Why Libby and Sheen Was Ahead of Its Time 

I honestly really liked it because not only was it so natural that it was seen less I also liked it cause it was one of the first times that i saw interracial couple in childrens cartoons and me being mixed really appreciated it since i hadnt seen something like it before Planet sheen ruined all that good will

I like how accepting Libby was with Sheen despite his obvious problems she was definitely a keeper

Sheen being totally on board with Libby becoming a sexy villainess is hilarious.

Also, I'd just like to add that Libby as a character was such a refreshing exception to the "token angry black girl" stereotype that was so common in this era- and if anything, Libby was the straight man (girl?) to Cindy's hair trigger temper. That was way ahead of its time tbh

Honestly, I liked Sheen x Libby way more than Jimmy x Cindy growing up.

One thing I appreciated about this show and Libby in particular is that while she's the 'cool girl' she doesn't have a problem hanging out with Sheen. She doesn't bully him or tease him except for the occasional snarky remark. This is contrast to Cindy and Jimmy who can barely stand being in the same room from time to time.

That’s one of the reasons why sheen was unbearable in planet sheen, his romance with libby helped made him sympathetic because it was so well written

Finally “Shibby” love lol. Also loved this when I was a kid. As a black girl I automatically gravitated towards Libby. I love that she was laid-back, not loud or hotheaded, and she was chill and confident, that type of representation without commentary is missed😩And Sheen was one of my first cartoon crushes lol💀😂

Honestly it was rare to see a mixed race couple together back then. Not just White and black couples but Hispanic/poc couples like sheen and libby. They have a ton of personality and they were fun to watch. I think background couples in general are always more entertaining than the main ones. You dont know alot about them, but everytime they're on screen, it's like a breath of fresh air when you see them care about each other and you dont have to see the main couple pretend they don't like each other. Background couples got it figured out yo.

A thing that always caught my attention is that Libby showed continuous interest in fashion and often arranged her own outfits, and guess who turned out to be a supermodel on the Tomorrow Boys episode? That girl single handily managed to turn the ADHD little weirdo into her own personal mannequin, and he loves every second of it.

I literally just saw a meme about how Sheen is a great ADHD character, Jimmy Neutron must be having a resurgence or something.

Side couples are always better as their romance isn't the drive of the story or plot. Sheen and libby are more casual and can work together just fine when jimmy and cindy argue or clash. Though i thought the joke for the title was sheen getting a dommy mommy while carl was attracted to older women and Jimmy with a tsundere if we go by how the internet has become

Libby was black excellence before it was even a thing. I remember her wearing braids proudly made me want to wear braids. Edit: I was today years old to find out Sheen was Latino. Had no idea he was Sheen Estevez.

2:45 Libby: Sheen, did you take your medicine this morning? Sheen: (as apprehensively humanly as possible) Maybe…

The fact that all Sheen needed to gain confidence and win the kung fu battle was to hear Libby call herself his girlfriend has always stuck with me. 💖💖 That scene absolutely blew my mind as a kid.

I feel like it actually makes MORE sense that the weird, funny best friend characters would have the healthiest relationships. They are purely themselves, and intune with their wants and needs. Authenticity makes for easy and clear communication, and creates a safe space for others to show up as thier purest selves. This lays a perfect foundation for a healthy relationship.

Libby and Sheen’s relationship effectively disappearing was the first thing that put me off liking Planet Sheen.

Honestly growing up I always loved these two. There was zero doubt Sheen loved Libby, and would do anything she asked. It was honestly charming how he would do this for her. I also liked how Libby despite thinking Sheen can be weird at times does indeed care about him. She also never attempts to change him. Sure she tries to make sure he isnt 100%(making sure he takes his medicine is a good thing) crazy but she never tries to make him into something she isnt. She accepts and likes he is weird. To me it was one of the best portrayals of a healthy relationship Jimmy and Cindy was honestly toxic, even after they admitted they like one another.

