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Five Greatest “TV Cartoon Series”

October 4, 2018

Honorable Mentions -

Rugrats - A great children’s show chronicling the adventures of Tommy Pickles and friends. If you’re a fan of Rugrats, check out this conspiracy theory https://www.bustle.com/articles/169393-this-rugrats-fan-theory-is-dark-af-so-please-read-with-cautio

Recess - worth watching just for the occassional showcasings of Mikey Blumbergs vocal skills, or sometimes the insane Yo-Yo skills of Gretchen Grundler.

Magic School Bus - An odd show, but it’s uniqueness is what made it stand out. A magic bus can perform a variety of maneuvers such as shrinking, expanding, or transforming. The bus’s abilities allow a science teacher, Ms. Frizzle, to take her students on educational adventures. Who remembers the episode where the class went inside Ralphie’s body? #Terrifying.

*Looney Tunes and Mickey Mouse are not included on this list because they are classified as short films rather than episodic cartoon series.

# 5 - The Flintstones - Without the Flintstones, many other adult-oriented cartoons would not exist. The Flintstones takes place during the Stone Age and depicts the life of Fred Flintstone, his family, and his friends. It was the first animated show that aired in a primetime slot and became one of the most profitable animated series of all time.

# 4 - Pokemon - Although I, like many of its cult-followers, believe Digimon Season 1 is a better show, Pokemon, has a longevity that Digimon can’t match. Although the show about digital monsters came out around the same time and has always been viewed as a sort of rival for Pokemon, Pokemon set itself apart and reached unparalleled levels of success through a larger fanbase. Boosted by merchandise from the card game and gameboy games, the Pokemon anime built a strong following as children loved tuning in to watch Ash Ketchum’s quest to become a Pokemon Master. The first season of Pokemon featured an iconic theme song, cute Pokemon characters, and the daily game of “Who’s That Pokemon!?” Ash’s time in Kanto and his interactions with the original 151 Pokemon will never be topped. Congratulations to Pokemon for surpassing 1000 episodes.

# 3 - Spongebob Squarepants - With one of the catchiest theme songs around, Spongebob Squarepants is a show that despite recent rumors of its ending, continues to put out new episodes. The first three seasons of the show are arguably the best because they were helmed by creator Stephen Hillenburg, a marine biologist and animator. After the first Spongebob Squarepants movie was released, Hillenburg, who intended the film to be the series finale, left after disagreements with Nickelodeon who wanted to continue the show with more episodes. Hillenburg returned in 2015 after over a decade away from the show. Spongebob Squarepants features the titular character (voiced by Tom Kenny) interacting with the various inhabitants of Bikini Bottom on his daily adventures. Most episodes revolve around Spongebob’s experiences with a dim-witted starfish, a greedy crab, or a clarinet-playing octopus, but there is a whole host of characters equally as exciting as Patrick Star, Mr. Krabs, and Squidward. The charm of the show lies in the vast world that exists surrounding Spongebob’s home in the pineapple under the sea where Bikini Bottom’s many side characters are just as memorable as the three main ones. Whether Mrs. Puff, Larry, Sandy Cheeks, Gary, Plankton, or many of the other supporting cast, each character has their own unique personality and makes for a fun watch. Best episodes: Band Geeks, Sailor Mouth, Krusty Krab Training Video, Just One Bite

# 2 - Arthur - Arthur is still airing new episodes, having started 20 years ago with its premiere on October 7, 1996. It is the second-longest running animated series behind The Simpsons. Primarily targeted toward children, young viewers get to see life through the eyes of this anthropomorphic aardvark and his friends. Arthur teaches various concepts from bullying, asthma, autism, and diabetes. This show is especially nostalgic for me because I remember watching it before and after school even though they were the same episodes on repeat. I still find myself referencing Arthur with my brothers today, whether it’s when I stuff a whole piece of cake into my mouth as Arthur does, or listening to songs like The Binky Song or Crazy Bus. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6KdHv493m34 And how could any of us forget some of the most gruesome moments in television history, like when Arthur cut his knee on a lima bean can in the junkyard or when and he cold-cocked D.W. and nearly killed her? I mean...look at the face of this monster...

# 1 - The Simpsons - Since this show is a satirical description of the average working-man in Homer Simpson, it allows its writers to tackle almost any topic they want. Many times, episodes will focus on in-world stories between characters, but other times it will use current events or celebrity cameos (in Simpson-like form) to provide a running gag. Although the show has declined in quality in recent years, it still airs new episodes and shows no sign of slowing down. It is the longest running-animated show on television. Oddly enough, the show has a knack for foreshadowing real-life events. https://www.businessinsider.com/the-simpsons-is-good-at-predicting-the-future-2016-11

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