Top 10 Most Controversial Cartoons of All Time
Cartoons have always been a popular form of entertainment for people of all ages. They can bring laughter, joy, and a sense of nostalgia to many viewers. However, some cartoons have stirred up controversy due to their content, themes, or messages. In this top ten list, let's explore the most controversial cartoons of all time... cartoons have sparked debates and discussions among audiences, critics, and even lawmakers.From political satire to racial stereotypes, these cartoons have been the source of controversy for various reasons. Some have been banned or censored in certain countries, while others have faced backlash and criticism for their portrayal of sensitive topics. Whether you love or hate these cartoons, they have undeniably left a mark on the world of animation and pop culture.
South Park is an American adult animated sitcom created by Trey Parker and Matt Stone for the Comedy Central television network. The show is about four boys, who are Stan Marsh, Kyle Broflovski, Eric Cartman, and Kenny McCormick, and their adventures in South Park, Colorado. Oh, sure, this is really controversial, but consider Drawn Together. It's way more controversial than this.
Matt and Trey have been threatened by a terrorist group. I feel bad for them.
Family Guy is an American adult animated sitcom created by Seth MacFarlane for the Fox Broadcasting Company. The series centers on the Griffins, a family consisting of parents Peter (Fat, Idiotic Dad) and Lois (Nagging Bitchy Wife), their children Meg (Socially Awkward Daughter) Chris (Fat, Idiotic... read more I think Family Guy is pretty good, but part of the comedy relies on gross shock value.
The Boondocks is an American animated sitcom created by Aaron McGruder for Cartoon Network's late-night programming block, Adult Swim. It is based upon his comic strip of the same name. The series premiered on November 6, 2005. Now, where do I even start with this one? First of all, the jokes aren't that funny. Second, it's racist. Lastly, the characters say the n-word at least 70 times or more per episode. Talk about offensive. This should be tied at number one with South Park.
Drawn Together is an American adult animated sitcom which ran on Comedy Central from October 27, 2004 to November 14, 2007. The series was created by Dave Jeser and Matt Silverstein, and uses a sitcom format with a TV reality show setting. If it didn't rely on gross shock comedy, this show would be quite praised.
Currently, only two shorts are allowed to be distributed, as eight of them are under full copyright, and Bugs Bunny is a copyrighted character.
This was never shown on television, mostly due to its depiction of black people in cartoons.
Thanks to AniMat on YouTube for the support regarding this controversy.
The Simpsons is an American animated sitcom created by Matt Groening that originally started on April 19, 1987 as shorts on The Tracey Ullman Show. It got its own series on December 17, 1989 and is still running as of 2023, making it the longest running animated sitcom. It is about a man named Homer... read more
Invader Zim is an American animated television series created by Jhonen Vasquez for Nickelodeon. The series centers on an extraterrestrial named Zim from the planet Irk, and his mission to conquer Earth and enslave the human race along with his malfunctioning robot servant GIR.
The Ren & Stimpy Show, often simply referred to as Ren & Stimpy, is an American animated television series created by John Kricfalusi for Nickelodeon. This show is controversial for its over-the-top violence and gross humor. One episode, Man's Best Friend, was deemed too violent for a children's show, in which Ren viciously beats George Liquor with an oar. Nickelodeon was so upset over the episode that they fired John Kricfalusi.
This cartoon is extremely controversial and is number one on my list.
Rick and Morty is an American adult animated science fiction sitcom created by Justin Roiland and Dan Harmon for Adult Swim. The article in Vox about the McDonald's promotion was incredible. It's fandoms like these that can negatively impact a show.
I'm just adding this because Spongebob, Steven Universe, and Regular Show are on here, so this has to be.
Pokémon, abbreviated from the Japanese title of Pocket Monsters and currently advertised in English as Pokémon: The Series, is a Japanese anime television series, which has been adapted for the international television markets. It was first broadcast in Japan on April 1, 1997, in the United States... read more Three words: Electric Soldier Porygon. That episode was so problematic that Porygon and its evolutions were never seen or heard from in the anime again, except in movies.
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Courage the Cowardly Dog is an American animated horror comedy television series created by John R. Dilworth for Cartoon Network as part of the network's Cartoon Cartoons block.
