"What's most important in animation is, it's a team sport, and everything we do is about pure imagination." - Jeffrey Katzenberg
So, we're taking the plane back to American now (The Iceland volcanic eruption delayed travel quite a bit, haha!) and this time we are going exploring in the world of animation/cartooning. Now, one of my favorite cartoons, Chowder, has come to an end because the creator [C.H. Greenblatt] apparently found more beneficial opportunities out there and it opened a lot of doors for him.
That's all good and well Mr. Greenblatt, but I really do miss Chowder T__T 2 or 3 more seasons would have been awesome, thanks. But, unfortunately, all good things must eventually come to an end. I figured the cartoon would end, but not soon, my lord...it's suuuch a wonderful show! >.<;
*Ahem* Anyway, enough rambling. For those of you who don't really watch cartoons like that, Chowder is a show that airs on Cartoon Network. It is about a young cat-bear-thingiemahoozit child named Chowder (Ahhh, small world, because that's what the show is called :D), and he is the apprentice to a professional chef named Mung Daal (I have yet to figure out what he is other than a blue-colored troll with large nostrils O_o) who runs his own catering company in the heart of the vibrant, energetic Marzipan City. Other characters include Mung's wife, Truffles, the super strong Schnitzel, Chowder's cute little female stalker, Panini...and a host of other well-drawn, original characters that each have their own relatable personalities.
Now, if you haven't caught on yet, each character in Chowder is named after a specific food. Even the recipes and foods that they create in each episode are based off of real foods (i.e., "Shmeggs"- "Eggs" "Meviled Eggs"- "Deviled Eggs"), which I think is highly original and creative! =D Another thing of love about the show is that each character has a specific pattern on their clothing that sets them apart from each other, which is totally cool! Also, the pattern don't move as they do. They stay in place (I found it odd at first, but then I grew to like it! ^_^)
All in all, within the heart of Marzipan City, Chowder and his friends encounter colorful new characters, go on hilarious adventures, and are put in very humorous situations that many can often relate to. Though sometimes the humor within the show is not meant for smaller children, it can be a hoot for adolescents, teens, and adults alike.
The Show ended it's 3 year run on April 5, 2010. New episodes revolving around season 3 are still being shown, but re-runs will continue to be viewed by the show's dedicated fans, and more DVDs will be available soon =]
I know I will always be a devoted Chowder fan because it is one of the best cartoons on Cartoon Network, since Dexter's Laboratory, Powerpuff Girls, The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy, Ed, Edd n Eddy, and Courage the Cowardly Dog...bascially all of the old-school CN shows =]
-Monique
Too funny, the cartoon sounds like fun. I'm way old school and I think I've been missing out on some great cartoons. I like (sorry can't remember the name)TuTu because of how its drawn. That's usually what grabs me about a cartoon. If the art is different, and the line work is strong then I'm drawn in and will watch it to see how they do the show.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the post. Now I'm gonna have some beggs and acon, umm I mean acon and beggs : >
Hey, I finally can give you the name of the cartoon I love so much, its "Jacob Two-Two". The line are jiggy-jaggy and there's a painterly quality to the whole background.I don't watch for content so much as I watch the style of the show. I would love to do animation, in fact any thing that moves. I even like the pop-up books and cards because there's movement when you open them.
ReplyDeleteGood luck to you.