What happens when you immediately regret a decision? That's what happens to Isabella here - her crush on Phineas isn't her sole defining character trait like many think it is, but it is one of the things that makes for good comedy when it comes to her own personal insecurities and this episode is one of the best examples of that the show has ever done. Her overreaction is hilarious while also extremely relatable, perfectly illustrating the awkwardness of revealing one's true feelings.

Of course, it all adds up to a hilarious payoff that saves her for another day, but also one that proves Dan and Swampy's ability to play the audience like a fiddle - we know that Phineas isn't gonna learn her crush, but for one brief moment, we are convinced that he MIGHT, which is an accomplishment in itself.

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