Shortened intro - Never Forgotten: a Foster's Home Community

bloonuggets · 07-25-2007, 04:34 PM

I just saw for the first time yesterday (7/24) the shortened intro for Foster's sans Mme. F, Frankie and Mr. H. Opinions, please?

Cassini90125 · 07-25-2007, 05:28 PM

That's a horrible thing to do. All three are an integral part of the show, especially Frankie, and deserve to be acknowledged in the show's opening. What will they do with the 9 or 10 seconds they save? It's not even enough for a commercial. Removing them is an insult to their fans and a slap in the face to the characters.

Little Baby IceCream · 07-25-2007, 06:15 PM

I don't think they should have cut the intro either! Even if it was a little longer, I still like seeing all the characters in it! If I was a little late (finishing up BFAHP in the morning) I wouldn't have to worry because of the intro.

Little Baby IceCream

antgirl1 · 07-25-2007, 06:50 PM

They did WHAT now? ? ?

Do they WANT to make us fans mad?

Lynnie · 07-25-2007, 07:32 PM

This really irritates me, too. I like the new animation and also the tweaked up theme song, but when I first saw it shortened, I was like "What the...?? Why??" Ugh, they didn't even edit the song very well, and you can very clearly hear that it's cut off. And I miss seeing Frankie, Madame F. (and Mac waving to her), and even Mr. H. And although I'm sure we all get that song stuck in our head for hours on end, we're so use to hearig it that way that when we suddenly hear it shortened it just feels....wrong! Ugh, I'm irritated.

The only thing I can really think of as to why CN did this is because of advertising. That 10 seconds isn't long enough for a full commercial, but it's long enough to air a 40 second commercial rather than a 30 second one. And that of course would pay more, especially in the long run. But that makes me wonder if CN is having financial problems at the moment. Or maybe they're just trying to get extra funds to do something big. I hope it's the latter.

I also wonder if it's just a "summer" thing, and they're trying to keep kids on summer break to keep watching, again without cutting commercial time. I've noticed they've been playing more shorts this summer. Maybe that's where that extra 10 seconds per eppie is going (added with the shortened intros of other shows). They're just trying to keep the ratings up, and the viewers watching.

I sure hope they revert back to the original intro once fall starts again. I'll miss the intro in the whole if they don't. Especially with the new animation and the tweaked theme.

WiltFan · 07-25-2007, 08:12 PM

Yeah, I noticed the short theme too. I hope this doesn't last too long,they cut out a lot of my favorite parts of the intro.

Medikor · 08-09-2007, 06:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cassini90125

That's a horrible thing to do. All three are an integral part of the show, especially Frankie, and deserve to be acknowledged in the show's opening. What will they do with the 9 or 10 seconds they save? It's not even enough for a commercial. Removing them is an insult to their fans and a slap in the face to the characters.

I agree that it's unpleasant for fans of those three, but it may not have been an option. This edit could very well have been requested by CN for all we know. But yeah, it is a shame.

xxxClaire · 08-09-2007, 07:45 PM

Wow this sounds terrible!

I haven't seen the shortend intro yet but it still really bothers me that they'd do that! Seriously 10 seconds isn't gonna change anything!

Crash-N-Cortex · 08-09-2007, 07:56 PM

Has anyone tried to e-mail to CN to ask why they shortened the Foster's intro?

antgirl1 · 08-11-2007, 02:23 PM

No point in doing it. CN's "too big of a company" to deal with e-Mail.

07-25-2007, 04:34 PM	#1
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07-25-2007, 05:28 PM	#2
Cassini90125 The Postmaster Love gives you courage that's stronger than anything! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Saturn Posts: 6,652	That's a horrible thing to do. All three are an integral part of the show, especially Frankie, and deserve to be acknowledged in the show's opening. What will they do with the 9 or 10 seconds they save? It's not even enough for a commercial. Removing them is an insult to their fans and a slap in the face to the characters. __________________ "Frankie! That weird kid is using a flower pot for a cup!" Sailor Moon. Best Anime EVER.

07-25-2007, 06:15 PM	#3
Little Baby IceCream Settling In I think I'll call you Chewy Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Neptune Posts: 99	I don't think they should have cut the intro either! Even if it was a little longer, I still like seeing all the characters in it! If I was a little late (finishing up BFAHP in the morning) I wouldn't have to worry because of the intro. Little Baby IceCream __________________

07-25-2007, 06:50 PM	#4
antgirl1 Baja Blast my Beloved Rapo or Rachel is fine! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: USA Posts: 1,781	They did WHAT now? ? ? Do they WANT to make us fans mad? Last edited by antgirl1; 07-25-2007 at 06:53 PM.

07-25-2007, 07:32 PM	#5
Lynnie Lady of Brightwood Dream maker, wherever you're going I'm going your way Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: The Emerald City, in the Evergreen State, where everything is GREEN Posts: 2,419	This really irritates me, too. I like the new animation and also the tweaked up theme song, but when I first saw it shortened, I was like "What the...?? Why??" Ugh, they didn't even edit the song very well, and you can very clearly hear that it's cut off. And I miss seeing Frankie, Madame F. (and Mac waving to her), and even Mr. H. And although I'm sure we all get that song stuck in our head for hours on end, we're so use to hearig it that way that when we suddenly hear it shortened it just feels....wrong! Ugh, I'm irritated. The only thing I can really think of as to why CN did this is because of advertising. That 10 seconds isn't long enough for a full commercial, but it's long enough to air a 40 second commercial rather than a 30 second one. And that of course would pay more, especially in the long run. But that makes me wonder if CN is having financial problems at the moment. Or maybe they're just trying to get extra funds to do something big. I hope it's the latter. I also wonder if it's just a "summer" thing, and they're trying to keep kids on summer break to keep watching, again without cutting commercial time. I've noticed they've been playing more shorts this summer. Maybe that's where that extra 10 seconds per eppie is going (added with the shortened intros of other shows). They're just trying to keep the ratings up, and the viewers watching. I sure hope they revert back to the original intro once fall starts again. I'll miss the intro in the whole if they don't. Especially with the new animation and the tweaked theme. __________________ MySpace-Facebook-LiveJournal-Y!Profile-Dragon Cave

07-25-2007, 08:12 PM	#6
WiltFan At Home Hmm...yessss... Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: 1 hour from Disneyland. :) Posts: 135	Yeah, I noticed the short theme too. I hope this doesn't last too long,they cut out a lot of my favorite parts of the intro. __________________ ~Disneylanding since '95~

08-09-2007, 07:45 PM	#8
xxxClaire Teenage Wasteland Live everyday like you're Glen Coco. Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: New Bark Town Posts: 617	Wow this sounds terrible! I haven't seen the shortend intro yet but it still really bothers me that they'd do that! Seriously 10 seconds isn't gonna change anything! __________________ ?------?------? ? Long Live Jeremiah ?

08-09-2007, 07:56 PM	#9
Crash-N-Cortex Permanent Resident I'm back with my Chimchar! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Barstow, California Posts: 389	Has anyone tried to e-mail to CN to ask why they shortened the Foster's intro? __________________ "Talking don't pay the rent, nay!" - Kaz (Hi Hi Puffy Ami Yumi)

08-11-2007, 02:23 PM	#10
antgirl1 Baja Blast my Beloved Rapo or Rachel is fine! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: USA Posts: 1,781	No point in doing it. CN's "too big of a company" to deal with e-Mail.