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About This Quiz
Though many believe that cartoons are just for children, others know that there are hidden messages in some of our favorite animated shows from childhood. Besides, these days, cartoons are created specifically for adults (and are not suitable for children). If you watched cartoons on Saturday morning as a kid and you saw the original airing of the first "The Simpsons" episode in 1989 (or even on DVD later), then you probably know a thing or two about cartoons. But you might not know who made those shows, what the characters did in memorable situations, or how those characters evolved.
We'll warn you now; this quiz isn't going to be easy. We're diving deep with cartoon experts to really get to the heart of what your favorite cartoons meant to you. You may see some questions about specific episodes, or even a character or two that you don't recognize. Either way, we need to separate the fans from the fanatics here. Do you think you have the cartoon knowledge to pass a quiz about some of the most famous cartoons of all time? Here are 35 questions that will show you just how good you are.
Bugs Bunny
Bugs Bunny may be one of the most recognizable cartoon characters in history, but few people know that he got his start in 1938, and his accent comes from a mix between the Bronx and Brooklyn (where he was "born").
Yosemite Sam
Sylvester the Cat
Buster Bunny
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Ernie
Ethelbert
This one was a little tough. In the cartoons themselves, we never really learn what that "E." stand for, but in a comic from 1975, we learn that Ethelbert is this clumsy character's middle name.
Edward
Edgar
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Ub Iwerks
Roy Disney
Walt Disney
While Walt Disney didn't voice many characters as he ran his studio, he decided to take over Mickey Mouse, since he was the only one who really knew how to get that squeak out of his voice box.
Mortimer Anderson
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1978
1986
2001
He was always a male.
Though many believed Tweety was a female (long eyelashes and a shrill voice helped create that assumption), he was always considered a male character. As a matter of fact, his original name was Orson.
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McFadden
We don't often think about what Casper's last name is, mostly because ghosts don't need last names. Created in the 1930s, this character is always looking for someone to play with, with minimal luck. His last name was revealed In a 1995 live-action movie.
Madden
Handlen
Jennings
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Wendell Bear
Edward Bear
We all know him as Pooh Bear or Winnie the Pooh. However, his name was once Edward Bear. This cartoon character was originally created by A.A. Milne and he was fist seen in a 1926 book.
Morgan Bear
Christopher Bear
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Jim Henson
Charles Schultz
Jim Davies
Jim Davies originally created the lasagna-loving, Monday-hating cat in 1979. Garfield's birthday is on June 19 of that year, making him about 40 years old now ... which is quite the lifespan for a cat.
Morgan Andrews
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Scrappy-Dog
Muggy-Doo
Chubby-Dog
Scrappy-Doo
Scrappy-Doo was named after his personality. He's the kind of puppy that has no problem getting into trouble, and he'll walk right into a fight because he always thinks he's going to win.
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Norville Rogers
It's hard to believe that a character we've known as Shaggy all our lives has a given name that is very different from his persona. It's like one of those friends you only know by nickname, and you get a little weirded out when you hear his given name.
Danville Jones
Ragville Andrews
Sherman Alexi
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Woodstock
Snoopy
Snoopy is a dog with a true imagination. He sleeps on top of his dog house, and he doesn't mind pretending that said dog house is an airplane. His personality and happy dance make everyone return to his cartoons year after year.
Pig Pen
Linus
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Richard
Raz
Taz
Taz is one of the characters that people love for his complete chaotic nature. He's wild and likes to break through things. He is also hungry all the time and wants nothing more than to eat while he's in tornado frenzy mode.
Robert
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Bulldog
Cat
Bird
Mouse
Tom is the cat, and Jerry is the mouse in the "Tom and Jerry" cartoon. which originally aired in 1940. These characters were created by the cartoon masters William Hanna and Joseph Barbera.
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Bebop and Rocksteady
Though Bebop and Rocksteady are interesting characters (to say the least), they were created for the sole purpose of making more toys for the franchise. While it seemed like a money-grab, these two characters were also a great addition to the cartoon itself.
Noris and Moris
Lou and Gru
April and Chazz
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It made funny toys.
It gave work to animators.
While Disney liked to keep his crew intact. He also wanted to make sure everyone was working. That meant he had to keep the characters coming in. These days, Goofy is a profitable character in Disney productions, having several movies and shorts dedicated specifically to his life.
It wasn't an actual animal.
It had a funny laugh.
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"Rick and Morty"
"Pierce and Joyce"
"Ren and Stimpy"
"Ren and Stimpy" was one of those cartoons you watched for the sheer genius of it. It rarely had memorable story lines, but you could see the creativity seeping through every scene.
"Mark and Hammer"
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Samson
Murphy
Ted
Spike
Spike is also known as Killer or Butch throughout the show's run, but for the most part, he is called Spike. He wears a spiked collar and oftentimes saves Jerry from Tom. Although there are episodes where he is after both of them!
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"The Simpsons"
"The Simpsons" first aired in 1989, and with 30 seasons under their belts, they have quite a few episodes about the future (in their world). From the near cel-by-cel pre-enactment of Donald Trump going down an escalator, to the end of the "Game of Thrones" series, it is bizarre to watch.
