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[[WMG: At 98th Street Elementary, Rigalli's first name is Megan.]]
The kids at 98th Street are doppelgangers of the kids at 3rd Street. In "Dance Lessons," Spinelli and Mikey's dance class includes doppelgangers of the Ashleys names the Megans, who probably go to 98th Street. (See FridgeBrilliance.) Since "Ashley" is Spinelli's first name, then Rigalli, her 98th Street counterpart, is probably named "Megan." She might even have gone through an experience similar to the episode "First Name Ashley" at some point, where the Megans temporarily forced her to join their club.

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[[WMG: Miss Finster is related to Chuckie from ''WesternAnimation/{{Rugrats}}''--specifcally, she's the sister of Marvin, Chuckie's paternal grandfather (Chas's dad).]]

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[[WMG: Miss Finster is related to Chuckie Finster from ''WesternAnimation/{{Rugrats}}''--specifcally, she's the sister of Marvin, Chuckie's paternal grandfather (Chas's dad).]]]]
Notice that in ''Rugrats'', Chas's dad is sort of a tough guy who doesn't buy into child psychology. Why? Because he and Muriel grew up like that, of course.

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The two become close friends in "Kurst the Not So Bad" and even stay that way by the end of the episode. Seriously, how many people can watch "The Voice" and listen to Miss Salamones speech on how Mikey will meet a girl his own age without thinking it was foreshadowing Mikey and Kurst in the before mentioned episode?

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The two become close friends in "Kurst the Not So Bad" and even stay that way by the end of the episode. Seriously, how many people can watch "The Voice" and listen to Miss Salamones Salamone's speech on how Mikey will meet a girl his own age without thinking it was foreshadowing Mikey and Kurst in the before mentioned episode?


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[[WMG: Miss Finster is distantly related to [[Film/HocusPocus the Sanderson sisters]].]]
"Mikey's Pants" reveals that she can smell the difference between an adult and a child, even on discarded clothes. This brings to mind Mary Sanderson's ability to smell children. A connection to the witches might also explain why her ancestors rise from the grave as zombies in the Halloween special.
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[[WMG: TJ and Becky have an older brother in college.]]
TJ mentions having an older brother in "The Great Jungle Gym Standoff," but later in the series, Becky seems to be his only sibling. This doesn't have to be a {{Retcon}}; their brother has just left home already.
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[[WMG: Lawson was a mid-semester transfer student.]]
Lawson isn't introduced until Season 2, and in Season 1, Chucko Kowalski is described as the meanest fifth grader at 3rd Street School. This isn't a SeriesContinuityError: Lawson didn't arrive at 3rd Street until a month or two into the semester, and once he arrived, by sheer force of personality he became the new leading fifth grade bully, with Chucko becoming one of his followers.
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[[WMG: Mikey and Kurst will become a couple in the future]]
The two become close friends in "Kurst the Not So Bad" and even stay that way by the end of the episode. Seriously, how many people can watch "The Voice" and listen to Miss Salamones speech on how Mikey will meet a girl his own age without thinking it was foreshadowing Mikey and Kurst in the before mentioned episode?
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* Sometime after ''The Simpsons'' finally ends, Skinner takes over as superintendent for a retiring Chalmers, whose district includes not only Springfield Elementary, but Third Street School as well. The reason why Skinner likes being so intimidating to Prickly is because he got it from [[NotSoDifferent Chalmers doing the exact same thing to him]].

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* Sometime after ''The Simpsons'' finally ends, Skinner takes over as superintendent for a retiring Chalmers, whose district includes not only Springfield Elementary, but Third Street School as well. The reason why Skinner likes being so intimidating to Prickly is because he got it from [[NotSoDifferent Chalmers doing the exact same thing to him]].
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"Diggers Split Up" reveals they are not identical twins... Or at least, that they were not raised as such. Given this show's [[CastOfSnowflakes diverse and easily recognizable character designs]], it's unlikely multiple characters would have the same appearance without a good reason. Additionally, the Diggers' skin tones and individual facial features are fairly unique on their own, making such a coincidence even less likely. So what if, they managed to get separated at birth, but coincidentally ended up in the same neighborhood, then met again as kindergartners? This would additionally explain why they zeroed in on the same hobby and style of dress, whereas identical twins who are raised in the same household are more likely to try to do something to differentiate themselves. Assuming the line in the Halloween episode that later mentions them sharing a dad and home is not just [[UnreliableNarrator Butch]] falsely assuming they live in the same family because of their appearances, they may have had a ''Film/TheParentTrap'' style plot happen [[HeroOfAnotherStory offscreen]].

