Most Controversial Moments In Kids' Cartoons. For many, cartoons served as our initial introduction to on screen entertainment. We tend to associate these animated films and shows with silly adventures and colorful characters, as well as the easiest, most innocent and naive years of our own lives. At the same time, some cartoons taught us good values and the difference between right and wrong. He- Man’s battles with Skeletor served as an introduction to the war between good and evil long.

Our idea of relationships came stemmed from the happily- ever- after love story depicted in Aladdin. Back then, Scooby and the Gang were goofs who hunted spooks. Yet, for a medium many of us associate it with simpler times, cartoons have a history of being anything but innocent. Some contain controversial subject matter with the aim of teaching children of how dangerous the world can be. Others are inappropriate knowing that the content will either go over kid’s heads or won’t do any long- term damage.

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As we get older and pick up on the edgier subject matter, the cartoons we loved as kids can develop brand new meaning. From double entendres and socially conscious commentary to racist stereotypes and more, here are 1. Most Controversial Moments In Kids’ Cartoons. 1. HIV VIRUS IN CAPTAIN PLANETCaptain Planet was one of several ‘9. The story followed a group of teenagers with special powers who used their abilities to combat villains posing a threat to the ozone and earth’s ecosystems. However, in the episode “A Formula for Hate”, the show also warned kids about the HIV and aids epidemic.

In the episode, it is revealed that a popular high school student (voiced by Neil Patrick Harris) has contracted HIV and has been shunned by his peers as a result. One of the show’s villains, Skumm Lord, is responsible for spreading the information in order to distract the community from his own nefarious plots for world domination. While targeted toward kids, it still had a lot to say about society’s treatment of AIDS sufferers.

Tackling such subject matter would be controversial even today, but the show educated younger viewers on a serious issue that can affect anyone, regardless of age. RACISM IN STATIC SHOCKBased on the DC Comics superhero Static, Static Shock was a series which ran for four seasons in the early 2. The show revolved around Virgil, an African American teenage superhero who possesses the ability to control and manipulate electromagnetism.

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He used his powers to fight supervillains and mutants, but even Virgil wasn’t equipped for encountering his best friend’s dad’s prejudice. In the episode “Sons of the Fathers’’, Virgil is shocked to overhear an argument between his buddy Richie’s parents – of which Virgil is subject. After returning home in a bad mood, the old man loudly voices his displeasure about having one of “them’’ in his house.

The rest of the episode sees Virgil and Richie’s dad forced to work together to find Richie after he disappears. The comic tackled issues which affect the African American community as well as teenagers, so it’s understandable that the show would follow suit. And it did so with subtly while still getting its message across effectively. FAT ALBERT IN GENERALStarring the disgraced entertainment personality Bill Cosby, Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids ran between 1. The show was based on memories of the comedian’s own experiences growing up with his friends, and most episodes contained a strong moral message of some kind.

The show didn’t shy away from controversial subject matter either, including racism, gang culture, STDs, and child abuse. In one episode, the gang learns that the captain of the school’s hockey team has been absent because he’s contracted VD. In another, they find the dead body of their Latino friend, Fernando, after he gets shot. On top of that, you actually see the boy’s body on screen. These are just a couple of examples from a Saturday morning cartoon which opted for realism. Even though Cosby’s rape allegations have besmirched his legacy, the issues Fat Albert depicted still reflected anxieties some kids do experience. It’s just a shame that the show’s cautionary tales and positive messages have been overshadowed by its star.

DIRTY MAGAZINES IN ED, EDD & EDDYSexual innuendos are nothing new in kids cartoons. From Scooby Doo to The Smurfs and beyond, the dirty minds of the adult creators are visible throughout. As kids, they go over our heads, but when we revisit them years later and pick up on the jokes, we can develop a brand new appreciation for our childhood viewing habits. Cartoon Network’s Ed, Edd, and Eddy, however, just so happens littered with sexual references. In the episode, “The Day The Ed Stood Still”, Eddy and Edd are seen lying on a bed reading magazines with beautiful women on the covers while surrounded by scrunched up tissues.

