TherealmcCoy
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Bluto had his own girlfriend in one short (her name was Blutella, I believe), and in Popeye and Son (1987), Bluto was married to a woman named Lizzie and they had a son named Tank, but I'm sure that doesn't count as canon.
The Imponderable Questions of the Cartoon World
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halfwayhome22
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Not really. Bluto actually beat up Popeye up with spinach in one short, though Popeye actually tricked him into eating spinach. I don't remember the name of the cartoon, though it had something to do with Olive Oyl being a nurse.
Anything she wants to. Perhaps she'll continue doing espionage missions professionally, but she's still a teen and can do whatever she wants to do whenever. Kim's a smart girl, but she'll work it out.
Bruce has set up numerous entities (some call them "dummy corporations") that are unaffiliated with Wayne Enterprises that use funds to acquire supplies for his, um, hobby.
Brains are sexy. So I've been told.
Because they are. Oh, and freaks, outcasts, and pariahs are the ones responsible for the entertainment you're watching.
Of course. Their reign would be short-lived because they could easily be stepped on.
Because Saiyans aren't the pinnacle of development. Humans are. Saiyans are generally uncouth and barbaric. Humans, for the most part, are civilized and often serve as a guide to Saiyans. Goku became "Super" first because he had been around humans longer than Vegeta, who only observed them after spending about a year or two with them. When the genes intermingle, they create a hybrid, the pinnacle of development. A Saiyan/human hybrid. The more human they become, the more in-tune with their inner strength they'll become.
Voodoo technology. And gum.
Okay, so I don't have all the answers.
Not to my knowledge. The "weasel" answer is because when we see them transform, we're not seeing it in real time, but rather, super slow motion. Transformations usuallly occur in a blink of an eye. Otherwise, don't you think their opponents would attack them WHILE they were changing?
Nope. All animals are Pokemon. You don't really see people in the world of Pokemon eating meat for some reason. At least, I've never seen that. You see Ash eating rice balls and such, and Brock's always fixing food that Pokemon and people can eat. Humans can't get trapped inside a pokeball because all Pokemon have similar DNA that aren't found in humans, and that DNA strand is the mechanism that allows Pokemon to be captured. Certain Pokemon have advanced DNA that's more defensive than in other Pokemon, allowing capture to be more difficult, so, that's why there are different types of Pokeballs for different types of Pokemon.
Dottie and Larry probably got an FCC license for their own CB channel that they could operate back and forth on. Hey, it's the 70s. They could do that.
Despite what the movie told, I think that Penny and the cops behind the creation of Inspector Gadget are connected. If memory serves me correctly, I've never seen Penny in a classroom, thus making me believe that she is actually a child prodigy, a genius capable of doing things regular folks can't. She probably made the computer book herself. She was probably a ward of the state (here's a question with no answer; where are HER parents?) who knew about her intelligence that they specifically chose her to serve as a guardian for their Gadget project. Penny probably also had something to do with Brain's intelligence as well.
White men can't jump. That's what the movie said. Seriously though, the leg muscles are stronger on a cat than they are on a human, thus enabling their cat to jump through a window. Fred doesn't have that ability, therefore, he can't really jump through the window. And he knows this.
He did. But Popeye got another can and laid the smackdown back on him.
The Thunderquack was a gift from Launchpad (technically speaking, since DW can't fly, the plane is Launchpad's). He has some kind of occupation because you can't adopt a child without some form of income. Drake's probably some kind of stay-at-home investor that managed to do well. Either that, or he's a trust fund baby. But he does have an income. It's just not clear what he actually does.
Daphne Blake's a trust fund baby, akin to a Hilton, but with brains and a lot more appeal. Because she has disposable funds, she and her friends are free to roam around the world in a van.
Scooby-Dum wasn't dumb. Dum is a family name. He's just a relative from the Scooby side of the family. Kind of like how Scrappy is a relative from the Doo side of the family.
