Phineas and Ferb: Curse you, Perry the Platypus! In the animated television series "Phineas and Ferb," created by Dan Povenmire and Jeff "Swampy" Marsh, one of the most memorable catchphrases is undoubtedly "Curse you, Perry the Platypus!" This line is repeatedly used by the show's main antagonist, Dr. Heinz Doofenshmirtz, to express his frustration and temporary defeat at the hands of Perry the Platypus, who is secretly a secret agent known as Agent P. The phrase "Curse you, Perry the Platypus!" perfectly captures the comedic tone of the show and has become an iconic line associated with Dr. Doofenshmirtz's ongoing battles with Perry. It is usually exclaimed by Dr. Doofenshmirtz when Perry thwarts his evil plans, often saving the day and preventing the havoc that the mad scientist intends to wreak on the Tri-State Area.

Phineas and ferb curse you perry the platypus

Phineas and Ferb. If you've not seen this show you probably don't have kids between the ages of 1 and 10. But you SHOULD. Should see it, I mean, not necessarily SHOULD have kids. that's none of my business.

I started watching the show with my nephew and neices and it is a great show. The show wasn't designed for children, but it didn't exclude them as an audience. The creators believed in the concept so much that it took them 16 years of tweaking and pitching before a network (Disney) would pick it up. That's dedication. And no matter your feelings about the Disney empire, they made a good choice on this show. Clever plots, recurring themes, fun music, and laugh outloud quirky humor make up each 1/2 hour show's 2 episodes. The boys are on summer vacation and each day they do some crazy outlandish project. Their sister Candice tries to "bust" them and always fails. Then there is a subplot of their unassuming pet platypus, Perry, and evil scientist: Dr. Heinz Doofenshmirtz. You can read a lot more about them on the web, I recommend the ease of the Wikipedia page. They're on Disney Channel on Fridays, but they're also on Netflix.

So what on earth does this have to do with this blog? Well, I happened to be watching an episode where the kids were riding horses. And for a second I thought WTFriday is on their heads. And then I realized that they had HELMETS under their cowboy hats.

I jumped up an cheered (metaphorically) and praised the person in that office that decided to portray the kids, even though they are cartoons who do all sorts of unrealistic death-and-gravity-defying acts, utilizing this important safety tool. Granted the boys' have no chin straps but I'm over it.

So check out Phineas and Ferb and their crime-fighting pet platypus, Perry.

Like Swimming

‘Round these parts we love Phineas and Ferb. If you don’t know who Phineas and Ferb are, you either don’t have contact with young children or you have no exposure to the Disney Channel. (Being cable-free, our access comes from Netflix. This is a beautiful thing, as I don’t have to endure random scrolling ads for their other horrifying programs.)

This is Perry the Platypus, aka Agent P.

Words cannot express my great love for Perry the Platypus. He’s easily the best part of Phineas and Ferb. Don’t bother arguing with me, people. Y’all know how that ends.

So we’ve been watching a little too much Phineas and Ferb these days, but it’s a welcome change from Dora and Diego (or, in the case of Big G, documentaries about volcanoes and space). The kids enjoy it, I enjoy it—heck, even Car enjoys it, and he’s not much of a TV person.

Anyway, today was a pretty average day. High points, low points, y’all have read about how things go. The boys have started wrestling a lot with each other (or is it “wrassling” when little kids do it?) and that usually ends in tears, at which point I get to give the “that’s what happens when you play rough” speech. Good times.

Evening rolled around and we gathered the troops for dinner, at which point Big G came running into the kitchen and promptly popped Little G straight in the nose with his fist.

You know a kid is perfectly aware of what he’s done wrong when you find him hiding under a desk. But you know, Little G was more stunned than hurt (go figure) and what I wanted to know more than anything else was what Big G could possibly have been thinking. It’s what every parent wants to know…well, about pretty much everything our kids do. Frankly, I didn’t expect a good answer, so what he said really surprised me.

“I just wanted to see how Perry does it.”

We had a conversation about cartoons vs. reality and TV vs. real life. He apologized to Little G and I learned a valuable lesson: kids are dumb.

