From lovable heroes to dastardly villains, join us as we count down the most iconic animated personalities ever created! Our list celebrates the characters who've made us laugh, cry, and shaped generations of viewers through their unforgettable adventures and personalities. Which colorful creation holds a special place in your heart?
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00:00:00Whoa!
00:00:00Hee hee hee hee, yes.
00:00:02Oh, ay caramba!
00:00:04Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we're counting down our picks
00:00:07for the all-time most enduring characters from cartoon programming.
00:00:11We'll be saving anime for another day.
00:00:22Whoa! How did he do that?
00:00:26Number 100. Snake Eyes.
00:00:28G.I. Joe, a real American hero.
00:00:30So you better talk to me before he twists you
00:00:33into the world's first snake-flavored pretzel.
00:00:36Mystery is key when it comes to this famous member of the G.I. Joes.
00:00:40Snake Eyes' skills as an infantryman go hand-in-hand
00:00:43with his reputation for skilled close-quarters combat.
00:00:46His real name and backstory are purposefully obscured
00:00:49within much of his appearances within Joe Media.
00:00:51Your uniform and mask are on the wall behind you.
00:00:54I cannot see, so I do not know why you cover your face, lad.
00:00:58But whatever terrible disfigurement is there,
00:01:01I can see into your heart, and that is sound and true.
00:01:05Although Snake Eyes' legacy as a character
00:01:07will probably always be tethered to his Cobra counterpart, Storm Shadow.
00:01:11Ninjas, after all, were a pretty big deal back in the 1980s.
00:01:15This martial arts master remains one of the most iconic practitioners of this ancient art.
00:01:20Way to go, Snake Eyes!
00:01:22Number 99. Dick Dastardly. Wacky Races.
00:01:25Sneaking along last is that mean machine with those double-dealing do-batters.
00:01:30Dick Dastardly and his sidekick, Buttly.
00:01:33One of the best aspects of classic cartoons
00:01:35is that one doesn't particularly need to understand older references to find the humor.
00:01:40Dastardly's vocal cadence and mannerisms are largely in service to impersonating British comedy actor Terry Thomas.
00:01:46Who's the greaseball?
00:01:47Ahem.
00:01:48Cuts with their armitage.
00:01:49Baroness.
00:01:50Which means you call me sir.
00:01:51That said, Dastardly's caddish behavior in cartoons such as Wacky Races and its spinoff,
00:01:56Dastardly and Muttly, in their flying machines, is nothing if not fun and quaintly humorous.
00:02:01Naturally! I find it much easier to think of dirty tricks when I'm out in front!
00:02:08This pair of bad guys almost always received their comeuppance at the end of each nefarious scheme.
00:02:13That is part of the reason why fans continue to tune in every week.
00:02:17NAB HIM! JAB HIM! TAB HIM! GRAB HIM! STOP THAT PITCHING! NOW!
00:02:23Number 98. Foghorn Leghorn. The Looney Tunes Franchise.
00:02:28Let's bury the hatch! I say, let's bury the hatchet! But not in anyone's head, boy!
00:02:33The universe of Looney Tunes is one with a laundry list of memorable catchphrases and sayings.
00:02:38Foghorn Leghorn is not a rooster of few words.
00:02:41He's another character whose stylistic origins are considered rather arcane and obscure today.
00:02:46Leghorn's trademark stutter and vocal dialect are largely derived from comedian Fred Allen's comedy radio show from the 1940s.
00:02:53His utterances of, that's a joke, son, or I say, I say, are funny because of how it's being said rather than the actual words.
00:03:01If I'm a rooster, I say, if I'm a rooster, I hope to be struck by-
00:03:06Well, let's put it another way.
00:03:10Elsewhere, Foghorn Leghorn's overall bluster and know-it-all attitude make him a Looney Tunes icon that continues to be celebrated today.
00:03:18You know, I say, there just might be a market for bottled duck.
00:03:24Number 97. Dora Marquez, Dora the Explorer.
00:03:28Hi, I'm Dora, and this is my friend Boots, and my wonderful grandma, mi abuela.
00:03:36The history of animation is littered with well-intentioned but sadly forgotten attempts of balancing entertainment with education.
00:03:43Dora Marquez, thankfully, does not fall into that category.
00:03:46This is despite early drafts and depictions of the character actually emerging from the animal kingdom, the bunny specifically, rather than the intrepid explorer she's known as today.
00:03:55Do you want to hear the story of how I met Boots?
00:04:01Okay.
00:04:02Dora and her cousin Diego have helped generations of kids explore the world around them, exposing cultures and customs along the way.
00:04:09Additionally, children who watched Dora the Explorer were also introduced to a little Spanish at an early age.
00:04:15Which is a win-win if you ask us.
00:04:24Number 96. Dr. Julian Eggman Robotnik, Sonic the Hedgehog.
00:04:29Every good gaming company needs a mascot, right?
00:04:38Sega found a great one when it came time to introduce Sonic the Hedgehog to the masses.
00:04:43Sonic's nemesis Dr. Robotnik actually started his life on the drawing board as another potential company mascot.
00:04:49Eventually, however, his identity was molded to fit the antagonist mold needed opposite our favorite motoring mammal.
00:04:55I'd like to hang with you, bot-heads, but I got a juice.
00:05:03Dr. Robotnik tended to mirror Mega Man's foe Dr. Wily when it came time to jump over to animation, perhaps with a little bit of Ganon for good measure.
00:05:11The doctor featured here has world domination on the brain, and an army of robots ready to do his bidding.
00:05:17Isn't that one of those fatted little freedom fighters?
00:05:21Affirmative, sir. His name is Tails and he is usually accompanied by Sonic.
00:05:27Take him. Perhaps his cries will flush out the hedgehog.
00:05:33It was pretty much all many 90s kids required to have a good time.
00:05:37Number 95. Jimmy Neutron. The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron. Boy Genius.
00:05:43According to the Newville Journal of Medicine, monkeys are easily influenced by positive reinforcement, e.g. the giving of a banana.
00:05:51And since human and monkey DNA only differ by 2%, the same principles should work on our appearance.
00:05:57Isn't it funny how long it can sometimes take for an idea to finally find its way into production?
00:06:01Jimmy Neutron's history dates back to the 1980s, but it wasn't until the late 90s when a test pilot was shot,
00:06:07and the boy genius we know today began to take shape.
00:06:10I've gotta stop my pants before they recruit more pants and take over the world.
00:06:15Gee, Jimmy, if you just hung up your pants, none of this would be happening.
00:06:19Carl's right. Why are you so lazy, Jimmy? I had to...
00:06:22I suggest we refrain from communication until we reach our destination.
00:06:26The Nickelodeon series, The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron. Boy Genius, pretty much parallels the 2001 film.
00:06:32We follow Jimmy's adventures as a super smart kid with a penchant for uniquely imaginative inventions.
00:06:38These same inventions usually foul up some way or another.
00:06:41Cue music and wackiness ensue.
00:06:44Fetch boy!
00:06:56Number 94. Eon Flux. Eon Flux.
00:07:00My name is Eon Flux. I'm here on a mission to assassinate Trevor Goodchild.
00:07:05Is everybody listening? Do you believe me?
00:07:08If you thought this list was only going to be about kid stuff, then think again.
00:07:11Eon Flux was part of MTV's liquid television block of forward-thinking animation that aired back in the 90s.
00:07:17The show and its titular character were unrepentant in terms of both violence and sexuality.
00:07:27This was a show that didn't so much want to expose Eon Flux the character as much as it wanted to discuss Eon Flux the idea.
00:07:33Her secret agent missions often went awry, with Flux suffering grisly deaths during those early seasons.
00:07:39Still, the character's leather-clad look and blurred approach to morality made Eon Flux impossible to resist.
00:07:45You're hurting my hand. Normally, I like that. But in this case, I can't reciprocate your feelings. Goodbye.
00:07:55Number 93. Rocko Rama. Rocko's Modern Life.
00:08:07Can you remember the first time you watched a cartoon where the humor went straight over your head?