Scooby Snacks aren't dog biscuits. I think they're cookies akin to animal crackers or vanilla wafers made with all-natural ingredients. Shag and Scoob are always hungry because they're not getting enough protein. They're vegetarians (seriously, look it up). They eat so much fiberous foods and do a lot of cardioaerobics (i.e. they run a lot) that burn off their energy.
Again, voodoo technology. And gum.
Jealousy of Papa Smurf probably. Papa Smurf actually had everything Gargamel didn't. Family, respect, and better magical abilities. He wants and craves all of these things, which is why he wants nothing more than to make Papa Smurf's life miserable, and the only way Gargamel can do this is to take away all that Papa Smurf has, mostly his precious Smurfs.
Because they're dumb teenagers. That's what they do. Michaelangelo talks like a California surfer because . . . um . . . he's a fan of the Z-Boys of Dogtown? They were surfers who revolutionized the skateboarding industry and predecessor of the current skating culture that exists today. Mikey must be a hardcore fan of that culture.
Bruce has set up numerous entities (some call them "dummy corporations") that are unaffiliated with Wayne Enterprises that use funds to acquire supplies for his, um, hobby.
Brains are sexy. So I've been told.
Because they are. Oh, and freaks, outcasts, and pariahs are the ones responsible for the entertainment you're watching.
Of course. Their reign would be short-lived because they could easily be stepped on.
Because Saiyans aren't the pinnacle of development. Humans are. Saiyans are generally uncouth and barbaric. Humans, for the most part, are civilized and often serve as a guide to Saiyans. Goku became "Super" first because he had been around humans longer than Vegeta, who only observed them after spending about a year or two with them. When the genes intermingle, they create a hybrid, the pinnacle of development. A Saiyan/human hybrid. The more human they become, the more in-tune with their inner strength they'll become.
Voodoo technology. And gum.
Okay, so I don't have all the answers.
Not to my knowledge. The "weasel" answer is because when we see them transform, we're not seeing it in real time, but rather, super slow motion. Transformations usuallly occur in a blink of an eye. Otherwise, don't you think their opponents would attack them WHILE they were changing?
Nope. All animals are Pokemon. You don't really see people in the world of Pokemon eating meat for some reason. At least, I've never seen that. You see Ash eating rice balls and such, and Brock's always fixing food that Pokemon and people can eat. Humans can't get trapped inside a pokeball because all Pokemon have similar DNA that aren't found in humans, and that DNA strand is the mechanism that allows Pokemon to be captured. Certain Pokemon have advanced DNA that's more defensive than in other Pokemon, allowing capture to be more difficult, so, that's why there are different types of Pokeballs for different types of Pokemon.
Dottie and Larry probably got an FCC license for their own CB channel that they could operate back and forth on. Hey, it's the 70s. They could do that.
Despite what the movie told, I think that Penny and the cops behind the creation of Inspector Gadget are connected. If memory serves me correctly, I've never seen Penny in a classroom, thus making me believe that she is actually a child prodigy, a genius capable of doing things regular folks can't. She probably made the computer book herself. She was probably a ward of the state (here's a question with no answer; where are HER parents?) who knew about her intelligence that they specifically chose her to serve as a guardian for their Gadget project. Penny probably also had something to do with Brain's intelligence as well.
White men can't jump. That's what the movie said. Seriously though, the leg muscles are stronger on a cat than they are on a human, thus enabling their cat to jump through a window. Fred doesn't have that ability, therefore, he can't really jump through the window. And he knows this.
He did. But Popeye got another can and laid the smackdown back on him.
The Thunderquack was a gift from Launchpad (technically speaking, since DW can't fly, the plane is Launchpad's). He has some kind of occupation because you can't adopt a child without some form of income. Drake's probably some kind of stay-at-home investor that managed to do well. Either that, or he's a trust fund baby. But he does have an income. It's just not clear what he actually does.
Daphne Blake's a trust fund baby, akin to a Hilton, but with brains and a lot more appeal. Because she has disposable funds, she and her friends are free to roam around the world in a van.
Scooby-Dum wasn't dumb. Dum is a family name. He's just a relative from the Scooby side of the family. Kind of like how Scrappy is a relative from the Doo side of the family.
