I recently saw a trailer for a new Fox’s cartoon that made me irrationally irritated. And by new I of course mean the television version of the 2004 movie “Napoleon Dynamite.”
Now, it’s not that I dislike the movie. To be honest, I haven’t seen the movie all the way through. I have seen enough bits and pieces to understand the cultural references but I doubt I’ll ever sit down and watch it in its entirety. It’s just one of those movies where it isn’t necessary for me.
My annoyance stems from the movie being eight years old! If this show came out in 2005 when all the “Vote for Pedro” shirts were popular and everyone doing terrible job impersonating Jon Heder then I wouldn’t have an issue.
I will never hate on someone trying to capitalize on their cultural niche. But you have to move fast. It doesn’t make sense to wait because you’ll lose the momentum, which is the reason people take interest in sequels, endorsements, merchandise, etc. I mean come on, think about those kids from the Jersey Shore. Eight years from now, do you believe anyone is buying Snooki perfume or the Situation’s workout DVD? It’s doubtful. So I hope they put their name on everything and jump on any spinoff offered! Make that money while you can!
It just doesn’t make sense for a “Napoleon Dynamite” show in 2012. But maybe I am wrong. Maybe there is a huge nerd following that’s been waiting for years to have Napoleon and crew back in their lives. I guess I’ll have to wait and see.