# \#cartoons-animation **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/tag/cartoons-animation/29.md [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) --- ## [South Park - general discussion](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/south-park-general-discussion/994935)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2026, 8:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/south-park-general-discussion/994935 "2026-09-20T20:13:23Z")
I don’t see a recent general discussion of South Park, so here it is. I appreciated last night’s Not Suitable For Children episode. If you don’t have a middle schooler who loves Prime hydration drink, its premise may ha… --- ## [Who, if anyone, was Oscar Bensol (1960s DC animated cartoons)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-if-anyone-was-oscar-bensol-1960s-dc-animated-cartoons/1016056)
**Author:** [@Earl\_Snake-Hips\_Tucker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Earl_Snake-Hips_Tucker)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2026, 11:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-if-anyone-was-oscar-bensol-1960s-dc-animated-cartoons/1016056 "2026-09-11T11:26:52Z")
His IMDB entry. Mystery person. I haven’t been able to find any trace of this name outside of the cartoons where this name is credited, so it’s possible that it was either misspelled or a pseudonym. Side note: As the… --- ## [That Simpsons scene](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/that-simpsons-scene/1032886)
**Author:** [@Son\_of\_a\_Rich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Son_of_a_Rich)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2026, 6:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/that-simpsons-scene/1032886 "2026-09-10T18:48:02Z")
…where Homer leaves Flanders’ yard and sinks backwards through the hedge. Was that a reference to something? --- ## [What (adult cartoon?) is this sight gag from -- "Those are TANGRAMS you idiot!"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-adult-cartoon-is-this-sight-gag-from-those-are-tangrams-you-idiot/1032769)
**Author:** [@steronz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/steronz)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2026, 7:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-adult-cartoon-is-this-sight-gag-from-those-are-tangrams-you-idiot/1032769 "2026-09-02T19:35:23Z")
That’s my recollection, I have no idea how much of it is accurate. In my head it’s Simpsons, Homer has brought some tangrams to some event because he misunderstood what he was supposed to actually bring, and Lisa is the … --- ## [Rick and Morty -- the new animated show from Dan Harmon and Justin Roiland](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rick-and-morty-the-new-animated-show-from-dan-harmon-and-justin-roiland/679380)
**Author:** [@Tarwater](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tarwater)\ **Replies:** 1352\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2026, 2:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rick-and-morty-the-new-animated-show-from-dan-harmon-and-justin-roiland/679380 "2026-08-31T02:06:50Z")
Is anybody else watching this? I did a search before posting because with all the love Harmon receives for Community, I thought for sure that somebody would’ve posted about the cartoon he’s producing for Adult Swim. But … --- ## [Peter Cullen, voice of Optimus Prime dead at 85](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/peter-cullen-voice-of-optimus-prime-dead-at-85/1032604)
**Author:** [@DigitalC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DigitalC)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2026, 3:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/peter-cullen-voice-of-optimus-prime-dead-at-85/1032604 "2026-08-27T15:01:53Z")
The hits keep right on coming… --- ## [WE'RE BACK AGAIN, BABY ! WOO! Futurama begins new season on Hulu {July 29, 2024}](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/were-back-again-baby-woo-futurama-begins-new-season-on-hulu-july-29-2024/1004157)
**Author:** [@Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bosda_Di_Chi_of_Tricor)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2026, 6:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/were-back-again-baby-woo-futurama-begins-new-season-on-hulu-july-29-2024/1004157 "2026-08-19T18:06:18Z")
Futurama begins new season on Hulu. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zPelef46rlk&ab\_channel=Hulu --- ## [Batman Caped Crusader Looks Great!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/batman-caped-crusader-looks-great/1003380)
**Author:** [@Quimby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quimby)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2026, 3:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/batman-caped-crusader-looks-great/1003380 "2026-08-14T03:29:50Z")
A new Animated Batman by Bruce Timm (of TAS fame) and Matt Reeves (of The Batman game). I had heard vaguely about this but the trailer just dropped and it looks amazing. --- ## [King of the Hill season 14](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/king-of-the-hill-season-14/1020709)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2026, 10:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/king-of-the-hill-season-14/1020709 "2026-07-25T10:32:48Z")
The trailer is out --- ## [A Bluey question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-bluey-question/1031653)
**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2026, 12:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-bluey-question/1031653 "2026-07-14T12:49:31Z")
I’m visiting family this week and I’m being exposed to more children’s television than I usually am. So are all of the talking characters on Bluey dogs? Or are there characters on the show who are talking cats or talkin… --- ## [Just finished watching the whole of "HAZBIN HOTEL" season 1 in Amazon Prime - spoilers within!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-finished-watching-the-whole-of-hazbin-hotel-season-1-in-amazon-prime-spoilers-within/997027)