Shoutout to the homie Sheen, made Jimmy Neutron more memorable

more examples of Sheen and Libby's relationship (including her reciprocating, and her meaning more to him than Ultra Lord) is in the love pheramone episode yes, a big part of the episode is him falling in love with her due to the love pheramone...he even gives her his most prized ultra lord, with the Melty Face that means a lot to him. he explains why it means so much and she thinks it's super sweet then near the end of the episode, when all the stuff has worn off, she still goes out of her way to sneakily show him that she kept it, and smiles, implying it really meant a lot to her and she wanted him to know it.

I remember being very endeared by them as a kid, mainly cause I liked Libby getting ANY story.

Sheen and Libby never got enough screen time. They were absolutely adorable. And in the episode Tomorrow Boys when he declares he won’t let her become a dictator and her acknowledging that at the end of the episode by thanking him for doing everything he could to make sure she stayed the way she was. Man that was so sweet. We don’t need to talk about how they ruined this in Planet Sheen.

Now that you've pointed out all of this, yeah, Sheen & Libby's relationship was ahead of it's time and went underappreciated. It was wasn't toxic nor one-sided like most ships in back then and kinda like now. Well researched Jay.

Sheen and Libby seem like such a genuine couple too. Sheen’s weird, she knows that, and she embraces it. Also the tiger in Sheen’s eye when she calls herself his girlfriend his legitimately both hilarious and adorable.

I love this ship. And I hated the spin off that ruined it.

I was thinking the same with Rigby and Eileen's relationship. It's a nice contrast to a less over the top and healthier, natural relationship.

5:40 I like the fact that on one hand Libby has royalty in her lineage and can use her authority for good, while on the other hand she can easily become a dictator in the future. I kinda wish they dived more into this story-wise.... and yes I am saying that simply to see more of dictator Libby.

Sheen was arguably the most underrated character in the series

“It’s pretty much confirmed that [Sheen and Libby] are seeing each other…until the reboot; the less said about the reboot, the better” …I feel like you mean Planet Sheen - which is a spin-off, not a reboot - because it’s been quite established that Odenkirk wants to wait till the time is right to reboot Jimmy Neutron

Imagine big brain Sheen and evil dictator Libby together

One thing I noticed recently when watching the show even when she was annoyed by the trio she also seemed to be more concerned about them in general than Cindy was. Also for example on the Christmas episode she was the one that said they should get back at Jimmy for making Karl cry which means that she doesn't like to See them hurt.

I always liked Sheen and Libby together a lot more than Cindy and Jimmy. They were simple but a lot of times thats what relationships start is like

Sheen fleetingly fantasizing about Libby being a powerful dictator is based af.

I remember shipping them all the time when I was a kid, they gave off a “we’re opposites and we like it” couple vibe when I was little. I loved that kind and wished they had more episodes focused on those two

The reason why Sheen and Libby worked better as a couple instead of Jimmy and Cindy is because Libby is a very honest person, which means that she can be more open with her feelings and Sheen is proud of who he is and he doesn’t care what people think of him, which is why he shows Libby his feelings in his own eccentric ways. Jimmy and Cindy just felt forced and mandatory. Besides, why would Jimmy wanna be with a brat who treats him like dirt?

I just love that we were able to have a POC couple early on who didn't really fit into typical stereotypes While you can argue that Sheen does fit, I disagree I didn't really see a lot of Hispanic kids that weren't always spouting Spanish every 3 seconds to remind you that they're Hispanic And the fact that Libby was the straight man and wasn't the sassy angry black girl? Perfect What I loved more was how they accepted each other and how just overall in love they were it was just so cute they were my otp

I was really glad Libby had more active role in the show. I remember earlier episodes and wondering why she wasn't interacting as much. Also, dictator Libby still gives me feelings on the inside :)

I love this couple, but I’m curious. Did the infatuation start for Sheen because of the love potion? Or did Sheen always liked Libby, but the love potion gave him some confidence? It made me so happy at the end of the love potion episode, when both Libby and Sheen still show affection towards each other :)

