The Simpsons, South Park, Family Guy. No matter how offbeat or just plain vulgar, society loves its cartoons. Perhaps this is the reason for the recent outcry after Microsoft’s announcement that it will be pulling its sponsorship from the Family Guy special, "Family Guy Presents: Seth & Alex’s Almost Live Comedy Show."
At any rate, while we love our cartoons, we don’t mind ‘retooning’ them—that is, manipulating and re-creating them into something different. The Family Guy special is one example; check out these other examples of cartoon retooning!
25 Cases of Retooning
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Aged Cartoons
Rick Baker Draws an Illustration of an Aged Popeye the Sailor Man
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Realistic Cartoon Characters
The Simpsons Get Updated
23
Real Life 'Toons
Charlie Brown Gets A Step Closer to Reality Thanks to Tim O'Brien
22
Humanized Cartoons
Homer Simpson and Mario in the Flesh?
21
Africanized Iconic Cartoons
'The Simpsons' Get an Angola-Approved Family Makeover
20
Adult Comedy Untooning
South Park, Beavis & Butthead Come Alive
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Animated Retooning
Turning People Into Humanized Cartoons
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Mangafied 80s Cartoons
Hallmark Rainbow Brite Makeover Sexes Up a Saturday Morning Classic
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Iconic Cartoon Comebacks
New Pink Panther & Pals on Cartoon Network
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Iconic Cartoon Changes
‘The Simpsons' Gets HD and All-New Opening Sequence
15
Celeb Cartoon Shows
Headcases
14
Humans in Cartoon Worlds
Comcast 'Dream Big' Ad Inspired by Juno?
13
Avril Lavigne to Become Manga Cartoon
12
Retro Cartoon Remakes
Robert Rodriguez Commits to Live-Action Jetsons Remake
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Credit Crunched Cartoons
Australian To Replace $25,000 Episodes of The Simpsons
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Google TV Ads
Family Guy Roll-Over Ads
9
Live Action Simpsons in Spanish
Los Simpsons
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Cartoon Canine Makeovers
The Peanuts Snoopy Receives Some High-Fashion Clothes
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Cartooned Parody Promos
“The Simpsons” Spoofs Adidas Originals House Party Ad
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Recreating Retro Cartoons
New Peanuts Webisodes on iTunes
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"The Simpsons" Stamps
USPS Releases Set of Sticky Cartoon Collectibles
4
Cartoon Sitcom Spinoffs
Seth MacFarlane Releases 'The Cleveland Show'
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Prime-Time Political Cartoons
Homer Simpson Tries To Vote for Obama
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Personalized Cartoons
Bitstrips Took Over Sixty's Life
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DIY Cartoon Mods
Qee Bart Simpson Lets Aspiring Designers Have Fun, Man
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Cartoon-Inspired Chunky Shoes
XyberDreams Creates The 925 Inspired by Spongebob Squarepants
Sci-Fi Cartoon Cosmetics
The Rick and Morty x SHEGLAM Collab Shares Quirky Makeup
Show-Inspired Miniature Toy Sets
The Stranger Things Polly Pocket is an Adorable Playset
Cartoon-Transformed Algae Exhibits
Hello Kitty and Algae Collide Worlds for Expo 2025 in Japan
Cartoon-Inspired Footwear Collections
The Looney Tunes x ALDO Collection is Playful and Vibrant
Cartoon-Inspired Body Care
Lush Debuts a Humorous Shrek-Inspired Body Collection
Restaurant Fighting Game Collaborations
McDonald's and Warner Bros are Releasing Multiversus Toys
AI-Generated Real-World Transformations
AI-Artist Who Gives a Unique Design to Real Objects
Cartoon-Inspired Frozen Treats
Popsicle Introduces SpongeBob SquarePants Pops in Stores Nationwide
Doll-Inspired Movie Launches
Mattel Plans to Release More Movies Following 'Barbie's' Success
Cult Film-Inspired Fashion Collections
Rodarte Draws Inspiration from Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
Animated Series Reboots