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"Diggers Split Up" reveals they are not identical twins... Or at least, that they were not raised as such. Given this show's [[CastOfSnowflakes diverse and easily recognizable character designs]], it's unlikely multiple characters would have the same appearance without a good reason. Additionally, the Diggers' skin tones and individual facial features are fairly unique on their own, making such a coincidence even less likely. So what if, they managed to get separated at birth, but coincidentally ended up in the same neighborhood, then met again as kindergartners? This would additionally explain why they zeroed in on the same hobby and style of dress, whereas identical twins who are raised in the same household are more likely to try to do something to differentiate themselves. Assuming the line in the Halloween episode that later mentions them sharing a dad and home is not just [[UnreliableNarrator Butch]] falsely assuming they live in the same family because of their appearances, they may have had a ''Film/TheParentTrap'' ''Film/TheParentTrap1998'' style plot happen [[HeroOfAnotherStory offscreen]].
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[[WMG: The Diggers were SeparatedAtBirth]]
"Diggers Split Up" reveals they are not identical twins... Or at least, that they were not raised as such. Given this show's [[CastOfSnowflakes diverse and easily recognizable character designs]], it's unlikely multiple characters would have the same appearance without a good reason. Additionally, the Diggers' skin tones and individual facial features are fairly unique on their own, making such a coincidence even less likely. So what if, they managed to get separated at birth, but coincidentally ended up in the same neighborhood, then met again as kindergartners? This would additionally explain why they zeroed in on the same hobby and style of dress, whereas identical twins who are raised in the same household are more likely to try to do something to differentiate themselves. Assuming the line in the Halloween episode that later mentions them sharing a dad and home is not just [[UnreliableNarrator Butch]] falsely assuming they live in the same family because of their appearances, they may have had a ''Film/TheParentTrap'' style plot happen [[HeroOfAnotherStory offscreen]].

[[WMG: Menlo is autistic]]
There's a reason why the attempt to brainwash TJ into behaving the way they (allegedly) did with Menlo didn't work. Menlo was acting out because he didn't instinctively understand the proper way to behave on the playground, but once all the rules were clearly explained to him, they made far more sense than the chaos of the playground. Whereas for TJ (and most neurotypical kids), the rules are just a way to get people in trouble and the chaos of the playground is a good thing. Menlo thrives in an environment full of structure, routine, and relative solitude. He doesn't have bad intentions like Randall or the bullies or delinquents, but lacks social skills and can often butt heads with the other kids solely because he's doing what he's "supposed to." Finally, he was petrified of admitting to a mistake because he's not supposed to make them, This could imply a history of being corrected more harshly for things than he should have been on things most kids instinctively "just get", especially since this is a common problem in school for twice exceptional[[note]] simultaneously neurodivergent and academically gifted[[/note]] people in RealLife.

[[WMG: Mikey is an early bloomer and will not get much taller than he is at 9/10]]

We know that the 50 foot outcome in "Big Ol' Mikey" is (obviously) incorrect, but we never heard a corrected number. But just like Gus is short in fourth grade and will grow to be tall as an adult, Mikey is very tall in fourth grade but will only grow to be average height much like TJ and Spinelli.
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* Spinelli's kid is very sensitive and effeminate.

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* Spinelli's kid is very sensitive and effeminate.
effeminate (or an outright girly girl if female).




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** Alternately, they live nearby, so even though they drifted apart they still keep in touch because they see each other now and then outside of school.



She could very well be in the early stages of self discovery during the show. She is very tomboyish (which is frequently, but not always seen in children who become transgender,)She also dislikes being called a girl. It could also be the real reason she doesn't like being called Ashley because it is usually a name associated with females (although I have heard it used for males on rare occasions.) In this universe, it is shown to basically be the embodiment of being a stereotypical girly girl.