American Dad! is an American adult animated sitcom created by Seth MacFarlane, Mike Barker, and Matt Weitzman for the Fox Broadcasting Company and currently on TBS. American Dad! is the first television series made to premiere on the network's Animation Domination block. The series premiered on February... read more
Beavis and Butt-Head is an American animated sitcom created and designed by Mike Judge. The series originated from Frog Baseball, a 1992 short film by Judge originally aired on Liquid Television. Beavis and Butt-head had half the series banned! That's way more than South Park or Family Guy.
Happy Tree Friends (commonly abbreviated as HTF) is an American adult animated flash series created and developed by Aubrey Ankrum, Rhode Montijo, Kenn Navarro, and Warren Graff for Mondo Media. Disguised as a children's cartoon, the show follows the misadventures of cute, anthropomorphic forest animals... read more
Looney Tunes is an American animated series of comedy short films produced by Warner Bros. from 1930 to 1969 during the golden age of American animation, alongside its sister series Merrie Melodies. While many of you may disagree with this pick, during its early years, the show depicted a lot of negative stereotypes, mostly towards black people. Most of the shorts have been either banned or censored.
Rocko's Modern Life is an American animated television series created by Joe Murray for Nickelodeon. The series centers on the surreal life of an anthropomorphic Australian-immigrant wallaby named Rocko as well as his friends: the gluttonous steer Heffer, the neurotic turtle Filburt, and Rocko's faithful... read more
Regular Show is an American animated television series created by J. G. Quintel for Cartoon Network that premiered on September 6, 2010. The series revolves around the lives of two friends, a blue jay named Mordecai and a raccoon named Rigby—both employed as groundskeepers at a local park.
SpongeBob SquarePants is an American animated television series created by marine biologist and animator the late Stephen Hillenburg for Nickelodeon. It is currently the most popular animated television show on Nickelodeon and is world-renowned by children and adults alike due to its humor, high-quality... read more
My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic is an animated children's television series based on the fourth incarnation of Hasbro's My Little Pony franchise. The show follows a studious unicorn (later an alicorn) pony named Twilight Sparkle (Tara Strong) and her friends Applejack (Ashleigh Ball), Rarity (Tabitha... read more Everyone online either loves it or hates it.
Adventure Time is an American animated television series created by Pendleton Ward for Cartoon Network. The series follows the adventures of a boy named Finn (voiced by Jeremy Shada) and his best friend and adoptive brother Jake (voiced by John DiMaggio)—a dog with the magical power to change shape... read more
Steven Universe is an American animated television series created by Rebecca Sugar for Cartoon Network. The show's based around a young boy by the name of Steven Universe, who is a hybrid of a gem and a human. He lives with his gem friends, Garnet, Amethyst and Pearl.
Jojo's Bizarre Adventure is an anime and manga franchise originally written by Hirohiko Araki. It centers around the perilous journey of the members of the legendary Joestar bloodline. This show is controversial due to a scene where DIO is reading a certain holy book.
SheZow is an Australian-Canadian animated superhero comedy television series. It features the adventures of a boy who inadvertently inherits the role of a superheroine, which imposes an explicit feminine theme to his costumed appearance and equipment.
Grojband is a Canadian animated series developed by Fresh TV and distributed by FremantleMedia, Ltd and created by Todd Kauffman and Mark Thornton.Grojband is about a kid named Corey and his friends, Laney, Kin, and Kon with their own garage band. The kids are good at singing and playing instruments... read more
I thought Sidekick was bad, but this show is even worse.
Ed, Edd n Eddy is a Canadian-American animated comedy television series created by Danny Antonucci for Cartoon Network, and the sixth of the network's Cartoon Cartoons. The series revolves around three preteen boys: Ed, Edd "Double D," and Eddy—collectively known as "the Eds"—who live in a suburban... read more
The Loud House is an American animated television series created by Chris Savino for Nickelodeon. The series revolves around the chaotic suburban everyday life of a boy named Lincoln Loud and his ten sisters, to which he survives as the middle child and only son in a large family of eleven children... read more
Almost Naked Animals is a Canadian animated television series that is produced for YTV. The series premiered on January 7, 2011 on YTV. What kind of name is "Almost Naked Animals"?! That's a terrible name.