Cartoon Shows - Looper

Shane O'Neill

The Surprising Animated Series That People Prefer Over Avatar: The Last Airbender

Looper recently conducted a poll and asked the masses to cite which animated series is their absolute favorite of them all. Over 160,000 folks brought their opinions to the table, and the results of the data were rather surprising.

Rick and the Butter Robot from Rick & Morty

Tom Meisfjord

The Useless Rick And Morty Invention You Can Buy In Real Life

Thanks to science and ingenuity, you can enjoy the full range of unexplored potential in Rick's Butter Robot at your own kitchen table.

Tom Meisfjord

What Does Rick Usually Drink In Rick And Morty?

Thanks to a Reddit AMA with Rick and Morty co-creator Dan Harmon, we now know that Rick's flask is filled with something more wonderful, more magical, than science fiction nerds could ever dream of.

Zach Lisabeth

The Toughest Character On Rick And Morty, According To Fans

Of course, Rick Sanchez is the obvious answer to this inquiry, though several moments of profound vulnerability throughout the first four seasons may undercut his claim. Perhaps in light of his obvious fragility, Reddit went in an entirely different direction with a pretty unexpected choice.

Eric Betts

The Futurama Creature That Confuses Fans

In a universe as dense with historical, scientific, and pop culture references as Futurama, some elements are going to be a little more puzzling than others. And what's the deal with the buggalo, anyway?

Jake the Dog has a snack on Adventure Time

Mike Bedard

Adventure Time: Distant Lands Hints At The Death Of A Fan-Favorite Character

Unfortunately, not every beloved character makes a return in "Obsidian," the newest episode of Adventure Time: Distant Lands, and there's even some evidence to suggest one of the most important heroes from the main series has passed away since the finale.

Brian Boone

The Untold Truth Of Eric Cartman

Grab a bag of Cheesy Poofs, tell the kitty to stay away from your pot pie, and read all about the origins, secrets, and impact of Eric Cartman.

Ian Goldstein

Professor Farnsworth's Most Important Futurama Invention Is One You Miss All The Time

One invention of his that often goes unappreciated is his dark matter engine, a remarkable innovation that runs the Planet Express Ship and could literally change the universe.

Bill Fagerbakke as Patrick Star on SpongeBob SquarePants

Shane O'Neill

What Patrick's House Should Really Look Like In SpongeBob Squarepants

As it turns out, this starfish's living situation is far more complex than the show initially let on.

Jean Grey as Dark Phoenix on X-Men: The Animated Series

Stephen Wilds

Things Only Adults Notice In X-Men: The Animated Series

X-Men: The Animated Series dazzled '90s viewers with action, drama, and real-world storytelling. So sophisticated is this cartoon, in fact, that a whole lot of it goes over kids' heads. We're here to explore those details aimed straight at X-Men's older audience.

Thompson Smith

15 Best Simpsons Christmas Episodes Ranked

When we think of Simpsons holiday adventures, we usually think of the annual Treehouse of Horror episodes ... but The Simpsons doesn't forget about Christmas.

Ian Goldstein

The Hermes Joke Only Adult Futurama Fans Understand

Fans of Futurama know that the team behind the science fiction cartoon always put considerable effort into the production of each episode. And within each episode there are callbacks, Easter eggs, and layered jokes that can make viewers think twice about a line they just heard.

Benny Regalbuto

The Sokka Detail That Bothers Avatar: The Last Airbender Fans

There's one thing about Sokka that doesn't quite add up, and it has to do with one of his most prominent traits: his cynicism. He's the kind of guy who likes to question everything going on around him, sarcastically or otherwise.

The Planet Express crew from Comedy Central's Futurama

Nick Vrchoticky

The Hermes Visual Gag In Futurama That Means More Than You Think

Futurama is almost as famous for its references and Easter eggs as it is for its social satire and humor. The show is funny, for sure, but it's also filled from start to finish with nods and callbacks. Some are simple, and easy to spot. Others are more obscure, and go years without being noticed.

