Cartoon

Having really thought about the last question in the questionnaire I had just taken; "Oh yes, I’ve been waiting for this question all my life. I think cartoons generally have changed so much and are mainly targeted at older people, like teenagers or even working adults. The kids are almost an accessory to take with you to the cinema so they can watch the sequel to the film you grew up with. I wouldn't say it’s an excuse because at this point in time, I’m sure everyone’s proudly admitted that they watch and enjoy cartoons no matter what age they are.
I think this, in many ways, links with the generation we were brought up in. Our parents watch it because when we were kids they’ve grown accustom to it always being on TV because of us, that they’ve become addicted to them.
On the other hand, us [late teenagers - people in their late 20s/30s] as people who’ve grown up with watching cartoons on Cartoon Network and such, it’s a lifestyle to us. It’s what we grew up alongside, the characters, the stories and everything. Because it’s practically engraved into our minds as a form of entertainment we enjoy it very much and do not take it for granted.
However, children born in the twenty first century take cartoons for granted and ignore them almost. With the increase of technology and other forms of entertainment, kids have forgotten the old ways of leisure. Though the same could be said for our generation, from running around in fields and climbing trees to sitting at home and watching TV while playing with toys bought from the store. Our parents must have though the same thing we thing of kids now days.
But being the snobby and complacent teenager I am, it really does annoy me that children at the age of 4 have iPads and tablets. What could they possibly need them for when they could have such wonderful things like toys, play good ol’ boardgames and watch some cartoon on Cartoon Network." I managed to stumble across this post while blogging.

This really had me thinking very deeply about the huge change that's happened in cartoons, a change I would't refer to as positive and good in any way. The image above consist of all the 90s and early 2000s Cartoon Network characters, and in the same seating as above, characters from shows made in the 2010+ era. I found it very interesting to see that the amount of good shows have decreased so much that the cinema is almost empty.

This bothers me in so many ways because cartoons are just gold and the amount of good shows on Cartoon Network have decreased so much that only about four or five shows are actually work watching anymore.

I think cartoons now are mostly aimed at older people like late teenagers and adults in their 20s or 30s. The generation that were brought up with watching cartoons all day/everyday; it's a culture for us.

The 2000s kids not appreciate cartoons as much as we do because they were brought by in the era of technology. Four year olds, today, have iPads and Tablets...what exactly do they need them for? When you could do so much better and watch a good ol' cartoon. Our parents much have seen us in the same way "ugh, all they do is watch TV and cartoons all day. Unlike us; we had to play outdoors in the trees and such."

This is why I think cartoons being aired now are still aimed at our generation while still being appropriate - enough - for kids. The more we grow, the less views Cartoon Network shows gets. Meaning the amount of shows seem to decrease. That means the shows being aired would be argued to have higher age ratings, had the 2000 kids parents had their way.

Shows such as Adventure Time and regular Show really do have many adult jokes, messages and themes - not that I'm complaining.

Knowing that most of the audience watching cartoons are 80s and 90s kids, they're remaking old shows and airing them. Classics such as Power Puff Girls, Teen Titans and Xiaolin Showdown. I wouldn't say that it's a good because because the remake completely ignores the original one and simply "ruins it", I'll be quoting many people when saying that.

All the shows seem to focus on the comedy aspect and ignore all the other genres you should have to make an amazing series, such as: action, suspense, romance and more.

The general storyline just isn't as exciting and intense as it used to be, instead it's far too playful that that's all theres is.

This seems to be a recurring factor with cartoons today. They've dumbed down. However, with new shows like The Amazing World of Gumball, although they're extremely unintelligent seeming, they're very well though out. Cartoons have become more stupid and intelligent at the same time, compared to how simple and easy they used to be. I personally think this is because most of the views are now university students who like "cool, fun and stupid things" to watch, but enjoy a sudden deep moment because everyone should think a little and exercise their mind once in a while.