00:08:11Rocko's Modern Life was one of those shows that just might have raised the eyebrows of parents back in the 90s.
00:08:16This was due to the show's frequent insertion of satire and jokes intended for adults.
00:08:21Very educational.
00:08:23Mm-hmm.
00:08:24Of course, that didn't mean that kids also didn't love watching Rocko Rama's adventures from week to week.
00:08:29This lovable wallaby possesses a moral compass that's often juxtaposed against the chaos of his situations.
00:08:34As a result, fans genuinely wanted to check in on Rocko, Spunky, Filbert, and Heffer Wolf,
00:08:40even if just to see what they would get into next.
00:08:43What is it?
00:08:44Heffer souffle.
00:08:45A la flambée.
00:08:49Don't get up. It's probably for me.
00:08:51Number 92. Ben Tennyson. Ben 10.
00:09:01So what can this guy do?
00:09:03I don't know. But I bet it's gonna be cool.
00:09:07The fluidity of animation history means that every generation gets its share of icons.
00:09:12Characters such as Ben Tennyson remain incredibly nostalgic for kids who grew up in the 2000s.
00:09:17And why not? Ben 10 was an awesome show with an awesome premise.
00:09:21A boy that can turn into various freakishly cool aliens.
00:09:32Beyond this, however, Tennyson's personality is easily identifiable.
00:09:35He's a flawed hero that doesn't always do the right thing at the right time,
00:09:39but is determined to see things through to the end while also growing from the experience.
00:09:44Wow. Time sure flies when you're having fun.
00:09:47I've decided to let you guys off with a warning this time.
00:09:53Number 91. Gumball Waterson. The Amazing World of Gumball.
00:09:57Does Gumball Waterson still live here?
00:09:59Oh, yes! Gumball!
00:10:04Hey, partner!
00:10:05Aw, fuzzy! You haven't changed at all!
00:10:09We absolutely love the fact that the Amazing World of Gumball incorporated so many different styles of animation throughout its history.
00:10:15We're also glad that we were able to follow the adventures of one Gumball Waterson,
00:10:19a brightly colored cat with a wickedly sarcastic sense of humor.
00:10:22Bobber, would you rather have an awesome friend or a patronizing fairy godmother?
00:10:26I'm not a fairy godmother!
00:10:28Get out of here! Can't you see I'm on my break?
00:10:30Ah, dude, she's even more uptight than you are.
00:10:33Episodes of the show never shied away from touching upon serious social issues,
00:10:37with Gumball as a character often going through important arcs of actions, mistakes, and understanding.
00:10:43This allowed audiences to grow alongside Gumball,
00:10:46and also proved that there was a place for smartly written scripts within the world of youth-focused animation.
00:10:51So, I guess it's time for some good last words, huh?
00:10:53One.
00:10:57Zero.
00:11:0224 hours completed. Slave mode deactivated.
00:11:05Number 90, Marvin the Martian, the Looney Tunes franchise.
00:11:10At last, after 2,000 years of work, the Illudium Q-36 explosive space modulator.
00:11:19We may not admittedly know for sure that there's life on Mars, but we do hope that if there is, it looks like Marvin the Martian.
00:11:26The diminutive size of this Looney Tunes character is balanced against Marvin's all-consuming quest for galactic domination.
00:11:32He also arrives armed with a bevy of classically memorable catchphrases.
00:11:37Where's the kaboom? There was supposed to be an earth-shattering kaboom!
00:11:42Everything from kaboom to lovely to his very simple, oh goody, is delivered with deadpan seriousness.
00:11:49Marvin the Martian frequently keeps his composure.
00:11:52Although, when it's time for him to get serious, he tells us so by admitting that he's feeling very angry.
00:11:58Delice! Delice!
00:12:00Number 89, Strawberry Shortcake, the Strawberry Shortcake franchise.
00:12:05I could be your favorite doctor making hurdy-boo-boo socks.
00:12:08And you get a rainbow bandage and a strawberry lollipop.
00:12:12Whenever we play dress up, it's as fun as it can be.
00:12:15Cause beneath the clothes and makeup, I'm so mean and we're so weak.
00:12:19Number 88, Underdog, Underdog.
00:12:22Here comes the hero of the world and the mightiest figure in the universe, Underdog!
00:12:35Number 87, Roger Smith, American Dad.
00:12:38I got a feeling that it's gonna be a wonderful day.
00:12:41The sun in the sky has a smile on his face.
00:12:44And he's shining a salute to the American race.
00:12:48Number 86, Mordecai, Regular Show.
00:12:51Ha-sha!
00:12:52One!
00:12:56Yeah, dude, this sucks.
00:12:58I agree, dude, and normally I'd be all, let's quit.
00:13:01But we have to prove to Benson we can set up these chairs.
00:13:04All right.
00:13:05Number 85, Kim Possible.
00:13:07Kim Possible.
00:13:08Kim Possible.
00:13:09What's this say to you?
00:13:10Oh, it's, it's, uh, you know, I mean, yeah, totally, uh...
00:13:15Hey, you're Kim Possible.
00:13:16You were on the news last week, say some ambassador or something?
00:13:19Um, yeah, I, uh...
00:13:21That was cool.
00:13:22Never underestimate the power of quality voice acting.
00:13:25Christy Carlson Romano was the right age to portray the character of Kim Possible back in 2002.
00:13:30The maturity of the actress's real-life voice allowed a connection to be established with the show's audience,
00:13:35as viewers grew alongside Romano and Possible.
00:13:38Will you get over yourself?
00:13:39You do too, right there.
00:13:41Self-activating lasers!
00:13:44Of course, it also helps that this animated series did a great job of expanding upon the secret identity trope behind the stories of so many crime fighters.
00:13:52Kim Possible's daily issues are both of the internal and external variety.
00:13:56While her status as a down-to-earth, not-so-secret-agent sort of hero helped keep Kim Possible easily approachable for just about anybody.
00:14:04Ron, the stuff you did, you were resourceful, you were brave!
00:14:07That doesn't have anything to do with this place.
00:14:09It's you.
00:14:10You think so?
00:14:11Mm-hmm.
00:14:13So on our next mission, I call the shots?
00:14:15Uh, we'll see.
00:14:16Oh, come on, yeah, I know what that means!
00:14:19Number 84. Danger Mouse. Danger Mouse.
00:14:22Well, no sign of any dragon here.
00:14:25Hee hee hee, no!
00:14:26Listen, I can hear singing.
00:14:29Ah, the Welsh.
00:14:31Ah!
00:14:33Keep a welcome in the way.
00:14:37Ah!
00:14:38Number 83. Gargamel. The Smurfs.
00:14:41Well, we're getting closer, Azrael. I can feel it! The Smurfs are almost mine!
00:14:47He he he he ha ha ha!
00:14:49Number 82. Spawn. Todd McFarlane's Spawn.
00:14:53Some of us were kinda curious. You know, wondering, just what the hell are you?
00:14:59Somebody who doesn't wanna be bothered.
00:15:02And that's what I told him. I said, when he wants to talk, he'll talk, right?
00:15:07Don't hold your breath.
00:15:09Number 81. Demona. Gargoyles.
00:15:14Face me human if you dare.
00:15:19Number 80. Lion-O. Thundercats.
00:15:31Thundercats!
00:15:32It's no secret that many cartoon franchises from the 1980s went hand-in-hand with, well, let Yogurt do the talking.
00:15:38Merchandising! Merchandising! Where the real money from the movie is made!
00:15:44That said, we're glad that shows such as Thundercats also made sure to develop enough character lore to keep us kids interested in the story.
00:15:51Lion-O's status as a literal man-child was an interesting one for 85.
00:15:56It makes his hero's journey all the more relatable to a young audience.
00:16:00Elsewhere, there's Lion-O's weaponry, which is terminally cool.
00:16:04The Sword of Omens gives the Thundercat leader strength, mobility, and future sight.
00:16:08Let's see you for what you are!
00:16:11Hello!
00:16:27Your fiendish deceptions have failed!
00:16:29Its style and substance all wrapped up into one conveniently badass package.
