Defending Bonkers and How To Fix It
3 years ago
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I've been thinking about Disney's Bonkers a lot recently due to the show's 30th anniversary - https://twitter.com/FlashTimberwolf.....79278424653826
Despite what people say about it, I still like it. I grew up with it. It was one of my favorite Disney Afternoon shows. I'm just sick and tired of everyone bashing it. Yes, the show has its issues, but it's not worth all the hate it gets. The show was the result of a messy unorganized production. There's a video on YouTube that explains it all -
I highly doubt the series will get rebooted, but if it ever does and If I were in charge here's how I would fix the show:
1. Change the setting - Since Bonkers is similar to Who Framed Roger Rabbit, why not have the show take place in the same universe? Have it set in Hollywood 1997; 50 years after the events of the movie. Make Roger do a cameo once in a while. It's a world where humans and toons live together, but still toons have a hard time living in a human world when they're not making movies or TV shows.
2. Make Bonkers a little less zany - Okay, I'll admit he can be a bit obnoxious at times, so I would tone down his behaviour but still be funny.
3. Feature all the characters from the Lucky and the Miranda episodes - I would have both Lucky and Miranda work with Bonkers in the Toon Division. Plus all the side characters from both versions of the show be included.
4. Give Lucky and Sergeant Grating a reason for hating toons - The show never explained why they hated toons in general. Maybe they think toons shouldn't live with humans? It's not much but at least it's something.
5. Develop a relationship between Bonkers and Fawn - Bonkers always had a thing for Fawn Deer, but we never actually seen them together outside of their cartoon shorts. Have these two actually go on a date and develop a relationship.
So, those are my thoughts on what a Bonkers reboot should be. Feel free to comment on what you think and if there's anything you want me to explain more about my ideas.
Despite what people say about it, I still like it. I grew up with it. It was one of my favorite Disney Afternoon shows. I'm just sick and tired of everyone bashing it. Yes, the show has its issues, but it's not worth all the hate it gets. The show was the result of a messy unorganized production. There's a video on YouTube that explains it all -
I highly doubt the series will get rebooted, but if it ever does and If I were in charge here's how I would fix the show:
1. Change the setting - Since Bonkers is similar to Who Framed Roger Rabbit, why not have the show take place in the same universe? Have it set in Hollywood 1997; 50 years after the events of the movie. Make Roger do a cameo once in a while. It's a world where humans and toons live together, but still toons have a hard time living in a human world when they're not making movies or TV shows.
2. Make Bonkers a little less zany - Okay, I'll admit he can be a bit obnoxious at times, so I would tone down his behaviour but still be funny.
3. Feature all the characters from the Lucky and the Miranda episodes - I would have both Lucky and Miranda work with Bonkers in the Toon Division. Plus all the side characters from both versions of the show be included.
4. Give Lucky and Sergeant Grating a reason for hating toons - The show never explained why they hated toons in general. Maybe they think toons shouldn't live with humans? It's not much but at least it's something.
5. Develop a relationship between Bonkers and Fawn - Bonkers always had a thing for Fawn Deer, but we never actually seen them together outside of their cartoon shorts. Have these two actually go on a date and develop a relationship.
So, those are my thoughts on what a Bonkers reboot should be. Feel free to comment on what you think and if there's anything you want me to explain more about my ideas.
These are deep thoughts. I happened to like the show myself, didn't know there was a lot of hate for it. I think your suggestions are great.
flashtwolf
~flashtwolf
OP
Thanks for saying so. People are always saying that Bonkers was one of the worst of the Disney Afternoon shows. I disagree. Plus it came out around the same time as Animaniacs which made some brutal jokes about Bonkers.
flashtwolf
~flashtwolf
OP
Thank you for saying so.
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