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She could very well be in the early stages of self discovery during the show. She is very tomboyish (which is frequently, but not always seen in children who become transgender,)She transgender). She also dislikes being called a girl. It could also be the real reason she doesn't like being called Ashley because it is usually a name associated with females (although I have heard it used for males on rare occasions.) In this universe, it is shown to basically be the embodiment of being a stereotypical girly girl.
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[[WMG: Spinelli will grow up to be transgender]]
She could very well be in the early stages of self discovery during the show. She is very tomboyish (which is frequently, but not always seen in children who become transgender,)She also dislikes being called a girl. It could also be the real reason she doesn't like being called Ashley because it is usually a name associated with females (although I have heard it used for males on rare occasions.) In this universe, it is shown to basically be the embodiment of being a stereotypical girly girl.
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[[WMG: TJ and Menlo are related]]
* In the episode where TJ goes to Menlo's birthday party, Menlo says they used to be close friends but have since drifted apart. Children typically don't stay in touch with other children once a friendship has ended, even just to attend birthdays once a year. More likely than not, TJ and Menlo are related, most likely cousins, and this is why they've stayed in touch.
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* Gus' kid is tough, and/or a bully; alternatively, they're the TJ-like leader of the group.

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* Gus' kid is tough, and/or a bully; alternatively, they're the TJ-like leader of the group.group, or they've been there the longest.
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* TJ's kid is an obedient type, more like either Randall or Menlo.

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* TJ's kid is an obedient type, more like either Randall or Menlo.Menlo, or TJ moves back after having lived elsewhere so his kid is now the new kid.
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[[WMG: The gang end up having children who end up going to school together, but who instead of being a GenerationXerox end up having very different personalities from their parents; nonetheless, the overall group dynamic is quite similar to that of the gang]]
* TJ's kid is an obedient type, much more like Randall or Menlo.

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[[WMG: The gang end ends up having children who end up going go to school together, but who instead of them being a GenerationXerox they end up having very different personalities from their parents; nonetheless, the overall group dynamic is quite similar to that of the gang]]
gang.]]
* TJ's kid is an obedient type, much more like either Randall or Menlo.



* Gus' kid is tough, and/or a bully.

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* Perhaps he tries to get things changed, but finds himself up against the inertia of the entrenched bureaucracy.

[[WMG: The gang end up having children who end up going to school together, but who instead of being a GenerationXerox end up having very different personalities from their parents; nonetheless, the overall group dynamic is quite similar to that of the gang]]
* TJ's kid is an obedient type, much more like Randall or Menlo.
* Vince's kid is unathletic.
* Mikey's kid is into STEM and facts and figures, and uninterested in anything artistic.
* Gretchen's kid is either artistic and creative or acts like one of the Ashleys.
* Gus' kid is tough, and/or a bully.
* Spinelli's kid is very sensitive and effeminate.
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[[WMG: TJ becomes a principal when he grows up.]]

I think it would be ironically poetic that the biggest anti-authority kid becomes apart of the establishment. Although I have a feeling he would do it to change things from the inside. He would fight hard to emphasize the importance of recess, especially in the present climate where people are trying to cut recess.
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TJ is Robin, (charismatic hero with a strong sense of justice). Spinelli is Maid Marian (spunky action girl), Mikey is Little John (GentleGiant/TeamDad), 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).

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TJ is Robin, (charismatic hero with a strong sense of justice). Spinelli is Maid Marian (spunky action girl), Mikey is Little John (GentleGiant/TeamDad), (GentleGiant / TeamDad), 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).
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TJ 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).

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TJ is Robin, (charismatic hero with a strong sense of justice). Spinelli is Maid Marian,(spunky Marian (spunky action girl). girl), Mikey is Little John,(Gentle Giant/Team Dad). John (GentleGiant/TeamDad), Gus is Much,(awkward Much (awkward side kick). kick), Gretchen is Djac,(resident Djac (resident scientist and smart girl). girl), Vince is Will Scarlet (the Quiet One) or possibly Allan(the Allan (the snarky one).



* Note his use of a shoe phone, and that he has a personality similar to Agent Maxwell Smart in that he's goofy but still ultimately successful secret agent.