While other episodes contained references to adolescent awkwardness of the touching- yourself variety, this one doesn’t even bother trying to cover it up. As previous mentioned, this isn’t the only nod towards self- love; there’s another where a note can be seen in a bathroom reading “Don’t Touch Yourself.’’ On top of giving bad advice to the lonely among us, the show wasn’t subtle with its debauchery by any means.

BLACK BUGS BUNNYBugs Bunny has always been a rascal, but in the banned episode “Southern Fried Rabbit’’, he might have crossed the line. Here, the rabbit poses as an African American slave in the South in a bid to cross the Mason- Dixon line, only to be continually thwarted by Colonel Yosemite Sam. In the episode. Yosemite is reminiscent of a Confederate slave master who confronts Bugs for singing a song which celebrates the northern enemy. Bugs, in black face and on his knees, pleads, “Don’t beat me, Master.’’ You can see why people deemed it offensive. However, while far from politically correct, you could argue that it sought to teach its younger viewers about an important era of inequality in American history. The uncut and fully restored version of “Southern Fried Rabbit” is available on Looney Tunes Golden Collection Volume 4. NUDITY IN THUNDERCATSThundercats is one of the best Saturday morning cartoons from the ’8.

Airing for four years between 1. Mumm- Ra enemies, along with other mutations. The first episode sees our heroes forced to vacate their home planet after it gets destroyed, and they forget to pack a change of clothes for the trip. The episode “Exodus” portrays our feline warriors as nudists. This is notable in a scene where the main character Lion- O wakes up from a cat nap to find his compatriot, Cheetara, standing next to his bed completely topless.

The other episodes saw them get some sweet threads, but our introduction to the gang was a naughty one. The show was full of WTF moments, but seeing protagonists without clothes in a cartoon geared towards children ranks among the highest. Sure it wasn’t blatant or crude, nor did it contain any dangling appendages, but it was still pretty edgy for a show of its kind. CIGARETTE ADVERTISING IN THE FLINTSTONESKids shouldn’t smoke. However, The Flintstones creators didn’t seem to mind polluting the lungs of their young viewers when they were shilling Winston cigarettes in early episodes back in the ’6. Naturally, the response was a consensus of Yabba Dabba Don’t and it didn’t take long for the powers that be to ban the promotion of such harmful products in media.

David Lynch on how Showtime's Twin Peaks nearly fell apart. Twin Peaks co- creator David Lynch reunited with his longtime muses Kyle Mac. Lachlan and Laura Dern to discuss the continuation of their beloved cult series on Showtime. Six months after signing on, the 7. Twitter and the entire project nearly fell apart.

Panicked and outraged, 1. Save. Twin. Peaks,' which imagined what the show would be like without Lynch at the helm. Scroll down for video. Yes! Twin Peaks co- creator David Lynch (R) reunited with his longtime muses Kyle Mac. Lachlan and Laura Dern to discuss the continuation of their beloved cult series on Showtime'I didn't want Twin Peaks without Lynch either,' Showtime President Nevins admitted in the May 9 edition of Variety.'It didn't fit into the box of how people are used to negotiating these kinds of deals.

Once I understood what the issues were from the point of view of the filmmaker, I was like, "Okay, we can figure that out." And we did - it turned out not to be very complicated to [resolve].'The four- time Oscar nominee directed all 1. Nevins, he also had a lot of scenes as his hearing- impaired character - FBI Deputy Director Gordon Cole.'[Cole is] pretty prominent,' the 5. CEO slipped. 'I probably said too much.'Threat: Six months after signing on, the 7. Twitter and the entire project nearly fell apart'It's like a girl without a secret': Outraged, 1. Save. Twin. Peaks,' which imagined what the show would be like without Lynch at the helm.

