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Why Katara’s Feelings Are Her Greatest Strength and Greatest Pain

December 22, 2017April 4, 2020 John MaherComments Off on Why Katara’s Feelings Are Her Greatest Strength and Greatest Pain

Maternal, idealistic, insecure, stubborn, short-tempered. Katara is emotion—her trauma, her power. Just like me.

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Ask Scratchy: I Failed Everyone. How Do I Go On?

December 21, 2017September 19, 2019 Dr. ScratchansniffComments Off on Ask Scratchy: I Failed Everyone. How Do I Go On?

Korra of ‘The Legend of Korra’ needs some advice, and our house head shrinker, Dr. Scratchansniff, is here to help.

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How an Evil Populist Became a Tearjerker on ‘The Legend of Korra’

December 20, 2017May 9, 2019 Sam ReynoldsComments Off on How an Evil Populist Became a Tearjerker on ‘The Legend of Korra’

Charismatic liar. Brutal bloodbender. Cain to his brother’s Abel. (Sort of.) Yet Amon’s story is nothing short of heartwrenching.

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A Definitive Ranking of the Water Tribe’s Nonbenders on Avatar

December 19, 2017May 9, 2019 Sam ReynoldsComments Off on A Definitive Ranking of the Water Tribe’s Nonbenders on Avatar

The element of change requires ebb and flow even in its nonbenders. These folks deliver…mostly.

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Could a Northern Water Tribe Capital City Exist In Real Life?

December 18, 2017December 29, 2019 John MaherComments Off on Could a Northern Water Tribe Capital City Exist In Real Life?

Today’s important question is brought to you by a very dumb study. Also: Welcome to Waterbending Week!

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The Best Redemption Arc in Television History, Examined

June 23, 2017December 29, 2019 John MaherComments Off on The Best Redemption Arc in Television History, Examined

Prince Zuko’s story in ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ is a master class in character development. And it gets even better in the comics.

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Fire Nation Nonbenders, Ranked

June 22, 2017December 29, 2019 John MaherComments Off on Fire Nation Nonbenders, Ranked

Just the important ones, promise. Otherwise this might get boring.

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Ask Scratchy: My Do-Gooder Brother Robbed Me of My Throne

June 21, 2017September 19, 2019 Dr. ScratchansniffComments Off on Ask Scratchy: My Do-Gooder Brother Robbed Me of My Throne

Azula of ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ needs some advice, and our house head shrinker, Dr. Scratchansniff, is here to help.

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Uncle Iroh Will Now Teach You How to Brew a Fine Jasmine Tea

June 20, 2017May 9, 2019 Alex KingseppComments Off on Uncle Iroh Will Now Teach You How to Brew a Fine Jasmine Tea

A tea-brewing firebending master shares his secrets.

EDITORS PICKS

Three Decades Later, ‘Little Nemo’ Is Still a Dream

By Wyatt Erchak

In 'Little Nemo: Adventures In Slumberland,' which turns 30 this week, a child's nighttime dreamland becomes a film made of wonder and whimsy.

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This Trippy Daft Punk Anime Will Still Blow You Away

By Annie Licata

It’s still a visual and sonic marriage of kaleidoscope dreams.

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Let Us Now Pour One Out for Fry’s Dog in ‘Futurama’

By Eric Vilas-Boas

What you see here is the manifestation of two universes.

Here’s What Would Happen if Elsa From Frozen Played the Super Bowl

By The Dot and Line

If Elsa from ‘Frozen’ led a team of ice-themed football players to the Super Bowl, they'd freeze out the Pats.

An Announcement from The Dot and Line

By Eric Vilas-Boas

For one week, The Dot and Line is trolling its co-editor John Maher.

Jake Monaco on the Musical Magic of “Forky Asks a Question”

By Marley Crusch

The composer on his work, process, and taste in memes.

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7 Crazy Rick and Morty Art Pieces from the Show’s First Gallery Exhibit

By Eric Vilas-Boas

Wubba lubba dub dub!

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13 American Politicians Who Are Just ’80s Cartoon Villains

By Eric Vilas-Boas

These public figures show just how gross our national discourse has become. The resemblance is obvious, no?

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The Only Way Out Is (Not) Through (Alchemy)

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Do you know how many of the best cartoon theme songs are jazz? You cats really gotta get consistent out here.

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