YMMV / The Magic School Bus S 1 E 7 All Dried Up

• Accidental Aesop: Phoebe's role in this story can be interpreted as a deconstruction of the Mighty Whitey mentality. Phoebe enters a new environment and is convinced that its inhabitants are suffering. This leads her to make misguided attempts to help them, unaware that they are well-adapted to their circumstances and don't need her meddling. She learns that she needs to respect the animals and avoid tampering with their lifestyle, a message that could also apply to interactions unfamiliar human cultures.

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