00:16:35Justice.
00:16:37Truth.
00:16:38Honor.
00:16:40And especially, loyalty.
00:16:42Thundercats!
00:16:44Number 79. The Monarch. The Venture Brothers.
00:16:47Ah, forget it! Looked everywhere for the goddamn extension cord. I'm done. I'm done.
00:16:53What are you doing?
00:16:54I'm untying you and letting you go.
00:16:56Number 78. Johnny Bravo. Johnny Bravo.
00:17:00Wanna see me comb my hair really fast?
00:17:05Number 77. Danny Fenton. Danny Phantom.
00:17:09I command you to go away!
00:17:24Number 76. Penny Proud. The Proud Family.
00:17:29Hey, La Cienega. Look, maybe we got off on the wrong foot. I'm really sorry.
00:17:35Let's be cool, okay?
00:17:37Save it, cornball!
00:17:39Number 75. Princess Adora. She-Ra. Princess of Power.
00:17:43Save your strength, stranger. That force field is programmed to resist even your power.
00:17:48You.
00:17:51I'm Adora. Force Captain Adora. And your name?
00:17:55It would have been considered low-hanging fruit to have made Princess Adora a reductive love interest of Prince Adam, a.k.a. He-Man.
00:18:01Instead, the decision to make Adora the latter's twin sister enabled the newly dubbed She-Ra Princess of Power to stand on her own two feet.
00:18:09This badass warrior leads her own series, although She-Ra would also occasionally join her sibling in battles against the villainous Skeletor.
00:18:16No! My brother!
00:18:20For the honor of Grayskull!
00:18:23Adora's capability as a character helped give her footing equal to that of He-Man, a role model for kids and a great example of gender equality during an era where this wasn't always the norm.
00:18:42He-Man, I think we have a lot to talk about.
00:18:47Number 74. Megatron. The Transformers.
00:18:50Good work, Soundwave.
00:18:53But that's not enough electrical power to make the energon cubes!
00:18:57Your knowledge is only overshadowed by your stupidity, Starscream.
00:19:03Number 73. Maury Beverly. The Hormone Monster. Big Mouth.
00:19:07Jesus, Connie, what did you pack in here?
00:19:10I didn't know it's a prank!
00:19:11It's Florida, baby. The only time you don't wear a bathing suit is to a funeral. And even then, it depends on who died.
00:19:17No one is dying, Maury!
00:19:19Honestly, I've never been to Florida and not watched someone die. Luckily, I brought a grieving speedo.
00:19:25Number 72. Bobby Hill. King of the Hill.
00:19:29Son, have you lost your mind?
00:19:32Wait! Dad! You're not supposed to yell at me anymore. The guy from the state said,
00:19:38your hostility invalidates our parent-child contract.
00:19:43You're quoting that twig boy at me?
00:19:46Hi, the neighbors.
00:19:47Remember, he said loud is not allowed, Dad, or they'll take me away.
00:19:53Number 71. Arnold Shortman. Hey Arnold.
00:19:56Hey Arnold!
00:19:58Huh?
00:19:59Get off the stage!
00:20:02This isn't your scene!
00:20:04Oh, yeah. Sorry.
00:20:08Number 70. Ed, Ed, and Eddie. Ed, Ed, and Eddie.
00:20:12Ed, Ed, Eddie!
00:20:17It was sort of a no-brainer that we wound up including Ed, Ed, and Eddie from their fan-favorite Cartoon Network show.
00:20:23They're sort of a package deal, right?
00:20:25A trio of Edwards with their own unique personalities.
00:20:28It's Eddie's eternal quest for cash that usually leads the group down the path of hijinks,
00:20:33but it's all in good fun at the end of the day.
00:20:35Cost a nickel.
00:20:36Jawbreakers!
00:20:38No way we go!
00:20:41Now just a rotten minute!
00:20:43Meanwhile, Ed and Ed, with two Ds, serve as the kinder counterbalance to Eddie's get-rich-quick schemes.
00:20:49Okay, boys. Time for us to pull off the big one.
00:20:54Okay, I'll go around the fence on the side.
00:20:55We'll go to the side door over there.
00:20:57Okay, it's simple.
00:20:59It's all about watching these three get into their adventures as a team,
00:21:03while also wondering exactly how they're gonna get out of it by the end of the episode.
00:21:07Get back out there!
00:21:12Let us help you up!
00:21:14Yeah, let's!
00:21:19Number 69. Doug Funny.
00:21:21Doug.
00:21:22Cartoon Podcast Aaron.
00:21:36Number 68.
00:21:37Ashleigh Spinelli.
00:21:38Recess.
00:21:39Some dumb kid?
00:21:41Who does he think he is calling TJ some dumb kid?
00:21:44Now Spinelli, you promise?
00:21:45You sit there on your sixth grade butt, ruling over the playground like some sort of big shot.
00:21:51Well, let me tell you something, Mr. Playground King.
00:21:54You're nothing but some dumb kid.
00:21:57Spinelli!
00:21:58Number 67, Zim, Invader Zim.
00:22:01What's the matter?
00:22:02Scared of beans?
00:22:04Space boy?
00:22:07Nonsense.
00:22:08I love beans.
00:22:09I love them.
00:22:11Oh, just one more then.
00:22:13What are you scared of?
00:22:15Scared?
00:22:16Ridiculous.
00:22:17Number 66, Steven Universe.
00:22:20This can't be happening.
00:22:23This has to be a dream.
00:22:25Lars, Lars, please tell me I'm dreaming.
00:22:28Get off me, man.
00:22:29I'm stuck in here.
00:22:31I'm sorry, Steven.
00:22:32I guess they stopped making them.
00:22:34Stopped making them?
00:22:36Why in the world would they stop making cookie cats?
00:22:38They're only the most scrumptious and delicious ice cream sandwich ever made.
00:22:42Don't they have laws for this?
00:22:44Number 65, Betty Boop.
00:22:46The Betty Boop franchise.
00:22:48Betty?
00:22:48Long time no see.
00:22:51What are you doing here?
00:22:53Work's been kind of slow since cartoons went to color.
00:22:56But I still got it, Eddie.
00:22:59She is the OG cutie cartoon queen,
00:23:01a dame that made generations of kids feel confused and funny about what they were watching.
00:23:06Betty Boop is one of those old school animated legends that's managed to transcend the years,
00:23:10thanks to her timelessly sketched form.
00:23:12Once there was a little lad just like you.
00:23:17He was naughty, he was bad, just like you.
00:23:21Boop's figure has been the subject of both conversation and censorship over the years.
00:23:25A flapper girl with a heart of gold.
00:23:27Her sweet demeanor, high-pitched voice and adorable face have enabled Betty Boop to adorn everything from clothing to magazine covers,
00:23:35even as her actual adventures from the animated world fade into memory.
00:23:39One thing's for sure though, Betty Boop the cartoon legend will never die.
00:23:43Number 64, Nigel Thornberry, The Wild Thornberries.
00:23:52Lord Nelson's under knickers, how spectacular.
00:23:59There's nothing left but to let the goose cook in its savory juices.
00:24:04Number 63, Smurfette, The Smurfs.
00:24:07Oh, make a wish and blow out the candles, dreamy.
00:24:11Number 62, Ren Hoek, The Ren and Stimpy Show.
00:24:15Look at you, man. You're a full-grown cat, still watching cartoons.
00:24:20Why, you're three years old. Do you know what that is in human years?
00:24:26Number 61, Cosmo and Wanda, The Fairly Oddparents.
00:24:31Now it's 9.05 on the East Coast.
00:24:33Cheer up, Timmy. You're only gonna be little for a little while.
00:24:37We're being little stinks.
00:24:39Number 60, Bluey Healer, Bluey.
00:24:42Morning, Bloons.
00:24:45I mean, morning, last balloon.
00:24:50What can we possibly add to the conversation concerning Bluey cultural dominance over our kids?
00:24:56It's a great thing, and we absolutely agree with the world.
00:25:00This is a wonderful show.
00:25:02The title character gets the standout credit for our list,
00:25:05but Bluey's world is chock-full of memorable characters that have received lists of their own.
