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* SugarWiki/AwesomeArt: The title cards are amazingly drawn; they have the feel of older 1990s[=/=]2000s Nicktoons in terms of designs and art direction while retaining a very bright and vibrant aesthetic to them.

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* SugarWiki/AwesomeArt: The title cards are amazingly drawn; they have the feel of older 1990s[=/=]2000s Nicktoons Creator/{{Nicktoons}} in terms of designs and art direction while retaining a very bright and vibrant aesthetic to them.



* EnsembleDarkhorse: Kyle. A self-aware SnarkKnight magician with a backstory similar to that of [[Franchise/HarryPotter Harry Potter]]? Yes, please.

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* EnsembleDarkhorse: Kyle. A EnsembleDarkhorse:
** Kyle; a
self-aware SnarkKnight magician with a backstory similar to that of [[Franchise/HarryPotter Harry Potter]]? Franchise/HarryPotter? Yes, please.



* HilariousInHindsight: A superhero show made by Frederator and Creator/{{Nickelodeon}} that features a tall youth and a shorter one with dark hair who tend to annoy an outsider with unusual powers trying to fit in with normal kids and one of them is British; [[WesternAnimation/MyLifeAsATeenageRobot sound familiar?]]
** Heck, Kyle even kinda looks like a Rule 63 version of Human!Jenny with the red hair and freckles.

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* HilariousInHindsight: HilariousInHindsight:
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A superhero show made by Frederator Creator/FrederatorStudios and Creator/{{Nickelodeon}} that features a tall youth and a shorter one with dark hair who tend to annoy an outsider with unusual powers trying to fit in with normal kids and one of them is British; [[WesternAnimation/MyLifeAsATeenageRobot sound familiar?]]
** *** Heck, Kyle even kinda looks like a Rule 63 version of Human!Jenny with the red hair and freckles.



* MemeticMutation: In 2020, the show became a meme on Twitter and [=YouTube=] due to its bizarre nature, being VindicatedByHistory, and the success of creator Eric Robles' next show, ''WesternAnimation/GlitchTechs''. One meme in particular is "X but Awesome", where the FB&CC characters portray something, such as the Last Supper.

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* MemeticMutation: In 2020, the show became a meme on Twitter and [=YouTube=] due to its bizarre nature, being VindicatedByHistory, and the success of creator Eric Robles' next show, ''WesternAnimation/GlitchTechs''.
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One meme in particular is "X but Awesome", where the FB&CC characters portray something, such as the Last Supper.
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* SugarWiki/VisualEffectsOfAwesome: While its evident that the show had to work with a simple TV budget, the CGI animation was quite unique thanks to its stretchy, physics defying nature that was almost exclusive to 2D animation.

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* SugarWiki/VisualEffectsOfAwesome: While its evident that the show had to work with a simple TV budget, the CGI expressive squash-and-stretch animation was quite unique thanks made the show stand out compared to its stretchy, physics defying nature that was almost other CGI works at the time, as these exaggerated movements were practically exclusive to 2D animation.animation. Not to mention, it's also very difficult to achieve these movements in CGI, as the physics would likely break the character models.
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** Another popular meme regarding the show is a scene from "The Janitor Strikes Back" in which Mr. Mufflin gets blown away by a hand dryer while screaming nonchalantly. The scene has been the subject of numerous memes, which commonly involve Mr. Mufflin's emotionless scream being replaced by different scream or sound effect.
** "I am gonna unleash my ultimate weapon! THE H-BOP! PREPARE FOR DEATH BY BOP!!"

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* SugarWiki/AwesomeArt: The title cards are amazingly drawn; they have the feel of older 1990s[=/=]2000s Nicktoons in terms of designs and art direction while retaining a very bright and vibrant aesthetic to them.



* MemeticMutation: In 2020, the show became a meme on Twitter and [=YouTube=] due to its bizarre nature and it being VindicatedByHistory. One meme in particular is "X but Awesome", where the FB&CC characters portray something, such as the Last Supper.

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* MemeticMutation: In 2020, the show became a meme on Twitter and [=YouTube=] due to its bizarre nature and it nature, being VindicatedByHistory.VindicatedByHistory, and the success of creator Eric Robles' next show, ''WesternAnimation/GlitchTechs''. One meme in particular is "X but Awesome", where the FB&CC characters portray something, such as the Last Supper.



