Part 3/10:
The Cringe-Worthy Script and Creative Choices
Leaks of the initial pilot script revealed a tone that was cringeworthy, stereotypical, and outright disturbing—far removed from the lighthearted original cartoon. Fans who managed to access or view snippets described it as cringeworthy, overly stereotyped, and indicative of a broader trend of Hollywood trying to "gritty up" beloved childhood franchises without understanding what made them special.
One particularly infamous line—"I'm not wearing that dress anymore. It's compulsory heterosexuality"—exemplifies the show’s bizarre attempt at adult humor, which fell flat and showcased a lack of respect for the source material.