For your big fat information
This is our imagination!
Me and my friend Bradley
What you know is what you see
Stick around and help us to explore
See the world like you’ve never seen before
“Real mature, Bradley.”
“Hahahhahaa!”
“Hey, Scradley!”
“What?”
We get up, we get down
Sometimes we just clown around
What we make is what we feel
Yeah, like mealworms from Uranus!
“Bradley, get real!”
Stick around, there’s a whole world to explore
Sights and sounds you’ve never seen or heard before
Sing it loud…
All you have to do is stick around!
> Opening Credits
Behind the Lyrics: Real Mature!
The Stickin’ Around theme song is as quirky and high-energy as the show’s unique “scribble” animation style. Composed by the prolific duo Ray Parker and Tom Szczesniak (who also worked on The Berenstain Bears), the song establishes the playful, slightly snarky dynamic between best friends Stacey Stickler and Bradley.
The lyrics “What you know is what you see” and references to “our imagination” serve as the show’s thesis statement. Most of the series takes place within the exaggerated, doodle-like mental world of the children. The interjected dialogue, including Stacey’s iconic catchphrase “Real mature, Bradley,” perfectly captures the relatable pre-teen friendship that made the show a cult hit on YTV and Fox Kids.
Musically, the track has a driving, upbeat tempo that mirrors the chaotic energy of a child’s imagination, transitioning seamlessly from catchy singing to humorous banter about “mealworms from Uranus.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the animation look like doodles?
The show was specifically designed to look like children’s drawings brought to life. It was one of the first major series to use a digital “squigglevision-adjacent” style that gave the characters a constantly moving, hand-drawn feel.
Is there a message behind the show?
While primarily a comedy, Stickin’ Around was praised for its creative approach to problem-solving and its honest portrayal of childhood friendships and sibling rivalries.
Where did the show originate?
It was a Canadian production by Nelvana, originally starting as a series of short interstitials before being expanded into a full half-hour series due to its popularity.
