''read'' their comics, and [[TookALevelInKindness tells them that he thinks that the comics were]] ActuallyPrettyFunny! And this is coming from the same man who ripped up one of said comics in his introduction scene!]]

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--->"Tra la la la la!"

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* [[spoiler:The scene where Mr. Krupp excitedly shares news of his date set up by George and Harold. He just seems so happy, and of all people, he tells George and Harold. Even better, he reveals to George and Harold that he actually ''read'' their comics. And if that wasn't enough, he returns their comics that he had previously confiscated, and [[TookALevelInKindness tells them that he thinks that the comics were]] ActuallyPrettyFunny! And this is coming from the same man who ripped up one of said comics in his introduction scene!]]

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* [[spoiler:The scene where Mr. Krupp excitedly shares news of his date set up by George and Harold. He just seems so happy, and of all people, he tells George and Harold. Even better, he reveals then returns the the comics that he confiscated earlier to George and Harold Harold. And if that wasn't enough, he then reveals to them that he actually ''read'' their comics. And if that wasn't enough, he returns their comics that he had previously confiscated, comics, and [[TookALevelInKindness tells them that he thinks that the comics were]] ActuallyPrettyFunny! And this is coming from the same man who ripped up one of said comics in his introduction scene!]]
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** [[spoiler: Another minor one, but after the Turbo Toilet 2000 is defeated and the boys are freed from its respective hands, George makes his way over to Harold, wanting to celebrate their victory when Harold mentions he might've bruised a rib. Just ''look'' at George's terrified expression at the prospect his best friend might be injured then the relief when Harold reveals he's okay!]]

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** [[spoiler: George comforting Harold after Krupp tore up their "Origin Issue" comic.]]

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-->'''George:''' It's okay, we've got more ideas.



** The fact that Captain Underpants IMMEDIATELY deems the two his sidekicks and affectionately refers to them as such throughout the film, in addition to calling them "chums" or "guys". He's also very impressed with their comics, treehouse "headquarters" and various "memorabilia" from his adventures.

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** The fact that Captain Underpants IMMEDIATELY deems the two his sidekicks and affectionately refers to them as such throughout the film, in addition to calling them "chums" or "guys". He's also very impressed with their comics, treehouse "headquarters" and various "memorabilia" memorabilia "relics" from his adventures.


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-->[[spoiler: '''Captain:''' The truth is a slippery thing… and you ''nailed'' it! (''proudly ruffles the two's hair'')]]

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-->[[spoiler: '''Captain:''' Chums! Thank you for chronicling my surprisingly grounded biography! The truth is a slippery thing… and you ''nailed'' it! (''proudly ruffles the two's hair'')]]


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** Captain Underpants as a baby in George and Harold's Origin Issue comic
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* [[https://captainmeundies.tumblr.com/post/160823369694/concept-captain-underpants-gets-more-info-on-who This]] piece of fan art is the combination of this and TearJerker. [[http://celebi9.tumblr.com/post/161396486515/some-cu-spoilers-belowmore-i-think-one-of This]] too.

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* [[https://captainmeundies.[[https://o-capitan-mi-capitan.tumblr.com/post/160823369694/concept-captain-underpants-gets-more-info-on-who com/post/160836348437/concept-captain-underpants-gets-more-info-on-who This]] piece of fan art is the combination of this and TearJerker. [[http://celebi9.tumblr.com/post/161396486515/some-cu-spoilers-belowmore-i-think-one-of This]] too.
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-->[[spoiler:'''Edith:''' Wow. Flirt ''alert!'']]

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-->[[spoiler: '''Captain:''' The truth is a fleeting thing… and you ''nailed'' it! (''proudly ruffles the two's hair'')]]

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** [[spoiler: Harold saving George from being shrunk by Poopypants.]]

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** [[spoiler: Harold saving George from being shrunk by Poopypants.a shrink blast.]]
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* Weird Al's song has this for some. Even if it's... well, it's a Weird Al song, it's going to be silly, he still sounds so earnest and honest about the good Captain. It takes the Captain seriously... and for some that's what we've wanted for a really long time.
-->''"It's the Waistband Warrior, hear his mighty battle cry!"''
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** [[spoiler: The two working together to scale the Turbo Toilet 2000.]]

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** How unabashedly touchy-feely their friendship is as well (hugging each other when they're scared, their handshakes, "hand-on-shoulders-for-comfort", etc.). As several people have pointed out, the film doesn't shy away from showing it doesn't have to be a DoubleStandard for guy friends to express how much they care about each other as such in a platonic way.

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** How unabashedly touchy-feely their friendship is as well (hugging ([[SecurityCling hugging each other when they're scared, scared]], their handshakes, "hand-on-shoulders-for-comfort", hand holding, etc.). As several people have pointed out, the film doesn't shy away from showing it doesn't have to be a DoubleStandard for guy friends to express how much they care about each other as such in a platonic way.



** The scene where they enter and show off the treehouse, with special mention to how George helps Harold pull down the ladder.



** [[spoiler: A small one, but when Professor Poopypants sends George to the principal's office along with Harold after George made a joke about "Professor P's" name, George immediately protests why Harold has to be punished too when he didn't do anything. While they do just about everything together, if only one of them is responsible for something that warrants getting in trouble for, they won't stand for the other taking the fall as well if they had no part in it.]]

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** [[spoiler: A small one, but there's a brief few frames of George looking quite upset seeing Harold recoil after Poopypants yells at him for saying "laughter is the best medicine".]]
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when Professor Poopypants sends George to the principal's office along with Harold after George made a joke about "Professor P's" name, George immediately protests why Harold has to be punished too when he didn't do anything. While they do just about everything together, if only one of them is responsible for something that warrants getting in trouble for, they won't stand for the other taking the fall as well if they had no part in it.]]



** Just look at the image above! [[spoiler: That's him congratulating and thanking the two for their "spot on" cataloging of his heroic exploits!]]

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** Just look at the image above! trope page image! [[spoiler: That's him congratulating and thanking the two for their "spot on" cataloging of his heroic exploits!]]exploits!]]
-->[[spoiler: '''Captain:''' The truth is a fleeting thing… and you ''nailed'' it! (''proudly ruffles the two's hair'')]]



** While the scene ultimately ends in a TearJerker, [[spoiler: seeing Captain Underpants be so engaging with the other students and their fun at the carnival really cements how dedicated he is to assisting George and Harold's "bring back fun" cause.]]



* [[spoiler: George and Harold apologizing for making fun of Professor Poopypants' name and make amends for humiliating him with their comic. While he's unfortunately too far gone at this point for it to have any impact (and the scene that follows certainly doesn't help), the two still take accountability and acknowledge what they did was wrong.]]

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* [[spoiler: George and Harold apologizing for making fun of Professor Poopypants' name and make amends for humiliating him with their comic. While he's unfortunately too far gone at this point for it to have any impact (and the scene that follows certainly doesn't help), the two still take accountability and acknowledge what they did was wrong.wrong, as well as try to make him feel better by coming up with ridiculous names for themselves.]]


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* In an interview, Dav Pilkey says this on David Soren taking over to direct the film:
--> '''"Once I met David, it was like a huge load fell off my back; I was like 'I don't even have to think about this anymore. Just send me a couple tickets to the premiere.'"''
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* The movie credits end on a picture of George and Harold arm in arm

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