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They're the questionably kid-friendly animations that sparked disscussion, outrage, and censorship.
Welcome to Watchmojo.com, and today, we're counting down our picks for the Top 10 most Controversial Cartoon episodes
Peter: You will die in a plane crash, and be reincarnated as a prophylactic.
Glenn: All right! (Screen Zooms out) No! NO! NOT ALL RIGHT!
From violence to racial and cultural sensitivity, the shocking material in these toons may make you want to reprogram your TV Settings or tell your children to leave the room
Just a quick note: Some of the images and themes of the cartoons on this list are regarded as highly offensive, so watch at your own disgression
Mighty Mouse: HERE I COME TO THE DAAAY!
In Ralph Bogshy's somewhat bizarre reimagining of the classic 50's tv cartoon rodent, Mighty Mouse engages in his typical behaviour of saving the city from various evil-doers
That is, until the episode known as "The Littlest Tramp", In which he's seen pulling a pink substance from his pocket, and snorting it up his nose
Mighty Mouse: I know someone else like that
While the name or meaning behind this substance is never revealed in the episode, a member of the American Family Association alleged that it was clearly a substitute for cocane.
Mighty Mouse: Now, now, don't get so upset, Mr. Beaver. Nature was just a little slow with your development.
Though Bogshy denied this, the CBS had the sequence permanently removed from future broadcasts
Mighty Mouse (In between spanks): You had this coming for a long time. You know this hurts ME more than it does you.
George: Don't you ever let me ever catch you *crack* on MY couch
Banned from Nickelodeon for depictions of extreme violence and tobacco usage, this episode was originally created for the "Ren and Stimpy show"s' second season
(George yelling, Ren and Stimpy screaming)
It features a sadistic drill sergeant (George Liquor) as the new owner of the deranged animal duo, who has an infinity for giving cigars out as rewards for good behaviour
It never aired as a part of THAT series and actually only saw airing time as part of the "Ren and Stimpy Adult Party Cartoon" spin-off in 2003. When Ren beats the pet-owner senseless with a wooden oar, parents were SHOCKED by the excessive brutality
Causing the show's creator to be fired from the production
Fish: I'm outta here, man. (Starts the ignition, turns on the radio, and leaves)
Alien: Seriously, today we take a tiny toon look at burning issues at a fruitless attempt to win another Emmy!
While this segement of the Tiny Toon Adventures episode "Elephant Issues" was intended to promote the stance AGAINST drinking, the producer's self-awareness of the EVILS of alcohol certainly MISSED it's mark
Buster: All right! Bottoms up! (drinks)
After facing pure pressure to consume beer, Buster Plucky, and Hampton quickly fall into a downwards spiral, as they arrive drunk in school, queer at women, steal a cop car, and must face the consequences of driving under the influence
Buster: It says "Danger: Road Out Ahead!"
Plucky: Hmm, that's not a very good sign.
The graphic and careless behavior of characters designed to be watched by CHILDREN was declared to be not only inappropriate, but irresponsible. Underraged drinking is a no-no, people. Needless to say, this reckless PSA was banned from television for it's alcoholic content.
Buster: I hope the kids got the message. Plucky: Yeah. Drinking is UNCOOL.
Tom Cruise: I'm nothing... I'm a FAILURE in the eyes of the prophet! (Screams, runs into closet, and shuts the door)
Stan: Hey!
During the height of Tom Cruise's Scientology promotion, South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone decided to take their stance on the religion's cosmic origins.
Stan: Well, it's not about the money, it's about the message, right?
Man: Wait a minute, whoa, WHOA! You don't actually BELIEVE this crap, do you?
While the animated sitcom has never been the kind of show to shy away from touching subjects, this episode left Scientologists everywhere utterly speechless
Stan: I'm not the reincarnation of L. Ron Hubbard, and...Scientology is just a big, fat local scam.
Featuring "tongue in cheek" jabs at Tom Cruise's sexuality
News Reporter: We're still not exactly sure why Tom Cruise is in the closet
And portraying Scientology as a SCAM, "Trapped in the closet" saw one airing before being banned from ever being viewed on the small screen again
Man: You can't make fun of Scientology, kid. We're gonna SUE your ass and your boss!