00:25:10What a boatman, Ken.
00:25:12Well, we aren't water boatmen.
00:25:13We need to find another way.
00:25:15I'm going to eat your cupcakes!
00:25:18The oldest Healer child possesses a boundless and unfettered imagination,
00:25:24as well as an innate sense of what's wrong and right.
00:25:27Episodes of Bluey don't always focus on their title character,
00:25:30but we the audience rest well knowing that the Healer family have made themselves a permanent fixture within all of our homes.
00:25:36You're nothing else but shining
00:25:39And everywhere at once
00:25:43You're everything
00:25:46Where everyone who is
00:25:49Or ever was
00:25:51Number 59.
00:25:53Courage.
00:25:54Courage the Cowardly Dog.
00:25:55Oh no!
00:25:56It's dark in here!
00:25:57It's dark in here!
00:25:59Number 58.
00:26:16Inspector Gadget.
00:26:18Inspector Gadget.
00:26:19Stay calm, Penny.
00:26:20I'm on a secret mission.
00:26:24Chief, are you there?
00:26:26Another self-destructing message.
00:26:28Mad will use strange animal to disrupt games.
00:26:31Don't worry, Chief.
00:26:33Don't need to fear when Gadget is here.
00:26:37Number 57.
00:26:38Korra.
00:26:38The Legend of Korra.
00:26:41Wait, you can't arrest me.
00:26:43Let me explain.
00:26:43You can explain yourself all you like down at headquarters.
00:26:58Number 56.
00:27:02The Tasmanian Devil.
00:27:03The Looney Tunes franchise.
00:27:18Number 55.
00:27:22Popeye.
00:27:22The Popeye the Sailor franchise.
00:27:24Come on, Popeye.
00:27:26There's still a lot we can learn from vintage characters like Popeye the Sailor.
00:27:37Sure, there was a lot of repetition to be had with the old Bluto beats up Popeye, Popeye
00:27:42eats spinach, Popeye wins plot lines, but if we can look between those lines, the cartoon's
00:27:47longevity makes more sense.
00:27:48Popeye never starts a fight with Bluto, and he's not unstoppable.
00:27:58Instead, it's usually via some help that he's able to acquire a can of the green stuff.
00:28:03However, Popeye continues to fight for both olive oil and sweet pea, regardless of whether
00:28:08spinach seems to be at hand.
00:28:09These lessons of standing up to tormentors and supporting your family did not go unnoticed
00:28:13by those who watched Popeye in reruns.
00:28:15Oh, Popeye, you're the real Mr. Muscle Bitch.
00:28:24I'm strong to the finish, cause I eat these spinach.
00:28:28I'm Popeye the Sailor man.
00:28:32Number 54.
00:28:33Huey Freeman.
00:28:34The Boondocks.
00:28:35And all I'm saying is, Ronald Reagan was the devil.
00:28:39You are such an articulate young man.
00:28:43I'm trying to explain to you that Ronald Reagan was the devil.
00:28:46Ronald Wilson Reagan?
00:28:48Each of his names has six letters?
00:28:50Six, six, six?
00:28:52Man, doesn't that offend you?
00:28:54Number 53.
00:28:55Kal-El.
00:28:56Clark Kent.
00:28:57Superman The Animated Series.
00:28:58Superman The Animated Series.
00:28:59No way.
00:29:27Number 52.
00:29:28George Jetson.
00:29:30The Jetsons.
00:29:32I guess that's all those guys have to do.
00:29:35Give out tickets.
00:29:36Why aren't they out chasing burglars?
00:29:41What a way to end the day.
00:29:45Why do they always have to pick on me?
00:29:47The third traffic ticket this week.
00:29:50Tickets, tickets, tickets!
00:29:54Number 51.
00:29:56Angelica Pickles.
00:29:57Rugrats.
00:29:58When we get to the party, Daddy, can I play with little Tommy?
00:30:05Sure, sweetie.
00:30:06Auntie's baking a birthday cake.
00:30:09And there's gonna be a puppet show.
00:30:11Uncle Stu says it's the best one in the whole world.
00:30:15Well, here we are.
00:30:20Number 50.
00:30:21Beavis and Butthead.
00:30:23Beavis and Butthead.
00:30:24We're there, dude.
00:30:28Sweeping accusations of Generation X being largely apathetic become difficult to ignore when one deep dives into the cultural popularity of Beavis and Butthead.
00:30:37The show was notably censored and criticized during its initial run for all of the frequently violent and anti-social behavior demonstrated by its leads.
00:30:44Who are we kidding, though?
00:30:46We tuned in to Beavis and Butthead primarily for the music video commentary.
00:30:49Some day, Beavis, you're gonna have urges like me.
00:31:01Shut up, buddy.
00:31:02Which often proved funnier and more outlandish than the show itself.
00:31:06We still recite various observations from these idiotic headbangers about bands like Grim Reaper, Accept, and Morbid Angel.
00:31:13If that's wrong, well, then we don't want to be right.
00:31:16This is where it starts to get really stupid.
00:31:22Bow to me, please, forgive me.
00:31:25Number 49.
00:31:27Shaggy Rogers, The Scooby-Doo Franchise.
00:31:29Spooky abandoned department store in the middle of the night in one of the toughest towns like ever.
00:31:36Yeah, like let's go there.
00:31:38That's the spirit, Shaggy.
00:31:40Let's hit her.
00:31:44One of these days, Scoob, I'm gonna have to teach Freddy the meaning of sarcasm.
00:31:49Number 48.
00:31:50Scrooge McDuck, Duck Tales.
00:31:52I'm Scrooge McDuck, and these are my big duck.
00:31:56Oh, no!
00:31:57He ran away as soon as you told him your name.
00:32:03Aye, you'd think he owed me money.
00:32:07Number 47.
00:32:08Yakko, Wacko, and Dot.
00:32:10Animaniacs.
00:32:11Did you miss us?
00:32:12I hardly even know you.
00:32:14We're the Warner Brothers.
00:32:15And the Warner Sister.
00:32:17Number 46.
00:32:19Finn the Human, Adventure Time.
00:32:21What do you think's gonna happen when he puts it on?
00:32:23I don't know, but I bet it'll be froggin' cute.
00:32:26Maybe he'll turn into a prince.
00:32:27Nah, man, you gotta kiss him for that to happen.
00:32:29I am not kissing that frog.
00:32:31Hey, guys!
00:32:32Number 45.
00:32:33Valerie Frizzle, The Magic School Bus.
00:32:35Hmm, how odd.
00:32:37Closed today.
00:32:39Closed?
00:32:40Hmm, well, looks like we'll just have to go back to school.
00:32:43Oh, no!
00:32:46Sure, it may be true that we often see things through nostalgia-colored glasses,
00:32:50but there's also no denying the positive impacts the Magic School Bus had upon a generation of 90s kids.
00:32:55Valerie Frizzle was just one of the characters from this lovably educational show,
00:32:59a schoolteacher who's always down to take her students upon some sort of magic adventure.
00:33:04Now what about this one?
00:33:05Well.
00:33:06Whoa, we're falling out of the movie!
00:33:20Lily Tomlin's voice acting helped bring Valerie Frizzle to life
00:33:23as a motherly role model who prioritized discovery and inquisitiveness in her class.
00:33:29Sometimes, it's just nice to go back and watch stuff that's sincere and sweet
00:33:32without a hint of irony or satire.
00:33:34Ah, excellent observation, class!
00:33:37That yucky ooze is lactic acid.
00:33:40It's what muscles make when they have to work without enough oxygen.
00:33:43And the Magic School Bus definitely ticks those creative boxes.
00:33:47Number 44, Felix the Cat, the Felix the Cat franchise.
00:33:51Here is Felix the Cat, gay, carefree, out for a stroll with his little bag of tricks.
00:33:59Daydreaming again.
00:34:00Say, look at all those signs.
00:34:03Why, Felix doesn't even see them.
00:34:05Let's see what they say.
00:34:07Private property.
00:34:10Scram.