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* Note his use of a shoe phone, and that he has a personality similar to Agent Maxwell Smart in that he's a goofy but still ultimately successful secret agent.
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[[WMG: Bob Spinelli works for [[Series/GetSmart [=CONTROL=] ]] ]]
* Note his use of a shoe phone, and that he has a personality similar to Agent Maxwell Smart in that he's goofy but still ultimately successful secret agent.
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[[WMG: Miss Finster is related to Chuckie from ''WesternAnimation/{{Rugrats}}''--specifcally, she's the sister of Chuckie's paternal grandfather (Chas's dad), Marvin.]]

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[[WMG: Miss Finster is related to Chuckie from ''WesternAnimation/{{Rugrats}}''--specifcally, she's the sister of Marvin, Chuckie's paternal grandfather (Chas's dad), Marvin.dad).]]
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* After seeing the way that space, acting, sports, military, etc. camps split up the group over summer, TJ decides to open a camp that all kinds of children will like going to so a group like his could remain together over the summer.

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* After seeing the way that space, themed (space, acting, sports, military, etc. etc.) camps split up the group over summer, summer (and finding that none of his friends enjoyed their camp experiences when they were separated), TJ decides to open a camp that all kinds of children will like going to so a group with varying interests like his could remain together over the summer.
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[[WMG: Gus and Cornchip Girl marry and join the military, but serve in a different branch from their fathers]]
* Gus's father is in the Army and Cornchip Girl's father is in the Navy, so the two of them would serve in the Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, or Space Force.

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[[WMG: Gus and Cornchip Girl marry and join the military, but serve in a different branch from either of their fathers]]
fathers.]]
* Gus's father is in the Army and Cornchip Girl's father is in the Navy, so the two of them would serve together in the Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, or Space Force.
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[[WMG: Gus and Cornchip Girl marry and join the military, but serve in a different branch from their fathers]]
* Gus's father is in the Army and Cornchip Girl's father is in the Navy, so the two of them would serve in the Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, or Space Force.
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So he finds it fun at first but realizes he's too much of an ordinary kid to remain withdrawn from society. He also cares enough about his friends that he doesn't just want to be their boss so he'll try and give up the throne. However the rest of the Recess gang convince him to stay because he's a good King and instead share the burden with him and form a government. Spinelli will be Minister of Defence, Mikey of Culture, Gretchen of Finance/Science, Vince of Sport/Transport and Gus Minister of whatever is left over. Thus TJ is no longer lonely and the playground will be ushered into the first age of democracy!
* Maybe he abolishes the Playground Monarchy entirely?

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So he finds it fun at first but realizes he's too much of an ordinary kid to remain withdrawn from society. He also cares enough about his friends that he doesn't just want to be their boss so he'll try and give up the throne. However the rest of the Recess gang convince him to stay because he's a good King and instead share the burden with him and form a government. Spinelli will be Minister of Defence, Mikey of Culture, Gretchen of Finance/Science, Vince of Sport/Transport and Gus Minister of whatever is left over.over (Minister Without Portfolio?). Thus TJ is no longer lonely and the playground will be ushered into the first age of democracy!
* Maybe he abolishes the Playground Monarchy entirely?
entirely, making himself the first President of the playground?



* TJ holds Miss Grotke in high regard, so I don't see him starting a movement that's ideologically opposed to her.

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* TJ holds tends to hold Miss Grotke in high regard, so I don't see him starting a movement that's ideologically opposed to her.



[[WMG: Vince grows up to be Troy from Community]]

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[[WMG: Vince grows up to be Troy from Community]]Series/{{Community}}]]



[[WMG: Superintendent Skinner is [[WesternAnimation/TheSimpsons Seymour Skinner]]]]

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[[WMG: Superintendent Skinner is [[WesternAnimation/TheSimpsons Seymour Skinner]]]]Skinner]].]]



[[WMG: Finster and Prickly's praised teaching methods in the 60's were a case of FairForItsDay ValuesDissonance]]

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[[WMG: Finster and Prickly's praised teaching methods in the 60's were a case of FairForItsDay ValuesDissonance]]ValuesDissonance.]]



