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Drawing Lots and Lots of Little Pictures- A Cartoon Thread
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karzac
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I haven't seen the movie yet, but I can maybe provide some clarity as a Torontonian. For most locals, the second "t" is indeed silent, so I pronounce it "Teronno" or even elide the first syllable, to make it "Tronno". The rhyme with "piranha" that Bongo brings up is definitely a real pronunciation (so "Terahnnah" or "Trahnnah") but I associate it with a more rural or at least suburban accent - that might not be accurate though. The "Toe-Ron-Toe" pronunciation is definitely stereotypically American, but is really just a non-Ontario thing I think. My friends from Manitoba and Saskatchewan pronounce it that way, and I even had a friend in high school who pronounced it that way, even though he was from Toronto (although his mom was from Michigan, so maybe that's why).
It wouldn't surprise me to hear people from Toronto pronounce it the "American" way, although people would probably comment on it.
As an aside, the Toronto pronunciation doesn't bother me nearly as much as Americans saying Montreal or Newfoundland wrong (although I've actually heard a variety of pronunciations deemed as "right" for Newfoundland). Or even worse, saying Montreal with a French accent to sound smart and still getting it completely wrong.
I sincerely appreciate this explanation!
So do I!
FelixSH
(He/Him)
I watched a ton of Hey Arnold over the last few weeks, via Pluto TV. Took me forever, to realize that Helgas mother is an alcoholic.
Also, there is an episode that ends with Arnolds coach and his girlfriend/rival diving in the pool where they are swimming in, clearly implying that they will now have sex.
Also, there is an episode that ends with Arnolds coach and his girlfriend/rival diving in the pool where they are swimming in, clearly implying that they will now have sex.
ArugulaZ
Fearful asymmetry
"I need a smoothie" made it kind of ambiguous, but who knows what she was slipping into those things. Does a margarita count as a smoothie?
I felt so bad for Helga when their parents wouldn't even walk her to pre-school, and packed salt and catsup in her lunch box instead of a full-fledged meal. I got the feeling from that particular scene that something was deeply wrong with the mother. And it wasn't just the idolization of Helga's annoyingly talented and flawless sister. It almost justifies and certainly explains why Helga's so sour 80% of the time.
This show does a lot that Arthur does, but does it better, with more complex characters. My favorite episode was Veteran's Day, which starts out amusingly silly but gets surprisingly real when the topic switches to Gerald's father. Gerald expresses disappointment that his father wasn't gunning down soldiers like Rambo in Vietnam, only to come to grips with the fact that his dad wasn't some throat-cutting commando, but a decent person who contributed to the military in his own important way. (And besides, do you really want your pop to come home from the war with that kind of baggage?)
I felt so bad for Helga when their parents wouldn't even walk her to pre-school, and packed salt and catsup in her lunch box instead of a full-fledged meal. I got the feeling from that particular scene that something was deeply wrong with the mother. And it wasn't just the idolization of Helga's annoyingly talented and flawless sister. It almost justifies and certainly explains why Helga's so sour 80% of the time.
This show does a lot that Arthur does, but does it better, with more complex characters. My favorite episode was Veteran's Day, which starts out amusingly silly but gets surprisingly real when the topic switches to Gerald's father. Gerald expresses disappointment that his father wasn't gunning down soldiers like Rambo in Vietnam, only to come to grips with the fact that his dad wasn't some throat-cutting commando, but a decent person who contributed to the military in his own important way. (And besides, do you really want your pop to come home from the war with that kind of baggage?)
I'm kind of fascinated and confused by the concept of the upcoming Pixar movie about "the origin story of the original Buzz Lightyear". I mean, if it's set in the space-faring future, how could he have inspired a toyline in the present-day Toy Story world? If it was up to me, I'd make the movie end with Buzz flying through a terrifying space anomaly that shrinks him, transforms his body into plastic, wipes his memory and leaves him stranded in an alternate past, unaware of where he truly came from.
Also, if this movie is successful, will the next Pixar movie be a wild west story with a tense scene where the protagonist is trying to slowly get a snake out of his boot?
Also, if this movie is successful, will the next Pixar movie be a wild west story with a tense scene where the protagonist is trying to slowly get a snake out of his boot?
Johnny Unusual
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I mean, the idea is it's supposed to be the mythos within the Toy Story universe. By now Andy is taking his kids to see this movie.
Huh, yeah, now that I read about it some more, that seems to be the case. But I still prefer my Space Odyssey/body horror mashup.