Being a Libby growing up, she was a good role model for us ❤

Honestly the biggest crime of this show was not enough sheen and libby

Sheen certainly matured in his own way. He came a long way from being the "girls are gross" kind of boy to a full-fledged boyfriend. ^^ I remember in the election episode he got upset at Carl for wearing a "Vote for Libby" button because "1, she's female. 2, she's not a boy! And 3 and most importantly, SHE'S A GIRL!" XD Then overtime he started to care about her more and more. I was so happy when Libby awoke Sheen's inner tiger XD

Honestly what I distinctly remember as a kid was when Jimmy accidentally released that love potion and sheen did a bunch of romantic gestures for Libby, I remember in the end, she still kept the action figure he gifted her and then he did a super happy dance in the end and it’s the cutest thing ever 🥺😭

As a kid I loved them. As an adult, I watch the Valentine's Day Special every year cuz they're so cute in it, I skip all parts that don't have them. It makes so happy to see them getting love in the form of a video and all these comments. Back to being an adult after emersing myself in this nostalgia!

The moment in that special karate episode where Libby calls herself Sheen's "girlfriend" was an unforgettable moment for me

Too bad it was erased in planet sheen for a blue avatar girl.

Tbh I’ve always leaned toward Sheen and Libby. They were always so cute

Best couple of the show hands down.

The thing about Sheen is that he may be dumb and he may be clueless, but his emotional intelligence is miles beyond his age, he knows that he loves Libby and simply does what he knows she will like, there's no drama and no conflict, Libby is his girl and he wants her to be happy and safe.

That "did u take your medicine" scene felt like old folk love

The eye of the tiger still pits me in stitches 😂

Definitely a fun character arc. Another mini arc I loved was how Libby gets her new hairstyle. It’s so small but is cool that it carried over to the rest of the show. In fact, a lot of plot points carry over between episodes. I favor Cindy/Jimmy but Sheen/Libby is definitely the stronger arc.

Just got off work and I get AlphaJay talking about Jimmy Neutron. That’s a good reward.

Libby Folfax has more personality than most of the power rangers from the Nickelodeon-Saban Brands era (dino charge/super notwithstanding).

I remember Libby was the first ever girl character 6yo me liked, not like in a childhood fictional crush kinda way, but like i thought she would be a cool friend to have and be fun to hang out with, i also liked her music taste. It never occurred to me until i grew up that, she and Sheen, a black woman and a hispanic, were the first ever interracial couple i'd ever seen in a cartoon. Also, there's a reboot? I never heard anything about that

"Libby was dressed up as Cleopatra to fool the mummies." Jada and her grandmother: *Write that down! Write that down!*

This is why I love this show even now. Even all these years later when I revisit I am so pleasantly surprised how well it holds up. The show was such a trailblazer in so many ways it makes me mad that it ended when it did while Fairly Odd Parents and Spongebob went on into infinity.

Idk I'll never get past one of Sheen's nicknames for Libby being "Gangstress of love." That will sit in my head for all of eternity. He's so lucky she never heard that shit

Even as a dumb ignorant kid growing up, I noticed and appreciated Sheen and Libby's growing relationship so much. Everytime they both were on screen it felt like a nice checkpoint breather after dealing with Jimmy and Cindy or whoever keeps being a third wheel in their relationship that episode. They comfy couple you know you could safely enjoy watching

Even now that I'm grown, I enjoy the dynamic of Libby and Sheen more but I enjoy the actual relationship of Jimmy and Cindy more Just my own personal preference but another great video Jay keep it up

Rigby and Sheen while being more chaotic and immature were more earnest than their "main character" best friend. It makes a lot of sense to me why romantically they're more successful

My husband is a hyperfixating, spastic goof ball. My favourite person in the world. I actually related a lot to Libby growing up, loving music and having no problem not being the smart kid of the class. I guess I see why I liked Sheen x Libby so much and why I still like them now.

