Were the old cartoons as 'dangerous' as the psychologists claim? (35)
lionlad: A number of psychologists stated that the old cartoons were detrimental to a child's psychological development.They made particular reference to Tom and Jerry,where Tom would often lose his teeth,and suffer other unfortunate mishaps,and the roadrunner,where the coyote would be flattened with boulders,etc .WHAT'S your view on this?
I think it went over most kids' heads and they just enjoyed the cartoons. Things weren't so pc those days. I just saw Jerry as cute and Tom as silly. Felt sorry for him sometimes. But it wasn't anything heavy and psychological. Road runner didn't appeal to me at all. Daffy Duck and Sylvester and Tweetie were funny.
As adults we can see different meanings in them now.
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the only 'dangerous' thing is the psychologists ( should quit while ahead, psycho is fine
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I was not much of a cartoon person.... I think the only ones I remember seeing but did not watch all the time was Tom and Jerry and The RoadRunner..
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IMO,those Cartoons probably did worse to the Minds of those "Progressive" Psychologists!
The Idiots really think that Kids are stupid and unable to think for themselves!
The Idiots really think that Kids are stupid and unable to think for themselves!
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i think the old cartoons were seen as funny fantasy by most children seriously violent tv however can be scary for anyone and it seems at times they go out of their way to push the worst in your face
I remember some of the old horror films left a lot to the imagination perhaps they think we don't have any now ??
hi jac
I remember some of the old horror films left a lot to the imagination perhaps they think we don't have any now ??
hi jac
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danieljosh: i think the old cartoons were seen as funny fantasy by most children seriously violent tv however can be scary for anyone and it seems at times they go out of their way to push the worst in your face
I remember some of the old horror films left a lot to the imagination perhaps they think we don't have any now ??
hi jac
I remember some of the old horror films left a lot to the imagination perhaps they think we don't have any now ??
hi jac
Hi Dan Man.
I think the most disturbing film I've ever watched was Hotel Rwanda. It was classed as a U as there was nothing explicit in it, but it very cleverly left some things to the viewers imagination. I remember one scene in particular being extremely powerful in communicating the horror of the situation.
It would be interesting to know if there's much in the way of research out there about explicit versus implicit material, fantasy versus realistic.
I have heard with one British car seat belt, or drink driving campaign some research indicated if the images were too shocking they had less impact as people tended to block it out, or dismiss it some way. Subtler messages that leave some room for imagination perhaps leave room for more empathic responses.
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lionlad: A number of psychologists stated that the old cartoons were detrimental to a child's psychological development.They made particular reference to Tom and Jerry,where Tom would often lose his teeth,and suffer other unfortunate mishaps,and the roadrunner,where the coyote would be flattened with boulders,etc .WHAT'S your view on this?
The old cartoons left no negative impact on me....ACME has been my supplier of choice for decades now.
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lionlad: A number of psychologists stated that the old cartoons were detrimental to a child's psychological development.They made particular reference to Tom and Jerry,where Tom would often lose his teeth,and suffer other unfortunate mishaps,and the roadrunner,where the coyote would be flattened with boulders,etc .WHAT'S your view on this?
these chestnuts again. I don't think the cartoons you refer to are in any way as negative or troubling than say, an episode of "Law And Order", or the nasty barbs slung about on "Roseanne", "Home Improvement", and even the time honored, "I Love Lucy". In short, anything looked at for awhile will be found to be in some way problematic. Look at some of the computer games, where high points and electronic jackpots are won by killing (in a bloody spectacular mess) other players and witches, monsters, etc...Yes, the story of Cinderella is so terrible, I mean, the idea that a poor step-daughter needs a man, portrayed by a prince, etc...What a blow for Women's Lib, etc...------ This poll is Archived ------
2intrigued: The old cartoons left no negative impact on me....ACME has been my supplier of choice for decades now.
Almost anything can be found to be a problem if the person doing the searching is wired for negativity. JMO------ This poll is Archived ------
2intrigued: The old cartoons left no negative impact on me....ACME has been my supplier of choice for decades now.
trouble is I find this so believeable
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rohaan: Almost anything can be found to be a problem if the person doing the searching is wired for negativity. JMO
Hiya Ro
Ah, my remark was made in jest...just being my silly self. 
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danieljosh: trouble is I find this so believeable
Yeah, that damn anvil takes up so much space and I'm anxious to drop it off my 5th floor balcony. 
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lionlad: A number of psychologists stated that the old cartoons were detrimental to a child's psychological development.They made particular reference to Tom and Jerry,where Tom would often lose his teeth,and suffer other unfortunate mishaps,and the roadrunner,where the coyote would be flattened with boulders,etc .WHAT'S your view on this?