Also, apparently they already did this concept as a TV series some years ago. I wonder if the new movie will make any reference to that?
Also, apparently they already did this concept as a TV series some years ago. I wonder if the new movie will make any reference to that?
Or reference the fact that the CG of a cartoon tie in is so much more realistic than what reality looks like
So recently I watched all episodes (the first and only season) of the australian-made comedy cartoon SheZow, about a boy (named "Guy") who finds a magical ring that transforms him into a female superhero. I really liked the premise, and I think the show handles the whole crosdressing thing fairly well. After some initial shock and slight embarrasment in the first episode, Guy seems to be entirely comfortable with transforming back and forth, as are his sister and best friend when they find out about it. He's never portrayed as being trans, just as a boy who has no problems with crossdressing if it means that he gets to be a cool superhero. And later episodes indicates that him finding the ring and using it wasn't a silly accident, he was always destined to become SheZow.
As for the superhero SheZow, I'm not quite sure what to make of her being extremely stereotypically "she's a superhero, but also a girl!" Dressed in all pink, equiped with weapons based on makeup products and fashion (such as her "laser lipstick" "fishnet bombs", etc.), losing her powers if her hair gets messed up, and using an overabundance of puns based on the word "she" (including driving around in her "Shehicle"). Though I always like a superhero with the "sonic scream" ability.
But although I like the premise, I also feel that the show is often somewhat poorly written. Most of the jokes feel dull or groanworthy, many of the villains are forgetable or cringeworthy, and while the actors do their best with what they're given, the whole thing rarely goes above "okay". Then again, I suspect that I'm not really the target audience, and that little kids would probably find it quite enjoyable. And now and then there are episodes I liked, or at least that had premises I found interesting even if the execution ended up lacklustre. So I though I'd share what I think are the best, or at least most interesting, episodes (the whole show seems to be up for free on YouTube):
"SheZow Happens": The first episode, establishes the premise.
"SheZap": One of the most interesting villains is introduced. I think it's funny that she's indirectly created as a result of Guy refusing to do something he finds "girly", being spectacularily punished for clinging to gender norms.
"SheZow Meets DudePow": Alternate realities are always fun, and I really do love SheZow's male counterpart (who is, of course, a girl crossdressing as a guy).
"Guy and Doll": A fairly decent trippy dream episode, including the first hint of Guy being destined to be SheZow. And also the excellent exchange "Dude, are you wearing a dress?" "Yeah! Wanna make something of it?"
"Family Tree": I love superheroes with legacies, and here we get some fun previous incarnations of SheZow.
"Momnesia": Alright, this one goes full queer allegory, and a fairly optimistic one at that.
"Transformation Overload": Not really that great of an episode, but it is satisfying that after having complained about her lack of flying powers in several episodes, SheZow finally learns to fly.
"Supernatural History": A pretty good finale to the series, with the hints about Guy's destiny being made explicit.
As for the superhero SheZow, I'm not quite sure what to make of her being extremely stereotypically "she's a superhero, but also a girl!" Dressed in all pink, equiped with weapons based on makeup products and fashion (such as her "laser lipstick" "fishnet bombs", etc.), losing her powers if her hair gets messed up, and using an overabundance of puns based on the word "she" (including driving around in her "Shehicle"). Though I always like a superhero with the "sonic scream" ability.
But although I like the premise, I also feel that the show is often somewhat poorly written. Most of the jokes feel dull or groanworthy, many of the villains are forgetable or cringeworthy, and while the actors do their best with what they're given, the whole thing rarely goes above "okay". Then again, I suspect that I'm not really the target audience, and that little kids would probably find it quite enjoyable. And now and then there are episodes I liked, or at least that had premises I found interesting even if the execution ended up lacklustre. So I though I'd share what I think are the best, or at least most interesting, episodes (the whole show seems to be up for free on YouTube):
"SheZow Happens": The first episode, establishes the premise.
"SheZap": One of the most interesting villains is introduced. I think it's funny that she's indirectly created as a result of Guy refusing to do something he finds "girly", being spectacularily punished for clinging to gender norms.
"SheZow Meets DudePow": Alternate realities are always fun, and I really do love SheZow's male counterpart (who is, of course, a girl crossdressing as a guy).
"Guy and Doll": A fairly decent trippy dream episode, including the first hint of Guy being destined to be SheZow. And also the excellent exchange "Dude, are you wearing a dress?" "Yeah! Wanna make something of it?"
