# Weirdest Cartoon? **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [October 12, 2016, 4:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weirdest-cartoon/768337 "2016-10-12T16:56:27Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![marshmallow](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/df705f/32.png) [@marshmallow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/marshmallow)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2016, 1:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weirdest-cartoon/768337/21 "2016-10-13T01:06:29Z")
At the time I just remember everyone saying it was trash and comparing it to Ultraviolet. Little discussion of the animation it was based on, which doesn’t seem that popular. It does have a cult following, though. ---
**Author:** ![breezman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/4491bb/32.png) [@breezman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/breezman)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2016, 1:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weirdest-cartoon/768337/22 "2016-10-13T01:28:36Z")
I’ll nominate the [Gideon Cartoons](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xr48Ow37uto). I saw them years ago on Calliope on USA network. They didn’t seem that weird back them, but now when I watch them they are creepy/trippy/weird. I really like the music though. ---
**Author:** ![Snowboarder\_Bo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/snowboarder_bo/32/229_2.png) [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2016, 1:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weirdest-cartoon/768337/23 "2016-10-13T01:36:33Z")
Pfft. The Maxx? Aeon Flux? Those weren’t weird. Don Hertzfeld’s stuff is awesome; [_Billy’s Balloon_](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7jksRQcI9NA) is one of the funniest cartoons ever made. I’m starting to think that most of you never get outside the mainstream… or should I say [Palin voice] ‘lamestream’ [/Palin voice] ? 😛 Now [Paper Rad](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oEfX6wFFj6w) (this is just a short clip of some of their work) is some fucked up shit. Their _Trash Talking_ DVD is an incomprehensible, seizure inducing hour of bizarre and unlikely creatures doing incomprehensibly bizarre things. The art is crazy. The sound is crazy. I have no idea what some of the characters are supposed to be or what they are doing. It’s like watching something created by schizophrenics who had taken massive doses of LSD and who had never seen a cartoon before in their lives. It is one of the most maddening things I know of to watch after ingesting hallucinogens. Of course, I am proud to own it! 🆒 Also, an honorable mention should go to anything by **cyriak** ; check out [Baaa](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQO-aOdJLiw). ETA: For semi-mainstream weirdness, I’ll put my money on _Aqua Teen Hunger Force_. ---
**Author:** ![Arrogance\_Ex\_Machina](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/arrogance_ex_machina/32/192_2.png) [@Arrogance\_Ex\_Machina](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Arrogance_Ex_Machina)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2016, 2:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weirdest-cartoon/768337/24 "2016-10-13T02:00:12Z")
> [@marshmallow](#): > > I didn’t list any anime because that’s easy mode. A lot of anime look like they are super-weird, especially if you just read a short premise. In practice most of them may have a weird premise but are totally cliche once they get going: the same old moe-blob girls colliding with spineless and bland male mains, falling down in a heap so that the boy grabs their boobs or whatever. There’s some weird ones in the mix but they are a tiny minority IMO. ---
**Author:** ![Ukulele\_Ike](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/df788c/32.png) [@Ukulele\_Ike](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ukulele_Ike)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2016, 2:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weirdest-cartoon/768337/25 "2016-10-13T02:09:43Z")
Ub Iwerks cartoons. “Balloon Land” (1935) is one of the worst, a horrible phallic nightmare. The PIN CUSHION MAN will POP YOUR CHERRY. [![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/sYmasgNskzw/hqdefault.jpg "ComiColor Balloon Land") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sYmasgNskzw) ---
**Author:** ![elfkin477](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/a9a28c/32.png) [@elfkin477](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elfkin477)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2016, 2:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weirdest-cartoon/768337/26 "2016-10-13T02:20:16Z")
> [@marshmallow](#): > > Aeon Flux and The Maxx, shown back in the '90s on MTV’s Liquid Television, might be the weirdest mainstream American cartoons I’ve seen. Invader Zim and Courage the Cowardly Dog are pretty damn strange for mainstream toons too. ---
