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‘Moral Orel’ Still Shreds Trump and the Christian Right

April 14, 2017December 29, 2019 John MaherComments Off on ‘Moral Orel’ Still Shreds Trump and the Christian Right

Religious hypocrisy, patriarchal abuse, fetishization of violence. Orel is the American Christian, and he’s more screwed than ever.

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The Secret Origin of One of Bugs Bunny’s Best Insults

January 9, 2017May 9, 2019 Alex CostelloComments Off on The Secret Origin of One of Bugs Bunny’s Best Insults

The cultural icon redefined the meaning of the word ‘nimrod,’ and no one even knew he was doing it.

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Katara’s Bloody Dance With Death

By Claire Dunderman

Katara was a hero from day one.

‘BoJack Horseman’ Makes Sense If You Know About Intergenerational Trauma

By Amelia Kidd

You can lead a horse to self-awareness, but you can’t re-write the traumas of his family history. Or something.

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The Secret Hustle of the First ‘Dexter’s Laboratory’ Short

By John Maher

Cartoon architect Fred Seibert reveals the astonishing backstory behind Genndy Tartakovsky's work on the first ‘Dexter’s Lab’ short.

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Inside the Godhood in ‘Madoka Magica’

By Fiona Day

Let’s unpack why Madoka was a holdout among her friends.

Poem: Nobody Cares About Skeeter Valentine

By Joanna C. Valente

A poem for Nickelodeon’s 'Doug.'

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How to Date People Who Don’t Love Cartoons When You Love Cartoons

By Eric Vilas-Boas

Nine tips for those animation-loving Romeos and Juliets who might otherwise be doomed to fail.

Satoshi Kon’s ‘Perfect Blue’ Is More Relevant Than Ever

By Wyatt Erchak

Reconsidering the classic anime film on the occasion of its restoration and re-release in the US.

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Who Is Winsor McCay, and Why Is He Such a Big Deal at the Annies?

By Eric Vilas-Boas

Because he's been a big deal in animation for decades, of course.

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