 Discussing Perry, creator Povenmire cited the example of his own pet cat, Sprocket, which he claimed led a "secret life" with his neighbors in order to get extra food.Phineas is portrayed as being a highly intelligent, imaginative, optimistic, and adventurous boy.The Disney Channel promos for "Phineas and Ferb" describe him as someone who "thinks big", refusing to let any day be ordinary.