One of my favorite interactions between Sheen and Libby was in the second Timmy/Jimmy Power Hour, when Libby insists she doesn’t want to go anywhere unless she knows Cindy is happy, and Sheen is so loyal he doesn’t want to go anywhere until he knows Libby is happy- “or if Ultra Lord is involved in some shape or form.” 😂

Big City Greens portrayed child romance most accurately. Cricket and Gabrialla like to hang out and don't want to do mushy stuff yet.

Planet sheen should be considered un canon or if they somehow rebooted jimmy neutron, turn out to be just a simulation made as a fail safe knowing sheen would attempt to gain access to his lab. Because if we take into account that show, he forgets about libby for some alien chick

I feel like Sheen is a early and great example of someone who is neurodivergent. Which make the relationship better because he is just accepted by libby. Its just natural and not a big deal

Its funny how its always the secondary characters that seem to have the better and more natural relationships. Libby and Sheen is kind of the same tier as Gerald and Phoebe (Hey Arnold) for me. Its very chill and based on mutual respect. There is no will-they-wont-they drama with them as there is with the main characters.

For me I would prefer Libby and Sheen over Jimmy and Cindy cause they actually have some subtle romantic moments (wish we had seen them actually kiss or something), and I'm personally not a big fan of the bickering couple routine. Also, I think you could do a video for April and Jimmy. While I think in that Win Lose Kaboom episode Jimmy doesn't really deserve to get the girl, because he was acting out of character and the side romance is mainly there to make Cindy jealous 🤔. He does have a better romance with April than with Cindy.

The fact that it took a separate falling object to knock out that puppet at 5:04 had me dead laughing.

I loved this show so much growing up! I still compare Libby and Sheen’s relationship with Jimmy and Cindy’s, but really the difference between them is Sheen and Libby are a more caring relationship while Jimmy and Cindy see each other as equals and that bothers them because they both want to be the smartest in class. I feel like both couples should have been shown in an official way, although for a cartoon they did a pretty good job. I really wish they kept the show on longer though. This was good.

I liked Sheen and Libby they have this chemistry and they seem to bring the best out of each other.

I dont lnow why alot of people like couples who ONLY argue, or are ONLY lovey dovey. I like a mix! i like the duo because they are 2 people who find charmin their flaws and strengths💕

Much like there IS no Last Airbender movie, there IS no Sheen-based reboot of this franchise. Libby and Sheen marry after college, and have several music-lovin' hyperactive kids.

This is my Jimmy Neutron OTP. Don’t get me wrong I like Jimmy and Cindy pretty well but Sheen/Libby had such a sweet relationship. Super chill.

I never thought about those two as anything like a shock factor. Ever. In fact, I totally forgot how I felt till now! It was totally a normal relationship to me 🙂 and that’s how it should feel. So happy they added this crush dynamic when I was a kid.

Libby and Sheen were so good together. I loved how they changed Libby's hair too. I actually noticed how it's important for a black chatacter in that time actually have a hairstyle that was good for her hair type and not constantly straight.

I like how Libby kept her permanent short curly hair look after that Jimmy and the gangs (along with Cindy and Libby) went to Egypt and they discovered that Cleopatra looked like Libby and Libby kept her "Cleopatra" hair until the next episodes.

Sheen is bloody hilarious 😂😂😂

Interracial couples in cartoon shows was my first introduction . As told by Ginger stands out to me because you don’t see it much from the man being of color in shows so I think it’s nice when the men can be a POC of different culture to as well to the female love interest

I can't believe i am sitting here watching a Libby and Sheen video. No regrets.

dude when i saw the reboot, i was like: WHO THE FUCK IS THIS SIDEBITCH!?!?!? and from then on i stopped considering that show canon

To be fair, as a black chick I had a lil crush on Sheen growing up. For some reason he just reminded me of a human Crash Bandicoot.

