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The Huntsman
04-01-2009, 12:00 AM
It looks like Cartoon Network is going to be doing something (http://forums.toonzone.net/showthread.php?t=226884) today, so I’m creating this thread so that we can discuss what happens. If “Cow & Chicken” does indeed air, this thread can be used as a talkback thread to comment on the episodes. I decided to lock the other thread because it had veered off-course and I am hoping that this new thread can be a bit more focused. Please keep in mind that this thread is for what Cartoon Network does, if they do anything, so discussions about [Adult Swim]’s pranks should not be discussed here.
The Huntsman
04-01-2009, 06:02 AM
Clever. They used the opening for “Chowder” and then went right to an episode of “Cow & Chicken”. Kudos to Cartoon Network for playing ball today instead of doing the mundane. I haven’t seen this series in years.
DeanBurrito25
04-01-2009, 06:05 AM
Clever. They used the opening for “Chowder” and then went right to an episode of “Cow & Chicken”. Kudos to Cartoon Network for playing ball today instead of doing the mundane. I haven’t seen this series in years.
I just saw that!
At first I was like, "Chowder?"
Then the title card for Cow and Chicken came up and I was like ":eek::D"
Brilliant, CN.
yossi411
04-01-2009, 06:09 AM
Clever. They used the opening for “Chowder” and then went right to an episode of “Cow & Chicken”. Kudos to Cartoon Network for playing ball today instead of doing the mundane. I haven’t seen this series in years.
At first I had doubts but CN was clever and aired the opening of Chowder and followed that up with Cow & Chicken! Its great to see the series on the network again! I like it on CN better than Boomerang because it gives a nostalgia feeling and because I have CN-HD and the picture quality IS PROBABLY THE BEST POSSIBLE FOR THIS SERIES!
Alien #2
04-01-2009, 06:31 AM
Do they plan to do this all day, a Cow & Chicken episode after Chowder's opening? If so, it's gonna get old. Fast. I'm already tired of it and it's only been a half hour. :shrug:
(Note: I don't mean I'm tired of Cow & Chicken, it's a nice treat. I'm tired of them saying they're gonna air Chowder and then "surprising" us with it.)
http://images.icanhascheezburger.com/completestore/2009/4/1/128830556715615270.jpg
John Dorian
04-01-2009, 06:57 AM
Hah! Great job, CN.
Desensitized
04-01-2009, 07:19 AM
I love this show, I'm just glad they haven't decided to re-air the same episode over and over again.
The Huntsman
04-01-2009, 07:33 AM
The Ugliest Weenie was the most memorable episode of “Cow & Chicken”, at least to me; I watched that episode all of the time back in the day and it’s nice to see them air it. If I remember correctly, an I Am Weasel short should air next followed by part two of the story.
Dang, it seems that they skipped the I Am Weasel short.
creativerealms
04-01-2009, 07:57 AM
What other reason would they have to choose Cow and Chicken as their "Randomly inserted April fools cartoon" Because it's random, weird, and intrusive. It's a great april fools joke. No i don't like the show and I could get into why. It's ugly, it's gross but not charming. too much focus on butt jokes and gross out jokes that really are not that funny. The show was just Cartoon Networks attempts to make a Ren and Stimpy type show without realizing what made ren and Stimpy good to begin with.
Ok it's not as bad as I acted like it was but it really is not that good. It is IMO one of if not the worst Cartoon Cartoons ever.
Yet dispite my feelings for this show I believe this is a good April fools day joke.
zoombie
04-01-2009, 08:10 AM
The number of anthropomorphic animals and humans in this world, reminds me of Duckman. Mostly humans but a few anthropomorphic animals like the title characters. Just like in Duckman, no one ever questions it, or finds it unusual.
The Huntsman
04-01-2009, 08:15 AM
The number of anthropomorphic animals and humans in this world, reminds me of Duckman. Mostly humans but a few anthropomorphic animals like the title characters. Just like in Duckman, no one ever questions it, or finds it unusual.An episode aired a bit ago that showed Chicken’s grandparents; his grandpa was a human and his grandma was a non-anthropomorphic chicken. The episode ended with them in a passionate kiss. How droll!
MetroSparkster
04-01-2009, 08:51 AM
Porkbutts n' Taters, al rescate!
*sigh* Good times... Good times...
CottonSwab
04-01-2009, 09:36 AM
I have actually never seen Cow & Chicken, so I will enjoy kicking back today and seeing what this show is all about! Kind of funny about the Chowder opening sequence, but hopefully the don't do it all day, that would definatly get old.
Don_East
04-01-2009, 09:50 AM
***SLOW CLAP***
Well played, CN.