00:34:11Keep out.
00:34:12This means you.
00:34:13Number 43, Dexter, Dexter's Laboratory.
00:34:16I am afraid we have run out of time, dear sister.
00:34:22Only one open lip.
00:34:24We must send a message to the past.
00:34:27Stop this from happening.
00:34:29Threat.
00:34:31Number 42, Casper, the Casper the Friendly Ghost franchise.
00:34:35Hello, my name is Casper.
00:34:37No. 41, Porky Pig, the Looney Tunes franchise.
00:34:57Yeah!
00:34:58Woo!
00:34:59Woo!
00:35:00That's all, folks.
00:35:10Number 40, Mark Grayson, Invincible.
00:35:13I've been hit harder before.
00:35:15Like, way harder.
00:35:17So arrogant.
00:35:18Just like your father.
00:35:20This adaptation of the Image Comics series is another cartoon that's definitely not for kids,
00:35:28but rather a hyper-violent commentary upon superhero and villain archetypes.
00:35:33Mark Grayson is the product of both alien and human DNA,
00:35:36a youngster who inherits the superpowers of his dad, Omni-Man.
00:35:40That's how we fly.
00:35:41So we don't have to pivot on our feet and push off the ground.
00:35:45We can literally push off anything.
00:35:47We can create our own leverage.
00:35:50It's perhaps Mark Grayson's youth that ties into his character of Invincible's penchant for emotionally-driven outbursts.
00:36:05This allows for Invincible to more easily connect with its audience,
00:36:09as Grayson processes feelings of anger, rage, and abandonment after Omni-Man's homicidal rampage.
00:36:14And if you still think you can stop us, don't forget,
00:36:17I'm Invincible.
00:36:21It's the sort of narrative-driven heavy lifting that's allowed shows like Invincible
00:36:25to push the comic book-slash-animation medium to new heights.
00:36:29Number 39.
00:36:30Dr. Heinz Doofenshmirtz, Phineas and Ferb.
00:36:33Ah, Perry the Platypus, you're just in time for my backstory.
00:36:36You see, it all started a lifetime ago.
00:36:39Number 38.
00:36:41Raven, Teen Titans.
00:36:42Things disappear.
00:36:44How am I supposed to know where they go?
00:36:46Well, how am I supposed to watch TV without a remote?
00:36:50Symbol, you just get up and change the channel.
00:36:55Don't even joke like that.
00:36:58I wasn't joking.
00:37:00Number 37.
00:37:01Goofy, the Mickey Mouse franchise.
00:37:03Ready, set, go!
00:37:06Nothing can compare to the ease and grace of a hen's for sheer beauty of motion.
00:37:25Number 36.
00:37:26Mighty Mouse, the Mighty Mouse franchise.
00:37:29Mighty Mouse!
00:37:30He's off.
00:37:31He's off.
00:37:31Mighty Mouse franchise.
00:37:51Number 35.
00:37:53Rocky and Bullwinkle, the Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle and Friends.
00:37:57The humor present within the adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle in Friends
00:38:18feels a lot smarter and more subversive when we watch back the show today.
00:38:21It's the smart dialogue and witty quips of Rocket J. Squirrel and Bullwinkle J. Moose
00:38:26that have helped the cartoon pair thrive while so many of their vintage brethren have faded.
00:38:42This was a show dominated by long-form serialized storytelling and anarchic anything-goes hijinks.
00:38:48Oh, and let's not forget about the bits of societal commentary and jokes that likely
00:38:52flew over the heads of young audiences.
00:38:56The pacing was super quick, too, with nary a moment wasted.
00:39:07There's always some sort of gag going on whenever Rocky and Bullwinkle are around,
00:39:11and we love them for it.
00:39:12Number 34, Alvin Seville, the Alvin and the Chipmunks franchise.
00:39:18Hurry, boys, or you'll be late.
00:39:21That sure is a beautiful watch, babe.
00:39:24Thank you, Alvin.
00:39:25Number 33, Wolverine, X-Men.
00:39:31There you are, Wolverine.
00:39:33Piston sequence initiated.
00:39:47Tag, you're it.
00:39:49This game is over.
00:39:52Number 32, Yogi Bear, the Yogi Bear Show.
00:39:56You forgot to let go, Yogi.
00:39:58Quiet, boo-boo.
00:40:00It don't mean a thing if you don't pull a string.
00:40:03Okie dokie, Yogi.
00:40:07Geronimo!
00:40:11Number 31, Daffy Duck, the Looney Tunes franchise.
00:40:15Does anybody understand what this duck is saying?
00:40:24Number 30, Mabel Pines, Gravity Falls.
00:40:27Mabel, I know you're going through your whole boy crazy phase,
00:40:30but I think you're kind of overdoing it with the crazy part.
00:40:33What?
00:40:35There's a lot to love within the fan-favorite show Gravity Falls
00:40:38and its cast of memorable characters.
00:40:40Grunkle Stan was definitely a standout,
00:40:42but we gotta go with Mabel Pines for our list.
00:40:44She's an irrepressible ball of optimistic energy
00:40:47that helps give Gravity Falls its heart and soul.
00:40:49I don't know.
00:40:50I was in the friend zone.
00:40:51And then before I knew what was happening,
00:40:53he pulled me into the romance zone.
00:40:54It was like quicksand.
00:40:56Chubby quicksand.
00:40:57Mabel often serves as a source of inspiration
00:41:00for her twin brother Dipper,
00:41:01since she can usually be counted upon
00:41:03as a rock of emotional support.
00:41:05Her adventures with various monsters and mysteries
00:41:07are made all the more interesting
00:41:09via her intrepid bravery in the face of uncertainty.
00:41:11And we can't think of anybody else
00:41:14we'd rather have on our team.
00:41:16Awkward sibling hug?
00:41:18Awkward sibling hug.
00:41:20Pat, pat.
00:41:21Number 29.
00:41:23Bojack Horseman.
00:41:24Bojack Horseman.
00:41:25I was always aware that this moment of grace,
00:41:29it meant something.
00:41:31We understood each other in a way.
00:41:32Me and my mom and my dad.
00:41:34As screwed up as we all were,
00:41:36we did understand each other.
00:41:38Number 28.
00:41:39Snoopy, the Peanuts franchise.
00:41:40Number 27.
00:42:02Lisa Simpson, the Simpsons.
00:42:05You know, Grandma,
00:42:05I used to think maybe I was adopted.
00:42:07I couldn't understand how I fit into this family.
00:42:10Now that I met you,
00:42:11I suddenly make a lot of sense.
00:42:15Number 26.
00:42:16Batman, Bruce Wayne.
00:42:18Batman, the Animated Series.
00:42:25Magnificent.
00:42:26I suggest you save the flattery for the judge.
00:42:30Number 25.
00:42:32Rick Sanchez, Rick and Morty.
00:42:34Morty, listen.
00:42:35We've had a lot of really cool adventures
00:42:36over the last year,
00:42:37but it's time to relax.
00:42:39Yeah, if I relax now,
00:42:40there might not even be any more adventures.
00:42:42Jesus, Morty, you're bumming me out.
00:42:43Can't we just pretend like everything's fine for a few hours?
00:42:46We could honestly be here all day
00:42:48if we were to try and narrow down
00:42:49all of our favorite Ricks from the central finite curve.
00:42:52We'll be opting for Rick C-137
00:42:54for simplicity's sake here,
00:42:55since it's this Rick-est Rick Sanchez
00:42:57that's helped make Rick and Morty
00:42:58the phenomenon it is today.
00:43:00What you doing?
00:43:01Well, I can't solve the problem my way
00:43:02thanks to your family's primitive biological hang-ups.
00:43:05Gross, I might have just touched one of Morty's loads.
00:43:07But maybe I can find suitable parents for Morty Jr.
00:43:09on this robot's homeworld,
00:43:11which is...
00:43:13Gazorpazorp in the Andromeda system.
00:43:16Sanchez's nihilistic and amoral nature
00:43:18is counterbalanced by his charisma,
00:43:20intelligence, and dedication to extravagance.
