Toons in History: Popeye and World War 2

 

welcome to the first of many post conveying some of the most prominent cartoons that had a significant influence on American history, but before I do that i wanted to give a special birthday shoutout...TO MYSELF

AND ALSO TO ONE MR. DEVEN FULTON BY LINKING YOU TO HIS  AWESOMELY TECH SAVVY BLOG GEEKSPEAK . IF YOUR LOOKING FOR THE LATEST IN TECH AND NERD NEWS, FOLLOW NOW!!!!!!

NOW THAT THAT'S OUT OF THE WAY 

The name "Popeye" is synonymous with everything that is manliness, perseverance, and spinach. He have won himself in the hearts of many kids with his strong anchor arms (the original...not spongebob),  his cheerful banter, and always beating up anyone getting in the way of him romancing the love of his life, Olive Oyl, but Popeye, along with other famous cartoons of that era, had there say in the events of the time. the noticeable of those times is World War 2. I will warn you that some of the clip and cartoons i'll show in this blog are banned and uses some images and language that may be considered offensive. 

before I show those lets get some of Popeye's History out of the way. The first recorded appearance of Popeye was in January 17, 1929 in the comic strip known as Thimble Theatre.

    

Four years later, the lovable sailor was picked up by Fleischer Studio where he debuted along side one of their more popular series, Betty Boop.  Not only did it feature Popeye, Olive Oyl, but it premiered Popeye's Arch Nemesis, Bluto

Throughout the years, Popeye have definitely made an impact on the American youth. According to the website http://www.retrojunk.com/details_tvshows/1910-popeye-the-sailor, a poll was taken in the mid 1930s and it was proven that Popeye was more popular than Mickey Mouse. Popeye the Sailor Man went on to have over 100 episodes, 3 double feature matinee and adoring fans in the form of  "The Popeye Club" rivaling that of the Mickey Mouse Club. unfortunately, when the WW2 came around Popeye was reenlisted  to help the home front from the attacks of the Japanese. 

   

"Your a Sap, Mr. Jap" was one of many Propaganda cartoons that features Popeye. This particular episode shows Popeye protecting an American navel fleet from a Japanese attack. the cartoon conveyed the Japanese Soldiers as incompetent, cowardly and physically appalling whereas the Americans were portrayed as strong and brave.

 

"Seein' Red, White, and Blue" shows Popeye battling it out Bluto, but for a different matter. Popeye is in charge of the Draft Board and Bluto is trying to do whatever it take so get out of serving the Country. 

"Spinach Fer Britain" is about Popeye's journey to delivery spinach to Britain while the same time defending the rations from the pressing attacks of the U-boats of the Nazis. all three of these cartoons were pulled from commercial viewing on television.

although these messages can be perceived as being very strong negatively, these cartoons were meant to instill a sense of patriotism in the world against the axis power. Popeye became the face of a strong America.  

DUELING THURSDAY WINNER IS....

OF COURSE HEY ARNOLD WINS!!!!

I THINK IT ALL CAME DOWN TO THE NOSTALGIA FACTOR. 

HEY ARNOLD IS LIKE THAT COOL COUSIN THAT COMES OVER AND HAS AN AWESOME STORY TO TELL. ED EDD AND EDDY IS KINDA LIKE A CHILD THAT'S HOPPED UP ON WAY TOO MUCH SUGAR. THIS SHOW IS SUPERIOR IN  EVERY WHICH WAY POSSIBLE. HEY ARNOLD TOUCHED ON A LOT OF VERY MATURE SUBJECTS. REMEMBER THE EPISODE WHEN MR.NGUYEN HAD TO GIVE UP HIS DAUGHTER, OR WHAT ABOUT WHEN ARNOLD'S GRANDPA THOUGHT HE WAS GONNA DIE. I'M NOT EVEN GONNA MENTION THE FATE OF ARNOLD'S PARENTS.

 THANK YOU GUYS FOR INDULGING ME IN THIS OBVIOUSLY ONE SIDED FIGHT
STAY TOONED ;P

Dueling Thursday: Ed,Edd, and Eddy VS. Hey Arnold!

It time to duel!!!!

