"sonicx137" wrote:all i was saying is that i like it. if you did not understand my post let me put it this way. as my bro and i say: "its so stupid its funny!" i say that statement in a good way. but remember a bunch of shows today are not "awsome" or (i do agree with the fact that most cartoons these days are not this)-> "humorous". i will agree with you on that one guys. one of my most hated shows on cartoon network is chowder. it makes NO sense. like there is no plot at ALL they mention 1 thing at the beginning then thats it. also the animation and setting sucks. at least total drama has a plot and MAKES SENSE. but all of these cartoons today are just following todays humor. thats the point. todays humor.
See, that's the weird thing - I freakin' love Chowder. :/ And Flapjack.
I think Total Drama follows today's humor more than Chowder or Flapjack. Those two shows rely more on the comedy of errors or that kinda split-second slapstick comedy that was built up by Monty Python. TD seems more heavily reliant on bodily humor or pop culture (both, when used properly, can make a great show. Much like Freakazoid or Animaniacs).
BUT, where TD seems to drop the ball is that they really base most of their jokes on the fact that the people watching it also watch reality television. This is where it falters. A cartoon should be substantial by itself and not really rely on outside info, except maybe the occasional joke or two. (Steven Spielberg executed it well, which is why this will not apply to his works, lawls). Now, if someone - like myself - never watched reality television, then this show just becomes more rubbish. Also, after the 20th fat guy or fart joke, this show really becomes tedious. This is what I meant by recycling jokes. It was funny the first time, but after the third running of this series, I cannot really fathom why they refuse to change the formula.
Also, the animation is crap. Anyone can use Adobe Flash. Actually drawing each individual frame takes talent. Another reason why Chowder and Flapjack get my vote over TD. You watch Chowder and you can see the work that was put into it. I mean, one of the reasons why they are not making a third season is because the colors are too expensive to keep producing (almost all of the backgrounds are done in watercolors). Because people keep canceling shows of quality, they keep having to throw crap in our face to replace them.
I'm looking at you, Unnatural History. THE SHOW HAS ALREADY BEEN MADE! Ever seen The Librarian? Yeah, they are totally ripping off a series of made for TV movies. Cartoon Network is made of JERKS!
(Except the guys who make Adventure Time. That has become my new most favorite show of all time...next to Freakazoid.)
...oh, better get back on topic...uhhh...
...I really hated the animated Zelda cartoon that was shown with the Super Mario Brothers Super Show.
(THEN WHY DID I BUY IT?! I'M TORMENTED - RAWRG!!!!)