#phil and lil

[weenie-moon]

#queue #my gifs #rugrats #nickelodeon #90s cartoons #cartoons #90s #retro cartoons #colorful #vibrant #kidcore #phil and lil

[teenageoaffireknight]

Kath Soucie

Phil and Lil

Miriam Pataki

Sally Acorn

Linka

Minx

Twins

Season 3

1988

1993

#phil and lil #rugrats #phil and lil deville #jem and the holograms #jem #the stingers #stingers #kath soucie #linka #captain planet #miriam pataki #hey arnold! #sonic the hedgehog #sally acorn #satam #blake gripling #as told by ginger #atbg

[maslosstuff]

#phil deville #phil and lil #lil deville #rugrats #all grown up #my fyp

[helloparkerrose]

#1990s gif #1990s #rugrats #rugrats gif #phil and lil #twins #ketchup and mustard

[mceproductions]

How to do a reboot injustice. (What Rugrats 2021 Has Taught Everyone)

Hello once again.

I come back on before the 2nd decade of my annual countdown to revisit a popular entry I did.

6 years ago with the reboot wave cresting, I took a look at what I now realize was its peak (with Animaniacs close behind)

DuckTales (WooHoo!)

How it encapsulates the old with bringing in the new.

Yet the wave despite it cresting San Andreas style still kept going. Although we did get some other great continuations with the notables being ICarly, Doogie KameAloha, Queer Eye, and Twilight Zone 2019. There is one that manages to undo so much in a short period.

Rugrats aired from 1991-2004 with its spin-off All Grown Up going until 2008. In it we saw the babies learn the lessons of life while in their own world and mindset.

With 2 movies that saw the group expand and continue to grow.

But also a finale that just seemed more to fulfill a fanfic than tell what seemed to be building up as a well defined final chapter of a story.

No matter how much 4am pudding or baby doing what a baby has to do we got to see a crown jewel of Nickelodeon thrive.

Until being overtaken by a certain cleanup item from underwater that is now like the energizer bunny.

But here is where this twists. Like the aforementioned SpongeBob spinoffs Paramount+ decided to bring back the babies into the modern era of the 2020s.

Now the main 5. Tommy, Chuckie, Phil, Lil and Angelica keep the same traits and wonder that was prevalent all those years ago.

But our deep dive begins here as changes are made.

Beginning with the aging down of Susie Charmichael. Now no longer the foil of Angelica, she is placed into the playpen with the other 4 as she was intended to have been around the pickles since she was born. Sometimes this is good but she worked as a foil and wise older spirit, now she’s just another member.

Taking her place age wise is Kimi, and although Chas still dates Kira now Kimi is mainly thrown in where Susie once was.

But the big stuff comes with the parents. And surly enough has been said about a certain person who has been written off.

But Howard DeVille deserved better. Especially considering the original that had him meek but caring parental wise. Especially with Betty being the strong willed maternal figure for Phil and Lil.

Also prevalent is Grandpa Lou, who goes from Golden age veteran to Middle Aged spirit.

Even the normal traits of Stu and Didi seem more like box checking than homage to a classic.

There is only so much of a reboot that can be twisted before it actually starts to harm the original’s legacy.

And with Rugrats here that is the case.

Now is this a bad show. No the stories are still good. With the highlights being the recreations of classic moments in the preview shorts that came out before the release.

You have an iconic property that has been around 30 years and you just fit them into modern standards. When some were curious to know how those babies would have been if they had grown up into today.

Tommy being a director, Chuckie getting together with Susie and being a risk analyst. Phil doing his own Mike Rowe style look at Americana. Lil with her sense of determination inherited from her mom becoming an entrepreneur. Dil hosting his own podcast on SoundCloud and Spotify about the mundane and weird things in our world.

Even Angelica getting over her upbringing to become an important figure in the world with a loyal duo of Kimi and Harold by her side running her day to day operations. That would have been far more interesting to see.

More so if they continued to stay close and have a next generation of their own to have their own adventures like they once did.

All that we could see glimpses of here potential for something better but bogged down in 2 things that play large into calling this injustice.

Familiarity and modernization.

(Note I have no issues with characterization here I’m just pointing things out as I see them.)

And I’ll see you all in November for the countdown.

#rugrats #rugrats reboot #reboot #injustice #eg daily #Kath Soucie #cree summer #nancy cartwright #tommy pickles #chuckie finster #phil and lil #angelica pickles #dil pickles #Howard DeVille #ducktales #Susie charmichael #pickles #tara strong #Lou pickles #modernist

[jew-gioh]

Shout out to gay icon Betty DeVille.

#rugrats #lqbtq #phil and lil

[lizatheeddsworldaddict]

Here are Angelica’s “friends “ and her cousins tommy and dil!

#the four seasonz #gacha club #rugrats #rugrats all grown up #tommy pickles #dil pickles #chuckie finster #kimi finster #susie carmichael #phil and lil

[classic-nicktoon-pictures]

Happy National Ice Cream Day!

#rugrats #ice cream mountain #ice cream sundae #tommy #chuckie #phil and lil #angelica #tommy pickles #chuckie finster #angelica pickles #national ice cream day

[cartoon-food]

#cartoon food #cartoon-food #cake #wedding cake #Rugrats #Rugrats in Paris #Phil and Lil

[ladylemrelle]

So did anyone else ever make the connection of Phillip and Lillian to Phil and Lil???

It never occurred to me until just now the the protagonists of Tale of Two Towns are named the same as the twins in Rugrats…!

Time for AU/head canon fanfics XD

#phil and lil #Phillip and Lillian #harvest moon #harvest moon tale of two towns #hm ttott #rugrats #au headcanon fic fodder #twins in media

[amberpriceenthusiast]

The dad from rugrats reminds me of Phil from modern family

#rugrats #rugrats all grown up #all grown up #lil and Phil #phil and lil #angelica pickles #tommy pickles #chuckie finster #kimi finster #susie carmichael #phil deville #lil deville #modern family #phil dunphy #phill dunphy #claire dunphy #alex dunphy #luke dunphy #haley dunphy

[weenie-moon]

#queue #my gifs #rugrats #cartoons #90s cartoons #nickelodeon #retro cartoons #phil and lil

[teenageoaffireknight]

Phil and Lil

Season 1

2003/2004

#phil and lil #all grown up!

[maslosstuff]

I really want to redraw this image one day but currently not now so here's an edit

#phil and lil #phil deville #lil deville #rugrats #all grown up

[ninetiesadventures]

Rugrats, which premiered in 1991, is an iconic animated series that delves into the imaginative world of babies led by Tommy Pickles and his diverse group of friends. The show cleverly explores the world from a baby's perspective, turning everyday situations into grand adventures. The endearing characters, including Chuckie, Angelica, and the twins Phil and Lil, captivate audiences with their distinct personalities and innocence. Rugrats excels in blending humor for both children and adults, making it a family-friendly classic. Its impact extends beyond its initial run, showcasing the enduring appeal of relatable, imaginative storytelling for all ages.

#1991 #Rugrats #tommy pickles #chuckie finster #phil and lil #angelica pickles

[iminaworldofpureimagination]

angelica jump scare

#rugrats #angelica pickles #phil and lil #nicktoons