Scooby Snacks aren't dog biscuits. I think they're cookies akin to animal crackers or vanilla wafers made with all-natural ingredients. Shag and Scoob are always hungry because they're not getting enough protein. They're vegetarians (seriously, look it up). They eat so much fiberous foods and do a lot of cardioaerobics (i.e. they run a lot) that burn off their energy.
Again, voodoo technology. And gum.
Jealousy of Papa Smurf probably. Papa Smurf actually had everything Gargamel didn't. Family, respect, and better magical abilities. He wants and craves all of these things, which is why he wants nothing more than to make Papa Smurf's life miserable, and the only way Gargamel can do this is to take away all that Papa Smurf has, mostly his precious Smurfs.
Because they're dumb teenagers. That's what they do. Michaelangelo talks like a California surfer because . . . um . . . he's a fan of the Z-Boys of Dogtown? They were surfers who revolutionized the skateboarding industry and predecessor of the current skating culture that exists today. Mikey must be a hardcore fan of that culture.
Synth Darling!
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If Bulma wanted a hot guy, then why did she go with Vegeta?
Why don't the good guys just destroy the Dragon Balls so that the bad guys stop trying to get them?
Why don't the good guys just destroy the Dragon Balls so that the bad guys stop trying to get them?
hiiikatelyn
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How come nobody recognises Usagi and her friends when they're in Sailor Scout mode when the only difference is the sailor uniforms?
Why does Mulan keep Mushu hidden in the first movie?
At the end of the TaleSpin episode Vowel Play, why didn't anyone comment on Baloo being naked?
Why does Mulan keep Mushu hidden in the first movie?
At the end of the TaleSpin episode Vowel Play, why didn't anyone comment on Baloo being naked?
The same could be asked of the Bionic Six. In 'bionics mode', they just wear different clothes-no masks or helmets-yet no one recognizes them. "No, officer. I don't think it was them. It must have been another family consisting of 2 parents, 2 white, 1 black and 1 Asian child, with pet a robotic gorilla!"
A LIFELONG Student
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For the Flintstones beef, I'd go with the clone theory, seeing as there seemed to be several citizens of Bedrock named Joe Rockhead, each with a different look and voice.
As for Astro and the Space Mutts, I don't think that series really happened. Perhaps that whole thing was just a space vapor and bad dog food-induced dream of Astro's.
As for Astro and the Space Mutts, I don't think that series really happened. Perhaps that whole thing was just a space vapor and bad dog food-induced dream of Astro's.
Passion&Dolly
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Forget the damn tree lights! How can they be celebrating Christmas a hundred thousand years before the birth of Christ? Now that's imponderable.
Sciontcbby!
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I've heard it suggested that The Flintstones takes place not in the past, but in a horrible post-apocalyptic future. That's why everyone's using animals to try to recapture lost technologies, and why their pop culture seems to mirror our own.
Amira-Leila
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Yet another Jetsons question: All the buildings are all high in the sky, situated on poles. But whats on the actual ground?
stjernekropp
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Ron will become her sugar daddy upon receiving another Naco royalty check.They all have deep-rooted shame issues resulting in an identity crisis.
The short skirts tend to draw attention away from their faces.
Super Mario Bros: Why is it that Princess Peach, apparently a human, is the ruler of a kingdom full of toadstool people? Given that none of the games or cartoons ever mentioned a king or queen (to the best of my recollection) why is Peach a princess and not a queen?
Why do super-heroes wear capes?
The short skirts tend to draw attention away from their faces.
Super Mario Bros: Why is it that Princess Peach, apparently a human, is the ruler of a kingdom full of toadstool people? Given that none of the games or cartoons ever mentioned a king or queen (to the best of my recollection) why is Peach a princess and not a queen?
Why do super-heroes wear capes?
Hmm, more Flintstones questions (yes, we know continuity was light in Hanna-Barbera shorts---deal with it... 
