I promised I would return to cartoonland when I wrote about childhood cartoons. I was rewarded with loads of feedback about the cartoons you all loved as kids- Darkwing Duck, Smurfs, the Jetsons, and more. Lovely blogger Lindsey even recognized Mya the Bee!
But the time has come to GROW UP, people- onward to adult subject matter!
Well, to adult cartoons, anyway. Here are a few of my favorites among the many great ones.
Meri’s Peter Pan Syndrome Survival Kit:
1. Daria. I own exactly 4 DVDs other than my Sex and the City collection… Three movies that were gifts (Rear Window, Breakfast at Tiffany’s, Moulin Rouge), and the Daria boxed set. I designed my Wii “Mii” to look like a Meri/ Daria hybrid (whom I hope I resemble when wearing my glasses). Between sarcastic Daria and her bff Jane Lane, Daria’s workaholic mom, regressed to infancy dad, hypershallow sister, and the rest of the crew, I never stopped laughing. It’s a sick sad world out there, but Daria makes me feel less alone.
2. Oblongs. Voiced by Will Ferrell, Bob Oblong is the head of a family of damaged by toxic waste children. Its bizarre, offensive, and strange. Bob Oblong (say that three times fast) has no limbs, he just bounces around. It is the single most ridiculously funny cartoon I have ever seen in my life. Not for the PC at heart, but if nothing is sacred, at least its fair…
3. Family Guy. Another cartoon where absolutely. nothing. is. sacred. Thus the beauty of Family Guy. With a protagonist like Homer Simpson and a delightfully alcoholic and sarcastic dog, the show would be good enough. But add a psychotic infant who vacillates between toddler needs and world domination dreams? If not for Stewie, this show might be ordinary. But Stewie tips the balance to my top contenders.
4. The Simpsons. To me, shows like Futurama, King of the Hill, and even Family guy are funny- but they all fade in comparison to the classic, The Simpsons. Three words- See My Vest.
5. Aqua Teen Hunger Force. I’ll be honest, and lose some street cred here- I’ve only seen this one about 3 times, ever. But they have a character named Meatwad for crying out loud. And Frylock. and the best, “Master Shake.” That’s enough for me. I still don’t know what this show is about, and I could care less.
Almost made it to the top 5: Beavis and Butthead (coming again soon to a TeeVee near you!), South Park, King of the Hill, (“I sell proPANE, and proPANE acCESsories!”), Futurama
Do you like sarcastic, irreverent cartoons like these? Did I miss any? What ways do you indulge like a kid even though you’re a grown up?
Meri
hmmm i’ve never really watched any of these cartoons before! i wish i had more time to watch tv, but life is so busy with work, blogging, and friends, hard to find time to sit down. i wish i were more of a homebody!
Some of these I haven’t seen in years, or only seen once or so (Aqua teen hunger force) but they sure stick with you haha
I love Family Guy! Adam likes South Park. There’s a few of those episodes that get me going in a good giggle match! I never understood your obsession with Daria, but I can respect your simple dvd collection. I wish I wasn’t such an impulsive buyer. I have way too many, but I guess they are good to pull out on a rainy day! If I think of any others I’ll let you know, but to be honest I am not much for adult cartoons, wah wah! : )
I got the Daria boxed set off Amazon super cheap- and then didn’t crack it open for about 8 months haha.
I indulge like a kid by watching Disney Channel. And I know this is indulging because all of my favorite shows from DC are the same faves as my 10 year old cousins’ faves on DC. Including the only cartoon I watch, Phineas and Ferb (I know, I know, not an adult cartoon. But I don’t watch any. All the adult shows I watch are live-action). Great list, though. The Simpsons and Family Guy are two favorites in my house – specifically to my dad and brothers. And you are right: The Simpsons are classic!
I’ve heard of Phineas and Ferb but never seen it- and right now all over Target they have stuff with Phineas and Ferb and My little Ponies on it- check it out!
I like these every once in awhile, but the humor is just too much for me sometimes…
ALL FANTASTICAL SHOWS. you have chosen wisely, my friend.
anything to add? Although I’m not sure we get cartoon network or anything anymore…
Daria was totally my favorite!
i actually never got into adult cartoons for some reason. i did watch the simpsons in the early days and family guy does crack me up. i have to admit south park can be pretty funny too. really naughty!
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i had almost forgotten about daria. was that janeane garofalo?
yeah, I think it was haha. Or a very similar voice if not.
I once dated a guy who was obsessed with cartoons (maybe a red flag I missed?), both adult and kid cartoons were playing in our apartment at most times (including when I was sleeping—which I swear impacted me negatively). He was really into adult swim, and at first I hated it! But…it grew on me, and now I can really appreciate the grown-up cartoons (sometimes). I don’t have a specific one though…they all kind of tie in my book…since I try not to indulge all that often!
haha- yes I need them in small doses or else I get overwhelmed. I can’t really watch anything for too much time on TV anymore.