Amazing, throughout this year, we had a Looney Tunes marathon, a PowerPuff Girls marathon, and now this. Nice to see someone in the higher-ups has love for the old days of CN and has enough influence in control.
I forgot the guy who voiced Wade Duck from Garfield & Friends was Flem.
Blackstar
04-01-2009, 09:55 AM
I forgot the guy who voiced Wade Duck from Garfield & Friends was Flem.
That would be the late Howard Morris.
Don_East
04-01-2009, 10:02 AM
And Chowder's on. Oh well, fun while it lasted.
Wait, more Cow & Chicken! Wow, it's like the Screwy Squirrel prank from 1997.
CottonSwab
04-01-2009, 10:03 AM
The bathroom episode where Chicken didn't want to take a bath was hilarious, I gave a good 5 or 6 laughs throughout the episode, very well done! "I have to go feed the ducks!".....
Don_East
04-01-2009, 10:15 AM
You know, some of the lines make more sense when you get older.
"I've got Crabs..."
:eek:
"The warthog!"
:sweat: Oh.
CottonSwab
04-01-2009, 10:30 AM
Another great episode with Fluffy the Snake! This one was a good one and gave me a few laughs, unfortunatly I have to get ready to start my day soon and I wont be able to watch the marathon much longer. What time does it end?
EscaflownePilot
04-01-2009, 10:35 AM
Hate to say it, but if we're going to get something awesome like this every holiday, it just might be worth putting up with all the live-action and lack of anime.
Don_East
04-01-2009, 10:41 AM
Ahh yes, the SGC2C parody episode. A friendly little nod to another show on CN. Too bad no one watching this that's under the age of 16 will get the reference.
warnerbroman
04-01-2009, 11:06 AM
Ahh yes, the SGC2C parody episode. A friendly little nod to another show on CN..what?
Don_East
04-01-2009, 11:11 AM
what?
Space Ghost Coast To Coast. A show that was on CN when Cow & Chicken was made. It later end up on Adult Swim.
Fool's Gil
04-01-2009, 11:27 AM
Hate to say it, but if we're going to get something awesome like this every holiday, it just might be worth putting up with all the live-action and lack of anime.
:shrug: Don't know about all that. Awesome marathons don't overcome live action.:shrug:
Racattack!Force
04-01-2009, 11:28 AM
Another great episode with Fluffy the Snake! This one was a good one and gave me a few laughs, unfortunatly I have to get ready to start my day soon and I wont be able to watch the marathon much longer. What time does it end?It ends at 4pm. Thankfully, I have CN West, so I can catch up on the last few hours of the marathon.
MetroSparkster
04-01-2009, 12:25 PM
You paddle good, boy!
You better paddle REAL GOOD!!!
Yes, people. There was a time in which CN didn't mind using the word "dead" in its own cartoons.
nakak
04-01-2009, 01:57 PM
Yes, people. There was a time in which CN didn't mind using the word "dead" in its own cartoons.
Chowder used the word "dead" (and references to it) alot in some of the episodes. In separate episodes, both Chowder and Shnitzel said that they "feel dead inside"
simpsonsfan
04-01-2009, 01:59 PM
Have any episodes been repeated today during this marathon? Also has the Cow and Chicken theme song even aired at all? I'm still glad CAC is airing because this was one of my favorite shows back in the late 90s.
creativerealms
04-01-2009, 03:09 PM
:shrug: Don't know about all that. Awesome marathons don't overcome live action.:shrug:
Especially awesome marathons of bad shows.
EscaflownePilot
04-01-2009, 03:15 PM
Okay, saying the marathons makes up for live-action was definitely a stretch, but... you know, at least we're getting something of value out of the current CN administration.
Especially awesome marathons of bad shows.
I'm starting to get the impression that you dislike Cow and Chicken, or something. Or it could just be me making wild assumptions, again. :sweat:
Don_East
04-01-2009, 03:28 PM
Dude, the Ballad Of Cow & Chicken, I love this one. It's so catchy.
MasterofRoku
04-01-2009, 03:36 PM
Dude, the Ballad Of Cow & Chicken, I love this one. It's so catchy.
Yeah, seeing Red Guy getting trashed by animals makes me crack a smile.
It's sad that things go back to normal 4:00, it would've been nice if they also marathoned Time Squad or another show.
Holy crap, dream catcher episode.! Can't miss this!
Jeff Harris
04-01-2009, 04:17 PM
I'm not even going to lie.
I'm LOVING this April Fools' prank CN's offering. Yeah, I've known about it for a couple of weeks, but Cow and Chicken brings me back to my college days. Loving it.
It's almost 5 PM, and it's still going.