**Author:** [@JoseB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JoseB)\ **Replies:** 105\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2026, 7:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-finished-watching-the-whole-of-hazbin-hotel-season-1-in-amazon-prime-spoilers-within/997027 "2026-07-12T19:30:17Z")
I have been following the creation of “Hazbin Hotel” (and of its spin-off, “Helluva Boss”) since early 2020. It took 4 years, but I think that the final result was worth it! Now that the 1st season is fully uploaded to … --- ## [Delicious in Dungeon / Dungeon Meshi](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/delicious-in-dungeon-dungeon-meshi/998903)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2026, 10:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/delicious-in-dungeon-dungeon-meshi/998903 "2026-07-04T22:57:10Z")
This is mentioned in two different threads, I thought there might be enough interest for a dedicated thread. (Actually, doing a search I see it has actually been mentioned in a third thread) I’ve already read the complet… --- ## [My Adventures With Superman (animated series)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-adventures-with-superman-animated-series/986803)
**Author:** [@Smapti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Smapti)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2026, 4:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-adventures-with-superman-animated-series/986803 "2026-06-22T16:52:07Z")
Just caught the two-part season premiere of the new animated Superman series, which debuted on Adult Swim last night and is available for streaming on their site and on HBO Max. When I heard a Superman series was coming… --- ## [Desert Rose Manga In English?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/desert-rose-manga-in-english/1030834)
**Author:** [@Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bosda_Di_Chi_of_Tricor)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2026, 1:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/desert-rose-manga-in-english/1030834 "2026-06-12T13:10:36Z")
Was there an English translation of the manga Desert Rose ? If so, where can I get one? No digital downloads wanted. Also, the Anime version on DVD/bluray, with English subtitles. --- ## [Disney animated feature films - F.. your Mom!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/disney-animated-feature-films-f-your-mom/1030309)
**Author:** [@msmith537](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/msmith537)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2026, 7:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/disney-animated-feature-films-f-your-mom/1030309 "2026-05-28T19:03:07Z")
Inspired by this thread. Has Disney ever put out an original animated feature film where the character had… a mom? Princess Jasmine: “Do you have Daddy issues?” Princess Vanellope von Schweetz: “I don’t even have a Mo… --- ## [Obscure cartoon scene, with no information](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/obscure-cartoon-scene-with-no-information/929444)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2026, 12:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/obscure-cartoon-scene-with-no-information/929444 "2026-05-26T00:16:14Z")
I saw a cartoon in the late-'60 or early-‘70s. I don’t remember if it was colour or black-and-white. I don’t know the era it came from. I don’t know the main character of the cartoon. I don’t know which studio’s styl… --- ## [General Anime Discussion](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/general-anime-discussion/1019703)
**Author:** [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2026, 6:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/general-anime-discussion/1019703 "2026-05-25T06:22:20Z")
Some of my likes and dislikes. Freiren of course is nearly perfect, especially for and old Middle Earth fan like me. Story is from the perspective of an over 1000 year old elf mage. She was in the party the defeated the… --- ## [Feature animated film originality-Disney](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/feature-animated-film-originality-disney/1030286)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2026, 3:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/feature-animated-film-originality-disney/1030286 "2026-05-22T15:31:24Z")
Has Disney ever put out an original animated feature film that was not a derivative/retelling of another popular story? Original script, original characters only? --- ## [ID this Hannah-Barbera cartoon from the 60's](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/id-this-hannah-barbera-cartoon-from-the-60s/1030213)
**Author:** [@Knowed\_Out](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Knowed_Out)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2026, 1:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/id-this-hannah-barbera-cartoon-from-the-60s/1030213 "2026-05-20T01:36:22Z")
I remember a scene from what I thought was a Hanna-Barbera cartoon from the 60’s. It may have been a secondary feature of another cartoon, like Jonny Quest. The theme was Arabic, and the scene involved a party of advent… --- ## [Name that television cartoon](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-that-television-cartoon/1029549)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2026, 6:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-that-television-cartoon/1029549 "2026-04-25T18:51:43Z")
I was watching Otherworlds TV on Roku this morning and this blast from the past occurred. The cartoons were about 3 1/2 minutes long and in color, and there were about 100 of them in total. A single story consisted of … --- ## [Explain these Family Guy jokes to me](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/explain-these-family-guy-jokes-to-me/1029476)
