@basedbagel - Meh, don't let that stop you. If you're looking for something new under the sun, you're gonna be looking for a long time. Just make the concept your own.
If you feel you must, throw in an obvious nod to the original (just a subtle little acknowledgement), and call it an homage. As long as you're not intentionally seeking to subvert, or otherwise shit on the original... I don't think a reasonable person would object.
Thats a good point. Thanks! @YoMomz