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[Penguin]

Today marks the 20th anniversary of the premiere of Animaniacs.

One of the most endearing, charming and funniest shows of the 90s, animated or otherwise.

This is a thread to celebrate Yakko, Wakko and Dot, The Warner Bros and Warner Sister too. And their crazy friends including Pinky and the Brain, Slappy Squirrel, Runt and Rita, and the Goodfeathers!

Just to get the ball rolling. We all remember the Nations of the World Song
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x88Z5txBc7w&noredirect=1

Parody that first comes to mind, Super Strong Warner Siblings
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UVqf8ZfHtBs&noredirect=1

Share your memories and links to this amazing show.
And happy birthday!

 

[BarrenMind]

Rob Paulsen's Talkin' Toons podcast has become a favorite of mine over the past few months. It's the only one where I'm reluctant to delete any episodes due to their replay value.

There's one with Randy Rogel where they perform several songs they've worked on together over the years, including the Nations of the World song (with bonus verse!) that is absolutely fantastic.

EDIT: Here it is - Link

 

[sixteen-bit]

I remember enjoying this show as a kid

 

[The Lamp]

This and Freakazoid. There will never be another cartoon like them.

 

[kn0wsk1lls]

YES!!

Yakko's Universe Song

2-Note Song

 

[Hex]

One of the greatest ever, I still pop in the dvds now and then and will leave it on the HUB now and then if flipping through.

 

[Dizzle24]

I still watch the reruns from time to time on the Boomerang channel, here in NY on Optimum Cable. Nostalgia overload for sure.

 

[linkboy]

Now I really feel old.

 

[alfredofroylan]

Amaznig show, love the parodies and the characters, except from Rita and Runt I'm not a big fan of musicals.

 

[neorej]

I still watch the reruns from time to time on the Boomerang channel, here in NY on Optimum Cable. Nostalgia overload for sure.

Same here! My 2yr old daughter loves it!

 

[CrazedProfessional]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=97V5cDhnyfA
The best song imo, timeless and happy.

 

[gabbo]

YES!!

Yakko's Universe Song

I was too young as a kid to get the Tommy Westphall joke reference in there, but seeing it now. Those clever Warners...

 

[Slime]

Jesus, I remember when it premiered. 20 years?

Bah

 

[Htown]

Obligatory.

This show was so dirty.

 

[linkboy]

Wakko's State Capitals

 

[Always Bet On Batman]

Jesus, I feel ancient. Show was fucking great though.

 

[WascallyWabbit]

Jesus, I feel ancient. Show was fucking great though.

this.

Wakko is my idol

 

[LiK]

I can't believe it's been 20 years.

 

[Kangi]

The best example of mixing in adult humor with a child-friendly show. Not just the raunchy stuff, but the adult-oriented references and social commentary; both of which it executed as well as adult-focused cartoons, yet with the heart, charisma, and charm that those nearly always lack. Timeless characters, memorable songs, and segments that still hold up as comedic genius, all in a "kids' show" package. The only shame is that the Warners/Pinky and the Brain outshone the other characters so much.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fGiueFRyKV8

 

[TestMonkey]

I submit Yakko's Nations of the World. Now outdated but it blew my mind as a kid.

 

[linkboy]

The best example of mixing in adult humor with a child-friendly show. Not just the raunchy stuff, but the adult-oriented references and social commentary; both of which it executed as well as adult-focused cartoons, yet with the heart, charisma, and charm that those nearly always lack. Timeless characters, memorable songs, and segments that still hold up as comedic genius, all in a "kids' show" package. The only shame is that the Warners/Pinky and the Brain outshone the other characters so much.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fGiueFRyKV8

Love how they got that one in.

 

[TommyT]

BALL GO DOWN DA HOOOOOOOOOOLE

ELLALATOR GO UP! GELLALATOR GO Dooooooooown

 

[ElbowRocket]

This and Freakazoid. There will never be another cartoon like them.

I agree

"Now that's comedy!"

 

[linkboy]

BALL GO DOWN DA HOOOOOOOOOOLE

ELLALATOR GO UP! GELLALATOR GO Dooooooooown

That was Tiny Toons, btw.

