The Internet went abuzz with ‘RIP Cartoon Network’ posts after news of its merger with Warner Bros. Cartoon Network is a television network founded by Ted Turner in 1992. It has long traveled to become one of the world’s oldest and most iconic cartoon channels. Its first original series, The Moxy Show, highly appeals to the network’s innovative approach to animation. It keeps evolving daily and has been one of the most loved and preferred cartoon channels.
Cartoon Network has flooded children and adults with laughter and entertainment for over 30 years. With the passing years, it has received lots of appreciation for its unique and innovative displayed content that appeals to a wide range of audiences, from entertaining the generation of children to winning the hearts of adults. Cartoon Network has brought us some of the most iconic animated shows ever. Some are The Powerpuff Girls, Dexter’s Laboratory, Adventure Time, and Samurai Jack.
What made RIP Cartoon Network trending?
The news of Cartoon Network’s merger with Warner Bros. Animation has caused a stir on social media. Many fans are unhappy with the news. They are criticizing and expressing their concern about the future of their beloved animation studio. According to a report by ABC News, the announcement came that Warner Bros. Television Group (WBTVG) would be restructuring and cutting 26% of personnel, including 125 positions in scripted, unscripted, and animation.
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Cartoon Network was a cornerstone of the childhood of many millennial kids. It enriched their lives with a varied range of cartoon characters and unique styles of storytelling. Be it ‘Courage the Cowardly Dog’ or ‘Samurai Jack,’ the characters created by Cartoon Network Studios became a part of our lives. Thus, it’s no surprise that fans flocked to Twitter to pay tribute to the original Cartoon Network by trending RIP Cartoon Network.
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What’s the take on the response from Cartoon Network?
Cartoon Network was quick enough to respond to the rumors. The network gave a clear clarification that they are not shutting down. They issued a statement on Saturday that read, “Y’all, we’re not dead; we’re just turning 30. To our fans: We’re not going anywhere. We have been and will always be your home for beloved, innovative cartoons. More to come soon!”
Meanwhile, the latest update from Cartoon Network relieved worried fans on Twitter. Many fans expressed their concerns and requested Cartoon Network keep the classic shows while introducing new content. One fan wrote, “Just don’t bring woke sh*t, just bring something enjoyable for everyone, don’t need to kill it with wholeness.” Another one requested, “Can you all please keep the old shows?
The kids gotta experience classic Cartoon Network many times.” Someone also said, “Of course, they’re keeping the old shows, but the newer ones that are getting made for CN are not for our generation, and that’s okay. Let’s have kids be kids without forcing them to watch our beloved classic shows for traditions’ sake.”
Cartoon Network takes us through some of the best memory lanes of childhood. It is the home of unforgettable and popular cartoon shows like Tom and Jerry, Scooby-Doo, Looney Tunes, Powerpuff Girls, Dexter’s Laboratory, Courage the Cowardly Dog, and Ben 10, among others. Even as an adult, when life sucks, sometimes we forget all the stress for some moment and let the inner child smile and laugh watching these cartoons.
Cartoon Network isn’t Dead!
While the merger between Cartoon Network and Warner Bros. may have more effects than initially planned, Warner Bros. Television CEO Channing Dungey assured that the company is committed to making it a success. The peaceful memories of sticking straight to the television screens after school and faces with wide smiles have connected most of us emotionally with the shows of Cartoon Network.
The fans have also expressed their concerns about the channel’s future on Twitter. Filled with sentiments, they urge Cartoon Network to keep the old shows and not to bring in “woke” content that may ruin the classic experience.
With Cartoon Network Studios and Warner Bros. Animation coming together, there is a lot of excitement about what the future holds for both studios. Fans are waiting for the new and exciting shows they will create. In conclusion, while the news of Cartoon Network’s merger with Warner Bros.
Animation may have caused concern or disappointment among fans, but the channel has reassured viewers that they are not going anywhere. Cartoon Network has been a nostalgia and an emotion. It will always be one of the best picks in the list of innovative and beloved cartoons, and we look forward to seeing what new and exciting shows will be held.