Showtime President Nevins (L) admitted to Variety: 'I didn't want Twin Peaks without Lynch either.. Kyle - who's back as FBI Special Agent Dale Cooper - could barely keep a straight face acting opposite the Missoula- born director.'Unless we're really both firmly rooted in what we're doing, we tend to start laughing and messing up,' the Golden Globe winner - who also starred in Lynch's Dune - recalled.'David, when he works, he's very committed to Gordon. So when I'm in there with him, he's able to really hold it. He holds it better than I do, to be honest.'Twin Peaks marks Mac. Lachlan and 5. 0- year- old Laura's second onscreen collaboration following David's 1.

Blue Velvet. Action! The four- time Oscar nominee directed all 1. Nevins, he also had a lot of scenes as his hearing- impaired character - FBI Deputy Director Gordon Cole. The 5. 0- year- old CEO slipped: '[Cole is] pretty prominent. I probably said too much''He holds it better than I do, to be honest': 5. Kyle - who's back as FBI Special Agent Dale Cooper - could barely keep a straight face acting opposite the Missoula- born director Last year, TV Line reported that Dern will play Cooper's never- before- seen secretary Diane, whom he famously left memos to on a tape recorder during the original ABC series.'Kyle and I had several scenes, particularly in the car, when we're talking about the robins,' revealed the two- time Oscar nominee, who also starred in Lynch's Inland Empire and Wild at Heart.'There's this very beautiful, hopeful poetry amidst this hellish world they've entered.'It's unclear whether Mac. Lachlan's character will be broken into two parts - the 'good Dale' trapped in the Black Lodge, or the possessed 'bad Dale' seen scowling on the Mojave Desert set way back in 2.

Twin Peaks marks Mac. Lachlan and 5. 0- year- old Laura's second onscreen collaboration following David's 1. Blue Velvet. Rumor: Last year, TV Line reported that Dern will play Cooper's never- before- seen secretary Diane, whom he famously left memos to on a tape recorder during the original ABC series.

The two- time Oscar nominee revealed: 'Kyle and I had several scenes, particularly in the car, when we're talking about the robins. There's this very beautiful, hopeful poetry amidst this hellish world they've entered'Duality: It's unclear whether Mac. Lachlan's character will be broken into two parts - the 'good Dale' trapped in the Black Lodge, or the possessed 'bad Dale' seen scowling on the Mojave Desert set way back in 2.

The latest trailer for the reboot surprisingly featured Fat Trout Trailer Park owner Carl Rodd (Harry Dean Stanton) despite him never appearing in the ABC series. The 9. 0- year- old acting veteran was in the 1. Fire Walk with Me, which Lynch hinted was 'very important to understanding what's coming next.'The 2. Jennifer Jason Leigh, Naomi Watts, Amanda Seyfried, Michael Cera, Tim Roth, David Duchovny, as well as the late Miguel Ferrer and Catherine E. Coulson. And Robert Knepper is rumored to be taking over the role of Killer Bob from Frank Silva, who died of AIDS age 4.

Crossover: The latest trailer for the reboot surprisingly featured Fat Trout Trailer Park owner Carl Rodd (Harry Dean Stanton) despite him never appearing in the ABC series Clue! The 9. One Piece Episode 94 here. Fire Walk with Me, which Lynch hinted was 'very important to understanding what's coming next'Star- studded: The 2. Jennifer Jason Leigh (pictured on the set in 2. Naomi Watts, Amanda Seyfried, Michael Cera, Tim Roth, and David Duchovny. Fits the bill: And Robert Knepper (L) is rumored to be taking over the role of Killer Bob from Frank Silva (R), who died of AIDS age 4.

Fans can catch the continuation of Twin Peaks when the two- hour first episode premieres May 2. Showtime. Subscribers to the cable network will be able to immediately stream the third and fourth hours of the reboot on May 2. If nothing happens, it's still okay. This whole trip has been enjoyable,' David concluded.

Twin Peaks originally ran on ABC for two seasons until its cancellation in 1. Golden Globes, two Emmy Awards, a Grammy, and cult status. Palmer House pictured on October 9, 2. Fans can catch the continuation of Twin Peaks when the two- hour first episode premieres May 2. Showtime. David (pictured on January 9) concluded: 'If nothing happens, it's still okay.

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