Topic

My intial concept was to do something which explores the roots of and popularity of animated humor
Funny cartoons were once the schtick of political satirists in newspapers and of children's cartoons. Then,
for a time, cartoons began to stop reflecting, even simplistically and in a way that children could comprehend,
the political discourse of the time. IN the late 20th and 21st centuries we have seen an upsurge in animated humor.
The popularity of shows like Fat Albert and The simpsons gave rise to a generation of 'adult' cartoon humor shows, these include
southpark, Futurama, Aqua Teen Hunger Force, King of The Hill, etc. Some of these are politically and/or frequently
socially conscous, all, however, gear their humor towards adult an dmature audiences.



Thesis:I would endeavor to also, perhaps, assert that cartoons were useful for political commentary because people were disarmed by it and
because it allowed, even more than regular comedic media, for the use of and exploration of themes which might otherwise be viewed as inappropriate or too serious.
Cartoons are innately surreal, and therefore what they say and do is not viewed, perhaps, with as much Gravity as what a real person says.