Everyone who has watched post-2006 Nickelodeon probably knows of the unofficial term called the "Spongebob Standard", which is basically used when a new Nicktoon is aired, doesn't match the ratings that Spongebob receives and is either shifted to the Nicktoons network or outright cancelled. It is a horrible practice because new content doesn't get a chance to shine. The irony is that very cartoon that Nick puts on a pedestal, the infamous yellow sponge, starting out from humble beginnings and wasn't an instant hit itself. Spongebob didn't become an household name and global phenomenon in its first season. How did Nick forget that? These are unreasonably high expectations, especially since Nickelodeon's parent company, Viacom, is one of smallest entertainment conglomerates. It's simply a luxury they cannot afford. Shows aren't going to be instant hits. They need time to grow and find their audience. But instead they wanted to be impatient. It actually could and probably will cost them as new creators would see this and avoid Nickelodeon. C.H. Greenblatt, Creator of Harvey Beaks, another show screwed over by Nickelodeon, acutally advised new creators to avoid pitching to Nick at all costs. So Nick's desparation for a new hit series has ultimately cost them any chance of getting one, simple because they have ridiculously high expectations.
Submitted June 20, 2020 at 12:38AM by Yoursisterissexy https://ift.tt/2zShgDu
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