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alt title(s): Lighter And Fluffier
Not really what they meant, but you get the gist.

The Different As Night And Day twin of Darker And Edgier, when something is more kid friendly and frothy than the original source. This can either happen to a show over time, or it can be the result of Adaptation Decay, especially Disneyfication. It may also be done purposefully if it's felt that the series has been getting overly dark. Thus, a Lighter And Softer installment may often follow one which made a point of being Darker And Edgier. Finally, if an adult or more serious TV show or movie has a spin-off aimed at children, this can be the result.

For fanfics, see WAFF. Compare, in videogames, to Its Easy So It Sucks.

Compare Bowdlerize, Disneyfication.

Contrast Hotter And Sexier, Bloodier And Gorier.


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