). To throw up my answers to them:
- Slate Rock and Gravel was a family-run business, and as with most such businesses, one's relatives are often employed as vice-presidents and whatnot. This explains why there's various people named "Boulder", "Granite" and a short, partially-bald guy named Slate in early Flintstone episodes. As for his boss' name, perhaps either the same explanation ("our" Slate has several twin siblings) or he's just plain vain (or just chalk it up to inconsistency if no better explanation).
- Joe Rockhead might be their version of "John Smith"---a common name?
- In real life, many of the traditions involved with or associated with Christmas stem from various pagan/non-Christian celebrations that were common before Christ's birth (including ones associated with the winter solstice), and got absorbed into what we now consider as Christmas activities---things like exchanging gifts and general revelry. Thus, they might just be celebrating the winter solstice and/or the general concept of God, which (like their society's cars and TVs and stuff) just "happens" to resemble our Christmas celebrations (trees, carols, etc.). Why they call it "Christmas" (vs. some rock-pun name or "winter solstice" or something else), I can't say---for the same reason they have cars and whatnot, I guess.
( If interested, Wikipedia has more on such pre-Christianity winter celebrations (such as Yule, etc.): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christmas#Pre-Christian_winter_festivals )
Yeah, a geeky answer, but it works...
Related to this, I wonder why in the original series, Fred helped Santa, but in "A Flintstone Christmas", they act like they'd never met (and Santa's dressed like his modern self, not in a Stone Aged outfit like in the original series)... maybe St. Nick erased their memories after the original series episode to protect his "does he exist?" image or something.
"Why do superheroes wear capes?" Because of the influence of the first superhero of them all, Superman, as well as the other early heroes that followed (Batman, the Spectre, Hourman, etc.).
). To throw up my answers to them:- Slate Rock and Gravel was a family-run business, and as with most such businesses, one's relatives are often employed as vice-presidents and whatnot. This explains why there's various people named "Boulder", "Granite" and a short, partially-bald guy named Slate in early Flintstone episodes. As for his boss' name, perhaps either the same explanation ("our" Slate has several twin siblings) or he's just plain vain (or just chalk it up to inconsistency if no better explanation).
- Joe Rockhead might be their version of "John Smith"---a common name?
- In real life, many of the traditions involved with or associated with Christmas stem from various pagan/non-Christian celebrations that were common before Christ's birth (including ones associated with the winter solstice), and got absorbed into what we now consider as Christmas activities---things like exchanging gifts and general revelry. Thus, they might just be celebrating the winter solstice and/or the general concept of God, which (like their society's cars and TVs and stuff) just "happens" to resemble our Christmas celebrations (trees, carols, etc.). Why they call it "Christmas" (vs. some rock-pun name or "winter solstice" or something else), I can't say---for the same reason they have cars and whatnot, I guess.
( If interested, Wikipedia has more on such pre-Christianity winter celebrations (such as Yule, etc.): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christmas#Pre-Christian_winter_festivals )
Yeah, a geeky answer, but it works...
Related to this, I wonder why in the original series, Fred helped Santa, but in "A Flintstone Christmas", they act like they'd never met (and Santa's dressed like his modern self, not in a Stone Aged outfit like in the original series)... maybe St. Nick erased their memories after the original series episode to protect his "does he exist?" image or something.
"Why do superheroes wear capes?" Because of the influence of the first superhero of them all, Superman, as well as the other early heroes that followed (Batman, the Spectre, Hourman, etc.).
LoveTheBeach
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Millions of square miles of radioactive wasteland, rampaging Road-Warrior-like gangs preying on each other......and all the Soylent Green factories.
steve aka god
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Do I dare bring up the topic on why some heroes like Superman and Batman wear their underwear on the outside?
Another Jetsons question: Whatever happened to the alien pet Orbitty? He wasn't seen in the last 10 episodes they had for 1987. Nor did he appear in The Jetsons Meet the Fliintstones, Rockin' with Judy Jetson, or Jetsons: The Movie.
Another Jetsons question: Whatever happened to the alien pet Orbitty? He wasn't seen in the last 10 episodes they had for 1987. Nor did he appear in The Jetsons Meet the Fliintstones, Rockin' with Judy Jetson, or Jetsons: The Movie.