 

[Kangi]

"Is this you? Are you happily engrossed in inconsequential cartoon trivia to the point that your socks can probably stand up by themselves?"

"Well, if you are, there's hope, there's help, there's the... Please, Please, PLEASE Get a Life Foundation!"

 

[CronosBlade]

One of the jokes that older kids would get that the younger ones wouldn't was the "Give me the bird"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LtfELsaX7RA

Oh god how could I forget the "Finger Prince/Prints" joke

 

[dgenx]

I remember hatin this show, I stil hate it. Non funny stuff all over the place

 

[LoneTraveler]

Ah I loved this show so much.

The "Good Idea. Bad Idea" segments always cracked me up.

 

[TommyT]

That was Tiny Toons, btw.

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

 

[Bgamer90]

Loved this show. Even had the tiger electronic game.

 

[e_i]

This show had so much sexual inneundo.

Yakko: "Everyone. Dust for prints."
Dot: "I found Prince!"
Yakko: "Nooooo. Fingerprints."
Dot *Looks at Prince* "I don't think so." *Throws Prince out a window.*

 

[Orbis Tabula]

The "Good Idea. Bad Idea" segments always cracked me up.

Yes! My brothers and I used to make up our own. They were shit, of course, but it was good fun.

 

[Dynedom]

Dot's Poetry Corner

"30 Days" still makes me laugh.

 

[Professor Renegade]

Such a great show, it's too bad they don't make cartoons like this anymore. Don't get me wrong, show like Regular Show and Adventure Time are cool, but they don't even come close to Animaniacs.

 

[sgossard]

Who's on stage?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zykLGUqr2CE

 

[Flying Toaster]

Such a great show, it's too bad they don't make cartoons like this anymore. Don't get me wrong, show like Regular Show and Adventure Time are cool, but they don't even come close to Animaniacs.

Thats because now they make stupid cartoons for stupid people. Animaniacs, Tiny Toons Adventures, old Warner Brothers were stellar and well written.

 

[~Devil Trigger~]

UnitedStateCanadaMexicoPanamaHaitiJamaicaPeru.....

GOAT

 

[Ovid]

Still don't get why they (WB) doesn't use any of these characters anymore.

Tiny Toons too.

 

[Professor Icepick]

Still don't get why they (WB) doesn't use any of these characters anymore.

Tiny Toons too.

I never got that myself. Maybe they don't think they were iconic enough?

 

[Shadybiz]

Jeez, 20 years, huh?

Well, if you'll excuse me, I'm going to go have some Ensure and metamucil.

 

[Omegasquash]

Thats because now they make stupid cartoons for stupid people. Animaniacs, Tiny Toons Adventures, old Warner Brothers were stellar and well written.

That's the key...the shows were what they were. I didn't get the impression ever that they were trying to sell me toys, make me go watch a movie, or any other way to make me part with my money. They simply existed and did what they wanted to do, not what they were told to do. I could be wrong about that last bit, but damned if most of the episodes didn't get me laughing.

 

[OSHAN]

If I eat one more meatball I am going to die.

 

[SonicMegaDrive]

Still don't get why they (WB) doesn't use any of these characters anymore.

Tiny Toons too.

I imagine it's because those kinds of cartoons cost a lot more money to make than the stuff they dump on Cartoon Network these days.

 

[Penguin]

I remember hatin this show, I stil hate it. Non funny stuff all over the place

And figured the 20th Anniversary thread was the place to share this?

 

[eudaemonic]

Wheel of Morality - Turn! Turn! Turn! Tell us the lessons that we should learn!

 

[AMUSIX]

He's a chicken, I tells ya! A giant chicken!

 

[I love Kitties]

Oh wow. I can't possibly be that old! Well, here's some Good Idea Bad Idea for everyone!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2dJOIf4mdus

 

[massoluk]

Wakko is the greatest shit of that show. Cuter than Dot.

 

[Kangi]

Wakko is the greatest shit of that show. Cuter than Dot.

Yakko's the funny one, Wakko's the charming one. Dot's just sorta... there.

 

[ActStriker]

This is the 'makes you feel old' news of the day.