00:43:23What can we say?
00:43:24We'd like to party with Rick,
00:43:25even though we doubt we'd survive the outcome.
00:43:27What are you doing standing here, Morty?
00:43:29Go, talk to her.
00:43:30Tonight, the only adventure you're on
00:43:32is your cusping manhood.
00:43:33At the same time, however,
00:43:35there have been flashes of vulnerability
00:43:37to this flawed genius,
00:43:38such as the flashbacks to his tragic backstory
00:43:41and his quest for revenge against Rick Prime.
00:43:44I'm okay with this.
00:43:46Be good, Morty.
00:43:47Be better than me.
00:43:50Holy shit, the other caller!
00:43:52I'm not okay with this!
00:43:53I am not okay with this!
00:43:55Number 24.
00:43:56Bender, Futurama.
00:43:58Listen, buddy, I'm in a hurry here.
00:44:01Let's try for a twofer.
00:44:03Please select Mode of Death.
00:44:08Quick and Painless,
00:44:10or Slow and Horrible.
00:44:12Number 23.
00:44:13Wile E. Coyote, The Looney Tunes Franchise.
00:44:15Meep, meep, meep.
00:44:38Number 22.
00:44:40Jack, Samurai Jack.
00:44:41This gateway to the past is once more beyond your dream.
00:44:48You can fly?
00:44:49No, jump good.
00:44:52Number 21.
00:44:54Donald Duck, The Mickey Mouse Franchise.
00:44:56Huh?
00:44:58Uh-oh.
00:45:06Okay.
00:45:07Okay.
00:45:08Okay.
00:45:08Number 20.
00:45:10Winnie the Pooh, The Winnie the Pooh Franchise.
00:45:13Hmm, this is a very good fur cone, and something ought to rhyme to it.
00:45:19Think, think, think.
00:45:21The year 2025 marked a special centennial anniversary for Winnie the Pooh,
00:45:26who first appeared in London's Evening News back in 1925.
00:45:29We're oh so glad that this lovable bear from the Hundred Acre Wood has lasted this long,
00:45:34continuing to bring so much love to children around the world.
00:45:38Pooh Bear teaches friendship, devotion, bravery, and a lot more.
00:45:42Eeyore, I'm very glad that I thought of giving you a useful pot to put things in.
00:45:48While also possessing a personality that's relatable and down-to-earth.
00:45:52Because who can't identify with wanting to relax, cozy up, and eat some honey straight from the pot, right?
00:45:57Now then, Pooh, time for a little something.
00:46:01So Pooh had a little something, and then he had a little more.
00:46:07Number 19.
00:46:08Arthur Reed.
00:46:09Arthur.
00:46:09Arthur?
00:46:10Is that you?
00:46:13Yes, I'm putting my tent up.
00:46:15Your sleepover isn't until Saturday.
00:46:18Come in and eat breakfast.
00:46:19It's probably by design that the surname of Arthur's title character is Reed.
00:46:25After all, this public broadcasting program has intentionally sought to both entertain and educate kids along the way.
00:46:32Arthur is another character that can easily be swapped out for his audience.
00:46:35A protagonist who usually has the best of intentions, even if he makes some mistakes along the way.
00:46:41Everyone likes a good tree.
00:46:42I wonder what life would be like without them.
00:46:46Yeah!
00:46:58Good thing that'll never happen.
00:47:01Right?
00:47:02Arthur always wants to know how things work and why things are.
00:47:06This curiosity has helped foster the imaginations of the show's viewing audience for generations.
00:47:11And we hope it keeps doing it for generations to come.
00:47:15Number 18.
00:47:16Tina Belcher.
00:47:17Bob's Burgers.
00:47:19You're just swerving back and forth.
00:47:21Turn one way and stick with it, Tina.
00:47:25Tina, for the love of God!
00:47:26Turn away or stop!
00:47:28The brakes, Tina, on the left!
00:47:29You're about to hit that car!
00:47:31The brakes!
00:47:31Hit the brakes!
00:47:32The strong and realistic family dynamic between the Belchers makes it difficult to narrow down a favorite for this list.
00:47:39The patriarch, Bob, certainly deserves some singling out, since the show is named after him.
00:47:44Still, we gotta go with Tina for this one, since the eldest Belcher child is a constant source for both heartfelt feel-good moments as well as hearty laughs.
00:47:51Are there any shows or movies left in the world that you haven't perved up?
00:47:55No.
00:47:55That's why I've started writing erotic friend fiction, using people at school, and zombies.
00:48:00It doesn't matter if we're talking about Tina's boy-crazy erotic fan fiction, her obsession with butts, or those iconic anxiety-driven outbursts.
00:48:08Tina is a treasure, and we wouldn't want her any other way.
00:48:12It's an erotic friend fiction story that I just wrote.
00:48:14Hope you like it because you're all in it.
00:48:16It's called Butt Loose.
00:48:17This is even better.
00:48:19Number 17.
00:48:20Garfield the Cat.
00:48:21Garfield and Friends.
00:48:23Garfield!
00:48:24I'm home!
00:48:24I kind of figured that out by the way you walked through the door.
00:48:31It isn't every day that a comic strip can come to life in quite the same way as Garfield and Friends.
00:48:36This lazy, lasagna-loving feline appeals to idleness in us all, with Garfield preferring to sleep the day away if at all possible.
00:48:43His wicked sense of humor and frequently funny comebacks to his owner John and the family dog Odie have also provided us with some classic moments.
00:48:50Everywhere I look, I see meatloaf and lasagna and tuna noodle casserole and shrimp chow mein, with crispy noodles, of course, and tapioca pudding, and you.
00:49:02You're even starting to look like a club sandwich.
00:49:08Additionally, there have been some surprisingly poignant scenes, such as in the classic Christmas special when Garfield spends some quality time with John's grandma.
00:49:15Why, hello, Garfield.
00:49:19How did you know I needed a kitty in my lap?
00:49:22Wild guess.
00:49:24All in all, Garfield may be sarcastic, but we all know this cat has a good heart deep down.
00:49:30Be quiet, Odie. You'll like the Yukon.
00:49:35Number 16. Ahsoka Tano, the Star Wars franchise.
00:49:38She's a fast learner.
00:49:41I really wouldn't know.
00:49:41Every great Jedi knight must first serve as a Padawan, and it's here where we first meet the animated version of Ahsoka Tano in Star Wars The Clone Wars.
00:49:54She studies during Anakin Skywalker during the conflict, learning much under his tutelage.
00:49:58What did I miss?
00:50:00Oh, not much.
00:50:02Wait a minute.
00:50:03Wasn't I flying?
00:50:04Where's my fighter?
00:50:05How did I get here?
00:50:07Fighter crashed.
00:50:08I saved the day.
00:50:09You're welcome.
00:50:09However, both Skywalker and Tano share a similarly unbreakable spirit, one that's frequently impulsive and headstrong.
00:50:18Yet, whereas Skywalker eventually falls to the dark side, Ahsoka is able to temper her emotional side to become a formidable Jedi,
00:50:25although she does leave the Order before attaining the rank of Master.
00:50:37I'm sorry, Master.
00:50:38But I'm not coming back.
00:50:44Number 15.
00:50:45Tomcat and Jerry Mouse, the Tom and Jerry franchise.
00:50:56Thomas!
00:50:57Get off of that, babe!
00:50:58The phrase, it was a different time, is one that often gets brought up when old, uncensored airings of Tom and Jerry are posted online.
00:51:13This doesn't necessarily come down to the exaggerated violence shared between Tomcat and Jerry Mouse, although that has always been a talking point.
00:51:20Despite the presence of stereotypes like Mammy Two-Shoes, the legacy of Tom and Jerry today is more closely connected with the physical comedy of their antagonistic relationship.
00:51:29There are also those memorable moments when the pair make peace, such as with the iconic Christmas short.
00:51:34Either way, it's great stuff.
00:51:36Number 14.
00:51:54Eric Cartman, South Park.
00:51:56Eric Theodore Cartman is the South Park character you love to hate.