I grew up annoyed Jimmy and Cindy’s constant ‘fighting’ as I called it. Sheen and Libby were always my favorite! Wait…what reboot? 😢

Their chemistry seem more natural and not forced from hating each other like Jimmy and Cindy, they do actually care about one another which is super wholesome

This is the thing I wanna call is the lava blob effort . two characters started off negatively but later on get to know each other better. For example rick & Daryl from TWD they were complete strangers they didn't know & despised each other at first but later on they gotten better friendship. Libby & sheen started off as supporting characters but started shipping for each other

Plus: interracial relationship, which still doesn't happen enough in media these days.

I didn’t notice she asked Sheen if he took his meds omg 😂

Man, the detail put in these Jimmy Neutron videos honestly makes me want the show to come back even more (though I am aware having the romance as the main reason for it could be "fanservice."). About Sheen and Libby, I also find them together more bearable to watch than Jimmy and Cindy due to the two not bickering so much because of their differences unlike the former two, even if Stranded revealed that to be an act. I also saw Crouching Jimmy, Hidden Sheen and really liked what it revealed-Sheen and Libby care more about each other than their own interests (Sheen cares more about Libby than about Ultra Lord and Libby cares more about Sheen than music), which is truly interesting. Now thinking about this and what the fourth season of the show had planned, Sheen and Libby's dynamic may have been a foreshadowing to what Jimmy and Cindy's relationship would finally be like at one point. Nonetheless, both relationships are cleverly written in their own ways, but Sheen and Libby's was just more bearable.

I think the side romances are just chill because its not required to be entertaining. Like you can have conflicts and differences for the ship but the stories not obligated to spotlight it as much. Like libby and sheen is cute. I also like how libby a black girl dates sheen a hispanic character. Like its not a huge deal but its pleasant to see in a 2000s cartoon.

And then there is Carl with his crush which you should definatly do a video on.

I was OBSESSED with this show as a child. How do i not rememeber these two ever being a couple??

I think all of us can relate to Sheen at 5:41 👀🤣

The fact that sheen gave libby his meltyface ultralord? As an autistic kid with many hyperfixations around toys and TV shows I'll never forget that.

i'm actually in a pretty healthy relationship now, have been for years, after a string of unhealthy ones, and it actually is pretty close to Sheen and Libby's relationship-- just with one different gender. i feel like i'm weird and high maintenance, and sometimes i go a bit overboard, and my partner shows reasonable concern when it's warranted, but ultimately loves what's weird about me just because it involves ME. in turn, i don't understand every single one of his interests, but i put my best foot forward and try anyway, sometimes trying a little too hard. the show was absolutely ahead of its time, because sure. Sheen and Libby are two eleven-year-old kids. but they GOT, right away, that in a relationship both parties are equals, and that if you put in the work together, you can help better each other and yourselves.

That’s why I liked representation in entertainment in the early 2000s instead of the 2020s, it wasn’t in your face and presented the characters as actual people with motivations anyone can relate to and not boring stereotypical cut outs. They were also original characters too and not race swapped variations. I don’t know why it’s so hard to go back to that

This is true, as someone who obsessed with certain RPGs and fighting games, it takes someone truly special to be place above such an unhealthy obsession. This relationship was the one of the first things I can truly remember to make me realize their are people in this world who isn't family or friends that can inspire that amount of love within you.

You're forgetting the real best relationship in the series. Carl Wheezer and Jimmy's Mom

Future Libby is 👀

I love how you took the time to do this . I always felt the education system would benefit from allowing individuals to do their personal interest! 😊 I’ll continue to tap in to your channel.

Another thing that’s pretty cool is that interracial couples in animation around this time were usually white/POC. Sheen, who’s Mexican and Libby are two POC. It is also realistic that as a kid Sheen, who definitely reads as ADHD, is in his own bubble and doesn’t really know how to engage with someone on their level and with their interests, but shows he cares the only way he knows how. Like in the Valentine episode when he gives Libby his favorite action figure.

I just realized that jimmy neutron was the only kids show that had continuity that everything that happened in earlier episodes would later be referenced.