Ha! I kid. Seriously, though, it never crossed my mind that my child would try to imitate a cartoon secret agent platypus. Even typing that makes me giggle uncontrollably. I suppose I could write a few paragraphs on the importance of what kids watch on TV, but you’re smart people. I think you get that.

Are we going to stop watching Phineas and Ferb? Nah. It’s too hilarious. Will I continue to remind him that TV and real life are separate entities? You bet your sweet bippy I will.

*Big G says that since he can’t practice punching his little brother, we should create some sort of 3D model of Dr. Doofenshmirtz (Perry’s nemesis) that he can practice punching.

**I suggested one of those inflatable things that kids punch that bounce back up. You know, the ones with the rounded bottom? He wouldn’t go for it. Apparently those have a little too much fight in them.

That's the Spirit/The Curse of Candace

Candace is bitten by a bat. Phineas and the gang wind up in the best haunted house ever. A mad scheme leaves Dr. Doofenshmirtz adversely affected by the full moon. Candace is bitten by a bat. Phineas and the gang wind up in the best haunted house ever. A mad scheme leaves Dr. Doofenshmirtz adversely affected by the full moon. Candace is bitten by a bat. Phineas and the gang wind up in the best haunted house ever. A mad scheme leaves Dr. Doofenshmirtz adversely affected by the full moon.

• Directors

• Vincent Martella
• Ashley Tisdale
• Thomas Brodie-Sangster

• Directors

• Vincent Martella
• Ashley Tisdale
• Thomas Brodie-Sangster

Photos

Top cast

• Phineas Flynn
• (voice)

• Candace Flynn
• (voice)

• Ferb Fletcher
• (voice)
• (as Thomas Sangster)

• Linda Flynn-Fletcher
• (voice)

• Lawrence Fletcher
• (voice)

• Dr. Heinz Doofenshmirtz
• (voice)

• Major Francis Monogram
• (voice)

• Carl
• (voice)
• (as Tyler Mann)

• Perry the Platypus
• (voice)

• Baljeet Tjinder
• (voice)

• Buford Van Stomm
• (voice)

• Isabella Garcia-Shapiro
• (voice)

• Jeremy Johnson
• (voice)

• Irving DuBois
• (voice)

• Directors

• Robert Hughes (segment The Curse of Candace)
• Jay Lender (segments That's the Spirit, The Curse of Candace)

• Dan Povenmire
• Jeff 'Swampy' Marsh
• Kaz (segment The Curse of Candace)

Storyline

Did you know

Lawrence Fletcher's line, "Well, this isn't much of a horror movie. Where are the rock and roll musical numbers?" near the beginning of the "The Curse of Candace" segment is a reference to voice actor Richard O'Brien's work in Rocky Horror Picture Show (actor; screenplay author).

When Perry the Platypus as Igor gets a close-up, the trick-or-treaters walking in the background disappear.

Were-Cow
sung by Dan Povenmire and Danny Jacob
composed by Dan Povenmire, Martin Olson, Jim Bernstein

User reviews 1

'Phineas and Ferb' was so good in helping me through many tough periods during its run. Still do get a lot of pleasure out of watching re-runs of what was, when airing, one of the few shows on the Disney Channel regularly worth watching. Admittedly the later episodes are not quite on the same level as the more creative earlier seasons, but 'Phineas and Ferb' at its weakest still managed generally to be better than a lot of animated shows recently at their best.

Really liked the concepts for both "That's the Spirit" and "The Curse of Candace" and neither disappointed. The Halloween/horror theme (a theme that 'Phineas and Ferb' excelled in whenever they did it, "The Monster of Phineas n Ferbenstein" is a strong example of this) was handled brilliantly in both episodes, especially "That's the Spirit". Of the two, both are fabulous but the slight edge when it comes to consistency for example goes to "That's the Spirit".

"The Curse of Candace" is let down a little by the Doofenschmirtz subplot in my view not being that inspired from doing little new with a standard formula and pretty dull, apart from some fun lines with Doofenschmirtz.

It's a good thing that "The Curse of Candace" is done incredibly well everywhere else, being funny and suitably spooky. Phineas and Ferb's gadgets are inventive and used to atmospheric effect, the boys' behaviour doesn't come over as too mean spirited either.