OUR TWO COMBATANTS

 

Here's how this is going to work:  I am gonna put up two of the most popular episodes of the both series and i will critique them on plot, theme, and overall entertainment. and after I watch them i will give my take and them choose which one of these two wins the battle. you guys's can watch along and comment whether or not you agree or disagree with my choice for the winner. 

First up: Ed, Edd, and Eddy

NEXT: Hey Arnold!

unfortunately, youtube doesn't have any episodes of hey arnold. But click the  kitteh to for a link to another site that happens to have the episode. only watch  "Downtown as Fruits"  

I didn't really plan it, but these are both the very first episodes of their series so they had a responsibility to grab the audience's attention. Now, let's see how the weight out against each other

Ed,Edd and Eddy:  "Pop Goes the Ed" was always the first episode i remembered when someone mentioned this show. it starts with the Eds failing at one of their plans to get rich as bee exterminators. the three finds themselves being chased by thousands of bees. they nearly escape the bee stings, and by "they" I mean just Eddy. After giving up on that plan, the Eds were in dire need to get away from the heat. they fought heat behind tree, against a house and even inside a freezer. losing hope, the trio seek refuge in the sandbox when all of a sudden they get wind of a sprinkler party that they are not invited to, so of course  they try to go. their several antics and shenanigans led for a quite embarrassing moment.     

Hey Arnold: This truly brings me back to the 90s. "Downtown as Fruits" lays out the framework of the whole series in front of the audience in a way that makes you want to watch more. The episode introduces the entire PS 118 classmates helping Helga with her play about the food groups. Helga, being her charming and dainty self, rule the rehearsal with an iron fist...literally. fed up with their treatment Arnold and Gerald decides to take a detour from the opening of the play, and where they end up is an adventure. 

and now MY DECISION..... 

the winner 

is........... GONNA BE CHOSEN TOMORROW!!!!!!! MUAHAHA 

     

Round the World Wednesday: Ranma 1/2

This week's Round the World Wednesday is devoted to one of my favorite anime, Ranma 1/2. Now, I know that this blog isn't exactly anime focused, in fact if you looking for anime Check out this cool blog
Please! Anime  .

Getting back on the topic, Ranma 1/2 is one of those insanely fun and kooky anime that you are probably going to deny loving. and since this blog is devoted to the insanely fun and kooky it has a home in the Toon Capsule.

This anime stars Ranma Saotome, the title character of this cartoon. he and his father, Genma are the sole practitioners of the Saotome School of Anything Goes Martial Arts. The Two set off to train all over the world in any style of martial arts. after traversing the various different terrains, the two finds themselves in the Rural China to train at one of China's most Sacred and Dangerous battlegrounds, Jusenkyo the Cursed  Springs. suspended on bamboo stalks, the battle it out atop these seemingly harmless hot springs. a couple of punches and swift kicks later, Genma bested his son by knocking him into the  one of the cursed springs. you see, the hot spring that poor Ramna fell into was known as  the Spring of the Drowned Girl. if anyone were to fall into the one of the cursed springs, they turn into the animals that drowned into it's particular spring. the once, black haired young man has transformed into a red headed young girl. the father, after receive a vengeful strike from his now daughter, landed into the Spring of Drowned Panda. 


After parting ways from the Cursed Springs, the two makes their way to the Japan for there toughest mission yet. the young Ramna has been linked at birth to an arranged marriage. how will his betrothed the fact that he is now a She? 


the "lucky" lady that is Ranma's bride is Akane Tendo, the youngest daughter of Soun Tendo , Genma's former training partner, and if you wanna know how these two act and react to each other you have to watch the anime or read the manga (cough MangaModish Cough) 


all in all, this anime has a special place in my heart and my hard drive. 


FINAL VERDICT:  A+ 


SEE YOU TOMORROW, TOONHEADS
STAY TOONED ;P

Top 5 Tuesday: Top 5 Super Smartypants

The Topic of this week's Top 5 is: TOP 5 SUPER SMARTYPANTS. Cartoons are known for showcasing brilliant minds and geniuses. i mean, look at anything on TV nowadays and you can go without seeing a glasses-wearing-briefcase-having wunderkind outwitting even his or her teacher. this list is my short list of those who fit this criteria.