00:52:07It's actually any wonder the other kids spend any time with Cartman at all, since he's largely selfish and even outright hateful to characters like Kyle.
00:52:14That said, Cartman has also sat at the crux of South Park's most memorable moments.
00:52:19Do you like it? Do you like it, Scott?
00:52:21I call it Mr. and Mrs. Tenerman Chili.
00:52:24Like the time Eric made Scott Tenerman eat his parents, or when he bought his own theme park and named it Cartman Land, or when he entered the Special Olympics.
00:52:37It's a veritable laundry list and treasure trove of awful that we can't help but revisit again and again.
00:52:43Number 13.
00:52:44Optimus Prime, The Transformers.
00:52:47I don't know who you are, but you saved our lives.
00:52:50We're Autobots.
00:52:52We're from Cybertron.
00:52:54A planet far from Earth.
00:52:56Another planet?
00:52:58There are, admittedly, a lot of iconic characters from The Transformers out there, but it's the leader of the Autobots that served as the face of the franchise since its inception.
00:53:06Optimus Prime is basically everything you'd want in a leader.
00:53:09He's caring but stern and willing to make difficult decisions for the greater good.
00:53:14With the Decepticons buried under all that rock, we can resume our search for the resources we need.
00:53:20And we can return to Cybertron?
00:53:22Very soon, Mirage.
00:53:24Very soon.
00:53:25He's supportive of his team and leads by example.
00:53:29There is nothing Optimus would request of an Autobot that he wouldn't do himself.
00:53:33There's also nothing Prime won't do to protect those under his care.
00:53:36One of us is going back, Megatron!
00:53:40It won't be you, Prime!
00:53:45Including paying the ultimate price in 1986's Transformers the movie.
00:53:50Till that day, till all are one.
00:53:54When Optimus Prime says to transform and roll out, we listen.
00:54:14And we'll follow this Autobot anywhere.
00:54:17Number 12, Michelangelo, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise.
00:54:21Pizza time!
00:54:22We don't think it's unfair to label the singling out of one's personal favorite Ninja Turtle
00:54:31as something of a rite of passage.
00:54:33Developing personalities often seek out characters that reflect those growing internal interests.
00:54:37And we definitely remember choosing sides.
00:54:43This way!
00:54:44For some, the strength and leadership skills of Leonardo lured them into the TMNT fold.
00:54:56For others, it's the fun-loving innocence of Michelangelo that connects us to the turtles when we're kids.
00:55:02This nunchaku-wielding student of Master Splinter can always be relied upon to lighten up the mood.
00:55:06And it had a mouth, an eyes, and it talked to me!
00:55:10A talking brain, huh?
00:55:12Yeah!
00:55:13Weird, huh?
00:55:15Michelangelo, I do believe you finally had one pizza too many.
00:55:20Michelangelo's party dude status balances out Donatello's intelligence and Raphael's attitude to bring balance to this teenage fighting team.
00:55:27Number 11, Aang, Avatar The Last Airbender
00:55:31I've spent years preparing for this encounter.
00:55:35Training.
00:55:36Meditating.
00:55:37You're just a child!
00:55:39Well, you're just a teenager.
00:55:50There's a lot to admire within Aang, the central protagonist of Avatar The Last Airbender.
00:55:55For starters, he's largely a pacifist, preferring to exhaust every option before resorting to a physical confrontation.
00:56:03Aang is also friendly to a fault, loyal to his friends, and willing to go the extra mile to keep those he loves safe.
00:56:09Aang, we do understand. It's just...
00:56:11Just what, Katara?
00:56:13What?
00:56:13We're trying to help.
00:56:15Then when you figure out a way for me to beat the Fire Lord without taking his life, I'd love to hear it!
00:56:20Avatar The Last Airbender was always a show that brought with it plenty of heady moral lessons and emotional, even philosophical weight.
00:56:27Aang's journey as a hero is often central to that weight.
00:56:30A powerful story that's still fun to re-watch years later.
00:56:34Number 10. The Joker. Batman The Animated Series.
00:56:50Joker here. Greetings, Gotham, and Merry Christmas!
00:56:55I hope you're watching Batman. This one's for you.
00:57:00It's one of the most devastatingly awesome examples of kismet to ever occur for an animated series.
00:57:07We're speaking naturally of Mark Hamill's casting as the voice of the Joker for Batman The Animated Series.
00:57:12Hamill's voice acting on the show has become so influential to the character that he is the voice many fans hear in their head when envisioning the Clown Prince of Crime.
00:57:20How did you find me?
00:57:22Oh, I never lost you, Chaz.
00:57:25You've become my hubby!
00:57:30Batman The Animated Series also brought to life Dr. Harleen Quinzel as the Joker's on-again, off-again partner-in-crime, Harley Quinn.
00:57:38This show helped endear these characters to a whole new generation of Batman fans.
00:57:42Wear it in good health.
00:57:44All remaining 59 seconds of it.
00:57:47Toodles!
00:57:48Number 9. The Powerpuff Girls.
00:57:50Using their ultra-superpowers, Blossom, Bubbles, and Buttercup have dedicated their lives to fighting crime and the forces of evil!
00:58:01It seems sort of unfair to separate this trio of pint-sized superheroes.
00:58:06So we decided to celebrate Blossom, Bubbles, and Buttercup together in one entry.
00:58:10The Powerpuff Girls all have different personalities, but usually come together to get the job done.
00:58:14Blossom's leadership skills sound the charge, while Bubbles and Buttercup balance out emotional availability and physical toughness, respectively.
00:58:22Who are you calling a biped, you little...
00:58:24Bubbles, no!
00:58:25Don't squish him!
00:58:27He's a criminal!
00:58:28And everything has a place in this world, even criminals.
00:58:31The girls may have barely been out of kindergarten, but the Powerpuff Girls still served as role models for young audiences who also watched while they were in school.
00:58:40Because whoever said kids couldn't save the world?
00:58:42Girls, call the police!
00:58:44This crook isn't going to deceive us anymore!
00:58:47Yay!
00:58:48Number 8. Fred Flintstone, The Flintstones
00:58:51Step aside, Pagliacci, whilst the captain warms up!
00:58:55Be brave!
00:59:03Catchphrases come and go, but yabba-dabba-doo seems to have survived the ebb and flow of time.
00:59:09One could even say that about Fred Flintstone and his family as well,
00:59:12since we're actually not sure whether or not modern kids connect the dots when it comes to their vitamins or boxes of Fruity Pebbles.
00:59:18Barney, my pebbles!
00:59:20They're out of this world!
00:59:21That was Fruity Pebbles cereal!
00:59:23Regardless, Fred Flintstone's irascible but lovable demeanor persists,
00:59:27an obvious pastiche of tropes borrowed from the Honeymooners, but done with enduring charm.
00:59:32Fred always seems to have a scheme up his sleeve,
00:59:45but he usually comes around and learns his lesson by the end of each episode.
00:59:49Kind of like when he finally shared his pebbles with Barney Rubble.
00:59:52This is the season to be sharing, Fred.
00:59:55Happy holidays, pal.
00:59:56Oh, Fred.
00:59:58Number 7.
00:59:58Stewie Griffin, Family Guy
01:00:00Hello, mother.
01:00:02Stewie?
01:00:03What the hell are you...
01:00:05How did you get here?
01:00:06Oh, there's a very simple answer to that.
01:00:09You drove me here, Lewis,
01:00:10with all the indignities I've been forced to suffer day in and day out under your matriarchal tyranny!
01:00:15Isn't it interesting how characters change over the years?
01:00:18Stewie Griffin from Family Guy was certainly unique during the show's early seasons,
01:00:22but the writers wisely decided to lessen Stewie's violent schemes for world domination.
01:00:27Now, the character is more layered, but no less edgy or envelope-pushing than before.
01:00:32He just isn't always trying to murder Lois anymore.
01:00:34Stewie, this drug is ruining us!
01:00:37We don't need these!
01:00:38You're right.
01:00:39These pills are for people with real problems.
01:00:42But there's nothing wrong with us.
01:00:44You're just lazy, I'm just excitable, we're both normal.
