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Jun 2018
56m 20s

You Know, for Kids!

HOWSTUFFWORKS AND CARTOON NETWORK
About this episode
Cartoons have gone through a number of identity shifts in terms of their intended audience. How did a medium initially aimed at adults become such an essential part of childhood, and then blossom again as a genre full of adult-oriented content? How has animation for kids included grown-ups in the humor, and why has animation made just for adults gotten so po ... Show More
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