Green Eggs And Ham On Netflix – Is What It Offers A Good Mix?

You may have noticed that I have analysed cartoons and games many times.

I believe that I can make this analysis refreshing with a load of rhymes.

My reason for this is to discuss a trailer and sneak peek of a new cartoon.

It is on Netflix right now, but I will not spill spoilers like a buffoon [13].

Additionally, I can jam out to its theme song as it sounds pretty hip [12].

Performed by Sing Along and Rivers Cuomo, it is simply titled “Backflip” [12].

I am fascinated to see what the new adaption has to offer so far [11] [13].

I am fond of Dr. Seuss stories for how timeless and charming they are.

I am aware that there was an animated musical based on the book back then [7].

As for late 2019’s apparently non-musical adaption, I could say when [13].

Too bad about the live-action movie based on The Cat in the Hat [19].

Remember how plenty of reviewers really did not like that [2] [3] [18]?

There is so much potential from a new cartoon based on a timeless book [11].

What has been released before its run on Netflix? We shall take a look.

There was also an animated musical based on The Cat in The Hat.
As a fan of cartoons and musicals, I am also fond of that. [4] [9]

Like how a lonely sheila needs a loving bruce,
Every generation needs a bit of Dr. Seuss. [11]

We are beyond the days of the live-action The Cat in The Hat movie [19].

Considering that new Green Eggs and Ham show is 2D animated. How groovy!

The animation flows smoothly, which means that reliable animators were found.

The colours on the characters are radiant and stand out from each background.

At least they do not seem to stand out from the backgrounds too obviously.

Avoiding too much saturation is a sign of taking a good art style seriously.

The beautifully done night sky at the start of the sneak peek bewitches me [13].

There are some gorgeously done backgrounds in the city to see [11] [13].

Some of its aspects, including lamp posts and doors seem quite surreal,

Which shows that the artists were sure to give out that Dr. Seuss appeal [11] [13].

As for the lyrics in the lyric video of the cartoon’s theme song [12],

Each line is displayed suitably and creatively, so you might as well sing along.

The appearance of the Whos is faithful to the books’ character designs [13].

Overall, I say the art style and animation are more than fine [11] [12] [13].

Even the plants outside a shop nail that iconic Seuss style.
I can honestly say that this colour palette does not look vile. [13]

This ninja’s ability to surf on a paper airplane is sure to impress.
The beautiful starry sky is sure to help relieve some stress. [13]

The start of a sneak peek begins with Sam-I-Am fully disguised in black [13].

Maybe the beast he frees feels lonely in a cage, so I will cut him some slack.

I like how he answered the narrator’s question by making a paper airplane [13].

With some Sly Cooper vibes in his first scene, he was remaining sane [16] [17].

The cheerfulness of Sam’s character in the city makes him adorable [13],

So I am sure that his efforts in releasing a beast at night were not deplorable.

I know he was pestering and quite stalker-like to his guest in the original tale [1],

But at least the new cartoon interpretation of him does not make me wail.

In one scene shown in the trailer, I find it sweet and cute how he tickles Guy,

But at some point, he apparently steals his wallet three times [11]. Sigh.

Luckily, in the sneak peek, he shows sympathy for the yips [13].

His friendliness to the citizens would lead to a lot of tips.

At least the trailer promises to show plenty of his ambitions in how to cook [11]

Because his recipe for green eggs and hams was the main focus of the book [1].

Who never knew Sam-I-Am’s positivity would be so cute?
Please do not let this guy become mute. [13] 

If I saw this Sam looking sad,
I would try my best to make him glad. [11]

I found it quite odd that Sam’s target for a taste test is named “Guy” [11] [13].

Because I briefly remember his first name actually being “Joey”. Why [23] [24]?

We may not like how Guy is grumpy and anti-social to everyone at first [13].

Aside from the change of his fur colour, do not let his bubble burst!

But there is a legitimate reason why his character is just not very bright.

He appears to have low self-esteem before his turn in the spotlight [13].

I am fascinated in Guy’s quite ironic ambitions in inventing things.

I am bewildered that the thing he shows the judges is a dozen arms for wings [13].

I can sympathise with the way he expresses sudden doubt

As I also feel doubtful when I want to show what I am about.

