History WMG / Recess

* Think about the disciplinary methods that they used. Finster disciplined the kids by putting them in time out or making them do chores during recess. Now, think about common methods of discipline back in the 60's. paddling kids, striking their hands with rulers, locking them in a closet, yelling at them until they broke down and cried. Finster and Prickly have shown they're against those kinds of brutal punishments. Also, they would have had to discipline kids less back then because they were more fearful of authority. I imagine at least once they declined to tell the kids parents back then if a kid misbehaved if the kids revealed their dad was going to give them the belt. I imagine a few kids in the 60's and 70's were confused and relieved to find that standing against the wall was the punishment and not just a waiting place before getting a paddling. I imagine both clashed back then with authority who thought their nonviolent punishments would make kids too soft.

The premises of shows like Recess; WesternAnimation/PepperAnn, ''WesternAnimation/{{Doug}}'', ''WesternAnimation/TheWeekenders'', and ''WesternAnimation/{{Fillmore}}'' are all similar (slice of life shows in Grade School/Middle School aged kids with more out there lives for one reason or another. The animation styles and character designs are somewhat similar, except for ''WesternAnimation/{{Doug}}'' which has the technicolor people in shades of blue, green, and purple (though there is a WMG of Bluffington being polluted in the Doug WMG page that explains this).

[[WMG: TJ is the reincarnation of [[Theatre/TheBarberOfSeville Figaro.]] (The Barber of Seville, not [[Disney/{{Pinocchio}} Geppetto's cat.)]]

[[WMG: TJ is the reincarnation of [[Theatre/TheBarberOfSeville Figaro.]]]]

[[WMG: Reccess and all other OneSaturdayMorning shows takes place in the same universe.]]

Both are highly resourceful schemers, both [[ExamplesOfMyersBriggsInFiction classic ENTPs]], both have a good sense of humor, both can sometimes be TheDitz despite their street smarts, and both have a knack for undermining authority. Honestly, doesn't it make sense that TJ was a character who helped to inspire [[UsefulNotes/TheFrenchRevolution the French Revolution?]] Of course TJ is more idealistic than Figaro, less motivated by money and more by fun and friendship, but that's probably the result of being a 9-year-old who doesn't need to worry about money. By the same token, Spinelli is [[Theatre/TheMarriageOfFigaro Susanna]]: she has the same feistiness, practicality, and shared romantic feelings with TJ/Figaro, and it might be subconscious trauma from the Count's seduction attempts that gives her more of a temper and makes her reject femininity in this lifetime.

Both are highly resourceful schemers, both [[JustForFun/ExamplesOfMyersBriggsInFiction classic ENTPs]], both have a good sense of humor, both can sometimes be TheDitz despite their street smarts, and both have a knack for undermining authority. Honestly, doesn't it make sense that TJ was a character who helped to inspire [[UsefulNotes/TheFrenchRevolution the French Revolution?]] Of course TJ is more idealistic than Figaro, less motivated by money and more by fun and friendship, but that's probably the result of being a 9-year-old who doesn't need to worry about money. By the same token, Spinelli is [[Theatre/TheMarriageOfFigaro Susanna]]: she has the same feistiness, practicality, and shared romantic feelings with TJ/Figaro, and it might be subconscious trauma from the Count's seduction attempts that gives her more of a temper and makes her reject femininity in this lifetime.

[[WMG: TJ is the reincarnation of [[Theatre/TheBarberOfSeville Figaro.]]

T.J is Robin, (charismatic hero with a strong sense of justice). Spinelli is Maid Marian,(spunky action girl). Mikey is Little John,(Gentle Giant/Team Dad). Gus is Much,(awkward side kick). Gretchen is Djac,(resident scientist and smart girl). Vince is Will Scarlet (the Quiet One) or possibly Allan(the snarky one).
* Going further Principal Prickly is Prince John (the distant, evil overlord), Miss Finster is the Sheriff (hands on overseer) and Randall is Guy of Gisborne (the Sheriff's lackey, who has moments of empathy with the gang).

* Considering that his teachers (Ms. Grohke in particular) could possibly be considered the "liberal hippie commies", he could just as easily fall into the Occupy Wall Street crowd and become a leader in this group for many of the same reasons (The kid has charisma).

The premises of shows like Recess; WesternAnimation/PepperAnn, ''WesternAnimation/{{Doug}}'', ''TheWeekenders'', and ''WesternAnimation/{{Fillmore}}'' are all similar (slice of life shows in Grade School/Middle School aged kids with more out there lives for one reason or another. The animation styles and character designs are somewhat similar, except for ''WesternAnimation/{{Doug}}'' which has the technicolor people in shades of blue, green, and purple (though there is a WMG of Bluffington being polluted in the Doug WMG page that explains this).