Shane O'Neill

What You Never Noticed About Aang And Zuko's Hair In Avatar: The Last Airbender

Some fans have been apt to point out that an interesting visual motif cues this symmetry in Aang and Zuko's character arcs: their constantly evolving haircuts.

Flexo and Bender are frenemies on Futurama

Mike Bedard

The Flexo Mistake That Bothers Futurama Fans

As we know from 'Bendin' in the Wind,' Bender malfunctions and starts singing folk songs when he's near a magnet. How can Bender wear the Flexo goatee if it's established magnets turn him into a folk singer?

Benny Regalbuto

What You Never Noticed About Toph And Swamps In Avatar: The Last Airbender And The Legend Of Korra

The creators of both Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra spare no expense in weaving a vast, intricate narrative tapestry. All these little details can deepen fans' appreciation, and many may be things that went unnoticed the first time around. One such detail has to do with Toph.

Kif wheels Henry Kissinger to his scene on Futurama

Mike Bedard

The Futurama Joke That Took Two Days To Write

In 2017, the cast and creators of Futurama fielded fan questions during a Reddit AMA. One of the more intriguing behind-the-scenes stories involved the writers' room taking two whole days to come up with a single line of dialogue. No one can say the writers ever phoned it in.

Rick, Morty, and Summer smuggle a baby Cthulhu in the opening sequence of Rick and Morty

Mike Bedard

This Was The Inspiration Behind The Rick And Morty Theme Song

An alcoholic grandfather. A timid kid. And a universe of possibilities. There's a lot that Rick and Morty did correctly right from the start, and one of the most overlooked aspects of the show is its perfect theme song.

Benny Regalbuto

How Avatar: The Last Airbender's Zuko Is More Powerful Than Fans Realize

Zuko's battle with Azula in particular may prove that he's more powerful than anyone thought. Here's the fan observation that proves it.

Benny Regalbuto

The Avatar: The Last Airbender Detail That Makes Zuko's Story More Tragic

It's arguable that no other Avatar character changes as much as Zuko does in the course of the show, or faces a greater degree of tragedy. This one detail makes that story even more tragic than it was to begin with.

Fry ends up frozen in the pilot episode of Futurama

Mike Bedard

Why Fry's Unfreezing In Futurama Puzzles Fans

On the beloved animated comedy Futurama, there are plenty of clever background details that eagle-eyed enthusiasts could discover. But not everything within the world of Futurama was necessarily thought out perfectly

Sam Scott

The Saddest Moments In These '90s Cartoons

From dead dads to lost loves, these are the saddest animated '90s moments.

Benny Regalbuto

What Avatar: The Last Airbender Fans Get Wrong About Toph Beifong

The creators put a great amount of care into everyone from Azula to Sokka, and the fandom's enduring interest in these characters reflects that. Strangely, though, fans have a tendency to get Toph Beifong all wrong.

Zoidberg and Hermes from Comedy Central's Futurama

Nick Vrchoticky

Why This Supply Closet In Futurama Means More Than You Think

In this very home base, the Futurama writers didn't hold back on sliding in math jokes ... and one of them lies in the supply closet.

Benny Regalbuto

The Subtle Sokka And Yue Detail You Missed In Avatar: The Last Airbender

The relationship between Sokka and Yue takes a dramatic and unexpected turn in the first season finale of Avatar: The Last Airbender, preceded by an interesting detail that pops up again later in Sokka's life. Yue's story is essential to fully understanding this bit of foreshadowing.

Devon Forward

The Untold Truth Of Toph Beifong From Avatar: The Last Airbender

Through Avatar: The Last Airbender, The Legend of Korra, and all the canonical graphic novels, there's a lot to learn about Toph, and she has quite the story. Here are a few facts that even the most devoted fan might not know.