The trend began after an X handle Animation Workers Ignited posted a montage video with the message “Cartoon Network is dead?”.
In the message, the X handle urged its followers to post their favourite Cartoon Network shows with the #RIPCartoonNetwork.
Post about your favorite Cartoon Network shows using #RIPCartoonNetwork.
Post about your favorite Cartoon Network shows using #RIPCartoonNetwork Active members of TAG can help by filling out your survey!
Rest in peace cartoon network studios.
Cartoon Network, an American cable television channel owned by Warner Bros. Discovery, has been an integral part of every 90s kid’s childhood. From Scooby-Do to Tom and Jerry to Johnny Bravo, the kids’ channel has captivated the generation for years. However, a new trend #RIPCartoonNetwork on X suggests that the channel is shutting down.
On Tuesday, social media users flocked to X with nostalgic posts on Cartoon Network as they assumed that the channel would no longer function. The trend began after an X handle Animation Workers Ignited posted a montage video with the message “Cartoon Network is dead?”. The video highlighted the challenges being faced in the amination fraternity amid layoffs in the industry.
In the message, the X handle urged its followers to post their favourite Cartoon Network shows with the #RIPCartoonNetwork. “Cartoon Network is dead?!?! Spread the word about what’s at stake for animation!!! Post about your favorite Cartoon Network shows using #RIPCartoonNetwork. Active members of TAG can help by filling out your survey! Today is the last day,” the message read.
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The video showed a conversation between two animated characters discussing the possible threats to the animation industry. “Wow! so, this is where cartoons get made! Not anymore, Cartoon Network is essentially dead! And other big animation studios are not far behind. What the hell? What happened to all the animation workers?! A lot of them are unemployed. In record numbers, in fact. And many have been unemployed for years. But, they carried the industry during the pandemic! That’s right when COVID first hit, animation was able to operate completely remotely,” the video showed.
“Making it one of the only forms of entertainment that could continue production uninterrupted, but studios decided to pay them back by cancelling projects, outsourcing jobs and laying off artists en masse. But why would they do that?! why else? Greed! Big studios make their finances look better by reducing spending and cutting staff, CEOs and executives reaping the monetary benefits for themselves. So they wanna reap, huh? Ill show them reap! I don’t think you’ll be doing much with a plastic scythe, But you can help by spreading the word. Post about your favorite Cartoon Network shows you wish were still around using #RIPCartoonNetwork and #StayTuned for more ways to help TAG (The Animation Guild) by following this account. Animation is under attack. Which side are you on?” the characters said in the video.
Watch here:
Cartoon Network is dead?!?! Spread the word about what’s at stake for animation!!! Post about your favorite Cartoon Network shows using #RIPCartoonNetwork Active members of TAG can help by filling out your survey! Today (7/8) is the last day! pic.twitter.com/dHNMvA1q0A — Animation Workers Ignited (@AWorkersIgnited) July 8, 2024
In another thread, it also shared the survey link for its followers to respond.
After #RIPCartoonNetwork took over social media, a section of users made claims of the channel shutting down, creating a hullabaloo on the platform. “it’s the end of an era, Cartoon Network has officially shut down. here are all the shows that made our childhood,” a user wrote.
it’s the end of an era, Cartoon Network has officially shut down 😢 here are all the shows that made our childhood #RIPCartoonNetwork pic.twitter.com/jKnz5tL24X — Redd (@ReddCinema) July 9, 2024
Another user wrote, “It is really end of era on the iconic childhood memories in Cartoon Network.”
It is really end of era on the iconic childhood memories in Cartoon Network💔
#RIPCartoonNetwork pic.twitter.com/nm6j49V0mn — Ghosty (@BipolarGhosty) July 9, 2024
“Its sad to see the most iconic building in everybody’s childhood. Rest in peace cartoon network studios. So weird and painful to say goodbye to an iconic piece of history. Thanks for the memories,” another user posted.
Its sad to see the most iconic building in everybody’s childhood Rest in peace cartoon network studios. So weird and painful to say goodbye to an iconic piece of history Thanks for the memories ❤️🙏 #RIPCartoonNetwork pic.twitter.com/ssKWT0ZpJw — Sumit (@SumitHansd) July 9, 2024
Cartoon Network must be saved at all costs ‼️ #RIPCartoonNetwork pic.twitter.com/dtZNy65GEV — Redd (@ReddCinema) July 9, 2024
However, as of now, there is no official confirmation regarding the shutting down of Cartoon Network.