The premises of shows like Recess; WesternAnimation/PepperAnn, ''WesternAnimation/{{Doug}}'', ''TheWeekenders'', and ''WesternAnimation/{{Fillmore}}'' are all similar (slice of life shows in Grade School/Middle School aged kids with more out there lives for one reason or another. The animation styles and character designs are somewhat similar, except for ''WesternAnimation/{{Doug}}'' which has the technicolor people in shades of blue green and purple (though there is a WMG of Bluffington being polluted in the Doug WMG page that explains this).

TJ would likely be the rightful king, but TJ and most of his friends would probably like to play at recess. Menlo was one of TJ's good friends in the past and TJ still appears to care about his friendship in Some Friend, and already devotes his time to enforcing pointless rules instead of playing willingly. Also, Menlo is one of the few kids in TJ's grade who doesn't seem to be corrupted by power or default abusing their power. Menlo

* Sure he mobilized a revolvt against Pharoah Bob as well as curbstomping Gus during his short mandate. He also has proven to have the proper aspiration during career day, namely being the local hero as well as the head of state. It seems that one way or another, TJ would be put in office. However, whatever event allowed him to take charge, would ultimately become a FullCircleRevolution. TJ is incapable of understanding that not everyone in the world likes him, both times he had a taste of authority, he became very corrupt. Either by becoming an CorruptCorporateExecutive or a megalomaniac principal no way better than the typical adults. Most dangerous would be if TJ seek both careers aspirations, simultaneously. After all, a strong leader with a cult of personality is usually bad news for democracy.

TJ would likely be the rightful king, but TJ and most of his friends would probably like to play at recess. Menlo was one of TJ's good friends in the past and TJ still appears to care about his friendship in Some Friend, and already devotes his time to enforcing pointless rules instead of playing willingly. Also, Menlo is one of the few kids in TJ's grade who doesn't seem to be corrupted by power or default abusing their power. Menlo does believe too much in order (hinted to be with good reason) but since he is not malicious will likely learn to put up with kids having fun and come to learn like King Bob that sometimes rules can be broken.

[[WMG: King Bob is somehow related to Bob Pataki.]]
Because reasons. Unibrow, name, being king, kind of an asshole.

[[WMG: ''WesternAnimation/{{Recess}}'' takes place in the same universe as ''WesternAnimation/{{Doug}}'']]
The two premises are similar enough. The animation styles and character designs are somewhat similar, and going by the theory that Bluffington is polluted in the ''Doug'' WMG page, that's why everyone on ''WesternAnimation/{{Recess}}'' is normal looking.
* Additionally; other OneSaturdayMorning shows such as ''WesternAnimation/PepperAnn'', ''TheWeekenders'', and ''WesternAnimation/{{Fillmore}}'' are all part of this universe.
* ''HouseofMouse'' is the nexus point, along with Lilo and Stitch that links all the Disney series together.

[[WMG: The show takes place in the VideoGame/{{Saints Row}} district of Stillwater.]]
Years after Recess ended, Third street school closed down and/or was destroyed, which is why it isn't in the game. after the school closed, the neighborhood went to hell.

[[WMG: Spinelli was right about the Wrestling Tickets being a Trap...]]
First when she gets the Tickets the Ashleys insulted her and ran away... making Spinelli distrust them.

Second when Gretchen was invited into their Clubhouse she notices a Book that's only for "Ashley Eyes"... every time we could see the Ashleys Clubhouse from the Inside we never saw such a Book and if we assume that they only put it out when they need it why didn't they put it back where it normaly is?

Third Galileo can break in into the Ashleys Clubhouse with ease, but when the Doors closed again and trapped the Gang (minus Mikey and Gus) he is glad, that he is fully charged, meaning that opening the Doors from the inside is much more difficult

So the Ashleys planned to use Spinellis distrust against her and trapped her into their Clubhouse making her miss all the Matches... and since in Spinellis POV it's her fault for not trusting them they got away scot free.

[[WMG: Gretchen is Peter and Judy Shepherd's long lost cousin...]]

Peter has the same voice as her!?

[[WMG: ''WesternAnimation/{{Recess}}'' takes place in the same universe as {{Doug}}]]
The two premises are similar enough. The animation styles and character designs are somewhat similar, and going by the theory that Bluffington is polluted in the {{Doug}} WMG page, that's why everyone on ''WesternAnimation/{{Recess}}'' is normal looking.

* Additionally; other OneSaturdayMorning shows such as ''PepperAnn'', ''TheWeekenders'', and ''WesternAnimation/{{Fillmore}}'' are all part of this universe.