Rugrat's Theory

[Headphone Actor]

What's your opinion on it?
Not the song by Kaai Yuki, but the theory itself.

If you don't know what the Rugrat's Theory is, research it. *rabid laughter* //shot

Okay, to clear up some confusion and make some people happier, I'm going to try to summarize the Rugrat's Theory. The original Rugrats Theory, however can be found at [link]. But yeah, anyways, here's my summary:

The Rugrats were really a figment of Angelica's imagination; Chucky died a long time ago (which is why Chaz is always a nervous wreck), Tommy was a stillborn (which is why Stu is always making toys in the basement, for his son that never lived), and the DeVilles had an abortion. Angelica couldn't tell if the baby that was aborted was going to be a boy or a girl, so her mind produced the twins Phil and Lil.

In "All Grown Up," Angelica was diagnosed as a bi-polar schizophrenic teen, who quickly became addicted to drugs that caused CNS (central nervous system) depression. The depression brought back memories of her childhood, thus making her creations (Tommy, Chucky, Phil, and Lil) become 'reborn' within her mind. Her mind made up for the time lapsed since she had last been with her creations, and aged them all to teenagers like herself. Angelica was alone without her creations, so she continually took the drug LSD to keep them in her mind and around her, so she would never have to be alone again.

Angelica's real mom OD'd from heroine, causing Angelica's bi-polar and schizophrenic disorders. Eventually, Angelica's dad, Drew, married a gold-digger. Angelica quickly tricked her own mind into thinking the woman was her real mother, and idolized her. However, the image of Angelica's true mother never escaped her head: Angelica made a replication of her with a Barbie doll - giving the doll jacked-up hair and an unwashed orange dress - which is why she was always so attached to the thing. Later on in life, Angelica continued to follow along in her mother's footsteps, and died of drug overdosage at age thirteen; when the show "All Grown Up" was cancelled.

The only nonfictional Rugrat was Tommy's younger brother, Dil. Angelica couldn't determine the difference between Dil and her creations, therefore she couldn't understand why Dil wouldn't listen to her commands. One day, she was through with it, and beat Dil up. Stu tried to stop it but was too late; Dil had a brain hemerage, which resulted in deformation. As he grew up, the damage only became more evident - and by the time he was nine in "All Grown Up," he was an outcast, ridiculed for his weirdness. The immense guilt Angelica held inside her because of Dil's situation was another factor which lead to her drug abuse; and is also what lead to her temporary un-creating of the Rugrats.

On a trip to Paris to find love, Chaz married a woman named Kira. Kira and her daughter, Kimi, had been torn from each other because Kimi was also a drug addict. Chaz and Kira got married upon their return to America, and lived happy life despite the fact Kira constantly struggled with addiction, as well.

Suzie was, in reality, Angelica's only friend. She entertained the thoughts of Angelica's creations for her, and later became a psychologist that teamed up with Nickelodeon to create the Rugrats and All Grown Up shows. When Angelica died, Suzie helped arrange her funeral. Her death was sad; because of her addiction, she had been expelled from society, which caused a break in reality. Angelica spent the last days of her life playing with her unseen creations at the cafeteria table in school.

[blueangel06661]

Why not just explain what it is here so I don't have to google it .___.

I have no idea what this is... The nickelodeon cartoon?

[Headphone Actor]

Why not just explain what it is here so I don't have to google it .___.

I have no idea what this is... The nickelodeon cartoon?

The original theory had involved some words that were... ehh... not nice for this forum. xD I don't exactly have the time to rewrite it in a little less colorful way for the post. ^^;; But it is based off the Nickelodeon cartoon. (: I was just wondering what people thought about it. ^^

[Xeyuzio]

OMG SOMEONE THAT KNOWS WHO YUKI KAAI IS, MARRY ME. I posted the song a while back in my blogs, by the way the original is the Luka English version, Yuki's is the original Japanese full version, I STILL LOVE YOU THOUGH. Anyways I thought the theory was interesting, I wish I could make something like it for something else~

[CapnJack]

(The things we find when we curiously look it up)

I had no idea such a theory existed. As morbid as it was to read, sadly, it sorta makes psychological sense. Although I wonder if or how Grandpa Lou or Reptar played any roll in the "reality" of it. Even the Paris trip was explained. One thing is for sure, I won't be able to watch the show the same way any more.

[wolfgirl90]

If you don't know what the Rugrat's Theory is, research it. *rabid laughter* //shot

Yeah, I'm gonna go ahead and dislike your post if only because it's idiotic to post something but then expect others to research it. It only makes you look really lazy and/or lacking in the ability to make summaries of your own discussions. But I digress...

The Rugrats Theory is pretty much bull. It gives Angelica WAY too much involvement. Its one thing for her to be upset about Tommy's death; he's her cousin. But what about Chuckie? And the twins, Phil and Lil? Why in the world would she have known about their deaths and the issues surrounding their parents? She not related to them in any way. The only way that she knows them is through Tommy.

In fact, it can be assumed that aside from the DeVille's (who live right next door to Tommy's family), Angelica might not have even known the parents of the other Rugrats, certainly not to the point that she would have known about their personal lives.

Also, Angelica isn't seen in the last episode of All Grown Up! In fact, the very last time that appeared in the series at all was in the third to last episode. If Angelica died in her last appearance, why are the rest of the Rugrats still there?