Everything is dangerous and for that people gets screwed and so they go to shrinkers.
Who wins here?
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Possibly 20 or 30 years ago the argument against cartoons would have more merit than it has these days. The exposure to violence is so pervasive in our society, that to hold cartoons solely responsible is naive. Besides, I don't think the old-styled cartoons encouraged violence, more like they did not show the consequences of violence so children were perhaps deluded into thinking that whacking some one over the head would not in fact hurt that person - Tom and the RoadRunner survived explosions and being flattened on a regular basis and always emerged unharmed.
I never liked cartoons as a child, but loved shows such as The Famous Five, Nancy Drew and The Thunderbirds.
I never liked cartoons as a child, but loved shows such as The Famous Five, Nancy Drew and The Thunderbirds.
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It's unbelievable that someone blame old cartoons while kids watch the violent TV serials and movies of today.
Do you imagine a child trying to emulate W.E. Coyote?
Do you imagine a child trying to emulate W.E. Coyote?
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lonelygal122: I love Daffy Duck too.
And Foghorn Leghorn...he is a legend.
And Foghorn Leghorn...he is a legend.
"Ah say, ah say there son, listen up..."
Foghorn Leghorn was a riot Another favorite was the young buzzard "I'm bringin' home a baby bumble bee...nope nope nope not gonna do it"
As an old animater I loved those cartoons, but as they were drawn by adults the messages weren't really for the kids. There is a single cell (a cell is a drawing painted on a plastic sheet) in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs where Dopey runs under Snow White's dress but as the action is too small in the sequence of cells creating the motion it can't be seen by the naked eye. Just a little animater humour. It would take about 1000 drawings per minute to create the old cartoons. The old cartoons are way better than the new computer generated stuff imho
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Awww..thankyou Stringman.
Love it.
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I think that Gilligan's Island was dangerous and detrimental to children's well being.
Look at how stupid (most) everyone was! What kind of life lesson was that?
I only watched it cuz Mary Ann was cute!
Look at how stupid (most) everyone was! What kind of life lesson was that?
I only watched it cuz Mary Ann was cute!
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iwil55: I think that Gilligan's Island was dangerous and detrimental to children's well being.
Look at how stupid (most) everyone was! What kind of life lesson was that?
I only watched it cuz Mary Ann was cute!
Look at how stupid (most) everyone was! What kind of life lesson was that?
I only watched it cuz Mary Ann was cute!
I was more attracted to Ginger LOL but Mary Ann was kinda cute too
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Credible evidence of this is very much lacking. Psychological research is sorely lacking in rigor to begin with and the research supporting this is poor even by that standard.
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lionlad: A number of psychologists stated that the old cartoons were detrimental to a child's psychological development.They made particular reference to Tom and Jerry,where Tom would often lose his teeth,and suffer other unfortunate mishaps,and the roadrunner,where the coyote would be flattened with boulders,etc .WHAT'S your view on this?
All of the so called American "culture" is based of cartoons ; totally fictional comic book 'heroes' and their murdering onslaughts upon the rest of the world...
One of the most devastating books written on the American (psycho) psyche is one called Killing Monsters: Why children,(US), NEED Fantasy, Super Heroes, and Make- Believe Violence, by Gerard Jones,2002. This author also wrote The Comic Book Heroes and Sitcoms Selling the American Dream. Look him up.
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I think the old cartoons have nothing on the cartoons of today. At least the cartoons of old were fun, but the crap they are bringing out these days is sickly
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Conrad73: IMO,those Cartoons probably did worse to the Minds of those "Progressive" Psychologists!
The Idiots really think that Kids are stupid and unable to think for themselves!
The Idiots really think that Kids are stupid and unable to think for themselves!
Even now they have probably created a viable income for years to come.
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Oh without a doubt, Warner Brothers Cartoons: Looney Tune Series was violent most of the time, but it was what the public wanted to see. Perhaps it was an already dangerous public that wanted the fuel from violence. I believe that I would have turned out to be this well rounded sociopath, regardless of the cartoons. 
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Betty Boop had nice Leg's.
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iwil55: I think that Gilligan's Island was dangerous and detrimental to children's well being.
Look at how stupid (most) everyone was! What kind of life lesson was that?
I only watched it cuz Mary Ann was cute!
That era was so memorable. I had crushes on Major Tony Nelson, The Professor, Matt Dillon, Captain Kirk, Bruce Wayne, and this is the topper: I had a real crush on Newley, the blacksmith. (from Gunsmoke)Look at how stupid (most) everyone was! What kind of life lesson was that?
I only watched it cuz Mary Ann was cute!
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problem is,that they are not considered Politically Correct by today's twisted standards!
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