Cartoons these days...?

Question

...are STUPID 'cause they have to be "politically correct!"
the only good cartoons are the adult or violent Japanese cartoons!
Agree? Say "Aye" or something convincing that's not "Aye".
Disagree? Say "Nay" or any disclaim that's not "Nay"
Want results of my statement...look at Barney the Dinosaur!

Answer 1

Cartoons just aren't as good nowadays. My dad says it's because I'm getting older, but that's not true since I regularly watch good cartoons. The problem with Disney Channel cartoons is that they're churned out almost every month with little regard to quality. Disney places the 65-episode rule on all its shows and replaces good shows with stupid animated shows for one reason: profits. Also, the main problem with dubbed anime these days can also be summed up with one word: 4Kids. 4Kids is an organization of xenophobic and overprotective suits who think that children shouldn't be exposed to even the slightest hint of violence or Japanese culture. The names of anime characters get completely mangled in translation, people get slashed by swords but don't bleed (which frankly doesn't make sense), and any references to the Japanese culture like a rice ball or something are completely edited out. Animators today are either too worried about offending somebody or just don't care about the entertainment of the audience and just want to take their paychecks and go home. I hope this rant at least earns me a coupla points.

Answer 2

you want good, quality disturbing american movie animation.



Try the 1978 version of watership down. Probably the most disturbing and bloody cartoon ever, including japanese anime, it isn't only the quality of blood, but the sheer brutality of the movie and the look at the world. Also because it is told through the meduim of one of the least violent and usually cutesy creatures on earth.



I say NAY, because of quality cartoons like south park and family guy.



South Park's worst episode is probably better than anything that any other cartoon has ever done, a few can creep in to compete, but generally not.



Not only are they politically incorrect, they give the perspective of what is the "sane" logical answer in a debate or conflict or the way we look at things. It is often at the end of the show, the crisis is resolved with a logical 3rd prespective that wins through because it makes the most sense.



The show South Park did originally as an anime spoof, Good Times With Weapons, done as an anime, is actually Ironically the greatest anime ever.



There are stupid cartoons, most of them actually are anime- lets see: pokemon, dragonball z, yugio, these are all little kiddie cartoons that just plain suck. I can't think of one non-anime cartoon that sucks as bad as these. Also it sounds like you are comparing american "kiddie" cartoons to hard core anime directed at an older audience, of course there is no competition there. Try comparing animation geared towards an older audience with each other. South Park vs. Golgo 13 the professional. Or Looney Tunes vs. Akira, we all know what will happen there- same as in the WW2 cartoon Bugs Bunny Nips the Nips.



While some japanese animation (mostly older long legth movies) may be really great and classic, most anime today is just plain crap.

Answer 3

Barny is not a cartoon. Now days the actual cartoons in America that air on local TV or movies are family/kid friendly, And that's a good thing. I do enjoy movies like Spirited Away, Castle in the Sky, and Howel's Moving Castle, But children may have nightmares from that sort of thing, and I wouldn't recommend children to see them without someone else in the room, like a guardian or trusted friend. Cartoons, like what airs on Kids WB is something parents can let their child see without the danger of bad language or heavy violence. Yes, on some cartoons meant for children there is rude actions and stupid parents that give a child the wrong idea at times, and hate such shows, they are out there, and I suggest on Saturday mornings that people would pay attention to what shows their child sees, you may get a clear picture of where they get their attitudes from. Oh, and a, Nay. (since you are not a child, that may be the reason why you don't like child TV shows.)

Answer 4

Nay.



First off, Barney the Dinosaur isn't even a cartoon, but that's beside the point.



Just look at South Park, Simpsons, Family Guy, just about anything on the Cartoon network etc. At least those cartoons are about the simple 30 minute or less laugh fest that all good cartoons should strive for.

Answer 5

Nay... try watching *adult* cartoons, i.e. South Park, Family Guy, Simpsons, American Dad, or a whole variety of stuff on Cartoon Network's Adult Swim. That stuff is NOT Politically Correct, which makes it all the funnier.

Answer 6

"The Simpsons" is NOT family fare! It is way too subversive for kids, and to this day I do not understand why so many parents allow their kids to watch it, then wonder why the kids act like such total imbeciles.



