Fourth wall

The fourth wall is the imaginary "wall" at the front of the stage in a traditional three-walled box set in a proscenium theater, through which the audience sees the action in the world of the play. When a character makes direct contact to the audience from a film or television program or references his or her status of being in one, it is called "breaking the fourth wall". The technique of breaking the fourth wall can be seen in various television programs, especially situation comedies, animated cartoons, and films.

List of fourth wall breaks

Opening credits and other media

• The theme song ends with Candace pointing out that "Phineas and Ferb are making a title sequence".
  • In a similar manner, Candace points out "Mom, Phineas and Ferb are having a 9 hour marathon with Zack and Cody!" during the ad for the If It's Not One Thing, It's Your Brother Marathon. She also points out "Mom, Phineas and Ferb are changing the name of a month!" in the promo for Phineas and Ferb-ruary and "Mom, Phineas and Ferb are having a Secret Agent Showdown Marathon!" in the promo for the Secret Agent Showdown Marathon.
  • In the same manner, Candace points out that "Mom, Phineas and Ferb are making a Christmas special!" at the end of the title sequence unique to "Phineas and Ferb Christmas Vacation!". This was repeated in the episode opening of "For Your Ice Only"/"Happy New Year!" where she points out that they're making another winter-themed opening.
  • Also in the same manner, Candace yells out that "Mom, Phineas and Ferb are taking over the Little League World Series again!" as part of the Little League World Series on ESPN.
  • Also in the same manner, Candace yells out that "Mom, Phineas and Ferb are making a Halloween special!" after the title sequence for "That's the Spirit" as well as "Druselsteinoween", "Terrifying Tri-State Trilogy of Terror" and "Face Your Fear".
  • In the title sequence of "Phineas and Ferb: Mission Marvel", Spider-Man parodies Candace's line as "Aunt May, Phineas and Ferb are making a crossover!"
  • In an ad where Phineas narrates about Internet safety, in the same manner, Candace points out "Mom, Phineas and Ferb are making a public service announcement!"
  • On the old Phineas and Ferb website, upon going there, Candace could be heard saying "Mom, Phineas and Ferb are building a website!"
  • At the end of the Take Two with Phineas and Ferb theme song, Candace says "Mom, Phineas and Ferb are making a talk show!"
  • On the Across The 2nd Dimension DVD, one of the Easter eggs has Candace pointing out "Mom, Phineas and Ferb are making a DVD!"
  • On an ad for Disney's Phineas and Ferb: The Best LIVE Tour Ever!, Candace shouts "Mom, Phineas and Ferb are making a live stage show!"
  • In a Disney Channel UK promo for "Tri-Stone Area"/"Doof Dynasty" and Austin & Ally, Candace points out "Mom, Phineas and Ferb are having a sing off with Austin Moon!"
  • In sizzle reels made to promote the series, Candace points out "Mom, Phineas and Ferb are building a successful boys' franchise!"
• In the original pitch's theme song, Phineas says "Don't try this at home", after the line "Giving a monkey a shower". After the line "Driving our sister insane", Phineas says "It's a short drive".
• In Where's My Perry?, Carl sometimes says before a level "Sir, do you want me to introduce this level?", referencing that they are in a video game.

Season 1

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Season 2

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Season 3

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Season 4

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Movies

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External links

• List of films that break the fourth wall (The Art and Popular Culture Encyclopædia)