And now, the credits.
And, it's Johnny Test.
If you have the West Coast Feed, Cow And Chicken will last until 8 PM ET/5 PM PT.
And, it's really Johnny Test.
A good AFD joke that reminded me a little of the old days. Had it on all day.:)
Kevin
04-01-2009, 05:20 PM
Well done CN putting on Cow and Chicken! It certainly brought back some memories and gave me some laughs.
MetroSparkster
04-01-2009, 05:21 PM
Marathon!
Marathon!
Marathon FAIRY PRINCESS!!
warnerbroman
04-01-2009, 05:38 PM
It's almost 5 PM, and it's still going.
And now, the credits.
And, it's Johnny Test.
A good AFD joke that reminded me a little of the old days. Had it on all day.:)
they should have aired chowder instead
Racattack!Force
04-01-2009, 06:49 PM
Cow and Chicken was the best April Fools Joke a network could have ever played.
Cow and Chicken was the best April Fools Joke a network could have ever played.
They could have aired OOJH instead that would have been the mean funny and would have been a better gift just to mess with us.
Mickialla
04-01-2009, 07:29 PM
.....I come home.....and it ends.
I COME HOME.....AND IT ENDS!!!
God.
DeanBurrito25
04-01-2009, 08:00 PM
I wish April Fools day wasn't on a Wednesday, that way I could've have watched more of the marathon. :shrug:
Lucky for me I got up at 6 this morning to watch the first episode of the marathon! Well played, Cartoon Network. :)
Light Lucario
04-01-2009, 08:17 PM
I was surprised to see that they did actually do this kind of marathon after all. Most people thought that they changed their mind at the last minute. I couldn't see the whole marathon since I do have a paper due and a mid-term tomorrow, but I did enjoy the shorts that I did see in the morning and early afternoon. I did like watching this show when I was little and it was nice to know that I still overall enjoy it now too. I also agree that this was a nice move on CN's part.
rainstorm46
04-02-2009, 12:29 AM
This marathon was really great. It was funny how they said coming up next its chowder but it was really Cow and Chicken all day. Cow and Chicken is one of my favorite TV shows and I was able to record the afternoon episodes while was at school. I hope it can hopefully get a timeslot on cartoon network.
danreyes1
04-02-2009, 01:36 AM
Was that CN actually doing something risky? Wow. Slowly but surely they seem to be getting back into their groove.
Blackstar
04-02-2009, 08:46 AM
They could have aired OOJH instead that would have been the mean funny and would have been a better gift just to mess with us.
Funny thing is, that's what I thought CN was going to do yesterday; run a marathon of Out of Jimmy's Head on April Fool's Day as a sign of their upcoming live action block and the ultimate "Screw you!" gesture to it's fans, but instead, they bust out with 1 of their old Cartoon-Cartoons, Cow & Chicken. Well played, CN.
Mesousa
04-02-2009, 02:45 PM
Yes, people. There was a time in which CN didn't mind using the word "dead" in its own cartoons.
TDI has used that word, along with other variations of it.
warnerbroman
04-02-2009, 04:08 PM
TDI has used that word, along with other variations of it.
so has flapjack
TDI has used that word, along with other variations of it.
Since when has CN owned TDI........................never:p
Mickialla
04-02-2009, 06:15 PM
Was that CN actually doing something risky? Wow. Slowly but surely they seem to be getting back into their groove.
....Have you been reading these forums in the past week?? :sweat:
Dr.Pepper
04-02-2009, 06:54 PM
I was at school so sadly I missed the majority of this marathon, but its sounds like it was a good one.
Racattack!Force
04-02-2009, 07:59 PM
Was that CN actually doing something risky? Wow. Slowly but surely they seem to be getting back into their groove.I personally thought those Looney Tunes and PPG marathons were risky. :sweat:
Mickialla
04-02-2009, 08:04 PM
I personally thought those Looney Tunes and PPG marathons were risky. :sweat:
Those weren't risky, those were good moves. Both did well and I expected both to do well (although the LT marathon wasn't as well as I expected). It would be risky if they showed an unpopular marathon like say, Mike, Lu & Og all day.
Yusuke Urameshi
04-02-2009, 11:14 PM
Dude, this marathon was awesome.
I havent seen cow and chicken in forever. It was awesome to see like 6 episodes.
How the hell did I miss this!?
Oh well. Was there a Cow+Chicken "Up next" Nood bumper?
{Shadow}
04-13-2009, 02:04 AM
How the hell did I miss this!?
Oh well. Was there a Cow+Chicken "Up next" Nood bumper?
No, they used the Chowder one to go along with the AFD joke.
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