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^It is, no matter how much I wish it wasn't.
They basically amount to:
1. The afformentioned self-contained-episodes vs. story arcs, arguing the former is better because it allows you to pop in any episode you want and just enjoy it instead of having to dedicate yourself to a series.
2. Despite what revisionist history tells you, a lot of eighties cartoons came dangerously close to breaking the Animation Age Ghetto. The 1990s on up pretended to do this but are actually mock-rebels only pretending to fight while actually being significantly nerfed.
3. Cartoons had better--or at least more distinct--soundtracks back then. You could tell cartoons apart just by their music. Nowadays everything seems generic (though to be honest, we're getting better).
4. The best characters of the eighties behaved like people. It largely depends on the show but a lot of characters today behave like stereotypes.
5. I personally prefer hand-drawn animation over digital art because I feel like it conveys more uniqueness and personality, while more streamlined art makes everything look kinda mass-produced.
6. Say what you will about "thirty minute toy commercials" but at least nearly everything on TV in the eighties was actually from the eighties. The 1990s was a moocher that coasted on the creations of previous generations, and the 2000s largely continued that trend.
That's pretty much it. I thought of giving this a more thorough overview in my blog but it wasn't until just now that I had hammered down the main points. Thanks!
And god dammit guys quit moving so fast while I'm trying to type. I press "post" and I'm on a completely different page, sheesh!
And Duck Tales. And Rescue Rangers. And Darkwing Duck. And Aladdin.
Seriously. Watch them. Forget this 'animation trying to be for adults' stuff. Those last four just try to be the best kids shows they can, even if the Aladdin cartoon had more pop culture jokes than it needed.
^^What you don't know is my twin sister is actually a robot designed by me to test your love for a twin sister of mine! And you failed!
-never watched any of those shows-
Eighties cartoons were better.
They were original, hand-drawn, had great soundtracks and surprisingly compelling plots and characters.
I think the longer version of this rant was better.
It's kind of really about both, since I don't really see a lot of difference. I think some of my criticisms may be more valid of 2000s than 1990s though.
...you mean... you hated me before? ;_;
touchlay a finger this:Dude, I can't rage anymore. I managed to find a copy of Earthbound to call my own. Who can be upset over freaking cartoons when you have Earthbound?
Let the world burn, I'm going to beat up some New-Age Retro Hippies.
words hurt Bob...