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''We're gonna be more happy, we're gonna finally be fine!''
''We're gonna get more calm and normal, we're gonna fix our state of mind,''
''We're gonna be less crazy, we're gonna finally be fine!"''
|''[[Community]]'', [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v{{=}}nT89wX6_Fig Season 3 opening]}}
The [[Different As Night and Day]] twin of [[Darker and Edgier]], when something is [[Tone Shift]]ed to be more kid friendly and frothy than the original source. This can either happen to a show over time, or it can be the result of [[Disneyfication]]. It may also be done purposefully if it's felt that the series has been getting overly dark. Thus, a Lighter And Softer installment may often follow one which made a point of being Darker And Edgier. Finally, if an adult or more serious TV show or movie has a spin-off aimed at children, this can be the result.
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* This trope is parodied [http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/485797 here], with an attempt to make ''[[Watchmen (comics)|Watchmen]]'' Lighter and Softer. It's a parody of the animated cartoon versions of films geared towards adult audiences (see Western Animation below). In particular, [[Sociopathic Hero|Rorschach]] describes himself as "nutty" (he's relegated to comic relief) and [[Attempted Rape|the Comedian]]... ''[[Dogged Nice Guy|has a crush]]'' on Silk Spectre.
** And, there's [http://envyskort.deviantart.com/art/G-Rated-Watchmen-Part-1-117642121 this comic]. Be sure to read the rest of the chapters as well!
* [[Tobuscus]] started out his vlogging career with a very gritty, profanity-laced style, clearly going for a [[All Girls Want Bad Boys|"bad boy"]] vibe. Around 2010, however, his popularity started to really grow, his [[Product Placement|sponsorships]] took off, and his [[So My Kids Can Watch|teenage niece, Ciara]], started appearing in his videos—and suddenly the grittiness was gone, replaced by a Toby who never swears, pretends to be oblivious to things like sex and alcohol, and is almost entirely comedic. His niece aside, this was almost certainly a calculated career move to broaden his appeal, although there are still occasional comments on his videos expressing longing for the "old Toby".
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