In relation to bizarre theories about Disney exhibits, those surrounding “Life with Derek” take the cake. Fifteen years after the collection aired its final episode, and even after two spin-off TV motion pictures, one which aired as just lately as 2023, all viewers appear to recollect from the franchise is the supposed sexual pressure between Casey and Derek. (Actor Michael Seator did not assist issues the best way his character put a wierd emphasis on the phrase “step” when speaking about his stepsister.)
In January 2020, Legatt poked enjoyable on the present’s subtext with a tweet. “I really like the yearly nostalgic Life with Derek pattern that occurs. BTW I nonetheless go down with this ship,” she wrote, posting an image of her and Seator, and going as far as to make use of the “Dasey” hashtag. In March 2024, Robbie Amell, who performed Casey’s love curiosity within the Disney collection, acquired requested concerning the incest theories throughout a BuzzFeed interview. The “Code 8” star instantly howled with laughter. “That is not what it is truly about,” the actor replied. “That is simply what followers wish to assume it was about.” Nicely, Robbie, the present nonetheless has not made its option to Disney+, which signifies that some Disney executives could be considering the identical factor as followers.
General, “Life with Derek” will not be hitting the rankings for funniest sitcom of all time, however a minimum of it is giving followers (and its stars) the reward of memes. So, so many memes.