I know this may come off as preachy or “too deep”, but I really dislike how they treat Carla in the show. I understand that comedy can sometimes rely on mean-spirited/insult humor (Bojack and Mr. Peanutbutter) or horrible things happening to a single character repeatedly (George Constanza a la Seinfeld). However, I feel like Carla is made a punching bag for no real reason.

I’ve also noticed a larger trend (first pointed out to me in QuentinReviews “Sam and Cat” series) where characters who tend to display more neurodivergent-esque traits (infodumping/special interest dumping, over sharing information, trouble staying on topic, inappropriate emotional responses, etc.) tend to be made the”annoying” background character.

I understand Kimberly is also the butt of the joke sometimes, but I feel like jokes are usually made about her cultural ignorance rather than about her as a person. Carla is ridiculed time and time again or outright ignored because her interests and information is seen as inherently annoying or needlessly distracting.

I don’t know maybe I’m reading too much into it as someone who is neurodivergent and had awful college experiences in club environments. I don’t think it’s super intentional but more like the whole “monsters tend to have physical deformities in horror movies or villains are mentally ill” trope.

That being said, it still really bothers me and honestly makes me dislike Bela and the other “feminist” Foxy writers (which sucks because I love Lila).