**Author:** [@pkbites](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pkbites)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2026, 7:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/explain-these-family-guy-jokes-to-me/1029476 "2026-04-23T19:28:41Z")
I never got these two jokes on Family Guy: Referring to Rick Astley as a gay guy and Doug Henning hoping he doesn’t get AIDS. What exactly are the jokes supposed to be? --- ## [Worst Voice in Saturday Morning Cartoons](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/worst-voice-in-saturday-morning-cartoons/1029065)
**Author:** [@P-man](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/P-man)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2026, 5:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/worst-voice-in-saturday-morning-cartoons/1029065 "2026-04-08T05:16:41Z")
Some legendary voice actors provided the voices for cartoon characters. Some were great (Mel Blanc, Daws Butler) and some not so great. I was watching an old Archie cartoon on YouTube, and I’d forgotten how horrible th… --- ## [Invincible ( Amazon TV series) \[Spoilers\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/invincible-amazon-tv-series-spoilers/939059)
**Author:** [@DrDeth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrDeth)\ **Replies:** 162\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2026, 11:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/invincible-amazon-tv-series-spoilers/939059 "2026-03-26T11:30:49Z")
Invincible, a new TV series from Amazon, is pretty good. Lots of blood and gore, interesting take on Superheroes. Great voice acting, solid writing so far. --- ## [The hatred for Scrappy-Doo](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-hatred-for-scrappy-doo/1028108)
**Author:** [@CastletonSnob1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CastletonSnob1)\ **Replies:** 126\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2026, 3:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-hatred-for-scrappy-doo/1028108 "2026-03-22T15:16:10Z")
When I was a kid, I watched old Scooby-Doo shows on Cartoon Network and Boomerang. I remember being on the internet and being deeply confused by the hatred for Scrappy Doo. I didn’t find Scrappy annoying at all when I wa… --- ## [Anyone watching Primal? {As airs on Thursday, please wait until Sunday for Open Spoilers}](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-watching-primal-as-airs-on-thursday-please-wait-until-sunday-for-open-spoilers/943206)
**Author:** [@Quimby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quimby)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2026, 3:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-watching-primal-as-airs-on-thursday-please-wait-until-sunday-for-open-spoilers/943206 "2026-03-19T15:49:07Z")
It’s a cartoon on Adult Swim but I am watching it on HBO Max by Genndy Tartakovsky. No dialogue (which is one of his Hallmarks) and it is the story of the adventures of a Caveman and his Dinosaur companion (no it makes n… --- ## [We’re lucky there’s a Family Guy!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-re-lucky-there-s-a-family-guy/1028448)
**Author:** [@Moriarty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Moriarty)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2026, 5:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-re-lucky-there-s-a-family-guy/1028448 "2026-03-15T17:18:47Z")
Does anybody here ever watch Family Guy? I can often find a marathon at night when I’m unwinding from the day. Despite some really annoying things (like cutaways to Conway Twitty) I’m a fan of the humor. The episodes … --- ## [Seeking Netflix Anime recommendations](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seeking-netflix-anime-recommendations/854685)
**Author:** [@N9IWP](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/N9IWP)\ **Replies:** 110\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2026, 11:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seeking-netflix-anime-recommendations/854685 "2026-03-14T11:18:35Z")
Yes, there have been anime threads but it has been a while. I like (but do not love) anime and there is a lot on Netflix. To help you here are some series I have watched: (I usually watch Japanese with English subtitles… --- ## [When did "Daffy" Duck undergo a personality change?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-did-daffy-duck-undergo-a-personality-change/1028372)
**Author:** [@Lumpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lumpy)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2026, 11:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-did-daffy-duck-undergo-a-personality-change/1028372 "2026-03-11T23:10:28Z")
Daffy Duck was originally, well, Daffy. Madcap; looney; an agent of chaos. But by the Chuck Jones era he was completely different: Now he was a vainglorious narcissist who existed to be the butt-monkey of whichever featu… --- ## [Disney to lose Mickey Mouse?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/disney-to-lose-mickey-mouse/980523)
**Author:** [@EnolaStraight](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EnolaStraight)\ **Replies:** 88\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2026, 6:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/disney-to-lose-mickey-mouse/980523 "2026-01-23T18:55:07Z")
Creation of the world’s most famous rodent occurred nearly a century ago. According to US Copyright Law, Mickey enters the public domain in 2024 and Disney may lose exclusive rights to it’s famous mascot. Disney could … --- ## [Frieren: Beyond Journey's End](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/frieren-beyond-journeys-end/995097)
**Author:** [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2026, 4:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/frieren-beyond-journeys-end/995097 "2026-01-03T16:09:23Z")
A fairly new anime with a very solid dub. I’m watching it on Crunchy Roll. Special $2 a month for 2 months deal right now.. First episode real caught me despite or because of Pixar level emotional intro. Basically, a… [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/tag/cartoons-animation/29.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=cartoons-animation)