* VindicatedByHistory: In the years since the show ended, people have been more willing to talk about the positive aspects of show, such as its [[SugarWiki/VisualEffectsOfAwesome lively and frenetic CGI animation that makes it stand out among other Nicktoons]], its likable side characters, the clever pop-culture references, and its admittedly imaginative (if surreal and off-the-wall) story ideas. While it still has some obvious flaws, a number of Nickelodeon fans are more willing to admit that ''Fanboy and Chum Chum'' has a number of positive elements that most ignore and is, at the very least, nowhere near one of Nickelodeon's worst offerings.

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* VindicatedByHistory: In the years since the show ended, people have been more willing to talk about the positive aspects of show, such as its [[SugarWiki/VisualEffectsOfAwesome lively and frenetic CGI animation that makes it stand out among other Nicktoons]], its likable side characters, the clever pop-culture references, and its admittedly imaginative (if surreal and off-the-wall) story ideas. While it still has some obvious flaws, a number of Nickelodeon fans are more willing to admit that ''Fanboy and Chum Chum'' has a number of positive elements that most ignore and is, at the very least, nowhere near one of Nickelodeon's worst offerings. Even WebVideo/TheMysteriousMrEnter, a highly CausticCritic who harshly panned FB&CC when it first aired, has admitted that he grew to like the show in recent years.
* SugarWiki/VisualEffectsOfAwesome: While its evident that the show had to work with a simple TV budget, the CGI animation was quite unique thanks to its stretchy, physics defying nature that was almost exclusive to 2D animation.
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* MemeticMutation: In 2020, the show became a meme on Twitter and [=YouTube=] due to its bizarre nature and it being VindicatedByHistory. One meme in particular is "X but Awesome", where the FB&CC characters portray something, such as the Last Supper.
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* TheyWastedAPerfectlyGoodPlot: Plenty of people are disappointed that the premise of the show doesn't really do much with the titular duo being both comic book geeks and Kyle being a wizard. Some would've loved seeing Fanboy and Chum Chum "playing pretend" and the episodes revolving around them trying their hands at superheroing and [[FailureHero failing]] [[DestructiveHero miserably]]. Kyle could've either been a friend who's pretending to be a wizard, or would've stayed a wizard who antagonizes them.
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** The song played during Boog's TrainingMontage in "The Big Bopper" is a parody of "Bird is the Word" by the Trashmen.
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** In “Fanboy Stinks”, the music played as Fanboy [[WalkingInRhythm struts]] down the school hallway with Stinks sounds similar to Stayin' Alive. The scene itself is even a homage to the opening scene from ''Film/{{Saturday Night Fever}}'', which features that song.

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** In “Fanboy Stinks”, the music played as Fanboy [[WalkingInRhythm struts]] down the school hallway with Stinks sounds similar to [[Music/TheBeeGees Stayin' Alive.Alive]]. The scene itself is even a homage to the opening scene from ''Film/{{Saturday Night Fever}}'', which features that song. The same tune is played at the beginning of "Put That Cookie Down!".
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* EarWorm: "Here we go, 'cause we're Fanboy and Chum Chum! [[{{Understatement}} A little cuckoo]] Fanboy and Chum Chum!".
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** The titular characters have their fans, however they're also the main reasons why some people can't stand this show.

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** The titular duo themselves. Many find them hilarious and endearing, while others find them obnoxious and would prefer for one of the side characters have their fans, however they're also to be the main reasons why some people can't stand this show.focus of the show instead.
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* JustHereForGodzilla: Arguably, one of the show's biggest draws is its supporting cast that react to and/or have to put up with the antics of the show's eponymous characters. It helps that many of them have distinct and/or likable personalities.

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* JustHereForGodzilla: Arguably, one of the show's biggest draws is its supporting cast that react reacts to and/or have has to put up with the antics of the show's eponymous characters. It helps that many of them have distinct and/or likable personalities.



