Animaniacs

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The 1,513 users who count themselves as Animaniacs fans have written a total of 125 reviews.

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Warner Bros. follow-up to Tiny Toon Adventures was a show even nuttier than its predecessor. It originally ran every weekday afternoon and Saturday mornings on Fox for the first season, then moved to Saturday mornings on the (new at the time) WB permanently for the remaining seasons. The two Warner... more »

Warner Bros. follow-up to Tiny Toon Adventures was a show even nuttier than its predecessor. It originally ran every weekday afternoon and Saturday mornings on Fox for the first season, then moved to Saturday mornings on the (new at the time) WB permanently for the remaining seasons. The two Warner Brothers, talky Yakko and Liverpool-accented Wakko, and their Warner Sister, Dot ("I'm cute") had supposedly been created
in the 1930s, but their cartoons were too screwball for the general public. The three Warners (all black with long ears, but no distinguishable species or breed) were locked up in the studio water tower until they escaped in the early 1990s. Yakko, Wakko,
and Dot ran wild around the lot, pursued by studio CEO, Thaddeus Plotz, security guard, Ralph, studio psychiatrist, Dr. Scratchinsniff, and Scratchinsniff's buxom assistant, Hello Nurse (who didn't really have to do much pursuing, if you know what I mean. "Hellooooooo, Nurse!"). The show spat out pop culture references and throwaway visual gags with machine-gun rapidity, entertaining kids and adults alike. Also popular were the many songs and song parodies that graced the program. Various shorts rotated through the program, and characters often popped up randomly in other characters' segments. Among the supporting featurettes: "Pinky and the Brain" were a duo of lab rats, one goofy (Pinky), one bent on taking over the world (Brain). The Brain's best-laid plans always went astray, but he kept trying with Wile E. Coyote-like persistence. This was the most popular of the supporting segments, later spinning off into its own series. "Slappy Squirrel" was an aged cartoon star with a cranky temperament, plenty of anvils and dynamite, and a nephew named Skippy. "Mindy and Buttons" were a baby and dog, respectively. Cute, but mischievous, Mindy perpetually escaped from some sort of baby harness, playpen, etc., forcing Buttons to rescue her, sacrificing his own body in the
process. "Goodfeathers" parodied mob movies with a trio of pigeons. And, yes, there was a Godpigeon. "Good Idea/Bad Idea" was an informative segment starring Mr. Skullhead ("Good Idea: smell the roses. Bad Idea: grab the roses.") "Chicken Boo" was a chicken who masqueraded as a human Santa Claus, sheriff, prom date, etc., but was always discovered at episode's end. "Rita and Runt" were a singing cat and dog team searching for a good home (and food). "Mime Time" showed a hapless mime practicing his art, which inevitably led to
some painful physical consequences. "The Hip Hippos" were husband and wife Flavio and Marita, always concerned about being fat. "Minerva Mink" was a spoiled, but beautiful mink model who made male characters faint in about every episode. "Katie Ka-Boom" was a moody teen who exploded (literally) when things didn't go her way. Colin told stories about his friend Randy Beaman and his family. The show ran five seasons of original episodes, then reappeared as part of The Cat & Birdy Warneroonie Pinky Brainy Big Cartoonie Show.They're zany to the max!less «

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  What are your favorite characters, forum posters? Mine are the Goodfeathers-Love to see the pigeons in a mafia-esque fashion.

  What are your favorite characters, forum posters? Mine are the Goodfeathers-Love to see the pigeons in a mafia-esque fashion.less «

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  Kitchen Chaos: Yacko, wacko, and dot go to hells kitchen and drive chef ramsey crazy. They also get the contestants crazy. How is that for a start. If you want want you can improve my epiosde idea. basically any idea that is play on a reality show or any show could be funny.

  Kitchen Chaos: Yacko, wacko, and dot go to hells kitchen and drive chef ramsey crazy. They also get the contestants crazy. How is that for a start. If you want want you can improve my epiosde idea. basically any idea that is play on a reality show or any show could be funny. less «

  NoOneFanilow Last online Jun 5, 2009
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  Who here can't believe that Spongebob managed to "outlive" the Animaniacs?

