User blog comment:ThatGuy456/A Guy's Thoughts: Carrie the Sentimental Stoic/@comment-26215750-20170713201905/@comment-30307603-20170713213440

One of the show's biggest strength is turning some of the most tired of cliches into fresh characters. Take Anais, for instance: she's your smart little sister. Big whoop. However, Anais is different from most characters in her archetype. The staff writes her as kid that happens to be academically gifted rather than a sophisticated intellect who is handicapped by being trapped in a child's body.

It's nice that the writers take the time to add a dimension to these characters and make them feel like genuine kids. It makes most of the comedy more memorable.

Regarding "The Promise", I believe that was the intention. To try extra hard to invoke empathy only to never give gratification. It's never bothered me personally, but I understand why so many people dislike it.

You're from the sub-reddit. That's why your name is familiar. Anyways, I would advise you post your analysis here and link it on /r/gumball. That way, you get the best of both worlds.