* VindicatedByHistory: In the years since the show ended, people have been more willing to talk about the positive aspects of show, such as its [[SugarWiki/VisualEffectsOfAwesome lively and frenetic CGI animation that makes it stand out among other Nicktoons]], its likable side characters, the clever pop-culture references, and its imaginative (if surreal and off-the-wall) story ideas. While it still has some obvious flaws, a number of Nickelodeon fans are more willing to admit that ''Fanboy and Chum Chum'' has a number of positive elements that most ignore and is, at the very least, nowhere near one of Nickelodeon's worst offerings.

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* VindicatedByHistory: In the years since the show ended, people have been more willing to talk about the positive aspects of show, such as its [[SugarWiki/VisualEffectsOfAwesome lively and frenetic CGI animation that makes it stand out among other Nicktoons]], its likable side characters, the clever pop-culture references, and its admittedly imaginative (if surreal and off-the-wall) story ideas. While it still has some obvious flaws, a number of Nickelodeon fans are more willing to admit that ''Fanboy and Chum Chum'' has a number of positive elements that most ignore and is, at the very least, nowhere near one of Nickelodeon's worst offerings.
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* JustHereForGodzilla: Arguably, one of the show's biggest draws is its supporting cast that react to and/or have to put up with the antics of the show's eponymous characters. It helps that many of them have distinct and/or likable personalities.


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* VindicatedByHistory: In the years since the show ended, people have been more willing to talk about the positive aspects of show, such as its [[SugarWiki/VisualEffectsOfAwesome lively and frenetic CGI animation that makes it stand out among other Nicktoons]], its likable side characters, the clever pop-culture references, and its imaginative (if surreal and off-the-wall) story ideas. While it still has some obvious flaws, a number of Nickelodeon fans are more willing to admit that ''Fanboy and Chum Chum'' has a number of positive elements that most ignore and is, at the very least, nowhere near one of Nickelodeon's worst offerings.
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* CounterpartComparison: Fanboy and Chum Chum have been compared to [[WesternAnimation/SpongeBobSquarePants SpongeBob and Patrick]] respectively, for being a hyperactive, idiotic duo who cause annoyance for the show's OnlySaneMan and main ButtMonkey, albeit unknowingly and with the intention of being friendly. Kyle has also been compared to Squidward, due to being the OnlySaneMan, DeadpanSnarker, and ButtMonkey.

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** In "Saving Private Chum Chum" Mr. Mufflin apparently forgets who Chum Chum is and mistakes him for a toy. Then again, this is justified when you consider that fact that Mr. Mufflin never remembers what Fanboy's name is (always referring to him as "Purple Kid") and isn't 100% good at his job.

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** In "Saving Private Chum Chum" Mr. Mufflin apparently forgets who Chum Chum is and mistakes him for a toy.toy (due to him swallowing a ball and bouncing and squeaking like one). Then again, this is justified when you consider that fact that Mr. Mufflin never remembers what Fanboy's name is (always referring to him as "Purple Kid") and isn't 100% good at his job.


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* SuspiciouslySimilarSong:
** In “Fanboy Stinks”, the music played as Fanboy [[WalkingInRhythm struts]] down the school hallway with Stinks sounds similar to Stayin' Alive. The scene itself is even a homage to the opening scene from ''Film/{{Saturday Night Fever}}'', which features that song.
** In “Chicken Pox”, the music played as the boys laugh at their fourth egg joke sounds strikingly similar to the “Come on down!” theme from ''Series/ThePriceIsRight''.
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** "Total Recall" involves the boys wanting to keep a recalled toy. Its name? "[[VideoGame/Splatoon2 Agent 8]]."

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* [[BigLippedAlligatorMoment Big Lipped Alligator Series]]
* CriticalDissonance: Some people and reviews have given the show ''extreme'' backlash. That being said, the show won five Emmys (the most any Nicktoon has been awarded tied only with ''WesternAnimation/ElTigreTheAdventuresOfMannyRivera''), and its premiere episode gained almost six million viewers.
* EarWorm: "Here we go, 'cause we're Fanboy Chum Chum! [[{{Understatement}} A little cuckoo]] Fanboy Chum Chum!".
* EnsembleDarkhorse: Kyle. A self-aware SnarkKnight magician with a backstory similar to that of Harry Potter? Yes, please.

