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10 Most Controversial 2000s Cartoons

From Spongebob Squarepants to Invader Zim, these cartoons proved to be as controversial to audiences in the 2000s as they were iconic!

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10 Best Video Games Based On Cartoons

Some of the most iconic, nostalgic video games used cartoons and animated series like The Simpsons and SpongeBob SquarePants as inspiration.

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The Most Popular Cartoons Of All Time, Ranked

Icons in pop culture such as Scooby-Doo, Avatar: The Last Airbender, and SpongeBob SquarePants are some of the most popular cartoons of all time.

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Best Animated Shows To Watch On Amazon Prime (June 2023)

From Invincible to Fairfax and Dororo, Amazon Prime delivers a variety of quality, animated shows that have something for every audience.

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10 '90s Cartoons With The Best Art Styles, Ranked

From the darkly styled Gargoyles to the cute Rugrats, many '90s cartoons displayed iconic art styles fans still love today.

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Kamp Koral: Kate Higgins & Carlos Alazraqui Dish on the Timelessness of SpongeBob SquarePants

In an interview with CBR, Kamp Koral's Kate Higgins and Carlos Alazraqui weigh in on the exciting appeal of the spinoff series' new batch of episodes.

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Anime Fans Can't Unsee Death Note Light's Resemblance to SpongeBob

The anime community is desperate to unsee the fact that Death Note's Light Yagami bears a strange resemblance to Spongebob Squarepants.

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15 Darkest SpongeBob SquarePants Episodes

SpongeBob and Patrick's adventures in Bikini Bottom are usually amusing, but some SpongeBob SquarePants episodes took a far darker turn.

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SpongeBob SquarePants Writer Illustrates How Abusive the Studios' First Offer Is

Amid the WGA strike, SpongeBob writer Josh Androsky explains the unreasonable nature of the studios' initial offer regarding day rates. 

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10 Darkest Cartoon Episode Endings

Though most episodes were lighthearted, these cartoons had a few episodes with some pretty dark endings.

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10 Nickelodeon Characters That Might As Well Be Superheroes

With their charm and defining qualities, classic Nickelodeon characters like Danny Phantom would make for some of the best superheroes.

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10 Best Scientific Accuracies In SpongeBob SquarePants

SpongeBob SquarePants isn't generally known as a show grounded in reality, but many details are taken from the real world.

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10 Best Nickelodeon Friendships

Nickelodeon buddies like Spongebob and Patrick were perfect pairs who made audiences laugh, gasp, and aww with their bond.

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10 Darkest Nickelodeon Cartoon Characters

The dark and evil villains in Nickelodeon cartoons pose a huge threat to the heroes, like the abusive Vicky in The Fairly OddParents.

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10 Darkest Nickelodeon Cartoons

Nickelodeon has fun cartoons, but many shows are much darker than they may have initially appeared.

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10 Best Cartoon Pets

Cartoon pets are more than great companions to their human counterparts; they're a great source of joy in their respective series.

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10 Cartoon Characters That Are Feminist Icons

Some female cartoon characters represent empowered, intelligent women, like Leela from Futurama and Penny Proud from The Proud Family.

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Boruto’s Recent Twist Mirrors an Old Spongebob Episode

Boruto and Kawaki have done something that calls to mind the events of an old Spongebob Squarepants episode. Here's how the two situations compare.

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10 Most Inspirational Quotes From Unexpected TV Characters

Sometimes, a TV character who is often relegated to the background or never shown to have much intelligence will deliver a profound line.

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SpongeBob SquarePants Went to Court Over Claims He Was Based on a Novelty Toy Sponge

In the latest Comic Book Legends Revealed, learn how SpongeBob SquarePants was accused of being a ripoff of a comic/novelty toy named Bob Spongee

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