As said though, the better episode is "That's the Spirit". Smarter in writing, affectionate to the Halloween theme, suitably creepy and the Doofenschmirtz subplot is so much better here. That was imaginative and different and connected with the main story remarkably well. And of course Perry and Doofenschmirtz's interaction is a joy, both characters are on top form too.

Coming onto the individual components, the animation in both episodes is vibrant in colour and rich in background detail, complete with some imaginative little touches like Doofenschmirtz's character animation in "That's the Spirit". The music is groovy and catchy, with the timeless theme song having relatable lyrics and the ever clever title sequence.

Both episodes are cleverly written, with the target audience clear with plenty to like for both kids and adults, such as laugh out loud lines. Story-wise they are compelling and lively in pace, with a great spooky atmosphere. ". All the characters are on point as are the interactions (Perry and Doofenschmirtz together are gold and that has always been the case, they are a joy in "That's the Spirit") and the voice acting.

Summing up, great. 9/10.

Doofenshmirtz when Perry thwarts his evil plans, often saving the day and preventing the havoc that the mad scientist intends to wreak on the Tri-State Area. Despite his evil intentions, Dr. Doofenshmirtz's character is portrayed in a comical and lovable manner.

His constant exclamation of "Curse you, Perry the Platypus!" adds to his charm and the overall humor of the show. This catchphrase has also gained popularity among fans of the series, who often use it as a reference or as a playful expression of frustration in their everyday lives. The recurring theme of Dr. Doofenshmirtz's defeat and his exclamation of "Curse you, Perry the Platypus!" highlights the show's formulaic structure. Each episode follows a similar pattern where Phineas and Ferb engage in ambitious and imaginative projects while Perry, as Agent P, goes undercover to thwart Dr. Doofenshmirtz's evil schemes. This formula has contributed to the show's enduring success and popularity with audiences of all ages. Additionally, "Curse you, Perry the Platypus!" contributes to the lighthearted and comedic nature of the show. It serves as a humorous reminder that even the most diabolical villains can be prone to frustration and temporary setbacks. Dr. Doofenshmirtz's exaggerated reactions and his reliance on this catchphrase provide a consistent comedic element throughout the series. In conclusion, "Curse you, Perry the Platypus!" is a notable catchphrase from the animated series "Phineas and Ferb." It captures the humorous and comical nature of the show, and it has become an iconic line associated with the ongoing battle between Dr. Heinz Doofenshmirtz and Perry the Platypus. This catchphrase adds to the show's charm and has gained popularity among fans, serving as a playful expression of frustration..

Reviews for "Exploring the Catchphrases of Phineas and Ferb: 'Curse You Perry the Platypus"

1. John - 1 star

I was really excited to watch "Phineas and Ferb: Curse you Perry the Platypus" as I have been a fan of the show for years. However, I was extremely disappointed with this movie. The plot was weak and confused, with too many unnecessary subplots that didn't add anything of value to the story. The humor felt forced and not as witty as in the original series. Overall, it felt like a cash grab rather than a well-thought-out addition to the "Phineas and Ferb" universe.

2. Emily - 2 stars

As a long-time fan of "Phineas and Ferb," I had high hopes for "Curse you Perry the Platypus." Unfortunately, the movie failed to live up to the charm and creativity of the original series. The characters felt flat and lacked the depth they had in the show. The storyline was predictable and lacked the usual clever twists that made the episodes so enjoyable. While the animation was still top-notch, the overall execution of the movie fell flat, leaving me feeling disappointed and underwhelmed.

3. Sarah - 1 star

I am usually a fan of the "Phineas and Ferb" series, but "Curse you Perry the Platypus" was a huge letdown. The plot was convoluted and hard to follow, making it difficult to stay engaged with the story. The jokes were repetitive and lacked the cleverness I had come to expect from the show. Additionally, the pacing was off, with random musical numbers that seemed out of place and dragged the movie down. Overall, it felt like a cash grab without the heart and charm that made the original series so beloved. I would not recommend wasting your time on this disappointing movie.

Analyzing the Dynamic between Perry the Platypus and Phineas and Ferb