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The Cartoon That Knew Too Much: Rocky and Bullwinkle [View all]
Before Rick and Morty or The Simpsons, there was Rocky and Bullwinkle—the “dumbest smart show on television.” 🐿️🦌
This classic cartoon wasn’t just silly slapstick. Hidden under the moose jokes and flying squirrel antics was Cold War satire, meta humor, and political commentary that went straight over kids’ heads—but spoke directly to adults.
In this video, we explore:
• How Rocky and Bullwinkle predicted the future of postmodern TV
• The genius of breaking the fourth wall and anti-narrative storytelling
• Why a kids’ cartoon became a secret Trojan horse for media criticism
• How it shaped cartoons like South Park, BoJack Horseman, and Rick and Morty
If you love classic cartoons, media analysis, and retro animation deep dives, this episode is for you.
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