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* [[BigLippedAlligatorMoment Big Lipped Alligator Series]]
CounterpartComparison: Fanboy and Chum Chum have been compared to [[WesternAnimation/SpongeBobSquarePants SpongeBob and Patrick]] respectively, for being a hyperactive, idiotic duo who cause annoyance for the show's OnlySaneMan and main ButtMonkey, albeit unknowingly and with the intention of being friendly. Kyle has also been compared to Squidward, due to being the OnlySaneMan, DeadpanSnarker, and ButtMonkey.
* CriticalDissonance: Some people and reviews have given the show ''extreme'' backlash. That being said, the show won five Emmys (the most any Nicktoon has been awarded tied only with ''WesternAnimation/ElTigreTheAdventuresOfMannyRivera''), and its premiere episode gained almost six million viewers.
viewers (though, this was most likely due to following the premiere of the ''WesternAnimation/SpongeBobSquarePants'' TV movie special "Truth or Square").
* EarWorm: "Here we go, 'cause we're Fanboy and Chum Chum! [[{{Understatement}} A little cuckoo]] Fanboy and Chum Chum!".
* EnsembleDarkhorse: Kyle. A self-aware SnarkKnight magician with a backstory similar to that of [[Franchise/HarryPotter Harry Potter? Potter]]? Yes, please.



* HilariousInHindsight: A superhero show made by Frederator and Nickelodeon that features a tall youth and a shorter one with dark hair who tend to annoy an outsider with unusual powers trying to fit in with normal kids and one of them is British; [[WesternAnimation/MyLifeAsATeenageRobot sound familiar?]]

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* HilariousInHindsight: A superhero show made by Frederator and Nickelodeon Creator/{{Nickelodeon}} that features a tall youth and a shorter one with dark hair who tend to annoy an outsider with unusual powers trying to fit in with normal kids and one of them is British; [[WesternAnimation/MyLifeAsATeenageRobot sound familiar?]]



* IdiotPlot: "The Last Strawberry Fun Finger". Not one person considers just splitting the Strawberry Fun Finger in half until the end.

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* IdiotPlot: IdiotPlot:
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"The Last Strawberry Fun Finger". Not one person considers just splitting the Strawberry Fun Finger in half until the end.



* {{Moe}}: Yo.

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* {{Moe}}: Yo.{{Moe}}:
** Yo, due to being a GenkiGirl.
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* HilariousInHindsight: A Frederator-made Nicktoon that features a tall youth and a shorter one with dark hair who tend to annoy an outsider with unusual powers trying to fit in with normal kids and one of them is British; [[WesternAnimation/MyLifeAsATeenageRobot sound familiar?]]
** Heck, Kyle even kinda looks like a Rule 63 version of !Human Jenny with the red hair and freckles.

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* HilariousInHindsight: A Frederator-made Nicktoon superhero show made by Frederator and Nickelodeon that features a tall youth and a shorter one with dark hair who tend to annoy an outsider with unusual powers trying to fit in with normal kids and one of them is British; [[WesternAnimation/MyLifeAsATeenageRobot sound familiar?]]
** Heck, Kyle even kinda looks like a Rule 63 version of !Human Jenny Human!Jenny with the red hair and freckles.

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* NarmCharm: The art style. there's some UncannyValley moments and the characters are pretty funny-looking, but you gotta admit the squash-and-stretchy way they all move and the zany expressions they're able to pull off is rather admirable; this is most noticeable in Season 2.



* SoBadItsGood: The art style.
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* LoveItOrHateIt: Very much. People love the show for its quirkiness and lovable characters while others regard it as one of Nickelodeon's worst shows and the beginning the channel's DorkAge.
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* AlasPoorScrappy: Wether you love or hate the duo, the former's treatment in the second half of "Precious Pig" where he is shunned and banished to the back of the classroom after he is accused of hurting Precious counts as this and a TearJerker; given he attempted and succeeded to teach him karate.

