Life Kit 'Big Mouth' Creators On Embracing The Awkwardness Of Puberty
Mar 12, 2020
Nick Kroll and Andrew Goldberg, co-creators of the animated comedy 'Big Mouth,' dive into the awkwardness of puberty. They discuss their personal experiences navigating adolescence, emphasizing the importance of open conversations about emotions and relationships. The duo highlights how humor can help demystify the challenges of growing up, including the stigma surrounding sex education. Listeners will enjoy their hilarious insights on hormone monsters and the emotional landscape of puberty, making this discussion both relatable and entertaining.
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Inspiration for Big Mouth
- Nick Kroll and Andrew Goldberg, creators of Big Mouth, were childhood friends with differing puberty experiences.
- This contrast inspired their show, exploring the awkwardness and secrecy surrounding puberty.
Hidden Puberty Stories
- The creators learned their close friend got her first period during a class trip, a secret she kept for years.
- This highlighted how puberty experiences are often hidden, making Big Mouth a platform to share these stories.
Normalizing Puberty
- Anya Kamenetz reflects on how Big Mouth normalizes the confusing and embarrassing aspects of puberty.
- The show's open discussion of these topics could have benefited her younger self.
