My name is Angela, hey hello!
Welcome to my very own show
I’ll introduce my friends to you
“Oh no, it’s Ninny-poo!”
Schooby-doopy-doo-wap-wa!
My name is Angela!
And you are not!
Nanette Manoir is a stuck-up, jerk-face snot!
Original Opening Credits
Behind the Lyrics: Tapestry Town Drama
The Angela Anaconda theme song is as blunt and distinct as the show’s unique visual style. Created by Sue Rose (who also voices Angela), the song immediately establishes the central conflict of the series: Angela’s intense rivalry with her wealthy, French-speaking nemesis, Nanette Manoir.
The phrase “And you are not!” serves as a direct rebuttal to Nanette’s perceived superiority, highlighting Angela’s rebellious and imaginative personality. The “Schooby-doopy” scatting provides a jazz-inspired, offbeat energy that matched the show’s experimental “photo-collage” animation, which used actual black-and-white photographs manipulated digitally—a style that made it stand out on Fox Family and ABC Family in the late 90s.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the show in black and white?
While the clothing and backgrounds are often colorful, the characters’ faces are black-and-white photographs. This was a specific artistic choice using a technique called “cutout animation” to give the show its signature surrealist look.
What is Nanette’s nickname?
Angela exclusively refers to Nanette as “Ninny-poo,” a name meant to mock Nanette’s high-class attitude and the way their teacher, Mrs. Brinks, dotes on her.
Did this show have a Digimon connection?
Yes! Infamously, a short Angela Anaconda segment played before Digimon: The Movie in theaters, which remains a core memory (and a point of debate) for many 90s kids.
