The [Adult Swim] Topic

~~Toonami Tom~~ · 10-14-2007, 12:56 PM

This topic is to talk about [Adult Swim], the late night cartoon block on Cartoon Network.

I really enjoy Aqua Teen Hunger Force and Frisky Dingo. The writing for both is very good, this season's Frisky Dingo has a lot of spoofs on politics.

Then there are shows where Adult Swim doesn't try very hard..... examples of these shows would include Assy Mcgee and Tom Goes To the Mayor. Both of those are horrible.

*ZariusTwo* · 10-14-2007, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Thundercleese

Then there are shows where Adult Swim doesn't try very hard.....

...Like about every show except ATHF.

All of their classic stuff is cancelled now

*Hero* · 10-14-2007, 02:50 PM

I enjoy Leave it to Brak, Harvey Birdman and early ATHF.

===HERO

*gobo* · 10-14-2007, 05:31 PM

The grand-daddy of them all, Space Ghost Coast To Coast, is my favorite and always willl be (more than likely). Loved the first season of The Brak Show, but the second season was mostly bad due to the inclusion of the new character, Clarence. I couldn't stand him. >_< ATHF was pretty consistently good until the second Mooninites ep. Harvey Birdman was best under the control of Williams Street since those two eps are among my Top 3. Sealab started out awesome, but decided to stop making sense halfway through the first season. Then, it was just 'pretty cool'. After Goz (Capt. Murphy) passed, it was a chore to watch.
These days, I watch Family Guy, Futurama (neither originating on AdultSwim), Frisky Dingo, Venture Bros. and Robot Chicken. I also check out Metalocalypse every once in a while just to pick up the extra significance in the music, but I have a hard time staying awake through it.

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Originally Posted by Thundercleese

Then there are shows where Adult Swim doesn't try very hard.....

...Like about every show except ATHF.

Sorry, man. I don't see it. Granted, they have a cool ep every once in a while, but it seems like they really don't try on that one. It's like they're shooting blindfolded and don't even care if they hit their target.

*Spitfire* · 10-14-2007, 05:38 PM

I've been watching AS since it started. I remember the first batch of shows, the best batch I think. Course it all started with Space Ghost, or if you want to go even further Cartoon Planet. I was glad it was included on The Brak Show DVD Season 1.

Birdman was always a favorite, the first season of Sealab and The Brak Show are hilarious as well. Metalocalypse is the only series I watch now, I thought it would end up being pretty stupid but it's actually funny and the music aspect of it cracks me up because the metal jokes are dead on.

I never liked ATHF, Robot Chicken was kinda funny but the episodes I saw never made me feel like I had to see more. I don't even bother with the new shows. After I saw Tom Goes To Mayor and I stopped watching their new stuff.

*ToTheNines* · 10-14-2007, 05:50 PM

Samurai Champloo = best anime ever. No question.

*Spitfire* · 10-14-2007, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by ToTheNines

Samurai Champloo = best anime ever. No question.

Funny you should mention that, I remember when they used to play anime as well, which they still do but I mean animes I liked. I ended up finding Cowboy Bebop and Outlaw Star that way.

I need to see Champloo. It's one of those shows I haven't seen enough of but after seeing just 2 episodes I know I'll like it. It's made by the guys who did Bebop so no surprise there.

*ToTheNines* · 10-14-2007, 06:45 PM

Yeah it's an exellent show, on all points. I mean I like some other anime like gundam wing and digimon, but only because of story and/or humor, but Champloo's animation is great, art is amazing, acting is excellent, story is unique and engaging. There is some silly stuff, but as far as anime goes Champloo is top notch.

Paranoia Agent was another pretty good anime on there... kind wierd, but cool. Sam Regal was one of the characters so that was cool too.

EDIT: You can't get SC on dvd at a good price, it's like 10 bucks for a 3 episode disk, and the series box set is around $100.

