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Why Eliza Thornberry Was the Perfect Champion for a Greener Future

August 19, 2016May 9, 2019 Kelsey AmenttComments Off on Why Eliza Thornberry Was the Perfect Champion for a Greener Future

The Wild Thornberrys never questioned its heroine’s competence based on her sex, and that made its environmental message all the more powerful.

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Uncle Tito’s Ancient Hawaiian Sayings™ Illustrated With GIFs

August 16, 2016May 9, 2019 Ari WeinbergerComments Off on Uncle Tito’s Ancient Hawaiian Sayings™ Illustrated With GIFs

Let’s see what sound advice they could offer today.

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Which SpongeBob Character Would Survive the Oil Spill?

August 15, 2016May 9, 2019 Katie Van BruntComments Off on Which SpongeBob Character Would Survive the Oil Spill?

Is Bikini Bottom ready for a disaster?

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It’s OK to Hate ‘Ren and Stimpy’

August 10, 2016May 14, 2019 Eric Vilas-BoasComments Off on It’s OK to Hate ‘Ren and Stimpy’

This show just may not be for you.

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How Rugrats Taught a Shiksha Like Me to Love Passover

August 9, 2016May 9, 2019 Kate DrozynskiComments Off on How Rugrats Taught a Shiksha Like Me to Love Passover

25 years ago this week, Nickelodeon debuted Rugrats, one of the first three Nicktoons. In honor of the anniversary, here’s a look back at a Very Special Episode…

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Poem: Nobody Cares About Skeeter Valentine

August 8, 2016May 14, 2019 Joanna C. ValenteComments Off on Poem: Nobody Cares About Skeeter Valentine

A poem for Nickelodeon’s ‘Doug.’

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The Hey Arnold Episode That Changed Everything

August 4, 2016May 9, 2019 Eric Vilas-BoasComments Off on The Hey Arnold Episode That Changed Everything

“Helga on the Couch,” AKA The One Where Helga Sees a Therapist is an episode ‘Hey Arnold!’ fans love. I re-watched it to see if it holds up.

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Fairly Oddparents and the Terror of “Tiimmy Turner”

August 2, 2016December 29, 2019 John MaherComments Off on Fairly Oddparents and the Terror of “Tiimmy Turner”

Or, how a Nickelodeon reference can depress the crap out of you while still being couched in an experimental-ish club banger.

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How Nickelodeon Redefined Cartoons 25 Years Ago

August 2, 2016August 11, 2021 The Dot and LineComments Off on How Nickelodeon Redefined Cartoons 25 Years Ago

Welcome to Nicktoons Month! They still matter, and you still love them.

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EDITORS PICKS

“Class 1-A” Shows the Hero License Exam What They’re Made Of

By Sarra Sedghi

This one was mostly filler, but it worked.

Let ‘Castlevania’ Inspire You to Make This the Best Year Yet

By Marley Crusch

Choose your fate this year. Travel with friends! Read more! Kill Dracula!

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Amethyst Is the Path to Self-Acceptance, Not the Destination

By Ruth Morrison

The most rambunctious Crystal Gem is still trying to figure it out, and that’s OK.

Why the First 3 Seasons of ‘SpongeBob SquarePants’ Are the Only Good Ones

By Nicole Ortiz

Unfortunately, Nickelodeon’s most successful show became a bit of a dud.

My Hero Academia Gets Into a New Arc in “Create Those Ultimate Moves!”

By Sarra Sedghi

Maybe Deku should use his legs?

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.

The Director of ‘Tehran Taboo’ Breaks Down His Shocking Film

By Sam Reynolds

Ali Soozandeh's film is a striking portrait of sexual prohibition.

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‘The 08th MS Team’ Is the Perfect Entry Point to Gundam

By Eric Vilas-Boas

It’s the show that best captures the franchise’s anti-war message.

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What Would ‘Game of Thrones’ Characters Look Like as Cartoons?

By Jack McKean

Look familiar?

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Kayla Rae Whitaker on ‘The Animators,’ Sobriety, and Her Favorite Toons: Exclusive

By Sean Fitz-Gerald

The debut novelist levels with us about alcoholism, how Nickelodeon and ‘The Simpsons’ influenced her work, and comedy writing.

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