The Fairly Odd Parents is still one of the longest running series to ever air on Nickelodeon. Not only was it hilarious, whimsical, relatable, and incredibly unique, but it also introduced the world to the in-universe superhero known as the Crimson Chin. The Crimson Chin may have just existed in the comic books, but Timmy Turner has used magical wishes granted by his fairy godparents to meet him, and even fight crime alongside him, on multiple occasions. The Crimson Chin added a lot of humor and excitement to the series whenever he showed up and became a bit of a fan-favorite. It makes one wonder how he never got his own spin-off series. 

Every episode with the Crimson Chin is wildly entertaining. This is partly due to his unique powers and abilities. Yes, he has super strength, super speed, flight, and other common superpowers. However, his giant chin is filled with all kinds of convenient gadgets, he can use his Baggage Vision to summon his baggage with his eye beams, and can even give superpowers to other people. There’s a lot that he’s capable of that would allow for some riveting crime-fighting sequences. 

His powers aren’t the only elements that stand out from other well-known superhero cartoons. The villains that he battles are just as unique. Most of his rogues’ gallery are baddies based on body parts like the Crimson Chin himself. There’s the likes of the Iron Lung, Bronze Kneecap, Brass Knuckles, and some others. They match the over-the-top ridiculousness of the Crimson Chin which leads to wonderful levels of goofiness. 

The Crimson Chin was clearly created to be a parody of well-known comic book superheroes. He has characteristics that poke fun at the likes of Spider-Man, Batman, and Superman, like being bitten by a radioactive celebrity instead of a spider to gain his powers, works at the Daily Blabbity instead of the Daily Planet, and has a sidekick named Cleft the Boy Chin Wonder instead of Robin the Boy Wonder. With how popular other superhero media became during the time that The Fairly Odd Parents was airing, Nickelodeon could have easily taken advantage of the superhero parody they had in their arsenal. The 2000s and 2010s would have been the perfect time to attract an audience who was becoming invested in the Dark Knight trilogy or the start of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and wanted to see more superhero media or wanted to see something that put a more humorous spin on something they loved. 

There was even the perfect voice actor onboard. Because of the character’s humongous chin, the creators wanted the comedian and talk show host Jay Leno, who’s known for having a large chin, to play the role. Luckily, he thought it was a funny idea and took the job. Jay Leno is obviously talented enough to lead a series, so why not a Crimson Chin series? Younger audiences would tune in to see a superhero cartoon and older audiences would truly appreciate seeing Jay Leno play a superhero. 

The Crimson Chin is still beloved and fondly remembered years later. Fans celebrate this wacky character with t-shirts, cosplay, and re-watching old Fairly Odd Parents episodes. He should have absolutely gotten the chance to star in his own spin-off series, even if it didn’t last as insanely long as The Fairly Odd Parents. It would have been just as loved, though. It certainly would have been a better way for the IP to evolve than adding Chloe Carmichael or Sparky to the cast.