*Crowd Shouting*
It also resulted in long-time Chef voice actor/Scientologist Isaac Hayes to eventually quit the show
Kyle: We shouldn't be mad at Chef for leaving us, we should be mad at that fruity little club for scrambling his brain.
*Crowd applauding*
Peter: Oh, Chris. In a few minutes, you'll become a smart, successful Jewish man. I can make a forshkit joke right now, but this is a subtle occasion
This Fox Network favorite has come underfire more than once for it's less-than pollitically correct humor, such as when Chris dated a girl with Down Syndrome in season 8
Stewie: You must impress that ultra-woman, all consumin', poorly groomin', Down Syndrome girl.
And this episode from the third season is no exception. After foolishly squandering his family's rainy day fun
Peter: Yeah, I did it. It's all volcano insurance. Lois: VOLCANO INSURANCE? That's ridiculous!
Resident buffoon Peter Griffin decides that the only way to regain his financial stability is to hire a Jew.
Peter: Wait a second. Rosenblat? Renstein? So you're saying I need a Jewish guy to get all my money. Cleveland: Hey. man, not every Jewish person is good with money. Peter: Yeah, I guess not the retarted ones.
Peter's prayers are answered when a Jewish man named Max Weinstein shows up and eventually leads to Peter's attempt to convert Chris to Judaisum
Brian: He thinks if Chris is Jewish, he'll become smart. Lois: Peter, you can't convert someone because you think it'll help their brains.
Due to it's questionable anti-semitic content, the episode was shelved from broadcast for several years
Max: Listen, thanks for letting me use the phone. Peter: Thanks for Spaceballs.
Several Fox divisions were also sued for the lyrics of the song "I need a Jew", which parodied "When you wish upon a star"
(Peter sings "I need a Jew")
Marge: Aren't you sweet, sharing your allowance with a poor Brazilian boy.
Homer: Don't you know that the boys from Brazil are little Hitlers? I saw that in a movie!
In this episode of the acclaimed TV sitcom, the Simpsons family travels to Brazil to find a missing orphan
Bart: There's got to be a million kids here. We'll never find Ronaldo.
Woman: Ronaldo?
Bart: You know him? Woman: No, no. I was just distracting you while my children robbed you.
*Children laughing, Homer gasping*
However, it results in some problematic South American stereotypes, which include Homer getting kidnapped for ransom
Man (cocks gun): My American friend, I'm afraid that this is a kidnapping.
Bart being devoured by a rain forest anaconda, and depictions of colorful, rat-infested slums
Lisa: Mom, these are slums! the government just painted the bright colors so the tourists wouldn't be offended.
The Brazilian government was less than pleased, citing concerns of the possibility of the loss of tourism review, so the creators issued an official apology to the city of Rio De Janeiro
Bart: Time for Brazil's favorite kids' show: TeleBoobies! (Turns on TV)
Woman: Clockwise! (Shakes breasts) Counter Clockwise! (Shakes breasts in the opposite direction)
Riley: Pause! Grandpa: Pause? Pause what? Riley: You said something gay, you gotta say no homo, otherwise you're a homo.
While this Cartoon Network/Adult Swim adaptation of the popular comic strip has never afraid of controversy and social commentary
(Obama shouting in rage, old woman gasping)
This episode of "The Boondocks" took things to a whole other level
Man: You'd expect who it it is. (Puts sanitizer on his hand, then rubs it on Grandpa) Turn around. (Grandpa turns around and man rubs sanitizer on Grandpa's back) Grandpa: Hey!
When Huey and Riley's grandfather auditions to star in a new play by acclaimed playright and spoof of real life actor Tyler Perry, Winston Jerome, he quickly discovers that his desire for fame comes at a price
Woman: Jesus says the scene would have more impact if you grabbed her and kissed her deep on the lips. Grandpa: Kiss?