01:00:47We'd say that we probably see the events of each Family Guy episode through Stewie's eyes
01:00:51more than somebody like Peter's, which is sort of weird because he's a toddler.
01:00:55At the same time, the youngest Griffin's ability to do or say almost anything
01:01:00means he's never out of surprises.
01:01:02That perhaps there may exist some mild discontent amongst some of you
01:01:05at the recent changes I have implemented.
01:01:08Lest you be considering any sort of uprising,
01:01:10I warn you I am quite prepared to make an example of any undesirable elements.
01:01:14And don't think I don't know who you are.
01:01:16Number 6, Scoobert's Scooby-Doo, the Scooby-Doo franchise.
01:01:20Uncle Alfie?
01:01:22Welp, nobody's home. Let's come back later.
01:01:24Yeah, later. Like, uh, never later.
01:01:27Nothing doing, guys.
01:01:28We honestly feel kind of weird writing out Scoobert as this crime-solving canine's first name.
01:01:33He'll always just be Scooby to us, and probably most of you too.
01:01:37This Great Dane and Mystery Incorporated have been uncovering nefarious schemes
01:01:40and saving the day for decades now.
01:01:42Well, do we follow this tunnel or go back up there and face him?
01:01:46Uh-uh!
01:01:49Not bad, considering Scooby communicates primarily with a dialect
01:01:52only Fred, Velma, Daphne, and Shaggy can make out 100% of the time.
01:01:56Oh, and you'll also notice that we didn't mention Scrappy-Doo there.
01:02:00And that is by design.
01:02:02Scrappy-Dappy-Doo!
01:02:03Scrappy!
01:02:04Ghost don't stand a chance with me!
01:02:06Let me at him!
01:02:08Rock him!
01:02:09Suck him!
01:02:09Scrappy, for the thousandth time, there's no such thing as ghost.
01:02:14Because nobody likes Scrappy-Doo.
01:02:16Nobody.
01:02:17Number 5.
01:02:18SpongeBob SquarePants
01:02:19SpongeBob SquarePants
01:02:21Come on, Barnacle Boy!
01:02:23There's evil afoot!
01:02:24Leap on lamp, praise, mermaid man!
01:02:26Absurdity is the name of the game when it comes to SpongeBob SquarePants.
01:02:30This denizen of Bikini Bottom is an unflappable protagonist
01:02:33with the ultimate bright outlook on life.
01:02:35He and all the rest of the sea creatures in King Poseidon's dominion
01:02:38get into adventure after adventure,
01:02:40usually with a side of satire for good measure.
01:02:43SpongeBob!
01:02:47Spongey, Spongey!
01:02:49Bob!
01:02:50Now we're getting somewhere!
01:02:51Oy!
01:02:52Yep, SpongeBob SquarePants is the sort of show
01:02:55that might have parents looking at each other mouthing,
01:02:57did they just say that while their kids are blissfully vegging out?
01:03:01Then again, that's definitely by design,
01:03:03and SpongeBob rarely gets to the point where it's mean-spirited or anything.
01:03:07Just silly and farcical.
01:03:08Old people are the greatest!
01:03:10They're full of wisdom and experience!
01:03:12The world needs Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy.
01:03:17Someone, somewhere is in trouble,
01:03:20and I won't rest until Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy are out of retirement!
01:03:25Number 4.
01:03:26Charlie Brown, the Peanuts franchise.
01:03:28I can't believe it.
01:03:30She must think I'm the most stupid person alive.
01:03:38Come on, Charlie Brown.
01:03:40I'll hold the ball and you kick it.
01:03:42Rarely can a certain franchise spark nostalgia
01:03:45for something you didn't personally experience in the first place.
01:03:48Charlie Brown and the Peanuts franchise
01:03:50embodies a very specific place in the heart,
01:03:52that universal center of goodness and honesty for simple storytelling.
01:03:56Are you crazy?
01:03:57It's the middle of the night!
01:04:01Look, you had a huge dinner.
01:04:03And besides, you're in training for our biggest baseball game of the year tomorrow.
01:04:08So just forget it.
01:04:10Charlie Brown possesses a self-deprecating sense of humor,
01:04:13a dry wit, and the ability to make remarkably composed commentary about the life experience.
01:04:18He's ultimately a child who speaks with the wisdom of a man,
01:04:22yet he's able to be approached by just about anyone.
01:04:24Charles Schultz certainly broke the mold when it came to all of the Peanuts gang, really.
01:04:46But Charlie Brown and Snoopy really take the cake.
01:04:49Number 3. Bugs Bunny, The Looney Tunes Franchise
01:04:52It's nearly impossible to discuss the Looney Tunes franchise
01:05:13without mentioning the king of all hairs, Bugs Bunny,
01:05:16and the myriad catchphrases he's had over the years.
01:05:18He's a smart aleck, but never a maroon.
01:05:21He's the face of the Looney Tunes brand that always seems to know just what to say and how to say it.
01:05:26Me, what's up, Doc?
01:05:29What's cooking?
01:05:30What's up, Doc?
01:05:32Oh, you're looking for Bugs Bunny bunting.
01:05:35Duck is gonna hunting
01:05:36just to get a rabbit skin
01:05:38but now the rabbit's gonna get
01:05:39What's up, Doc?
01:05:41Bugs, Daffy, Taz, Elmer Fudd, and more
01:05:44have certainly undergone their fair share of stylistic and personality changes over the years.
01:05:48If the Space Jam franchise has taught us anything
01:05:51it's that those childhood memories can go a long way
01:05:54and we'll always remember the joy Bugs and the entire Looney Tunes cast has brought us over the decades.
01:06:00Sorry folks, we ran out of gas
01:06:03You know how it is with these A-carts
01:06:06Number 2
01:06:08Homer Simpson, The Simpsons
01:06:10The fifth grade will now favor us
01:06:13with a scene from
01:06:14Charles Dickens'
01:06:17A Christmas Carol
01:06:18Oh, how many grades does this school have?
01:06:22Will The Simpsons ever end?
01:06:24It's unclear, but probably not anytime soon.
01:06:27But fans would ask, why would you want it to?
01:06:30It's difficult for those who weren't there to describe Simpsons mania back when the show first caught fire.
01:06:35Bart Simpson was a household name
01:06:37but we'd counter that Homer's character arc has been more fascinating to watch over the years.
01:06:42Ah!
01:06:43Oh!
01:06:44Why does my death keep coming back to haunt me?
01:06:47Ah!
01:06:48Oh!
01:06:50You awful, awful man!
01:06:52Get out of my son's grave!
01:06:54Granted, this family patriarch generally retains his lovable doofus status
01:06:58but episodes such as the one where Homer reconnects with his mom were truly heart-wrenching affairs.
01:07:03So, yeah, The Simpsons is making history with each new season.
01:07:07But we say bring it on!
01:07:08Don't forget me!
01:07:10Don't worry, Homer.
01:07:11You'll always be a part of me.
01:07:13Ah!
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01:07:38Number 1.
01:07:39Mickey Mouse.
01:07:40The Mickey Mouse franchise.
01:07:41Somebody has to be number 1
01:07:54and it's probably the most obvious and best option.
01:07:57Mickey Mouse and the Disney brand have grown beyond mere nostalgia or icon status
01:08:01to become something almost universal when it comes to the experience of being a kid.
01:08:05Mickey and his friends are always down for an adventure,
01:08:08almost always teaching us a thing or two about how to be kind to our peers.
01:08:11I'll save you!
01:08:14Now, let's get out of here!
01:08:20What is it, boy?
01:08:22Sure!
01:08:23Genius!
01:08:25He's a humble, fun-loving mouse that believes honesty is the best policy,
01:08:29forthrightness is your friend, and loyalty is super important,
01:08:33even in the face of tough times.
01:08:35A classic just never goes out of style.
01:08:37What is it about cartoons that makes you the most wistful for the good old days?
01:08:57Let us know in the comments.
01:08:58So unique, so special, so one-of-a-kind,
01:09:02we'll watch them on TV rather than go out and have a life of our own.
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