I take a guess at what are the most popular Western animated cartoons, ranging from Mickey Mouse to Looney Tunes to SpongeBob SquarePants.
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Tag: The Simpsons
5 more obsolete technology references in cartoons
As a follow-up to an earlier post, I take a look at five more examples of obsolete technology references in cartoons, including the once-common phone booth.
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What were the main influences and trends in 1990s TV animation?
I take a look at the dominant influences and trends in 1990s TV animation, from “The Simpsons” and “South Park” to “Animaniacs.”
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Soccer in cartoons
A look at various appearances in animation and comics of the world’s most popular sport, soccer (or “football” outside North America).
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The problems with Apu and “The Simpsons” in general
In recent years, “The Simpsons” has come under criticism for its portrayal of Apu. I look at why the show itself feels similarly dated nowadays.
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10 noteworthy vegetarian cartoon characters
A look at 10 prominent vegetarian or vegan cartoon characters, from Lisa Simpson of “The Simpsons” to Beast Boy of “Teen Titans.”
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The 10 most influential TV cartoons
A look at the 10 biggest influences on American made-for-TV cartoons, from “Huckleberry Hound” and “Scooby-Doo” to NickToons and “The Simpsons.”
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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.
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Football references in cartoons
Rounding out the “Big 4” American sports, here’s a list post covering references in cartoons to the United States’ most popular sport, football.
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Minorities in cartoons: Carl Carlson
This week’s minorities in cartoons entry is Carl Carlson, a character on the (very) long-running Fox animated series “The Simpsons.” Carl’s the coworker of Homer at the nuclear power plant; he’s also the best friend of fellow coworker Lenny.
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