Featuring homophobic insinuations about Tyler Perry's sexuality, this episode's criticism of the popular actor and filmmaker was anything but subtle
Winston: Since that day, I searched the world for the sexiest black men alive, and I found them. My shirtless men knew that Jesus was pleased.
Hunter: I'm gonna catch me a rabbit...
While the 40's were part of the golden age of cartoons, the decade was also a time of extreme racism and lack of civil rights from minorities, as evidenced in several cartoons from the era. This includes many of Merrie Melodies' war-themed cartoons
*Bird screaming*
And, more profoundly, in "All this and rabbit Stew"
Hunter: Where's my gun? Oh where my gun, where's it? Bugs Bunny: There you are, Doc. Hunter: Where is he? Where'd he go? Which way did he go? Bugs Bunny: There he goes! Hunter: Where? Bugs Bunny: There! Go get him!
This one-reel cartoon short has Bugs Bunny being hunted by one of his would-be adversaries. However, this gun-toting woodsman is NO Elmer Fudd
Hunter: All right, Mr. Rabbit, I got you covered. Now put up them hands, or here's some pip-squeakin'!
Portrayed as a big-lipped, dim-witted, and craps-crazy buffoon, the offensive caricature wasn't uncommon, but still disrespectful, and remains insulting today.
Hunter: Well, call me Adam.
The shocking depiction of African Americans landed the short on the infamous "Censored 11" list. And remains a heart-breaking reminder of America's racist history
*The gang screaming*
This successful children's program had kids glued to their TV screens thanks to Ash Ketchum and his many Pokemon adventures
Pikachu: Heh! *Team Rocket mumbling*
But, this wasn't a good thing when "Electric Soldier Porygon" aired
*Jessie and James gasp, lasers fire, Team Rocket screaming*
The strobe light visuals during the scene in which Pikachu delivers his lightning bolt attack caused over 600 children in Japan to experience seizures so severe, most had to be hospitalized
Team Rocket: This is bad! *Pikachu attacks* Ash: You did it Pikachu *missiles soaring, the gang screaming*
The controversy caused Pokemon to take a 4-month hiatus, and Japanese television broadcasters to enforce strict guidelines for their programs to ensure a similar event wouldn't be repeated.
Mitzi: It's too bright! Ash: What was that!
*Alarm blaring* Nurse Joy: What's going on?
Before we reveal our #1 spot, here are some Honorable Mentions
Dexter: Why you're in Dexter's laboratory, silly! I'm Dexter, and this golden-haired angel behind me is my charming sister, Dede!
*Beavis and Butthead laughing* Butthead: Pretty funny, huh? Beavis: Yeah! *More laughter*
*Japanese, breasts inflating, Mitsy gasping*
*Gunfire* Gargoyle: Whoa! *Pause* Sorry, my fault. I was playing with the gun.
Stan: Hey guys! Check it out! Tom Cruise is a fudge-packer! Tom: What did you call me?!?
In this episode from South Park's 14th season, the residents of the town are faced with the possibility of terrorist attacks for allowing the prophet Mahummad to appear in person
Stan:Whoa! Randy: That's tricky.
So, they devise a plan to keep the image of the holy figure under wraps
Randy: All right, the limo's here. Mahummad, thanks again for doing this.
A radical Muslim organization is soon warned. Or threatened depending on who you ask the series' creators about the sub-plot, which caused Comedy Central to edit mentions of the prophet in the follow up episode
Stan: Okay, so, uh, see *beep*
Ginger kid: That isn't *beep*, That's Sandy Claws
With themes of free speech, religious tolerance, and censorship
Kyle: I learned something today. *long beep*
The controversial "200" delivered with just the right amount of humor, and bizarre understanding that only the crazy world of South Park could get away with.
Stan: If you have someone in a bear costume, why would we actually having it be *beep* you *beep* idiot?
Ginger kid leader: So where IS HE?!?
Do you agree with our list? Which cartoon episode do you find controversial?
Peter: I'm also sensing that you have a dead relative. Woman: My husband died of cancer last year
Peter: OMG, classic! Now I'm sensing dome other bad stuff
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