**Author:** ![Son\_of\_a\_Rich](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/son_of_a_rich/32/5439_2.png) [@Son\_of\_a\_Rich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Son_of_a_Rich)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2016, 3:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weirdest-cartoon/768337/27 "2016-10-13T03:58:13Z")
I’ve always been partial to [Koko’s Earth Control](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ysCS1NB0zE). Music by Paul Whiteman and his Orchestra. ---
**Author:** ![marshmallow](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/df705f/32.png) [@marshmallow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/marshmallow)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2016, 4:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weirdest-cartoon/768337/28 "2016-10-13T04:56:45Z")
Pink Floyd had some trippy animations for The Wall. Those flowers, man. **Son of a Rich** , [old cartoons are crazy.](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E6SS2_oV45A) **Snowboarder Bo,** that was pretty weird. I was thinking of works with some sort of story. There’s all sorts of batshit stuff on the internet, ranging from flash animation to YTPs (Fawful’s stuff is pure art). Then again, a lot of Firth’s standalone vids don’t make any sense either. The Maxx has a subreddit with like 50 subs. Aeon Flux doesn’t even have one. Don’t think they’re that mainstream, or maybe it’s just not fresh enough for the kids nowadays. I don’t know if they could even air some Flux episodes today, what with all the BDSM and freaky tongue kissing scenes. Or that episode where Trevor fingers a woman’s spinal cord hole. ---
**Author:** ![Snowboarder\_Bo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/snowboarder_bo/32/229_2.png) [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2016, 5:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weirdest-cartoon/768337/29 "2016-10-13T05:47:26Z")
> [@marshmallow](#): > > **Snowboarder Bo,** that was pretty weird. I was thinking of works with some sort of story. There’s all sorts of batshit stuff on the internet, ranging from flash animation to YTPs (Fawful’s stuff is pure art). Then again, a lot of Firth’s standalone vids don’t make any sense either. Oh, there’s a story being told in Paper Rad’s _Trash Talking_; it’s just incomprehensible. Seriously. I’ve watched that damn thing 3 times completely sober and at least 4 times when completely not-sober, and I have no idea what’s going on or why or who anyone is. Paper Rad also did a show that aired on Cartoon Network for 2 years called _The Problem Solverz_. Check out [the premiere episode, Time Twister](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hGs4uRZ60_o). It’s at least semi-coherent, but still just whacked out of it’s gourd. They also did [a Super Mario “movie”](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JN-WCA5-Qxs) (it’s only 15 minutes long) back in 2005 that is completely fucked up. ---
**Author:** ![furryman](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/furryman/32/99_2.png) [@furryman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/furryman)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2016, 5:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weirdest-cartoon/768337/30 "2016-10-13T17:55:44Z")
Watching the color Betty Boop cartoons is like going on a drug trip. Korgoth the Barbarian is awesomely weird. ---
**Author:** ![PAjoe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pajoe/32/58_2.png) [@PAjoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PAjoe)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2016, 6:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weirdest-cartoon/768337/31 "2016-10-13T18:42:09Z")
Spinnolio twisted takeoff on Pinocchio. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ieTlexV2SQ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ieTlexV2SQ) ---
**Author:** ![Sherrerd](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sherrerd/32/8_2.png) [@Sherrerd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sherrerd)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2016, 8:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weirdest-cartoon/768337/32 "2016-10-13T20:19:17Z")
Adult Swim has a pretty good record for semi-mainstream weirdness, in addition to _Aqua Teen Hunger Force_; one show that comes immediately to mind is the 20 episodes of _Xavier: Renegade Angel._ It offers bizarre plots, bizarre dialogue, and bizarre graphics. > **[Xavier: Renegade Angel](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xavier:_Renegade_Angel)** > > Xavier: Renegade Angel is an American adult computer-animated television series created by Vernon Chatman and John Lee, who are also the creators of Wonder Showzen. The show was produced by PFFR, with animation by Cinematico. It premiered on November 4, 2007, on Adult Swim and November 1, 2007, on the Adult Swim website. > Xavier features a style characterized by an elaborate and nonlinear plot following the humorous musings of an itinerant humanoid pseudo-shaman and spiritual seeker named Xavier.... ---
**Author:** ![ruh-roh](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/8797f3/32.png) [@ruh-roh](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ruh-roh)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2016, 9:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weirdest-cartoon/768337/33 "2016-10-13T21:56:47Z")
I remember seeing some of the early Max Fleischer stuff. It was I believe early 1930’s and somewhat experimental animation. I don’t think LSD was available then, but he must of been on something heavy. Wiki describes it as “sophisticated, focused on surrealism, dark humor, adult psychological elements, and sexuality.” And for-what-it’s-worth, Betty Boop was originally a dog. No, no, not commenting on her looks, but a true cartoon dog. ---