"Rick and Morty"
"The Boondocks"
"The Flintstones"
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He swears in their language.
He never wears pants.
Donald Duck sure does have a temper, but he is also a very interesting character. Most fans and viewers have noted that he wears nearly every article of clothing, except pants. It he has to cover his top, why doesn't he have to cover his bottom? As for being banned in Finland, this is an urban legend with a bit of truth. In the late '70s, a Helsinki councilman suggested that city funds were not to be used to pay for subscriptions of the comics for its youth centers. The story was somewhat embellished, and the myth lives on!
He gets too angry.
They can't understand him.
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Roy Disney suggested the add.
It made Mickey look cleaner.
Lillian Disney couldn't see his hands.
Walt Disney thought they would make the character more human.
When Walt Disney was first creating this character, he really focused on the face. However, as he started to draw out the rest of Mickey's body, it became clear that the mouse couldn't have anatomically correct hands by any means. This also helped the hands stand out from the rest of the character's body, especially during the early days when everything was in black and white.
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Summer
"Rick and Morty" is an adult cartoon that has creative characters and plots. With an entire multiverse theory to work with, show runners have years and years of material to keep us entertained for seasons to come!
Autumn
Spring
Juniper
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"Ed, Edd and Eddie"
"SpongeBob SquarePants"
"SpongBob SquarePants" is a Nickelodeon show about what it's like to live under the sea. The main character is a sponge who has a starfish for a best friend, a snail as a pet and a crab for a boss.
"The Fairly Odd Parents"
"Ren and Stimpy"
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Patricide
Grand larceny
Matricide
Stewie spends a lot of time trying to kill Lois throughout the beginning of the series. However, show runners decided that this bit was getting a little old, so they turned Stewie's attention and genius to other endeavors.
Money laundering
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He's a flying fish.
He's a talking cat.
He is a NASCAR driver.
He's a talking dog.
Talking dogs aren't unheard of in the cartoon world, but in the world of "Family Guy," Brian Griffin is one of very few dogs that can talk. The best part about this character is that he still has dog-like moments, and will use his voice to say things we all think dogs are saying when they bark.
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Timmy Turner
"The Fairly Odd Parents" first aired as shorts, but it became a full-on series in 2001. The series includes two crazy fairy god parents and a little boy who learns about being careful of what he wishes.
Tommy Toner
Keith Wreath
Reese Michaels
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"Tom and Jerry"
"The Jetsons"
"The Jetsons" was a show about a family living in the future. They lived in a high-rise (because the ground didn't really exist in that show), and they had a robot maid to serve them whatever they wanted.
"The Flintstones"
"Animaniacs"
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A rat
Inane
Insane
Though we have all thought that Pinky was the insane one and Brain was the genius, many have speculated that Brain's attempts to take over the world and Pinky's random thoughts flip the script. This would make Brain insane and Pinky the genius.
About fame
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Nickles
Freckles
Chuckles
Pickles
Tommy Pickles and his friends are babies who go on adventures together. Later in the series, we Tommy gets a little brother named Dill (get it? Dill Pickles?). The show's antagonist, the mean Angelica, was spoiled and liked to bully the babies.
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With a live-action segment
"The Super Mario Bros. Super Show" was a little bit odd to watch. Most children simply dragged through the first act, which was live-action. But they really just wanted to see the cartoon.
By pressing start
With a child playing the game.
With Mario playing the game.
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Grumpy
Dopey
While creating "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" (1937), writers decided that Dopey would have quite a few lines. However, they simply couldn't find a voice actor who fit Dopey's personality, and so the character doesn't speak.
Sleepy
Doc
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Squiddies World
A Pineapple Under the Sea
The Krusty Krab
At the Krusty Krab, Spongebob makes Krabby Patties. He is a dedicated worker and loves to do a good job, while his boss, Mr. Krabs, is constantly looking for ways to make more money.
Joe's Crab Shack
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Gerald
Phoebe
Mr. Simmons
Helga
It's obvious that Helga has a little bit of trouble understanding her emotions when it comes to being in love. She wants Arnold's attention, but she doesn't know how to get it, so she simply makes him feel uncomfortable.
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"DuckTales"
While we first meet Launchpad on "DuckTales," he is also seen in a few other shows, including "Darkwing Duck." However, Tad Stones, the creator of "Darkwing Duck," has said that they are different shows with different universes.
"Darkwing Duck"
"Talespin"
"Launchers"
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Scrooge McDuck's nieces
The Powerpuff Girls
"The Powerpuff Girls" was a show that really highlighted girl power. These young fighters were intelligent and had super powers. It was a show that girls of the 1990s ran to whenever it was on.
Mickey's nieces
Ariel's daughters
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The Nicoles
The Mod Squad
The Ashleys
The Ashleys weren't the nicest people on the show, but they were definitely interesting. Giving the group of girls this name is reflective of how cliques get tribe mentalities over small things like first names.
The Mean Girls
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Bruce
Horace
Jimmy
Jasper
Jasper is Brian's openly gay cousin. He enjoys singing and dancing and making himself as known as possible. He befriends Lois for a time, and very closely resembles Brian (except Jasper has nicer hair).
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