[Kaleohano]

one of the biggest loads of crap i've ever heard. the definition of over-thinking

[Jasanime]

Wow this is the first time i've heard of it. Of course it's BS, but still interesting - someone has a wonderful imagination!

[Headphone Actor]

@Xey The Oiz
Oh yay somebody else has heard of her!~ *brofist*

@wolfgirl90
Thank you for your honest opinion. (: I apologize for not summarizing. ^^;;

Although, since Angelica is the niece of Stu, it makes sense that she knew about Tommy and Dil. I always thought that maybe the grown-ups were all friends (Drew, Chaz, Stu - them), and that's how Angelica knew about the abortion and etc. I don't know; the theory doesn't clear that up. I honestly think that maybe something alike (not exactly this) to this happened to create Rugrats, but the theory's storyline was bent a bit. xD

[Token Black Guy]

Honestly i think this is BS like all the other conspiracy theories surrounding popular cartoons/kids shows. It's not like the creators would put that much though into it. Interesting, but i doubt any of it is true.

[DeathBlade/13.666]

I dunno.... It's not like the Puff the Magic Dragon theory, or the Moon Landing theory(ies). This seems a little far fetched to me. (Not that the other two don't.) Is there any other creditation to this theory or just a few ravings of a wacko and people listening to him? This theory is almost the same as the one where folks that think playing music backwards = satanic chants, currently. I want more evidence before I change my mind.

[Aulos]

Just another case of somebody having way too much on their hands and overanalyzing a children's show.

[Meenah]

I think the theory blew my mind. And I was the kid who loved the Rugrats. Plus, even if the theory is true or not, it's just a show and the purpose was just to entertain. Whoever really came up with that kind of a theory have some time on their hands. o_o Now I can't see the Rugrats the same way again. THANKS. x___<; I don't know wether or not to be sad about it.

[Ωmega]

This is just as bad as Ash being in a coma and all the event of Pokemon were in his head.
If Suzie was real but the babies werent, they why would she interact with them? There have been several occasions where Suzie plays with the babies and Angelica is no where around. Not to mention theres DOZENS of episodes in where Angelica isnt present. It also doesnt explain the other character interactions with these apparent "dead babies". What about grandpa, spike or DeeDees folks? They all interact with the babies. Or even the episode where Doctor Lipschitz watches the babies and finds out he doesnt know as much about parenting as he thinks he does.


All the theory is is something someone made up, probably while they were bored in class

[Hanamaru Kunikida]

Making a theory over a little kid's show.


If people are goona make one; they should make sure it makes sense and it doesn't have holes.

[Uncanny X-Man]

The Ed Edd and Eddy theory is truly horrifying.

[Headphone Actor]

The Ed Edd and Eddy theory is truly horrifying.

I need to look that up now, because I've heard about it before. xD

@MaruDashi
Good point *reps* XD

[DOOM!]

Never bothered to watch that dumpster cartoon.

[wolfgirl90]

Although, since Angelica is the niece of Stu, it makes sense that she knew about Tommy and Dil. I always thought that maybe the grown-ups were all friends (Drew, Chaz, Stu - them), and that's how Angelica knew about the abortion and etc. I don't know; the theory doesn't clear that up. I honestly think that maybe something alike (not exactly this) to this happened to create Rugrats, but the theory's storyline was bent a bit. xD

The grown-ups were all friends, but the thing that linked them together was their kids. Without them, they may not have even met. With the exception of the DeVilles (who live next door), the Pickles (and by extension, Angelica) may not have even known the other adults because they live further down the street. And even if they did, Angelica wouldn't have been so close to the other adults to be affected by the news of the death of a child that she's never met or that a family she barely knows having an abortion (a procedure she would know nothing about), certainly not to the point of having a nervous breakdown about it.

Like I said, the theory give Angelica WAY too much involvement in the show. She's not a constant presence (as some people have said), so to have the Rugrats as a figment of her imagination would be stretching things quite a bit. There are episodes where is isn't around or even mentioned and the parts of the first movie wouldn't make sense if this was true (there is an entire act involving the Rugrats in the woods; Angelica doesn't meet up with them until much later).

To be a Rugrats nerd (as a 90s kid, I am a Rugrats nerd), I'll list some of the inconsistencies with the theory from what I have read:

*Angelica being upset about the death of Chuckie and Phil and Lil doesn't make sense as she would barely know the families in the first place. Her being upset over the death of her cousin, Tommy, makes sense. But not enough to suggest that she would attack her other cousin Dil or that the attack is the reason why he acts strangely (since he's always been that way).

*Another part of the theory says that Angelica's mother died of an overdose and that Cynthia is named after her mother. This makes no sense since 1) we see in All Grown Up! that Angelica's mother is alive and well and 2) "Cynthia" is a line of dolls. Angelica didn't her name doll "Cynthia" (just like how millions of little girls didn't name their dolls "Barbie").

*Yet another part of the theory says that Suzie is a psychologist and Angelica is both a friend and client of hers; what we see on "Rugrats" is what Angelica is relaying to Suzie. Again, there are times where only Suzie is present with the Rugrats and there are even more times when neither Suzie nor Angelica are present with the Rugrats. And it certainly doesn't explain instances when the adults are present and interacting with them (e.g. when Tommy's grandfather is baby sitting, when Tommy had a sleepover with Chuckie, etc).