"Family Tree": I love superheroes with legacies, and here we get some fun previous incarnations of SheZow.
"Momnesia": Alright, this one goes full queer allegory, and a fairly optimistic one at that.
"Transformation Overload": Not really that great of an episode, but it is satisfying that after having complained about her lack of flying powers in several episodes, SheZow finally learns to fly.
"Supernatural History": A pretty good finale to the series, with the hints about Guy's destiny being made explicit.
I'm happy to see that I wasn't the only one confused about the setup for Lightyear:
Now I wish that the movie would be like The Princess Bride, cutting between Buzz's adventures and Andy and his child watching the movie and bonding over it.
Now I wish that the movie would be like The Princess Bride, cutting between Buzz's adventures and Andy and his child watching the movie and bonding over it.
So basically they're saying Tim Allen is the cheaper TV replacement for Chris Evans?
Andy : He doesn't get implanted with a xenomorph at this time.
Andy's Daughter : What?
Andy : The facehugger doesn't get him. I'm explaining to you because you look nervous.
Andy's Daughter : I wasn't nervous. Maybe I was a little bit concerned, but that's not the same thing.
Johnny Unusual
(He/Him)
For anyone who wanted to watch an entire series of an Indonesian live-action Ben 10 rip-off called... Ben 7.
Well...
Here...
Well...
Here...
Netflix’s Inside Job will return for part 2 later this year
The adult animated comedy premiered last October
www.polygon.com
Inside Job is less dead than previously reported!
ArugulaZ
Fearful asymmetry
Well, that bites. Everett Peck, the creator of Duckman who also contributed to The Critic, died like, two days ago. Did not have the slightest clue this happened.
en.wikipedia.org
Everett Peck - Wikipedia
Johnny Unusual
(He/Him)
If you missed this on the Discord, a message from the creator of the recent She-Ra series...
I saw that post but didn’t put together who it was.
Good for them
Good for them
Finally saw the last season of Amphibia (while waiting for any of the second season of Owl House, what the hell Canadian Disney+???) and I really, really dug it. This series nearly didn't grab me at first but eventually the thought 'oh, it's an RPG!' clicked and then I really could appreciate it. I will happily put this on the list of 'cartoons I really wish I could send back in time to young me', because while I liked it as an adult I would have friggin loved this as a kid.
As for other cartoons, I just finished 'Dead Ends: Paranormal Park' on Netflix, and it was cute. It's apparently based on a graphic novel, which is itself based on a Cartoon Hangover Youtube short, but I don't think you need to be familiar with either. The characters only barely resemble their original Youtube selves and the story and setting are entirely different. The story is closer to the graphic novel version.
It stars a trans man, Barney, which is itself not super common and doesn't shy away from his troubles at home (at issue: his parents not sticking up for him in front of his, let's say, old fashioned grandmother), and Norma who struggles with a number of anxieties, and is pretty clearly on the autism spectrum but the show never comes out and says it.
Oh and it also stars a possessed talking pug and a demon named Courtney and has a lot of various creatures that can best be described as a mishmash of designs from whenever Adventure Time let itself get weird. So I kinda dug it. There's an episode with a fear demon which revealed a lot about Norma that really spoke to me, and a pretty entertaining musical episode towards the end that felt very Steven Universe.
If I had one gripe, it was how quickly Barney's parents went from just not getting it to totally getting it and supporting him, I guess they had an epiphany offscreen between episodes.
So far there's no confirmation of a second season. I hope there is but, y'know. Netflix.
It stars a trans man, Barney, which is itself not super common and doesn't shy away from his troubles at home (at issue: his parents not sticking up for him in front of his, let's say, old fashioned grandmother), and Norma who struggles with a number of anxieties, and is pretty clearly on the autism spectrum but the show never comes out and says it.
Oh and it also stars a possessed talking pug and a demon named Courtney and has a lot of various creatures that can best be described as a mishmash of designs from whenever Adventure Time let itself get weird. So I kinda dug it. There's an episode with a fear demon which revealed a lot about Norma that really spoke to me, and a pretty entertaining musical episode towards the end that felt very Steven Universe.
If I had one gripe, it was how quickly Barney's parents went from just not getting it to totally getting it and supporting him, I guess they had an epiphany offscreen between episodes.
So far there's no confirmation of a second season. I hope there is but, y'know. Netflix.
Johnny Unusual
(He/Him)
Don't know if X-Men '97 going to be good but I like the choice to keep it old school but giving Storm a mohawk-ish cut.
That means it’s good