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* AlasPoorScrappy: Wether Whether you love or hate the duo, the former's treatment in the second half of "Precious Pig" where he is shunned and banished to the back of the classroom after he is accused of hurting Precious counts as this and a TearJerker; given he attempted and succeeded to teach him karate.
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* LoveItOrHateIt: Very much. People love the show for its quirkiness and lovable characters while others regard it as one of Nickelodeon's worst shows ever.

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* LoveItOrHateIt: Very much. People love the show for its quirkiness and lovable characters while others regard it as one of Nickelodeon's worst shows ever.and the beginning the channel's DorkAge.
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* CriticalDissonance: Some people and reviews have given the show ''extreme'' backlash. That being said, the show won five Emmys (the most any Nicktoon has been awarded tied only with ''ElTigre''), and its premiere episode gained almost six million viewers.

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* CriticalDissonance: Some people and reviews have given the show ''extreme'' backlash. That being said, the show won five Emmys (the most any Nicktoon has been awarded tied only with ''ElTigre''), ''WesternAnimation/ElTigreTheAdventuresOfMannyRivera''), and its premiere episode gained almost six million viewers.

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* SoBadItsGood: The art style.



* SoBadItsGood: The art style.

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* SoBadItsGood: The art style.----
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* HeartwarmingInHindsight: Fergie's guest appearance in "Super Chums" become this once you realize she and Josh Duhamel got married the same year this show premiered (2009).
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* LoveItOrHateIt: Very much. People love the show for it's quirkiness and lovable characters while others regard it as one of Nickelodeon's worst shows ever.

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* LoveItOrHateIt: Very much. People love the show for it's its quirkiness and lovable characters while others regard it as one of Nickelodeon's worst shows ever.
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* AlasPoorScrappy: Wether you love or hate the duo, the former's treatment in the second half of "Precious Pig" where he is shunned and banished to the back of the classroom after he is accused of hurting Precious; given he attempted and succeeded to teach him karate.

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* AlasPoorScrappy: Wether you love or hate the duo, the former's treatment in the second half of "Precious Pig" where he is shunned and banished to the back of the classroom after he is accused of hurting Precious; Precious counts as this and a TearJerker; given he attempted and succeeded to teach him karate.
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* BaseBreaker: BaseBreakingCharacter:
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** In "Saving Private Chum Chum" Mr. Mufflin apparently forgets who Chum Chum is and mistakes him for a toy. Then again, he never remembers what Fanboy's name is (always referring to him as "Purple Kid") and isn't 100% good at his job.

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** In "Saving Private Chum Chum" Mr. Mufflin apparently forgets who Chum Chum is and mistakes him for a toy. Then again, he this is justified when you consider that fact that Mr. Mufflin never remembers what Fanboy's name is (always referring to him as "Purple Kid") and isn't 100% good at his job.
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** In "Saving Private Chum Chum" Mr. Mufflin apparently forgets who Chum Chum is and mistakes him for a toy. Although considering that he never remembers what Fanboy's name is (always referring to him as "Purple Kid"), this may very well be justified.

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** In "Saving Private Chum Chum" Mr. Mufflin apparently forgets who Chum Chum is and mistakes him for a toy. Although considering that Then again, he never remembers what Fanboy's name is (always referring to him as "Purple Kid"), this may very well be justified.Kid") and isn't 100% good at his job.
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* CriticalDissonance: Some people and reviews have given the show ''extreme'' backlash. That being said, the show won five Emmys (the most any Nicktoon has been awarded tied only with ''ElTigre''), and it's premiere episode gained almost six million viewers.

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* CriticalDissonance: Some people and reviews have given the show ''extreme'' backlash. That being said, the show won five Emmys (the most any Nicktoon has been awarded tied only with ''ElTigre''), and it's its premiere episode gained almost six million viewers.



* HilariousInHindsight: A Frederator-made Nicktoon that features a tall youth and a shorter one with dark hair who tend to annoy an outsider with unusual powers trying to fit in with normal kids and one of them is british; [[WesternAnimation/MyLifeAsATeenageRobot sound familiar?]]

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* HilariousInHindsight: A Frederator-made Nicktoon that features a tall youth and a shorter one with dark hair who tend to annoy an outsider with unusual powers trying to fit in with normal kids and one of them is british; British; [[WesternAnimation/MyLifeAsATeenageRobot sound familiar?]]

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