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i have created a new blog on wordpress that will go in depth on what i talk about on this blog. the website will have the same name as the previous blog and contain some of the similar this blog. i will be working on the 500 word assignment after this blog is posted.


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Toons In History: Disney in the Wartimes

This week's discussion of historical brings us to the man who created some of the most iconic cartoons in the world. That is of course, Walt Disney. i don't think there is anyone who has not owe a great deal of their childhood of to this man. Heck, my nephew's crib is full of Winnie the pooh and he's only 6 months old. Disney's has a special place in everyone's heart for the things he did with the moving cartoon. that is why when the war times of World War 2 happened, Disney used those same Disney Characters that drive across  sense of patriotism to the people of America. I have to admit that when i first came across these cartoons, I was a little bit put off, but i took it for what is was: EDUCATION. like many of the cartoonist of this particular time, they wanted to have their voice be heard about a very crucial time in history. just like the previous blog, some of these clips are banned from most television scheduling rotations and may contain some images and language that can be considered offensive. 

    

in 1942, one of the first of these Disney cartoons was "Der Fuehrer's Face" was released to the general public.  it features Donald Duck as an officer of the Nazi officer. He is assigned to make auxiliary shells for the Third Reich. The cartoon depicts the world in which Donald inhabited as a crazy, chaotic, and dismal work environment. as he works and works to please "Der Fuehrer" poor Donald goes into a work induced stress frenzy. by the end of the cartoon, we find out that the whole ordeal as a dream and Donald Duck wakes up as a proud American citizen.  The cartoon is based on a song written by Musician Spike Jones with the same name. in the same year, another Disney wartime cartoon was created. "Donald Gets Drafted" 

,like the title suggests, is about Donald Duck getting drafted into the U.S. Army and his antics while going through Basic training. 

with the war efforts increasing for the American, this 1943 Disney cartoon "The Spirit of '43" showed their audience the importance of paying your U.S. Taxes. Donald is torn between spending his money on a night on the town or putting it aside to buy savings bonds and pay taxes. i believe that this cartoon can somewhat serve as a public service announcement. 

and in 1944, one of the last cartoons that Disney make for the war effort is one called "Commando Duck" . he is parachuted into enemy territory and  wipe out an entire Japanese militia. 

these cartoons definitely made an impression on the american population. most of these shorts won Oscars for Best Animated film. Other Disney characters that were used to get the word out about the War included Mickey Mouse, Bambi, Pluto, and the rest of the Disney gang. everyone did their parts with the fight against the Axis even the cartoons.  

Top 5 Tuesday: Top 5 Bosom Buddies

this week's top 5 was specifically requested by a friend of mine (Get it...NO?)

anyway it was requested by Caitlin of Music with Cait she's the girl to go to if you wanna know about the latest in popular music and concerts. this week is all about Best Friends. 

5. Fred Flintstone and Barney Rubble

ah yes, when it comes to best friends, these were the first to come to mind. the adventures and mishaps these two get into are legend (wait for it)...dary (10pts if you get the reference). what I like most about these two is that it took the best of both worlds. realistic and yet still have that good old cartoon crazy that Hanna-Barbera is known for.

4. Arthur Reed and Buster Baxter

I think that the television show, Arthur , is one of the best examples of adapting a children's book into animated series. as a child, i had quite a fondness for this show and how they portrayed these two. Arthur and Buster are just really great together and have something in common with our number 3 in this list. 

3.Doug Funnie and Skeeter Valentine 

I dare you not to agree with me on this. I always wanted to hang out with these two. Doug's crazy imagination and Skeeter's all around coolness made this pair hard to beet (and yes i meant to spell it like that) what the television show Doug and Arthur share is that they both had the same writer. Disney's Doug pays homage to this in the episode Doug's Last Birthday 

2. Scooby Doo and Shaggy

Nothing is more satisfying than a boy and his dog, so it's only natural that the Silver goes to these two crime solving duo. The Mystery Machine would just be 3 moody teenager without Scooby and Shaggy. I mean, anyone who can eat as much as these two deserves to be on this list. 

1. Phineas and Ferb (and also Perry)

Phineas and Ferb takes the win for this week. the show ,in general, is a fun adventure with so many memorable episode. i think the Phineas and Ferb remind me of the way i use to hang out with my older brother.  

  

The Honorable Mentions:

Round The World Wednesday: Shin-Chan

here's another one of my oh-so Favorite "international" Cartoons to watch from time to time. Ladies and Gentleman, I give you the Comedy that is Shin-Chan. This is by far one of the funniest anime i have seen since Samurai Pizza Cats (look it up, sap). 

this show centers around the Nohara Family  pictured above. you have Mitzi, the stay at home mom who takes care of her family. Hiro, The hardworking breadwinner, their cut little bundle of joy, Hima and Shin, the lovable  little toddler with a spark for adventure. 

PLEASE!!!

Shin Chan is a unapologetic, politically incorrect, Chuckle fest. there isn't a episode where Shin doesn't pull down his pants and performs the (pardon my french) Ass Dance for everyone. The Dad is basically a lackey in a large corporation, Mitzi's saving up money for a boob job, and Hima lusts after boy bands, THAT'S RIGHT, THE BABY IS LUSTING AFTER BOY BANDS. I haven't even fully dived into the series. you will just have to take my word when i say that Shin Chan is that kind of childish show that let's you unleash your inner child.  

this show have multiple dubs in various different languages including: French, Spanish, Hindi, Tagalog, Portuguese, and obviously Japanese. I think that everyone should check this show out but it's not for the first time anime watcher. hmm? I wonder if Please! Anime Blog Creator, Gaby would agree.

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