Controversies

THE PUFFERFISH ASK BLOG

Tumblr user askpufferbby was an ask blog that roleplayed as Pufferfish. They claimed to be a "Pufferfish kinnie." They were well-known for their witty banter with askers and the charity they ran for wildlife conservation. However, controversies began to appear, culminating in them being charged for vandalism and several counts of arson after the episode in which Pufferfish was redeemed. Specifically, they scrawled "the Pufferfish redemption arc was rushed!" across the wall of the White House before burning it down. They are currently serving a life sentence in prison and will never be seen again.

VIOLATION OF THE GENEVA CONVENTIONS

The show runners allegedly committed genocide against an entire city for a filming set. It's debated in the fandom as to whether this was ethical or not. Critics argue that it was literally a war crime, while supporters argue that it was an acceptable move considering the circumstances and that the episodes filmed on the newly vacated set were some of the best in the series.

VOICE ACTORS PETITION FOR THE REMOVAL OF ROCKFISH

Several actors of popular characters came forward and stated that they were uncomfortable with how Rockfish (the worst character) was portrayed. They would retract their statements shortly after, and it's assumed that they were threatened or blackmailed.

ADVOCATION FOR EUGENICS

The series has faced substantial backlash over the course of its airing for seeming to advocate for eugenics. Many of the shows themes revolve around the concept of biological superiority (Fish being superior to hillbillies, the sterilization of fish deemed "inferior" by The School ((though they try to keep that a secret)), etc.) The showrunners have consistently ignored questions regarding the subject, with many writers known for leaving interviews when asked about these themes. The most that has been said was an unnamed writer saying simply "We include themes that fit our ideals for the world." The backlash has nearly gotten the show taken off the air several times, but the ratings were simply too high and the studio didn't want to give that up.

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