There are a few, but very few, contempory cartoons that are both well-done and family-friendly. My favorite of these is "Kim Possible."--extremely well-written, great animation and character development, and families are portrayed positively. I get withdrawls without a daily "Rufus" fix! I especially love the fact that the dad is a rocket scientist and not a blathering idiot. I'm a modern woman and I'm sick of the way that almost all dads on TV are either abusive, perverted, or brain-dead and totally inept.



I like "SpongeBob" too, but my husband detests that show (just personal dislike--no quality issues), so we don't watch it.



We all enjoy "Ed, Edd and Eddy"--who doesn't remember someone from childhood just like one of the kids on that show?



We catch reruns of "Justice League" and "Batman" every night--again, great animation and character development.



We miss terribly "Johnny Bravo," "The Powerpuff Girls" and "Samurai Jack" RERUNS PLEASE, BOOMERANG!!!!!



Why are the Bugs Bunny cartoons so hard to find these days? If Boomerang wants to show "old school" cartoons, show them instead of running "The Flintstones" and "Scooby-Doo" ad nauseum.



Don't get me started on "South Park," "Family Guy" or "Adult Swim." I can't wait until they "get dipped." (Remember "Roger Rabbit"?)



The comments about "Watership Down" were obviously made by someone who didn't read the book. Yeah, the movie stunk, but it was because of poor quality animation (as all animation was in the late '70's) and lack of faithfulness to the book.

Answer 7

Nay. I like adult Western cartoons, but the type of cartoons I think are stupid is anime. Any anime. It's stupid, and extremely violent. Children and adults wrap their lives around anime, and that really saddens my heart. Anime is just a silly cartoon like most of the cartoons that are on television. Then children and adults who are obsessed with anime are just embarrassing to be around. They'll fall in love with the characters on the anime show, or imitate them. Heck, students in my school go around wearing their stupid little Naruto headbands! Makes me sick, really it does.

Answer 8

Sadly we will never have the days of Chuck Jones back, the original WB shorts were the best(DONT get me started on Loonatics Unleashed :))



Still, if you don't mind quirky and off the beaten track, a few shows I find refreshing:



The X's

Kappa Mikey

Jacob Two Two

Avatar The Last Airbender(by Nickelodeon! That surprised me)

One Piece(yeah its among the Anime but totally whacked out!)

Answer 9

Aye!



what ever happened to hitting a cat with a pan!



but Japanese cartoon Are great aren't they?



(I used to love barney, but now he is creepy!)

Answer 10

Aye, best cartoon nowadays are violent/comedy cartoons (age 14+ at least) or anime (some of them)

Answer 11

If barney the dinosaur is a cartoon I must be eating way too much acid.

Answer 12

Spongebob Sqarepants is a good cartoon. He makes me laugh and roll my eyes and it's silly humor even my toddler gets. Remember, cartoons are made for LITTLE KIDS.



I also like Fairy Odd Parents.

Answer 13

Barney isn't a cartoon, although he is obnoxious. I like Fosters Home for Imaginary Friends and of course Sponge Bob.

Answer 14

Well, technically Barney isn't a 'cartoon'....

but I disagree - there are good cartoons on these days. Just good in a different kind of way. :)

Answer 15

Aye!

anime are way better than cartoons these days.

Answer 16

barney isn't a cartoon,

nay,true, they have to

be politically correct

but they're good if you're really bored

no!!!!!!! not barney

Answer 17

The Simpsons is a good cartoon show that is still aimed at a family audience.

Answer 18

I disagree with this. There a bunch of cartoons that are cool.

Answer 19

Yeah, I highly agree. I usually like to watch programs on the Adult Swim.

Answer 20

I miss 80's cartoons whe I was a kid.

Answer 21

what ever happen to saturday morning cartoons

Answer 22

that' so true and cartoons aren't funny anymore. what happened to Dexter's laboratory or power puff girls.

Answer 23

yeah cartoons suck these days.

Answer 24

i love transformers circa..1980's

Answer 25

cartoons dont suck

Answer 26

AYE!

Answer 27

spongebob rocks...