History YMMV / NuPogodi

* FandomEnragingMisconception: Referring to Volk as a pedophile is a very good way to piss off fans.

* NightmareFuel: The hare-like android from the hi-tech exposition episode. It spends most of the episode staring at Volk with an empty smile and pointing mechanically back and forth between itself and Volk [[BrokenRecord saying "Volk - Zayats! Volk - Zayats!" over and over in an equally mechanically way]] that's as unsettling as it is annoying. Volk can't get away from it fast enough and when he finally has enough and tries to squash the thing with [[DropTheHammer a giant hammer]], it reforms, [[Film/Terminator2JudgmentDay T-1000-style]], into something [[Main/KillerRobot much worse]].

* EvilIsSexy: There are a number of fans who ''[[AttractiveBentGender really]]'' [[AttractiveBentGender like when Volk is]] DisguisedInDrag (he absolutely rocks those leggings and go-go boots while disguised as the Snow Maiden) and a couple of {{fanservice}}y {{shirtless scene}}s he has.

** With ''WesternAnimation/{{Zootopia}}'', after Russian Twitter users started comparing Nick and Judy to Volk and Zayets. There are jokes that ''Nu Pogodi!'' and ''Zootopia'' take place in the same universe, but in different countries and at different times.

* TheyChangedItNowItSucks: When the trailer for an AllCGICartoon reboot for the show was released, reception was overwhelmingly negative due to its drastically different animation style, their wardrobes being updated to be more in-line with contemporary fashion, and characters redesigned to be somewhat cuter [[LighterAndSofter in order to appeal to a much younger audience]]. Its use of generic techno music instead of a more eclectic soundtrack has also been widely criticised.

* ViewerGenderConfusion: For non-Russian viewers. This isn't so much the case in homeland Russia, because Zayats in question is called/named just "Hare," and the Russian word for "hare" ("Zayats") is masculine by default, implying that Zayats is indeed a boy. He is also wearing shorts. It does apply to those in other countries who caught the export version, as Zayats' somewhat high-pitched voice as imitated by the English VA, and his engagement in feminine activities, were left untouched, and Zayats' gender was never really brought up. Many didn't really notice the shorts or assumed him to be a tomboy. This also applies to a lot of other anthropomorphic animals appearing in the series, whose genders are determined mostly through the pants vs. skirt method. Zayats is seen several times dressed in a style similar to Volk, and wears swim trunks and no top in beach episodes, which is where most confused viewers will figure it out. As of his 2021 redesign, however, Zayats is given more overtly male features by making him taller, removing his eyelashes, and most of all by having a male provide his voice, ensuring that viewers of all ages, no matter the language will not mistake him for a girl.
* WhatDoYouMeanItsNotPolitical: The show was actually highly subversive for something made behind the iron curtain, being largely apolitical and lacking any Soviet imagery at a time when propaganda was at an all-time high. That said, its moralistic intentions -- the villainous Volk being an unambitious (and presumably uneducated) lowlife, while the protagonist Zayets is virtuous and intelligent -- have been interpreted as a reflection on the animosity between the bourgeoisie (Hare) and the working class (Volk). Per [[WordOfGod word of series director Vyacheslav Kotyonichkin]], the show doesn't have any greater message than simply "don't hurt the little guy or you will yourself get into a foolish situation," which can apply to any political leaning.

* Unsurprisingly, the series is very popular in CIS countries and former Eastern Bloc countries, where Soviet animations were often exported, such as Vietnam. And speaking of Vietnam...
** As evidenced by [[https://youtu.be/sD-_MylNvXM this video]], ''Nu, Pogodi!'' has a sizable presence in Vietnam akin to Manga/{{Doraemon}}, given the existence of children's book adaptations and DVD releases. It is so popular that in fact, a Vietnamese animation studio created their own "adaptation" of ''Nu, Pogodi!'' in the 1990s. The end result was [[ShoddyKnockoffProduct a shoddy copycat]] with some of the [[DerangedAnimation most atrocious animation]] to ever exist -- even by their Soviet allies' ''standards''. Ironically, [[RecursiveAdaptation when the shorts made its way to Russia]], fans become really interested, mainly because [[BileFascination they want to see the atrocious animation by themselves]].

