I take a look at the influences and trends in 2000s TV animation, from “slice-of-life” shows to the influence of anime on Western cartoons.
Read more
Tag: The Fairly OddParents
5 Aquaman references in cartoons
Aquaman’s been a regular part of DC Comics since 1941. As such, he’s also been referenced in popular culture, including other comics and animation.
Read more
6 “Star Wars” references in cartoons
There’s been a long list of “Star Wars” parodies and references in cartoons. Here’s a list of a half-dozen examples, from “Johnny Test” to “Bloom County.”
Read more
Basketball in cartoons
1996’s “Space Jam” has, despite its mixed reception by animation fans, gone on to become the most prominent animated (mixed with live-action) production centering around basketball. It’s prominent enough that Warner Bros. even plans to produce a sequel.
But what other cartoons referencing basketball have been made? Here’s a list of some noteworthy references to basketball in cartoons besides “Space Jam.”
Read more
Top 10 2000s TV cartoon theme songs
While animation exploded in quantity and popularity in the 90s, the 2000s also saw various changes. Some of the changes,[…]
Read more
Friday the 13th in cartoons
Today is Friday the 13th, a day famous for being associated with superstition. Like other cultural aspects, it’s been referenced[…]
Read more
Minorities in cartoons: Trixie Tang
This week’s minorities in cartoons entry is Trixie Tang, a supporting character on Nickelodeon’s “The Fairly OddParents.”
Read more
Minorities in cartoons: A.J.
This week’s entry is A.J., a recurring character on Nickelodeon’s cartoon “The Fairly OddParents.” Background Similar to Valerie Smith of[…]
Read more