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The_Jazz · 11-19-2010, 12:33 PM

We have a Sunday afternoon tradition in my house: we clip kids' nails. For the last few years, that's meant that we go to Youtube and watch Cailou, snowplow trains or the Blue Angels. Since I think that Cailou sounds really whiney, I've been trying to find another cartoon to get the kids to watch while I try to shear off the little daggers at the ends of their fingers.

A couple of weeks ago I had the bright idea of trying some of the old Saturday morning cartoons, especially since both boys are really getting into superheros lately. The first one I thought of was The Superfriends, my absolute favorite at age 7. This is what I found:

Warning: it's a piece of crap.

My image of how great Saturday morning cartoons were has been completely shattered, and I kind of feel like I got duped for part of my childhood. Sort of like Ralphie in A Christmas Story: "It's a crummy commercial!"

So how have you come face to face with a childhood mythos and how did you react?

RogueGypsy · 11-19-2010, 03:38 PM

The Super friends got me too. I loved that show as a kid. Watching as an adult, it's a huge let down. It did make me curious though and I searched and re-watched everything I could find that I liked as a kid. Banana Splits, Hong Kong Fooey, Secret Squirrel, Land of the Lost, Speed Racer...............

Of the lot, Speed Racer was the biggest let down. I used to run home from the bus stop to watch Speed Racer, even wore Speed racer T-shirts in to my 20's. Speed and the Mach 5 were the best. As an adult, I was good for about 5 minutes of it and done.

Land of the Lost is the only favorite that has retained it's entertainment value for me.

I did however find the source of some strange beliefs I've had since youth, buried in the 'moral' of some of these shows. So psychologically, it was worth while. I was able to discard and bury some strange shit much easier after discovering the source.

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11-19-2010, 12:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
The_Jazz Asshole Administrator Location: Chicago	Boy, The Superfriends really sucked! We have a Sunday afternoon tradition in my house: we clip kids' nails. For the last few years, that's meant that we go to Youtube and watch Cailou, snowplow trains or the Blue Angels. Since I think that Cailou sounds really whiney, I've been trying to find another cartoon to get the kids to watch while I try to shear off the little daggers at the ends of their fingers. A couple of weeks ago I had the bright idea of trying some of the old Saturday morning cartoons, especially since both boys are really getting into superheros lately. The first one I thought of was The Superfriends, my absolute favorite at age 7. This is what I found: Warning: it's a piece of crap. My image of how great Saturday morning cartoons were has been completely shattered, and I kind of feel like I got duped for part of my childhood. Sort of like Ralphie in A Christmas Story: "It's a crummy commercial!" So how have you come face to face with a childhood mythos and how did you react? __________________ "They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety." - B. Franklin "There ought to be limits to freedom." - George W. Bush "We have met the enemy and he is us." - Pogo

11-19-2010, 03:38 PM	#2 (permalink)
RogueGypsy Insane Location: The Great NorthWet	The Super friends got me too. I loved that show as a kid. Watching as an adult, it's a huge let down. It did make me curious though and I searched and re-watched everything I could find that I liked as a kid. Banana Splits, Hong Kong Fooey, Secret Squirrel, Land of the Lost, Speed Racer............... Of the lot, Speed Racer was the biggest let down. I used to run home from the bus stop to watch Speed Racer, even wore Speed racer T-shirts in to my 20's. Speed and the Mach 5 were the best. As an adult, I was good for about 5 minutes of it and done. Land of the Lost is the only favorite that has retained it's entertainment value for me. I did however find the source of some strange beliefs I've had since youth, buried in the 'moral' of some of these shows. So psychologically, it was worth while. I was able to discard and bury some strange shit much easier after discovering the source. . . __________________ Methods, application and intensity of application vary by the individual. All legal wavers must be signed before 'treatment' begins. Self 'Medicating' is not recommend. However, if necessary, it is best to have an 'assistant' or 'soft landing zone' nearby. Any and all legal issues resulting from improperly applied techniques should be forwarded to: Dewy, Cheatum & Howe, Intercourse, PA 17534. Attn: Anonymous.