“It has to be the story that I want to do and not watered down. Murray detailed that he wanted to ensure the story would not be “watered down” after Nickelodeon approached him about returning to Rocko: It felt natural, because it was not only about change, about somebody finding who they are and making that courageous choice to go through that change.” “When I started writing, I really started latching onto the idea of change and how society has changed and what’s gone on in the last 20 years and the development of our characters and how they would react to change. Rocko will seek out Rachel, who is working in a Fatheads-inspired ice cream truck in order to get the show back on the air. One of the big changes is that “The Fatheads” is no longer on air. When they finally return to Earth they notice there has been quite a bit of changes. Rocko’s friends Filburt and Heffer have been flying around in space for the last 20 years. This is key because in Rocko’s Modern Life: Static Cling, both Ralph, now Rachel, and the show “The Fatheads” are key plot points to the special. In that episode, Rocko finds out that Ralph is the creator of his favorite show “The Fatheads.” In episode 14 “I Have No Son!,” we are introduced to Ralph, who is estranged from his father due to the pursuit of his passion for writing. The relationship between the child and parents was the focus of a few episodes with Ralph. Bighead from the original show, will have a major trans arc and will now be referred to as Rachel.įans of the classic show will remember Ralph as the son of Rocko’s neighbors, the Bigheads.
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In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, series creator Joe Murray confirmed that the character of Ralph, the son of Mr.