What Do Your Cartoon Preferences Say About You?

We all remember the feeling of waking up excited on Saturday mornings, blankets in hand, ready to stare wide eyed at the telly to enjoy Saturday morning cartoons. During commercial breaks in between toons we’d run into the kitchen to grab a bowl of sugary cereal, then race back to the comfy spot on the sofa, not wanting to miss one second. Since then, as we’ve no doubt grown into mature and lovely collegiettes, it may feel as though those golden years of cartoon watching are a thing of the past (though we may still have that, ahem, Scooby Doo stuffed animal hidden under the covers somewhere.) But no matter how grown up we have become, we can certainly learn a thing or two from taking a look at our cartoon preferences. Take the following quiz to find out what your preferences say about you!

1. After coming home from school and grabbing a mid-afternoon snack, you’d usually tumble onto the couch to watch?

a) Hey Arnold—following that adorable “football head” and his motley crew as they undertook their neighborhood adventures was just so entertaining! And Helga’s overly-obsessive-slightly-neurotic crush on Arnold? I couldn’t help but root for her. (And as long as we’re being honest—we sympathized with her because, well, we had one too.)  

b) The Flintstones. Seeing Fred Flintstone get mixed up in his inevitable shenanigans while Pebbles and Bam-Bam stayed adorable as ever gave me a “yabba-dabba-doo time.” You know what they say—it’s an oldie but goodie.

c) Teen Titans. It had action packed sequences, fantastic superpowers and even a side of mutant teenage romance and angst. What’s not to love?

d) Spongebob Squarepants, no question. There was just something addictive about watching a square sponge catch jellyfish and annoy a pompous and nasally Squidward. Not to mention seeing the expressions of the surrounding adults at they peered at the television screen…it was just too comical to pass up.

2. Okay, admit it, the one cartoon your parents banned you from watching but that you still found ways to sneak a peek at anyway was:

a) As Told by Ginger. Even though watching Ginger and friends try to rise from their status as school geeks probably didn’t warrant being banned by my parents, the then taboo of discovering boys and bras might’ve had something to do with it!

b) Johnny Quest. My parents were not fans of the stereotypical villains or violence, but as the first and original science fiction animated series, this show was not to be missed.

c) Courage the Cowardly Dog. Even though I loved the thrill of squirming at the creepy monsters, doing so did keep me up at night (which is probably why they didn’t want me watching it. But how could I resist seeing Courage save the day?).

d) Family Guy. It was too vulgar for their tastes, but hey, those characters were crazy hilarious! I laughed out loud every time they used gags of modern culture references. There’s a reason this show has reached a cult success.

 
3. Your go-to network for catching your favorite shows:

a) Nickelodeon, definitely. It ran the best shows as a kid—Rugrats, The Wild Thornberry’s, Rocko’s Modern Life, Doug, and so many others during the ‘90s. As such, this station will always have a special place in my heart.

b) Boomerang: good cartoons never go out of fashion, and watching this network is often like uncovering buried treasures. You just can’t find characters like Tom from Top Cat or dance with Josie and the Pussycats anywhere else on TV!

c) Cartoon Network. This network certainly was the best place for finding addicting story lines and complex plots. I mean, how can you go wrong with The Justice League, Totally Spies and Sailor Moon? It added some kick-butt action to the day!

d) Adult Swim: Even though I have to stay up later to catch my fav shows, the programmers save the best for last—Futurama, American Dad, Family Guy… I just love grabbing a midnight snack with my friends to laugh out loud at the antics.

4. Your newest show obsession (aired within the last two years) has to be:

a) Phineas and Ferb. This show has such a fantastic plot line—with such a well done mix of humor, action and comedy I just can’t help but watch. And the teenage love between Candace and Jeremy? Can you say the most adorable thing ever? Not to mention Dr. Doofenshmirtz and Perry must be the hottest new villain—spy combo currently airing.

b) The New Loony Toons Show—seeing Bugs Bunny effortlessly thwart Elmer, Daffy, and the gang and hear the timeless, “Eh, what’s up, doc?” never gets old. And now that the show has incorporated both newly produced and already aired episodes, it’s like watching the best of both worlds.

c) Thundercats, new and improved edition.  There’s nothing like seeing a fresh take on the epic storyline of adventure. Warner Bros. certainly got this comic-book adaptation right—with its more complex good vs. evil dynamic, this show’s right on the money.

d) Adventure Time. This show definitely seems a bit bizarre, but when I actually get to watching it, I find the offbeat humor modern and catching. It’s hitting the road with uncovering new comedy routes.
 

5. The most relatable cartoon character you can think of:

a) Tommy Pickles: this bold and friendly toddler that I grew up with knows how solve the problems that arise in the play-pin.

b) Rosie Jetson: this sassy robot gives a new name to getting the job done in style.

c) Wonder Woman: she represents the beauty and brawn as one of the only original female superheroes.

d) Bart Simpson: he may be a troublemaker, but he sure knows how to tell a joke!
 

If you answered mostly
A’s: Your taste in cartoons is “girl-next-door.” You enjoy just the right mix of elements—romance, action, comedy—and you like cartoons that are just really well done and have an interesting plot, in spite of the wide variety and backgrounds they draw from.

B’s: You have your eyes on the “classics.” You recognize the value of tried and true cartoons, and you know that the elements of a good story line and great characters are the same, regardless of time.

C’s: Your taste in cartoons is quirky and action-packed, making you the geeky dream girl for many guys. You like getting lost inside intense character battles and watching superpowers. And if the heroes are women? Even better!

D’s: Your taste in cartoons is very much class clown—you appreciate a show that has the ability to tickle your wit, one that you can bond with people by watching. You know the best way to a girl’s heart is to make her laugh!
 
Photocredits: http://classic-tv.com/cartoons/scoobydoowhereareyou/cast.jpg <-Scooby Doo Photo
http://www.disneypicture.net/r-ferb-207-phineas-and-ferb-2991.htm <-Phineas and Ferb Photo
http://www.watchcartoononline.com/rugrats-season-7-episode-14-a-rugrats-kwanzaa<--Rugrats Photo