*ZariusTwo* · 10-14-2007, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by gobo

Granted, they have a cool ep every once in a while, but it seems like they really don't try on that one. It's like they're shooting blindfolded and don't even care if they hit their target.

Jersey humour never does hit every audience (Kevin Smith's a big example), just the ones that know what to expect, ATHF has always been more of a cult show that just stumbled on to mainstream notice but refuses to conform to the fact that it is and be broader.

*ToTheNines* · 10-14-2007, 07:11 PM

I've never seen a ATHF episode that I didn't like, granted I've never watched it avidly... but still.

*gobo* · 10-14-2007, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Spitfire666xXxXx

Course it all started with Space Ghost, or if you want to go even further Cartoon Planet.

Actually, Space Ghost Coast To Coast was the originator. Cartoon Planet was a spinoff that came no earlier than the second season as it was probably the entire first season that they were still doing the Gary Owen-esque voice for SG. If you watch the first ep of SGC2c, I'm pretty sure that isn't even Andy Merrill doing that bad Beavis & Butt-Head act that Brak and Sisto were guilty of.

**Jester** · 10-14-2007, 08:00 PM

The question comes in are we gonna talk the comedys or the anime or both?

I only watch the comedy, and for the most part non original series, FG, Futurama, Oblongs, Mission Hill, ect. Seldom do I find the original toons funny, Robot Chicken being the exception, because I'm a fan of Twisted Toyfare Theater and it reminds me of it.

*gobo* · 10-14-2007, 08:39 PM

Seems like a random appreciation/discussion thread thus far.

愛 · 10-14-2007, 09:16 PM

Don't worry, the disagreeements will start soon. Then the fights. Then the fun begins....and then ends abruptly.

**Jester** · 10-14-2007, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Ai

Don't worry, the disagreeements will start soon. Then the fights. Then the fun begins....and then ends abruptly.

Can I start it? Huh..huh? Can I?
Ok, here it goes:

ANIME SUCKS!!!

Peanut · 10-14-2007, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Jester

ANIME SUCKS!!!

You know something? He's right.

Also, ATHF and Harvey Birdman are amazing. 12oz Mouse, The Brak Show, SGC2C and Sealab are also pretty decent for the most part.

*ZariusTwo* · 10-15-2007, 03:09 AM

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Originally Posted by gobo

Seems like a random appreciation/discussion thread thus far.

And curiously, the AS threads all seem disjointed, seperate, and clogging up the forum. Let's all consolidate them into one.

愛 · 10-15-2007, 06:09 AM

It seems like people are really interested in this thread, so I'm going to sticky it for convenience. If it starts to die down, I'll unsticky it.

Aqua Teen Hunger Force is quite a show. To me, there's no better comedy on television.

Ra · 10-15-2007, 06:23 AM

I haven't watched Adult Swim in aaaagggeessss. I loved ATHF, Harvey Birdman, SGC2C, and, my all time favorite, the Brak Show. Sea Lab was alright, in my opinion. I kinda stopped watching after seeing an episode of Tom Goes to Mayor. That show just confused the hell out of me...

*That Matt Guy* · 10-15-2007, 06:31 AM

I rarely watch Adult Swim, but ATHF is the best thing they have. Robot Chicken, Venture Bros, and Saul of the Mole Men are okay... everything else isn't really worth my time.

10-14-2007, 12:56 PM	#1
~~Toonami Tom~~ Banned Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: USA Posts: 4,939	The [Adult Swim] Topic This topic is to talk about [Adult Swim], the late night cartoon block on Cartoon Network. I really enjoy Aqua Teen Hunger Force and Frisky Dingo. The writing for both is very good, this season's Frisky Dingo has a lot of spoofs on politics. Then there are shows where Adult Swim doesn't try very hard..... examples of these shows would include Assy Mcgee and Tom Goes To the Mayor. Both of those are horrible. Last edited by Toonami Tom; 10-14-2007 at 01:04 PM.

