Discover some fun facts about the popular cartoon series, Phineas and Ferb. The series' iconic look began with a simple doodle of a triangle-headed kid on a restaurant's butcher paper, evolving into a distinct visual style where characters are based on simple geometric shapes. This design philosophy made the characters not only unique but also easy for young fans to draw.

The show is famous for its incredible musical numbers, boasting over 450 original songs across its run, earning multiple Emmy nominations and becoming a core part of its storytelling. Many iconic elements came from moments of sudden inspiration, such as the famous "Doo-bee-doo-bee-doo-bah" jingle for Perry the Platypus, which was improvised on the spot during a pitch meeting. The heart of the show also draws from real life, as the dynamic between Candace and her brothers was inspired by Povenmire's relationship with his own sister. And what about the theme song's claim of "104 days of summer vacation"? That number wasn't based on a real school calendar but on the creators' initial estimate for the total number of episode segments they expected to produce.

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