**Author:** ![Quimby](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/22d042/32.png) [@Quimby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quimby)\ **Post date:** [October 14, 2016, 1:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weirdest-cartoon/768337/34 "2016-10-14T01:42:02Z")
I will second Fantastic Planet and some of what was on Liquid Television. ---
**Author:** ![Ukulele\_Ike](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/df788c/32.png) [@Ukulele\_Ike](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ukulele_Ike)\ **Post date:** [October 14, 2016, 1:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weirdest-cartoon/768337/35 "2016-10-14T01:55:01Z")
> [@ruh-roh](#): > > I remember seeing some of the early Max Fleischer stuff. It was I believe early 1930’s and somewhat experimental animation. I don’t think LSD was available then, but he must of been on something heavy. Wiki describes it as “sophisticated, focused on surrealism, dark humor, adult psychological elements, and sexuality.” > > And for-what-it’s-worth, Betty Boop was originally a dog. No, no, not commenting on her looks, but a true cartoon dog. Maybe psilocybin mushrooms in the bootleg liquor? BIMBO’S INITIATION (1931) is a good introduction, and Betty-as-dog makes an appearance at the very end. (Also, LSD was created in the early 1940s) [![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/RFrBG4xyaF8/hqdefault.jpg "Bimbo's Initiation (Fleischer Studios cartoon, 1931)") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RFrBG4xyaF8) ---
**Author:** ![teela\_brown](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/d9b06d/32.png) [@teela\_brown](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/teela_brown)\ **Post date:** [October 14, 2016, 4:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weirdest-cartoon/768337/36 "2016-10-14T16:15:36Z")
[Bats in the Belfry](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fXAmZkqJUzE), by Rudolf Ising, had me scratching my head when I watched it many years ago. I was reminded of it by this thread, so I just watched it again. Yep, still weird. ---
**Author:** ![DrDeth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b487fb/32.png) [@DrDeth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrDeth)\ **Post date:** [October 14, 2016, 5:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weirdest-cartoon/768337/37 "2016-10-14T17:33:53Z")
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**Author:** ![NDP](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ndp/32/55_2.png) [@NDP](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NDP)\ **Post date:** [October 14, 2016, 5:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weirdest-cartoon/768337/38 "2016-10-14T17:56:03Z")
> [@Ukulele\_Ike](#): > > Maybe psilocybin mushrooms in the bootleg liquor? > > BIMBO’S INITIATION (1931) is a good introduction, and Betty-as-dog makes an appearance at the very end. > > (Also, LSD was created in the early 1940s) > > [https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=RFrBG4xyaF8](https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=RFrBG4xyaF8) I’ll see your “Bimbo’s Initiation” and raise you “[Swing You Singers](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQfSGDdHRW4)!” ---
**Author:** ![teela\_brown](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/d9b06d/32.png) [@teela\_brown](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/teela_brown)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2016, 12:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weirdest-cartoon/768337/39 "2016-10-15T12:26:09Z")
Oh, yeah, and there’s the seriously disturbing [Booboo Runs Wild](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_phbjCjzzE), by John Kricfalusi. ---
**Author:** ![salinqmind](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/3ec8ea/32.png) [@salinqmind](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/salinqmind)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2016, 3:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weirdest-cartoon/768337/40 "2016-10-15T15:13:29Z")
> [@Ukulele\_Ike](#): > > Ub Iwerks cartoons. “Balloon Land” (1935) is one of the worst, a horrible phallic nightmare. The PIN CUSHION MAN will POP YOUR CHERRY. > > [https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=sYmasgNskzw](https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=sYmasgNskzw) When my daughter was little, we rented this from the library, it was on a double bill with George Pal’s Tubby the Tuba short (from 1947). For some reason, both scared the bejesus out of my kid. I thought it was some no-name cheapie thing, and I watched and was just mesmerized. Both WERE creepy as F in an otherworldly way.:eek: [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weirdest-cartoon/768337.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weirdest-cartoon/768337.md?page=3)