Cartoon Misdemeanors and Felonies

*Voltron* · 02-07-2010, 01:44 AM

I was just watching an episode of the Real Ghostbusters and realized that these guys speed EVERYWHERE. They have the lights and sirens blaring, like there's some legitimate emergency. 90% of the time, it's not even that big of a deal.

It got me thinking about all the legal violations that cartoons commit, especially when placed in a world that's supposed to be somewhat grounded in reality. Like shooting fire arms in crowded public places, or operating heavy war machines in bustling commercial areas.

My point being, are there any particular scenes of flagrant disregard for the law (or public safety) on the heroes' part that you caught upon viewing an old favorite years later?

*Brodie* · 02-07-2010, 03:11 AM

Not exactly cartoon...but Ultraman or Power Rangers growing in giant size/getting zords and fighting in urban areas.

Every cartoon hero team is responsible for an insane amount of public property damage, via swords, explosions, proton packs, etc.

Also!

Human torch in the Fantastic 4 cartoons saving people, or holding people while in torch form.

Safe? No.

*ToTheNines* · 02-07-2010, 10:02 PM

In both cartoons, the TMNT drive an unregistered, uninsured car. And you know they don't pay for gas.

The Street Sharks tore the **** of every road they encountered.

Cowboy Bebop was an anime that's actually good. That seems to be illegal.

*Cure* · 02-07-2010, 10:09 PM

Phineas and Ferb get into all kinds of crazy sh*t, but I guess that's the point of the show, haha.

***First of Two Latin Kings*** · 02-07-2010, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by ToTheNines

In both cartoons, the TMNT drive an unregistered, uninsured car. And you know they don't pay for gas.

HOW do you know they don't pay for gas? Are you there when they fill up?

Don't know where the money for Pizza and Chinese come from, either.

*Aelia* · 02-08-2010, 12:31 AM

It's funny that you mention The Real Ghostbusters, since I just got done watching the episode called "The Headless Motorcyclist."

It was a pretty enjoyable episode, especially the references to Washington Irving's "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow." There was A LOT of speeding in it, like in most other episodes...only it's relevant to the plot.

It makes one wonder how many tickets they've accumulated over the years.

NameGoesHere1066 · 02-08-2010, 01:51 PM

Power Puff Girls are full of them. I think in one epsiodes they actually get in trouble for blowing up a bridge to stop some thieves.

Buttercup deleberately nocked out villans teeth so she can get the tooth fairy money. Blossom stole some golf clubs from a sporting store for the Proffesor, and tried to pin in on Mojo jo jo.

The girls delberately totured a kid in their class who was tormenting a hamster, by trying to feed him to it when it mutated. (though the little prick had it coming.)

And I know Cow and Chicken is loaded but can't think of any off the top of my head.

02-07-2010, 01:44 AM	#1
Voltron Handsomest Boy in School Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Realm of SJW Posts: 4,642	Cartoon Misdemeanors and Felonies I was just watching an episode of the Real Ghostbusters and realized that these guys speed EVERYWHERE. They have the lights and sirens blaring, like there's some legitimate emergency. 90% of the time, it's not even that big of a deal. It got me thinking about all the legal violations that cartoons commit, especially when placed in a world that's supposed to be somewhat grounded in reality. Like shooting fire arms in crowded public places, or operating heavy war machines in bustling commercial areas. My point being, are there any particular scenes of flagrant disregard for the law (or public safety) on the heroes' part that you caught upon viewing an old favorite years later? __________________ I AM FOR ACTUAL! . . . and the White Savior. . . and the Right Hand of God. . .

02-07-2010, 03:11 AM	#2
Brodie Certified Teacher Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Bizarro Metropolis Posts: 6,495	Not exactly cartoon...but Ultraman or Power Rangers growing in giant size/getting zords and fighting in urban areas. Every cartoon hero team is responsible for an insane amount of public property damage, via swords, explosions, proton packs, etc. Also! Human torch in the Fantastic 4 cartoons saving people, or holding people while in torch form. Safe? No. __________________ Stupendous Monster

02-07-2010, 10:09 PM	#4
Cure Y'all need Jesus Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 8,938	Phineas and Ferb get into all kinds of crazy sh*t, but I guess that's the point of the show, haha. __________________

02-08-2010, 01:51 PM	#7
NameGoesHere1066 Stone Warrior Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: at home LOL Posts: 957	Power Puff Girls are full of them. I think in one epsiodes they actually get in trouble for blowing up a bridge to stop some thieves. Buttercup deleberately nocked out villans teeth so she can get the tooth fairy money. Blossom stole some golf clubs from a sporting store for the Proffesor, and tried to pin in on Mojo jo jo. The girls delberately totured a kid in their class who was tormenting a hamster, by trying to feed him to it when it mutated. (though the little prick had it coming.) And I know Cow and Chicken is loaded but can't think of any off the top of my head. __________________ ]

02-07-2010, 10:02 PM	#3
ToTheNines Col. Stinkmeaner Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 19,366	In both cartoons, the TMNT drive an unregistered, uninsured car. And you know they don't pay for gas. The Street Sharks tore the **** of every road they encountered. Cowboy Bebop was an anime that's actually good. That seems to be illegal.

02-08-2010, 12:31 AM	#6
Aelia Hamfisted Bun Vendor Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 1,582	It's funny that you mention The Real Ghostbusters, since I just got done watching the episode called "The Headless Motorcyclist." It was a pretty enjoyable episode, especially the references to Washington Irving's "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow." There was A LOT of speeding in it, like in most other episodes...only it's relevant to the plot. It makes one wonder how many tickets they've accumulated over the years.