Phineas and Ferb Creators' Hilarious Attempt at Gen Z Slang Goes Viral

Phineas and Ferb Creators Tackle Gen Z Slang in Hilarious New Interview On June 5th, 2025, a video surfaced on Decider's TikTok featuring Dan Povenmire and Jeff "Swampy" Marsh, the celebrated creators of the Disney Channel cartoon Phineas and Ferb. The interview, filmed in what appears to be a studio setting, tasked the creators with using current teen slang terms in sentences their characters might utter. The results were unexpectedly funny and insightful. The interviewer presented words like "brat summer," "cringe," and "slay." Povenmire's response to "brat summer" was particularly memorable: "It's not just Charli XCX that's having a brat summer; I'm having a brat summer as well." This demonstrated both his understanding of the term and his playful personality. Marsh's attempts were equally entertaining, often resulting in humorous misunderstandings of the slang's meaning. His reaction to "cringe" was a telling moment: "I believe that's how Carl refers to my musical selections. Cringe, I'm sure." His deadpan delivery added to the comedic effect. The video's success is evident in its already 251 views within hours of its upload. The light-hearted approach to bridging the generational gap between the creators and their younger audience makes for a charming and shareable piece of content, proving the enduring appeal of Phineas and Ferb and its creators.