** As evidenced by [[https://youtu.be/sD-_MylNvXM this video]], ''Nu, Pogodi!'' has a sizable presence in Vietnam akin to Manga/{{Doraemon}}, given the existence of children's book adaptations and DVD releases. It is so popular that in fact, a Vietnamese animation studio created their own "adaptation" of ''Nu, Pogodi!'' in the 1990s. The end result was [[ShoddyKnockoffProduct a shoddy copycat]] with some of the [[DerangedAnimation most atrocious animation]] to ever exist -- even by their Soviet allies' *standards*. Ironically, [[RecursiveAdaptation when the shorts made its way to Russia]], fans become really interested, mainly because [[BileFascination they want to see the atrocious animation by themselves]].

** As evidenced by [[https://youtu.be/sD-_MylNvXM this video]], ''Nu, Pogodi!'' has a sizable presence in Vietnam akin to Manga/{{Doraemon}}, given the existence of children's book adaptations and DVD releases. It is so popular that in fact, a Vietnamese animation studio created their own "adaptation" of ''Nu, Pogodi!'' in the 1990s. The end result was [[ShoddyKnockoffProduct a shoddy copycat]] with some of the [[DerangedAnimation most atrocious animation]] to ever exist -- even by their Soviet allies' *standards*. Ironically, the Russian fans are interested

** As evidenced by [[https://youtu.be/sD-_MylNvXM this video]], *Nu, Pogodi!* has a sizable presence in Vietnam akin to Manga/{{Doraemon}}, given the existence of children's book adaptations. It is so popular that in fact, a Vietnamese animation studio created their own "adaptation" of *Nu, Pogodi!* in the 1990s. The end result was a shoddy copycat with some of the most atrocious animation to exist -- even by their Soviet allies' standards.

** It has a small but dedicated cult following in America, thanks to its lack of dialogue and being PopularWithFurries.
** It also has a following in, of all places, the Republic of Cyprus.

* FanNickname: "[[RecycledInSpace Soviet]] ''WesternAnimation/TomAndJerry''" is a common nickname for the show for both fans and detractors, even though the creators insist that they had never seen (more specifically, they were ''unable'' to see) ''Tom and Jerry'' cartoons before creating the show.

* NightmareFuel: The hare-like android from the hi-tech exposition episode. It spends most of the episode staring at Volk [[UncannyValley with an empty smile]] and pointing mechanically back and forth between itself and Volk [[BrokenRecord saying "Volk - Zayats! Volk - Zayats!" over and over in an equally mechanically way]] that's as unsettling as it is annoying. Volk can't get away from it fast enough and when he finally has enough and tries to squash the thing with [[DropTheHammer a giant hammer]], it reforms, [[Film/Terminator2JudgmentDay T-1000-style]], into something [[Main/KillerRobot much worse]].

* ViewerGenderConfusion: A ZigZaggingTrope for Zayats. It's an AvertedTrope in homeland Russia, because Zayats in question is called/named just "Hare," and the Russian word for "hare" ("Zayats") is masculine by default, implying that Zayats is indeed a boy. Don't ask. He is also wearing shorts. Unfortunately, played straight for Zayats for those in other countries who caught the export version as Zayats' somewhat high-pitched voice was imitated by the English VA, his engagement in feminine activities were left untouched, and Zayats' gender was never really brought up- many didn't really notice the shorts or assumed him to be a tomboy. Meanwhile, this trope is played straight with a lot of other anthropomorphic animals appearing in the series, whose genders are determined mostly through the pants vs. skirt method. Zayats is seen several times dressed in a style similar to Volk, and wears swim trunks and no top in beach episodes, which is where most confused viewers will figure it out. As of his 2021 redesign, however, Zayats is given more overtly male features by making him taller, removing his eyelashes, and most of all by having a male provide his voice, ensuring that viewers of all ages, no matter the language will not mistake him for a girl.

** For many viewers (especially kids) from former Soviet block, it was one of the first (and legal) chance to listen to contemporary western hits.

* HilariousInHindsight: In episode 4 (made in 1971), Volk steals a camera and begins to [[http://24.media.tumblr.com/ff23578023b041b2333e39042cba4e4d/tumblr_mml8u6hZJg1qblvu2o1_400.gif snaps several close-up photos of himself]] with exaggerated poses and expressions in a way that resembles taking "selfies."

* FoeYay: Often, Volk comes off more as a sexual predator than a more literal predator.