‘As he shouldn’t’—fans poke fun as Dan Schneider is not involved in the ‘Victorious’ spinoff ‘Hollywood Arts’

News of the Victorious spinoff, Hollywood Arts, is abuzz on the internet, and not for any good reasons regarding the cast or plot. In fact, it's the conspicuous absence of its former creator, Dan Schneider, that led to the storm. Fans of the classic Nickelodeon show reacted in every hilarious way possible after learning Schneider won't be part of the forthcoming spinoff series featuring Daniella Monet. It is suffice to say that reactions range from impassioned, at best to 'couldn't care less' at worst.

While many are simply dying for this Hollywood Arts spinoff, having left Dan Schneider out of the picture has created a wave of hilarious online comments. With a controversial reputation for being at the helm of teen-centric sitcoms such as iCarly, Victorious, and Drake & Josh, Schneider not being involved with the spin-off had mixed reactions. However, considering the fan reactions, it does appear most seem more than alright with the notion of Hollywood Arts going on without him.

Fans React to Dan Schneider's Absence in Hollywood Arts

Once the news broke that Dan Schneider would not be involved with the Victorious spinoff, followers took to social media, letting their thoughts out in comically sarcastic ways. The responses were teeming with clever and sarcastic remarks, giving the audience the sense that many people were truly relieved and full of joy. One fan even summed it up perfectly with a simple,

"As he shouldn’t."

In fact, the phrase “As he shouldn’t” quickly became a viral catchphrase, embodying the general sentiment of many fans who weren’t exactly thrilled with Schneider’s past influence over the franchise.

Another fan asked,

“oscarianators, do we want ariana to participate?”

Followed by the unanimous reply of

“yeah and keep him far away from it.”

The reactions were light-hearted but spoke volumes about the feelings of the fans. Schneider's absence might just be what this spinoff needs.

Of course, no viral post would be complete without a few exaggerated, over-the-top reactions. One fan commented,

“It’s going to suck ass like every other spinoff,” highlighting the skepticism surrounding the success of spinoff series in general.

The online community was clearly having fun with the situation, mocking Schneider's absence with the sort of humor that only fans of a beloved Nickelodeon show could muster.

Then, there was the concern that if Schneider were involved, it would be a disaster.

“I’d be worried if he was,” one fan wrote.

Fans are making it clear that while Schneider may have played a huge role in shaping Victorious, his influence isn’t missed in the same way. To add to the fun, someone asked,

“Did he leave his slippers?”

This is a cheeky reference to his sometimes quirky, larger-than-life persona that fans often poked fun at during his heyday as the mastermind behind so many shows.

But amidst all the humor, there was also a tone of genuine relief. One user posted,

“And thank god for that lmao,” echoing the sentiment that Schneider’s absence might actually be a blessing in disguise for the spinoff.

Fans are both excited about the new show and happy that it will have a fresh, drama-free start without the baggage of its former creator.

At the end of the day, it’s clear that the internet loves to have a bit of fun with the Victorious spinoff news. While fans may be cracking jokes and roasting Dan Schneider, there’s no denying that Hollywood Arts is still highly anticipated by many. The decision to leave Schneider out of the picture has sparked an outpouring of humorous reactions, and it seems like most fans are happy to move on without him.

Whether the spinoff will live up to the original Victorious or not remains to be seen, but one thing is for sure fans are going to keep the memes and jokes coming. After all, it’s all part of the fun!