I have the same taste in cartoons as you lol! I remember the Oblongs being disturbing, yet I still insisted on watching it.
It’s so wrong, its right…
Yes! Shout out for Mya! Haha. Isn’t Aqua Team Hunger Force the best? What a random random show. I love it! And the Oblongs, great call. Why isn’t that on TV, even as reruns, now??
I’m so happy you’ve seen oblongs hahaha- no one else seems to have commented on it!
I’m actually not a huge fan of adult cartoons, except for the Simpsons. I find the choppy animation a bit annoying. But the Simpsons can always make me laugh.
I like the random musical numbers in adult cartoons, too 🙂
I’ve never been much of a cartoon watcher myself, but I can see the appeal of all of these shows, for sure.
i’ll go months without any of these and then all of a sudden i get on a kick and it’s all i want to watch!
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It’s easy to forget how funny they are, until you get in the routine of watching them I think. I almost never watch the Simpsons, and then when I do I don’t know why I’ve gone so long.
So, I’m not a huge fan of adult cartoons…but you know which one ALWAYS made me laugh? The Critic…voiced by Jon Lovitz. Remember it? HA!
I’ve never seen it- but I love Jon Lovitz, he is so funny
The only one of these shows that I’ve ever seen is the Simpsons, but I used to really love it! I’ve heard great things about Daria…I’ll have to check it out.
You definitely should- she’s really sarcastic and its a good satire of all sorts of people/ things.
I love Simpsons was not into thaat before until my daughter teached me to, but when I was younger I loved Beavis and Butthead and Southpark. I missed the lines like “I need TP for my bunghole” and “OMG You killed Kenny”. So funny
haha- I don’t know why, but I just love really inappropriate and offensive humor in my cartoons- good stress relief 🙂
Hm I don’t think I’ve seen any of those cartoons! I’m more for the kido cartoons 😉
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Ahh, well that was a post for a different day! They are definitely two different breeds hehe
I love Family Guy! I can hardly believe some of the stuff they get away with sometimes!
I know- its always slightly guilty laughter, but major laughter nonetheless 🙂
ah yes, you mentioned my favorite show… Family Huy! I may be obsessed to the point that I have Family Guy pint glasses. They’re awesome.
Nice- what’s on them?
There’s 4 – one of stewie, brian, peter, and quagmire 🙂
haha, nice- except the Brian one should be a martini glass 🙂
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thank you!
Daria is my hero. Seriously. When I was a little girl, I always told my parents that I wanted to be Daria when I grew up.
I don’t think I am that far off.
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As I previously thought, we are two peas in a (very cool) pod 🙂
Aqua Teen Hunger Force! Favorite. Meatwad is awesome. Daria was hysterical, I may need to buy the DVDs. And Stewie, also a favorite. 🙂
You gotta love Stewie, right?
I haven’t watched adult cartoons in forever. If you or Man-go are star wars fans the Family Guy remakes of the Star Wars episodes are super funny. Also on a semi related note have you ever watched any anime, movies or t.v.?
I’ve not watched any anime- it always weirded me out for some reason. You?
I’ve tried a bunch but only liked a handful. I like Ninja Scroll, Vampire Hunter D, Akira, Ghost in the Shell and most of the movies by Hayao Miyazaki (check sp!) You probably know this but he’s like the Walt Disney of Japan. One of my favorite movies anime or otherwise is Princess Mononoke, you should check it out for sure! Libby liked it, Others by Miyazaki are Spirited Away and Howl’s Moving Castle. Here’s a trailer for Princess Mononoke and Spirited Away-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2j4iXQXDdSQ&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6az9wGfeSgM
I think its so interesting how it is like a whole world of its own- that most people know nothing about! It just doesn’t puncture into pop culture like most other shows and movies do! Why is that? I’ll check out those trailers when I’m home!
WOWZAS I have a teenager, a husband and a toddler and I am so out of touch with tv shows and cartoons (unless of course it’s Nick Jr.)
movies or animated movies are about all I get to watch.
thank goodness for Netflix
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I was a real latecomer to Netflix (a few months ago) but now we just alternate Mad Men, Arrested Development, and News Radio 🙂
My faves: Futurama, South Park, American Dad (I think it’s SO much funnier than Family Guy at the moment – I mean, they have an ALIEN who is so freaking hilarious), then Family Guy. I can’t stand Aqua Teen whatever, it annoys the crap out of me. That and robot chicken hahah
Oh I have seen American Dad- with the fish, too haha! I love it.