Poll: Best Decade for Cartoons (Updated)
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Looking at that list there I have to say that the 60s sucks for me. I generally don't like Hanna Barbera. Loony Tunes is great though, but they span much more than just the 60s.
The only 70s cartoon there I recognise is Hong Kong Phooey, which I don't like, it being Hanna Barbera.
Also I'm not sure The Simpsons counts as 80s. Yeah, it started in the 80s (the end of the 80s) but the show was dominant in the 90s. That's was when it was biggest and most relevant.
The other 80s cartoons there aren't really my thing. Maybe it's because I'm a 90s kid, so they were mostly before my time. I've watched re-runs of some of those shows though. TMNT was one of my favourite shows as a kid. But stuff like He-Man and ThunderCats... are kind of terrible.
As I mentioned, being a 90s kid I guess I have a bit of bias towards cartoons of that era. I do love them though. Cartoon Network and Nicktoons were so amazing.
I usually hate on cartoons from the 00s, but there's actually a lot of good listed here. Avatar is my favourite TV show of all time, and I love Spongebob, Ed Edd n Eddy and lots of other stuff from what I guess was earlier in the decade.
I usually think the 10s had a good collection of cartoons, but I only like two of those shows on the list. Adventure Time and LoK. Maybe that decade hasn't been as good as I thought it was. I guess it's just the quality across the board is better, or maybe it's just the good cartoons are getting the attention they deserve, opposed to the previous decade.
But I can't really choose. I thought it would be no contest and I would pick the 90s, but the 00s were better than I thought it seems.
The only 70s cartoon there I recognise is Hong Kong Phooey, which I don't like, it being Hanna Barbera.
Also I'm not sure The Simpsons counts as 80s. Yeah, it started in the 80s (the end of the 80s) but the show was dominant in the 90s. That's was when it was biggest and most relevant.
The other 80s cartoons there aren't really my thing. Maybe it's because I'm a 90s kid, so they were mostly before my time. I've watched re-runs of some of those shows though. TMNT was one of my favourite shows as a kid. But stuff like He-Man and ThunderCats... are kind of terrible.
As I mentioned, being a 90s kid I guess I have a bit of bias towards cartoons of that era. I do love them though. Cartoon Network and Nicktoons were so amazing.
I usually hate on cartoons from the 00s, but there's actually a lot of good listed here. Avatar is my favourite TV show of all time, and I love Spongebob, Ed Edd n Eddy and lots of other stuff from what I guess was earlier in the decade.
I usually think the 10s had a good collection of cartoons, but I only like two of those shows on the list. Adventure Time and LoK. Maybe that decade hasn't been as good as I thought it was. I guess it's just the quality across the board is better, or maybe it's just the good cartoons are getting the attention they deserve, opposed to the previous decade.
But I can't really choose. I thought it would be no contest and I would pick the 90s, but the 00s were better than I thought it seems.
Voted for the 90's.
But only because i can't vote for 90's and 2000. And Darkwing Duck is just that awesome.
But only because i can't vote for 90's and 2000. And Darkwing Duck is just that awesome.
Nostalgia makes me want to say the 90s, but objectively probably the 2000s. Highest production values for shows AND best types of shows. Danny Phantom, Avatar, Teen Titans, Samurai Jack, Foster's...Regular Show and all those other ADHD-fueled messes just don't compare to good writing, I'm afraid.
And yes, I am ignoring the cartoons of the early 20th century because I don't know enough about them to compare them to what I know about the cartoons I grew up with.
And yes, I am ignoring the cartoons of the early 20th century because I don't know enough about them to compare them to what I know about the cartoons I grew up with.
That list settles it, The 90's win it for me!
Johnny Bravo, Animaniacs, Dexter's Lab, Gargoyles Futurama, Beast Wars AND Batman: The Animated Series?
Oh hells yes!
Johnny Bravo, Animaniacs, Dexter's Lab, Gargoyles Futurama, Beast Wars AND Batman: The Animated Series?
Oh hells yes!
I... can't really decide. Each decade had their gems, their "Dear god what were they thinking!" moments and any mix in between. I'm personally partial to the 80's and 90's but there's cartoons from every decade that I enjoy.
The only 'good' thing to ever come out of that state. Am I right?!SomeLameStuff said:
Due to nostalgia I'm not allowed to choose. I need to keep my options open at all times.
Despite being born in the 80's. My clear winner is the 90's:
Batman TAS, Spiderman TAS, Simpsons, Futurama and Southpark.
I can go back and watch all of these and still have a great time.
I'm impressed by the quality of shows still coming out though.
Cartoons continue to stay strong even if they are less memorable.
American Dad, Avenger's Earth's Mightiest Heroes, Samarai Jack, Bob's Burgers, and ever Star Wars Clone Wars have kept my interest more recently.
Batman TAS, Spiderman TAS, Simpsons, Futurama and Southpark.
I can go back and watch all of these and still have a great time.
I'm impressed by the quality of shows still coming out though.
Cartoons continue to stay strong even if they are less memorable.
American Dad, Avenger's Earth's Mightiest Heroes, Samarai Jack, Bob's Burgers, and ever Star Wars Clone Wars have kept my interest more recently.
For me it'd be a tie between the 90's and 80's for 1st place and the 00's for second with the new 10's in third. i actually like all of the (non pony) shows you listed but the just don't have the same feel as watching Bonkers on the Disney afternoon. This thread sorta makes me wish I could send the shows back into the past so i could grow up with them as a kid...