[[WMG: Jared Smith is the result of a super-soldier breeding program]]
* He shows several physical and mental capabilities that far exceed that any other preteen child and is more than easily capable of preforming several skills that even trained adults would have difficulty in. Examples why he may be a super soldier

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[[WMG: Jared Smith is the result of a super-soldier breeding program]]
program.]]
* He shows several physical and mental capabilities that far exceed that any other preteen child and is more than easily capable of preforming several skills that even trained adults would have difficulty in. Examples why he may be a super soldiersoldier:



** Able to produce burps that can shatter windows
** Able to fly military aircraft that require years of training with high precision and skill at a very young age
** The President of the United States seems to trust tasks to Jared Smith

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** Able to produce burps that can shatter windows
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** Able to fly military aircraft that require years of training with high precision and skill at a very young age
age.
** The President of the United States seems to trust tasks to Jared Smith
Smith.



[[WMG: The retirees the group meet up with in the episode "Old Folks' Home" are the gang's grandparents or other relatives, but neither group realizes it]]

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[[WMG: The retirees the group meet up with in the episode "Old Folks' Home" are the gang's grandparents or other relatives, but neither group realizes it]]it.]]



** Gus looked remarkably like the really big man's picture of himself as a child; like him, Gus will probably go through a massive growth spurt at some point.
** Spinelli got her interest in fighting and tomboy traits from the Merchant Marine veteran who was knitting the liner for a boxing glove.

[[WMG: As a result of what he experienced in School's Out, T.J. will open a non-themed summer camp or day camp as an adult]]

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** Gus looked remarkably like the really big large man's picture of himself as a child; like him, Gus will probably go through a massive growth spurt at some point.
** Spinelli got her interest in fighting and other tomboy traits from the Merchant Marine veteran who was knitting the liner for a boxing glove.

[[WMG: As a result of what he experienced in School's Out, ''School's Out'', T.J. will open a non-themed summer camp or day camp as an adult]]adult.]]
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[[WMG: TJ is the reincarnation of [[Theatre/TheBarberOfSeville Figaro.]] (The Barber of Seville, not [[Disney/{{Pinocchio}} Geppetto's cat.]])]]

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

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* Maybe he abolishes the Playground Monarchy entirely?



*TJ holds Miss Grotke in high regard, so I don't see him starting a movement that's ideologically opposed to her.



* 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 a CorruptCorporateExecutive or a megalomaniac principal no way better than the adults. Most dangerous would be if TJ were to seek both his career aspirations, simultaneously. After all, a strong leader with a cult of personality is usually bad news for democracy.

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* Sure he mobilized a revolvt revolt 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 a CorruptCorporateExecutive or a megalomaniac principal no way better than the adults. Most dangerous would be if TJ were to seek both his career aspirations, simultaneously. After all, a strong leader with a cult of personality is usually bad news for democracy.




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* Menlo might find some obscure bureaucratic loophole to get himself made king instead of TJ, but finds that he prefers to be "in the shadows" rather than a position putting him under public scrutiny, so he resigns and serves in an official capacity under TJ.



** TJ got his habit of wearing a backwards baseball cap, distrust of authority, and love of comics hrom the Senor Fusion comic artist.

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** TJ got his habit of wearing a backwards baseball cap, distrust of authority, and love of comics hrom from the Senor Fusion comic artist.
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[[WMG: The retirees the group meet up with in the episode "Old Folks' Home" are the gang's grandparents or other relatives, but neither group realizes it]]
* Notice how much the gang has in common with the retirees once they start bonding. The gang (minus Blumberg) inherited their traits from the retirees they met:
** Gretchen got her science acumen from the Manhattan Project scientist.
** TJ got his habit of wearing a backwards baseball cap, distrust of authority, and love of comics hrom the Senor Fusion comic artist.
** Vince got his athleticism from the baseball player.
** Gus looked remarkably like the really big man's picture of himself as a child; like him, Gus will probably go through a massive growth spurt at some point.
** Spinelli got her interest in fighting and tomboy traits from the Merchant Marine veteran who was knitting the liner for a boxing glove.

[[WMG: As a result of what he experienced in School's Out, T.J. will open a non-themed summer camp or day camp as an adult]]
* After seeing the way that space, acting, sports, military, etc. camps split up the group over summer, TJ decides to open a camp that all kinds of children will like going to so a group like his could remain together over the summer.

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