At least his bitterness is faithful to how he behaved in the book [1],

Especially how he expressed disgust towards a recipe from a short cook [11].

I like how we can see more positive personality traits from Sam.

And I see that Guy is not only cranky towards green eggs and ham.

I remember Guy-Am-I’s previous incarnation’s fur being lighter,
But I can relate to this one’s personal struggle as a writer. [13]

Remember when the old Guy-Am-I wore a black hat?
The new Guy-Am-I has a brown one and I am okay with that. [1] [7] [11]

In the trailer, I see expansions on where Sam offers Guy to eat the meal [11] [12].

The new version of the mouse acts rather bitter. What is the big deal?

I was quite shocked to see the duo suddenly wearing striped hats in jail [11],

But at least the series ought to provide interesting conflicts in order to not fail.

I can see there is a more realistically designed adaptation of the car

And some scenes exclusive for the cartoon will make their journey quite far [11].

A scene of snow and a cruise ship-shaped submarine are what I can spot [11].

The added aspects of the tale ought to make a decent plot.

I like how the colourful pinwheels lighten up around Sam in a tree,

But putting a credit card in a shredder would really unnerve me [11].

Just in like the book, Guy should often simply refuse to eat the eggs or the ham,

But a lady in the house at least has a legitimate reason to say “No” to Sam [11].

I understand she is vegan, but I would try a sample of the ham and eggs [5]

Before I chow down on a sweet treat after buying it from Greggs [6].

The cartoon’s version of the car may not have that familiar surreal look,
But it still seems like a legitimate reference to the book. [1] [7] [11]

I am up for a cartoon based on a classic book that can offer something new.
But travelling to Meepville in a sewer?! Ewwwwwww!! [11]

The trailer and sneak peek provide plenty of humour in some scenes

Other than Sam’s efforts of trying to persuade Guy to eat the greens [11] [13].

The tolerable and expressive voice acting adds to humour’s legacy [8]

And adds to the setting’s sense of the timeless Seuss-styled fantasy [11]. 

I am surprised to see someone willingly swim in a puddle of rain

And the adorable Sam is the one to do it and remain humane [13].

I would be interested to see the show’s portrayal of the fox [1] [7], 

Along with any conflict or humour when they encounter a box.

I like how the profanity from the mouse is censored with squeaks [11].

The lighthearted writing and witty humour enrich the trailer and sneak peek,

Yet I know the sneaky reference to duck lips is a shout-out to today’s youth.

However, I can slightly disagree with its use without grinding any tooth [13].

I guess I could watch a couple of episodes with my boyfriend at his house

And hopefully not be given any insults by a French-sounding blue mouse [11].

I enjoyed how the narrator was muted by an invention broke the fourth wall [13].

The executive producer is Ellen DeGeneres, so the audience might have a ball [10] [20] [21] [22].

The voice acting sounds pretty neat [8].
It would win hearts without deceit.
Could there be emotional development between each opposite?
Will a companionship slowly grow bit by bit? [11]

As someone who likes to take a selfie sometimes,
I will admit that some trends can be less creative than cheesy rhymes. [13]

In conclusion, there seems to be a good expansion of the story of Guy and Sam.

You can clearly see how fascinated at the trailer and sneak peek I am [11] [13].

I only wanted to analyse the trailer to avoid spoilers for every one of you.

Feel free to watch the show yourselves and judge it in your own reviews.

It has been quite challenging for me to write this analysis in a series of rhymes,

But I have enjoyed expanding my comfort zone in journalism this time.

A creative take on analysing a new cartoon was hopefully worth the wait,

But I hope the publication of this article during the show’s airing is not too late.

The title of the trailer did state that there is definitely a first season [11].

If there is a second season in the year 2020, critical success is the reason.

As someone who remembers playing the Living Books game based on the tale [1],

I believe that the upcoming cartoon that is an expansion will not fail.

My sincere apologies if the method of rhyming has annoyed you.

Until then, dear readers. Stay ambitious and true.

The way I rhymed in this analysis reminds me of Grunty from Banjo-Kazooie [14] [15].
You will know that I am fond of that style of writing if you knew me [25] [26].
Would you like to try green eggs and ham with me?
Or do you want me and my rhyming to let you be? [11]

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