![]() ![]() They show something that should be commonplace but is unfortunately so rarely seen in media: just like male characters, women have instinctive and intuitive natures that are required for exploring the scope of humanity on screen.Īs a show so nuanced in its depiction of relationships, this concept of self-worth plays a huge role, as characters struggle to maintain a balance within themselves and in relation to others. Margaret, Eileen, and Starla act from their natural state, diversified within the group and within themselves. ![]() And this is huge: even the female characters are given room to be unapologetically true to themselves, and they’re rewarded positively for it. The full, rounded personalities of all the characters are allowed to absorb as much space as necessary and shine through in whatever form they take. In fact, the theme of perception of self-worth runs so strongly throughout Regular Show that I feel feel more congruent with my sense of self just by watching it. His character really comes into being when he’s alone and insecure and shows that when he’s acting out of anger, he’s really acting out of fear. Further along, he’s flung to the top tier of engaging, accessible characters as a dorky, misguided, and pretty lovable guy. In the beginning, hot-headed gumball machine Benson plays to a singular role: typical boss and definitive antagonist. It was allowed to evolve within itself without ever evolving out of it. Regular Show kept its sensibilities without ever getting stale. Nothing else can be so bizarre and still simply be a regular show.Īfter 264 episodes and 8 seasons, there’s not a single moment that wasn’t quite as good as the rest. Nothing else can be so simple and still travel the distance of universal emotion. The restrictions of children’s media opened up the show and gave it freedom to explore deeply. Regular Show takes the confinement of being a kids’ show and turns it into a limitless playground, letting the depths of its exploration of humanity reverberate within its walls. They’re allowed to be flawed, and then allowed growth. The characters are talking animals, living and breathing intermingled with humans, but they’re real and relatable. There are a lot of things I love about Regular Show. ![]() It’s got the promise of an Every Meat Burrito with the payoff of a Death-Kwon-Do Sandwich of Death. It’s a late-night 80s movie marathon and delivery pizza with your best friends. Regular Show is like a trip to your favorite video rental store after an arcade pit stop. Old promo art from before they decided Margaret needed to be wearing clothes ![]()
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