5. Wile E. Coyote

I don't know when it happened but all of a sudden Mr.Coyote got some book learning and became (how he modestly puts it) A SUPER GENIUS.  within a few short years he changed route from the road runner and set his eyes on Bugs Bunny. I like to think that he went on to teach at some fancy ivy league university on the side. either way, my grades aren't good enough :(

 4. Twilight Sparkle

If you don't know who this charming young filly is... then congratulations you have been living under a rock that probably doesn't have any internet access. This is Twilight Sparkle, one of the six main characters of the hit show My little Pony: Friendship is Magic (see, i told you that you were gonna see these ponies). if you follow the show, you will know that she is the voice of logic among her friends. her friends include, a talking baby dragon, a flying horse that talks to animals, and a magical overlord (10pts if you can name who i am talking about). 

3. Susan and Mary Test 

if you know me personally, you know that I DESPISE Johnny Test and everything that comes from that show, but you can't ignore the fact that these two are without a doubt the most innovative of the geniuses of this list. i mean, these two have the time to build particle beams, transporters, time machines, and even ACTUAL SMARTYPANTS while at the same time swoon over a total douchebag (gill).Teenage girls will be teenage girls I guess, but i do commend these twins on their time management skills.   

  

2. Jimmy Neutron

This week's Silver medal goes to one of my favorite cartoons in the early 2000's. Jimmy is the epitome of the word "Genius" Don't believe me look at the title of the show. What I liked most about Jimmy is that you could believe that he's a Genius. I enjoyed watching the entire series and was sadden to find out that this series never had a proper finale. also, my roommate totally looks like sheen. 

1. Dexter  

like the ancient stories say "one genius to rule them all". if you were a child of the 90's, you could not go a day without tuning into cartoon network and watching Dexter's lab. This show set the precedent for all these other shows that features the mentally gifted. Dexter is the original "Baby Genius" or third grader. I never knew how old Dexter was. 

Honorable Mentions: Jean Grey, Professor X, Beast

And now the Comic fan boys will kill me. Look, i know that the X-men are very exceptional when it comes to the brain, but I wanted this list to feature more of the cartoony side of smarts. less mind meld, more BRAIN BLAST!!! 

remember to Follow me on Twitter @TheToonCapsule, E-Mail me Suggestions at jjtooncapsule@gmail.com

AND AS ALWAYS STAY TOONED  ;p

Stay Tooned (yeah there's gonna be a lot of these)

To keep up with what you want to hear about i have devised a schedule of what will be bringing to the table for your appetite. my plan and goal is to get out content EVERY DAY!!! and what will you see?

Monday = Toons in History: an in depth analysis on some of your favorite Cartoons and the companies that make them.


Tuesday = Top 5 Tuesday: Every Tuesday I will put together a list of My Top 5. you're probably asking "Top 5 What?" well, it's all up to you. Give me ideas through E-mail jjtooncapsule@gmail.com or my newly created twitter @TheToonCapsule.

Wednesday = Round the World Wednesday: i'm gonna explore the world of international Cartoons. Every Wednesday i will rate and review a cartoon of your choice from all over the world.

Thursday =  Dueling Thursday: Two Cartoons enter, one cartoon leave. An all out Battle Royale putting two of your favorite toons in a pros and cons Debate where you choose who wins and who LOSES!!!!
MUAHAHA!!!!  

Friday = Freestyle Friday: Friday's My day. I Get to choose the Fate of this day. Rants, Reviews, Heck I might not even post at all.

so do what the post is titled and Stay Tooned!!!!!!

WHAT'S UP DOC

HELLO EVERYBODY!!!!

Let me be the first to welcome you to The Toon Capsule, a biographical and interactive experience dedicated to everything cartoon. My name is Justin  and i will be your virtual tour guide through the wackiness and 

weirdness of  cartoons from around the world. I will be giving you guys the history of certain cartoons, providing you with opportunities get a word in by e-mailing me topics to talk about for each week, and choosing who will be number 1 on my weekly top 5 lists. we will be going through the entire spectrum of toons, from the Flintstones to Family Guy, from Snagglepuss to Swat Kats, and even a little My little Pony: Friendship is Magic. if you wanna add something to The Toon Capsule email me at jjtooncapsule@gmail.com.