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Fairly OddParents: A New Wish’s co-creator explains why the character Poof had his name changed for the reboot series.The Fairly OddParentswas a beloved Nickelodeon series that originally ran on the channel for 10 seasons from 2001 to 2017. It has since received two reboot shows, including2022’sThe Fairly OddParents: Fairly Odderand this year’sFairly OddParents: A New Wish. The new series focuses on a girl named Hazel who is a recent transplant to Dimmadelphia, and finds that her new next-door neighbors are fairy godparents, Cosmo and Wanda.
The Fairly OddParents: A New Wishmade its premiere on May 20.
On her social media,Fairly OddParents: A New Wishco-creatorAshleigh Crystal Hairstonexplains why Poof’s name was changed from the original series. The end of an episode ofA New Wishrevealed that he changed his name to Perry.
Viewer @SmartSmears noted, “I kinda wish they stuck with Poof as a name.” Hairston responded directly to this comment and explained the decision, saying, “The former name is a slur in many countries and cannot be used.”
How The Fairly OddParents Reboots Compare To The Original
Regardless of what his name is, it is exciting to see Perry return forThe Fairly OddParents: A New Wish. The character was introduced inThe Fairly OddParentsseason 6, episode 1, as the baby son of Cosmo and Wanda. In the sequel seriesA New Wish, Perry is seen as an adult, showing how much time has passed between the original series and the events of the new show. Several elements of Perry’s visage are maintained despite the name change, including his striking purple eyes and rattle-shaped wand.
New Fairly OddParents Reboot Has Already Made A Strange Choice Bringing Back 2 Characters
The Fairly OddParents is getting a spinoff TV series at Nickelodeon, and by bringing two original characters back, it’s missing a huge opportunity.
The Fairly OddParentsis an especially beloved show from its era on Nickelodeon, making it hard to top in follow-ups. The original series has an 80% approval rating among audiences on Rotten Tomatoes, showing its lasting impact. By contrast,The Fairly OddParents: Fairly Odderdipped down to a 65% approval rating, and was only awarded a single season before cancelation.The Fairly OddParents: A New Wishhas partially resuscitated the series, garnering a 93% approval rating among fans.
This rating makesA New WIshtop theoriginalThe Fairly OddParentsin terms of Rotten Tomatoes score. Still, with its transition to computed-generated animation,A New Wishlacks some of the charm that the largely 2D-animated original had. Even so, seeing characters like Perry re-emerge, albeit in new forms, inA New Wishis a great way for the series to keep things fresh while still remaining faithful to the original project.
The Fairly OddParents: A New Wish
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The Fairly OddParents: A New Wish is an upcoming animated series serving as a revival of the original Nickelodeon show. The series follows the further adventures of Timmy Turner and his fairy godparents, Cosmo and Wanda, as they navigate new magical misadventures and wish fulfillment in the suburban town of Dimmsdale.