10-14-2007, 02:50 PM	#3
Hero British Bloke Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Bristol, UK Posts: 2,298	I enjoy Leave it to Brak, Harvey Birdman and early ATHF. ===HERO __________________ Go Green Machine My Facebook -My Tumblr - My Art - Figured 0ut - My Awesome Instagram

10-14-2007, 05:38 PM	#5
Spitfire Writer • Director Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 12,035	I've been watching AS since it started. I remember the first batch of shows, the best batch I think. Course it all started with Space Ghost, or if you want to go even further Cartoon Planet. I was glad it was included on The Brak Show DVD Season 1. Birdman was always a favorite, the first season of Sealab and The Brak Show are hilarious as well. Metalocalypse is the only series I watch now, I thought it would end up being pretty stupid but it's actually funny and the music aspect of it cracks me up because the metal jokes are dead on. I never liked ATHF, Robot Chicken was kinda funny but the episodes I saw never made me feel like I had to see more. I don't even bother with the new shows. After I saw Tom Goes To Mayor and I stopped watching their new stuff. __________________ Check out my online portfolio http://www.christopherpelletier.com/

10-14-2007, 06:45 PM	#8
ToTheNines Col. Stinkmeaner Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 19,368	Yeah it's an exellent show, on all points. I mean I like some other anime like gundam wing and digimon, but only because of story and/or humor, but Champloo's animation is great, art is amazing, acting is excellent, story is unique and engaging. There is some silly stuff, but as far as anime goes Champloo is top notch. Paranoia Agent was another pretty good anime on there... kind wierd, but cool. Sam Regal was one of the characters so that was cool too. EDIT: You can't get SC on dvd at a good price, it's like 10 bucks for a 3 episode disk, and the series box set is around $100. Last edited by ToTheNines; 10-14-2007 at 07:22 PM.

10-14-2007, 08:00 PM	#12
Jester Rat-faced Dude-guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 26,301	The question comes in are we gonna talk the comedys or the anime or both? I only watch the comedy, and for the most part non original series, FG, Futurama, Oblongs, Mission Hill, ect. Seldom do I find the original toons funny, Robot Chicken being the exception, because I'm a fan of Twisted Toyfare Theater and it reminds me of it. __________________ "Clearly, you're Ninja Turtling incorrectly." - Leo656

10-14-2007, 05:50 PM	#6
ToTheNines Col. Stinkmeaner Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 19,368	Samurai Champloo = best anime ever. No question.

10-14-2007, 07:11 PM	#10
ToTheNines Col. Stinkmeaner Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 19,368	I've never seen a ATHF episode that I didn't like, granted I've never watched it avidly... but still.

10-14-2007, 08:39 PM	#13
gobo Wacky Action Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: on Earth Posts: 12,784	Seems like a random appreciation/discussion thread thus far. __________________ Live and let live... or go to hell.

10-14-2007, 09:16 PM	#14
愛 Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 7,449	Don't worry, the disagreeements will start soon. Then the fights. Then the fun begins....and then ends abruptly.

10-15-2007, 06:09 AM	#18
愛 Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 7,449	It seems like people are really interested in this thread, so I'm going to sticky it for convenience. If it starts to die down, I'll unsticky it. Aqua Teen Hunger Force is quite a show. To me, there's no better comedy on television.

10-15-2007, 06:23 AM	#19
Ra It's my desire? Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: In your pants. Posts: 4,441	I haven't watched Adult Swim in aaaagggeessss. I loved ATHF, Harvey Birdman, SGC2C, and, my all time favorite, the Brak Show. Sea Lab was alright, in my opinion. I kinda stopped watching after seeing an episode of Tom Goes to Mayor. That show just confused the hell out of me... __________________ "So. The whole lot of you against little old me? How retarded."

10-15-2007, 06:31 AM	#20
That Matt Guy Honey Bunches Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Lone Star State Posts: 5,840	I rarely watch Adult Swim, but ATHF is the best thing they have. Robot Chicken, Venture Bros, and Saul of the Mole Men are okay... everything else isn't really worth my time.