Reviving Old Cartoons: The Pros and Cons of Bringing Back Classic Characters

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around the pros and cons of reviving classic cartoon characters, with participants sharing their opinions on the quality of old versus new cartoons. The scope includes personal preferences, nostalgia, and the perceived humor of various animated series.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express a strong preference for classic cartoons like "Tom and Jerry," arguing that newer versions are inferior.
  • Others suggest that current cartoons lack the humor and appeal of older shows, often targeting a younger audience.
  • A few participants mention specific older cartoons, such as "Road Runner" and "Touche' Turtle," highlighting their unique qualities and humor.
  • Some argue that reviving old characters often leads to disappointment and that new content should be original rather than a rehash of the past.
  • There is a recognition of adult humor present in older cartoons that seems to be missing in contemporary animations.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally express disagreement regarding the value of reviving old cartoons, with some advocating for their return while others believe that new content should be created instead. No consensus is reached on whether reviving classic characters is beneficial or detrimental.

Contextual Notes

Participants reference specific cartoons and their characteristics, but there is no detailed analysis of the implications of reviving these characters or the broader impact on the animation industry.

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Or any of the greats, road runner, daffy duck, throw out the south park et al
trash and give us real cartoons, i may even buy a tv if they do.
 
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No thanks, I'm fine with the current cr@p on TV :P
 
The new Tom and Jerry's were horrible compared to the older ones. I especially liked the side cartoons like "car of tomorrow" or "house of tomorrow." They always had a bunch of mother-in-law jokes.
 
I loved Tom and Jerry and all of the old cartoons! The new ones suck
 
Touche' Pussycat!
 
Echo 6 Sierra said:
Touche' Pussycat!
:confused:
I remember (vaguely) Touche' Turtle, but that's unfamiliar to me.
 
I like the Simpsons and Family Guy.

The old cartoons still play, but they aren't funny to me anymore. It's all for kids.
 
the old ones were the best

simpsons is good also
 
I still like the old ones. There are no new ones that are supposed to make you laugh, most of them are of action genre, and if they do make an attempt to make one laugh they fail miserably.
Are animators listening?
 
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I meant new versions of the old cartoons, the simpsons is ok ish.
 
  • #11
They made Itchy and Scratchy to replace Tom and Jerry.
 
  • #12
Who remembers road runner and the totally impossible physics ? :biggrin:
 
  • #13
There were lots of adult jokes loaded into the older Warner Brothers cartoons. In one (after Sylvester got the crap beat out of him and has a broken leg) Tweety dumps laxative and wood alcohol into Sylvester's pain medicine, then the bulldog whacks Sylvester to make him howl in pain and Granny grabs the bottle and dumps a dose of it into him. Then Tweety turns to the viewer and says in a conspiratorical tone "Pretty soon, he won't know what to do" or something of that sort, hearkening back to the old phrase 'He didn't know whether to **** or go blind."
 
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Danger said:
:confused:
I remember (vaguely) Touche' Turtle, but that's unfamiliar to me.
It's one where they were "musketeers" and Jerry has a wee one in training and just about when Tom had the best of Jerry the wee one would stick Tom in the fanny and announce proudly, "touche' pussycat!"
 
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Echo 6 Sierra said:
It's one where they were "musketeers" and Jerry has a wee one in training and just about when Tom had the best of Jerry the wee one would stick Tom in the fanny and announce proudly, "touche' pussycat!"

I remember it well :smile:
 
  • #16
wolram said:
Who remembers road runner and the totally impossible physics ? :biggrin:

I had to learn the hard way as a kid. :frown:
 
  • #17
JasonRox said:
I had to learn the hard way as a kid. :frown:

Were you jerry- fied?
 
  • #18
Fave quote:

"What for you bury me in the cold, cold ground?"

Let things run their course. Reviving old characters never works. Usually causes a retroactive stink. If you got something new, say it new. And yes, South Park and Simpsons have both run their courses, please let them die soon.
 
  • #19
Chi Meson said:
Fave quote:

"What for you bury me in the cold, cold ground?"

Let things run their course. Reviving old characters never works. Usually causes a retroactive stink. If you got something new, say it new. And yes, South Park and Simpsons have both run their courses, please let them die soon.

you can not let tom and jerry and all the other greats die there is nothing close to replace them.
 

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