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What were the main influences and trends in 2000s TV animation?

2 years ago 5 min read 2000s 6Teen Adult Swim animation Johnny Test Media SpongeBob SquarePants Teen Titans The Fairly OddParents The Weekenders Total Drama

The 2000s weren’t exactly a high point for TV animation. The trends and shows of the 90s had petered out; however, the aughts seemed to suffer from: Changing media technology, which brought

5 Aquaman references in cartoons

4 years ago 3 min read animation Aquaman DC Comics Johnny Test Media SpongeBob SquarePants The Fairly OddParents The Simpsons Zoo Crew

Since 1941, Aquaman’s been a perennial mainstay in comics. Granted, the Sea King hasn’t always been treated with the most respect. Still, thanks to various cartoons, his Justice League

6 "Star Wars" references in cartoons

4 years ago 3 min read animation Bloom County comic strips FoxTrot Johnny Test Media Star Wars The Fairly OddParents The Powerpuff Girls Yogi Bear

Since its 1977 debut, “Star Wars” has been referenced and parodied plenty of times in cartoons. Below is a list of a half-dozen cartoons referencing the classic film series. I noticed

Basketball in cartoons

5 years ago 3 min read Media animation basketball Disney Garfield Harlem Globetrotters Michael Jordan Space Jam sports Static Shock The Fairly OddParents

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

Top 10 2000s TV cartoon theme songs

5 years ago 3 min read Media 2000s animation Cyberchase Dave the Barbarian Jimmy Neutron Kim Possible Scooby-Doo Static Shock Super Hero Squad Teen Titans The Fairly OddParents theme songs top 10 WordGirl

While animation exploded in quantity and popularity in the 90s, the 2000s also saw various changes. Some of the changes, however, didn’t seem for the better. Various factors (poor-looking Flash TV animation,

Friday the 13th in cartoons

7 years ago 3 min read animation Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood Friday the 13th Garfield holidays Looney Tunes Media Mr. Rogers Neighborhood Popeye The Fairly OddParents The Simpsons Tiny Toon Adventures

Today is Friday the 13th, a day famous for being associated with superstition. Like other cultural aspects, it’s been referenced in cartoons on occasion, both the original day itself (as a

Minorities in cartoons: Trixie Tang

8 years ago 1 min read Media animation Asian Americans minorities in cartoons Nickelodeon The Fairly OddParents Trixie Tang

This week’s minorities in cartoons entry is Trixie Tang, a supporting character on Nickelodeon series “The Fairly OddParents.” BackgroundIn the series, Trixie is Dimmsdale Elementary’s most popular and wealthiest girl. Most

Minorities in cartoons: A.J.

9 years ago 2 min read African-Americans AJ animation Media minorities in cartoons Nickelodeon The Fairly OddParents

This week’s entry is A.J., a recurring character on Nickelodeon’s cartoon “The Fairly OddParents.” Background Similar to Valerie Smith of the Pussycats and Mister Terrific, A.