  Who here can't believe that Spongebob managed to "outlive" the Animaniacs? less «

  blackwolf_13 Last online May 31, 2009
  6 comments, last one May 27, 2009 + Add Comment

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  10 Perfect

  one of the best shows of america hide « show »

  ok,
  I know that i have heard this show "animaniacs" way back in 1988.The commercials said that the WB productions promised that a cartoon would come up.It was animaniacs,my new best friend.Well,when i was like around around 13,i started watching animaniacs before anyone woke up (it was showed at 5 AM)and that's when my dad would tell me to dress up for school.Even my principal in my middle school would let us watch it,so that is why animaniacs is my new best friend.I miss it so much that i just watch it on youtube with some Sean kingston music (if there is songs).But they said that Cartoon Network still broadcasts the movie "Wakko's Wish".So that's pretty good for a grown man like me.So that's my review with yakko,wakko,and dot.(Unknown Species of dog? Skunk? Mouse?).

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  Polisa33 Added Mar 14, 2009 All my reviews
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  10 Perfect

  Best. Show. Ever. hide « show »

  By far, this is my favorite show. I have never seen anything that's made me laugh this hard. In cartoons today, the quality is incredibly poor compared to Animaniacs. Animaniacs had wit, sophistication, satire, clever slapstick, great music, the best voice actors in the biz, writers who write for themselves and don't worry about a specific age group, animators who like to make things stretchy and flexible instead of tight and expressionless, original characters...the list goes on and on. The pure mixture of childish buffoonery and mature overtones makes this the perfect cartoon for every age group. I also love the messages this cartoon gives: Authority isn't always right, and it's not completely devoid of corruptness. Humor brings happiness even in the worst situations. Stand up to those who bring you down. Appreciate art. Laugh. I learned a lot from this show, even if doesn't seem like it would teach anything. Best of all, this cartoon was bold, meaningful, and just plain funny. It's more than some stupid cartoon. It's a work of art.

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  MichelleRosalyn Added Feb 25, 2009 All my reviews
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  10 Perfect

  This is my childhood! hide « show »

  I love the Animaniacs! The show is just so crazy its amazing!
  
  I am so glad that I grew up in the 90's; that's when animation was at its prime. I have been privileged to experience such treasures such as Tiny Toon Adventures, Batman: The Animated Series, and now Animaniacs.
  
  Oh, where to start? The characters, of course. There are so many, but I'm going to focus on the main three. First of all, I love Wakko! He's my favorite character of them all because while he's not the leader, he's a loyal friend and brother to his siblings. Also, he's definately a lot more wacky than the two. Yakko is funny with his smart mouth and sarcastic wit. And Dot? She's cute.
  
  The stories were a hoot to watch. It was hilarious the kinds of people and situations the trio faced. Sadly, it was gone from us before its prime. I'm planning on getting the DVDs. Its definately worth it. Try and watch one episode and you'll laugh 'til you collapse. They're Animaniacs. They're definately better than the junk they call "cartoons" these days.

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  UltimatePyro9 Added Nov 12, 2008 All my reviews
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  9 Superb

  A show of real cartoon variety. hide « show »

  This is one of the few cartoon shows that I found funnier when I was older. Animaniacs came right after Spielberg's "Tiny Toons" another little classic cartoon program, and went under a reputation of being funnier, wackier, and even more popular than its predecessor. But not only was it a show about three crazy 1930's cartoon siblings gone amok, it also included bits of Slappy Squirrel (a retired crabby cartoon character) and her nephew, Goodfeathers (a pigeon version of Goodfellas), Mindy and Buttons (a dog chasing after its small owner only to become victim to the pain about to befall the owner), Minerva Mink, and of course the little segments of Good Idea-Bad Idea, and Mime Time (seeing a mime getting throttled never got better than this). Yes, Animaniacs if anything could be the prime example of a cartoon variety show and also maybe a master of one. With so many wacky characters just apart from the Warner siblings, this is a funny show to remember and possibly cherish.

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  paul_panhook Added Sep 18, 2008 All my reviews
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  10 Perfect

  A wacky show about 3 crazy characters who's species is unknown. Punches fun at everything it can get its hands on. hide « show »

  This show was one of my favorite Saturday morning cartoons when I was younger and I appreciate it even more today. I was very excited when the show came out on DVD and got it as soon as it was in stores.
  
  I really like the structure of the show. It's set up in a series of short cartoons with different characters and little gags thrown in between, not to mention tons of cameos. The humor was nonsensical and stupid. But it was also filled with political humor and jabs at different celebrities and I'm still getting more of the humor as I watch the show that I didn't when I was younger or even the last time I saw each episode. As a film major it was also fun to see all the classic movies that are made fun of as well and I can't help but laugh out loud when I see some of the ridiculous stuff in this show.
  
  It's easy to find this show (along with Pinky and the Brain) in seasons on the internet, so don't hesitate to look for it. You won't regret it, tons of fun!

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  rootaquiaargyle Added Jul 25, 2008 All my reviews