'Daria' appreciation thread

[Ben Wyatt]

Just did a re-watch of the series, and it amazes me how well the show still holds up. (Damn bummer about the music though)

Annnyyyyyyyway, let's appreciate the show!

[Spider2024]

FMOSS 3

[Ben Wyatt]

I always forget what a gut punch 'Boxing Daria' was. Such a brilliant episode that gives you a better understanding not only of Daria, but a real glimpse into how Helen and Jake view her.

[lildude8218]

Tom was literally the worst, right?

[Ronny Rayguns Is All Elite]

The Theme song was a certified Banger

[BlackoutCreature]

Was I the only one who thought a Stacy spin-off series would work? I really thought there was potential in the idea.

[James Fabiano]

Diarrhea, cha cha cha...

[Red Mage Riot]

Genuinely one of my favorite shows from my early teen years. Need to re-watch it again soon.

[Milkman Norm]

When the show was announced I thought "the girl from Beavis & Butthead?". After watching an episode, as a quirky outcast kid I thought, "This is so much better!" And I still love B&B. But Daria and Jane spoke to me just ways they never could.

[Ben Wyatt]

Apr 19, 2023 15:30:49 GMT -5 lildude8218 said:

Tom was literally the worst, right?

Eh, He was intentionally bland, but I absolutely get why they added him

[Vampiro138]

Also in the middle of a re-watch, watching them in order with the movies too, so watched "Is It Fall Yet" after "Dye Dye My Darling" and will watch "Is It College Yet?" after Boxing Daria. I am pretty close to finish it just watching "Prize Fighters" so I think I only have the 'Night At Darias' and then 'Boxing Daria' before the last movie which I feel wraps up the series really well and is a perfect ending to a perfect show.

[Hit Girl]

One of my all time favourite shows.

[Ben Wyatt]

Jake: "If B.C. is a Caveman, how can he celebrate Ash Wednesday?"

[willywonka666]

I did a rewatch a couple of years ago and still enjoy it very much. I do think that if you just went by the ads, they made her out to be a bit more cynical than she really was

[Ben Wyatt]

Apr 20, 2023 7:16:13 GMT -5 willywonka666 said:

I did a rewatch a couple of years ago and still enjoy it very much. I do think that if you just went by the ads, they made her out to be a bit more cynical than she really was

They kinda did, yeah. 

I dunno if the show gets enough credit for the character growth, especially over the last 2 seasons.  Like, you can hate the Tom addition all you want, but he added a new layer to things, and caused Daria to grow and at least to a small degree, soften.   Quinn was far less shallow by show's end and even a minor character like Stacey showed some depth

[Super Duper Dragunov]

Apr 19, 2023 22:11:10 GMT -5 Hit Girl said:

One of my all time favourite shows.

Same. I adore Daria.

[bob]

easily the first "smart" cartoon I liked

[Red Mage Riot]

Apr 20, 2023 7:32:27 GMT -5 Ben Wyatt said:

Apr 20, 2023 7:16:13 GMT -5 willywonka666 said:

I did a rewatch a couple of years ago and still enjoy it very much. I do think that if you just went by the ads, they made her out to be a bit more cynical than she really was

They kinda did, yeah. 

I dunno if the show gets enough credit for the character growth, especially over the last 2 seasons.  Like, you can hate the Tom addition all you want, but he added a new layer to things, and caused Daria to grow and at least to a small degree, soften.   Quinn was far less shallow by show's end and even a minor character like Stacey showed some depth

Yeah, Quinn's character development over the whole show is great.

[Ben Wyatt]

Apr 20, 2023 15:14:07 GMT -5 Red Mage Riot said:

Apr 20, 2023 7:32:27 GMT -5 Ben Wyatt said:

They kinda did, yeah. 

I dunno if the show gets enough credit for the character growth, especially over the last 2 seasons.  Like, you can hate the Tom addition all you want, but he added a new layer to things, and caused Daria to grow and at least to a small degree, soften.   Quinn was far less shallow by show's end and even a minor character like Stacey showed some depth

Yeah, Quinn's character development over the whole show is great.

I really liked the subtle acknowledgement with her shirt changing from the one showing more of her belly with a smiley face to a more modest one with a butterfly design

[Desi]

This was my favorite show growing up. I relate to Daria so much as an autistic person.