Aardman and Mattel to Develop New 'Pingu' Animated Series
Retro Cartoon-Inspired Clogs
The Jetsons are Highlighted in the Latest Pair of Crocs
GenAI Storybook Illustrators
Storybooks Turns Kids' Beloved Toys into Main Characters
AI-Generated Soup Can Art
The Campbell’s 'pAIntings' Initiative is Inspired by Artistic Greats
Anime-Inspired Restaurant Campaigns
McDonald’s Unveils an Anime & Manga Series Called 'WcDonald’s'
Streaming Series Games
Netflix Stories Invites Viewers to Participate in Their Own Adventures
Cartoon-Inspired Burger Meals
Wendy's is Releasing a Spongebob Krabby Patty Burger
AI Holiday Card Generators
Coca-Cola's Create Real Magic Shares Greetings with Iconic Assets
Playful Modern Art Shows
Brent Estabrook Debuts 'Storytime' at the Maddox Gallery in Switzerland
Dual-Branded Cartoon Capsules
thisisneverthat Unveils a Minion-Inspired Streetwear Capsule
Pastel Anime-Themed Fashions
The Hot Topic x Cinnamoroll Collection is Officially Licensed
Anime Restaurant Meals
McDonald's is Inviting Manga Fans into the Real World of WcDonald's
Animated Football Games
Toy Story Funday Football Animates the Action Between NFL Teams
GenAI Virtual Shoppers
Cindy by Imaginuity Boots Online and In-Store Foot Traffic
Cartoonish Parental Timepieces
These New Swatch x The Simpsons Watches Come in Two Styles
Cartoon-Branded Timepieces
The Spinnaker Hass Automatic SpongeBob SquarePants Watches are Vibrant
Spooky Cartoon Sneakers
The Simpsons x adidas Rivalry 86 Low 'Treehouse of Horror' Shoe is Playful
Glitchy Beer Cans
Coors Light Created a Special-Edition Beer Can Based on a Viral Moment
Cartoon-Themed Meal Kits
Home Chef is Sharing a Series of Bluey-Themed Recipes for Families
Nautical-Themed Cartoon Cafes
The SpongeBob Squarepants Cafe Features a Whimsical Menu
Cat-Themed Crime Podcasts
Temptations Launched Catch a Cat Burglar: Purry Duty
Do-Good Metaverse Campaigns
Comic Relief US and Nickelodeon Empower Kids in Roblox and Beyond
Marketer-Targeted Cereal Ads
Surreal's Out-of-Home Campaign Speaks to Marketers, Not Consumers
Influencer-Inspired Ads
Tomcat's Ad Shows an Influencer Mouse with a Fatal Unboxing Twist
Semi-Reality Comedy Shows
Nathan Fielder's ‘The Rehearsal’ is Set for a Comeback in 2025
Stop-Motion Short Animations
Cartoon Network has Unveiled an Over the Garden Wall Short
AI-Generated Holiday Soda Ads
The Coca-Cola Holidays Are Coming Ad Has Been Updated with AI
Nostalgic Television Channels
PBS Retro is a Vintage Television Channel Remembering the Past
Retro Adorable Animated Adventures
Care Bears & Strawberry Shortcake Join on The Care Berry Switch
Sitcom-Themed Doll Lines
Polly Pocket Teams Up with Warner Bros. Discovery for Collector Series
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
Animation-Inspired Collaborative Streetwear
Highsnobiety Presents a Special Pixar Collection
Short-Form Soap Operas
Unilever and TikTok Created a Content Series to Target #CleanTok
90s Toy-Themed Fashion
The Cakeworthy x Furby Collection Pays Tribute to a 90s Sensation
Reimagined Beloved Character Comics
Marvel and Disney Imagine Mickey Mouse and Friends as Heroes
Spooky Cartoon Beauty Capsules
Mad Beauty Unveils a Beetlejuice-Inspired Collection
Retro Sitcom-Inspired Puzzle Sets
The LEGO Ideas Full House is Made with Intricate Detail
Nostalgic Superhero-Inspired Soaps
Dr. Squatch Debuts the 'Cowabunga Cleanse' Inspired by TMNT
AI Radio Hosts
OFF Radio Krakow Reaches Younger Listeners with Virtual Personas
Holiday-Edition Anime Plushies
The Godzilla and Hello Kitty Plushies from TeeTurtle are Reversible
TV Show-Generating AI Tools
Fable Launches a New AI Tool That Creates South Park-Style TV Shows
Beloved Cartoon-Inspired Coins
The Royal Australian Mint Presents Official Bluey Coins
Giftable Customized Figurines
Pop! Yourself Lets Anyone Create Customized Vinyl Collectibles
Animated Movie Apparel
Boxlunch Celebrates Dreamworks Animation Films with an Exclusive Collection
Creator-Friendly Initiatives
Patreon Lights Up Times Square with Creator-Centric Billboard
Sitcom-Inspired Meal Sets
McDonald's Friends Box Honors the Iconic Sitcom Show
Retro-Inspired T-Shirt Capsules
YoungLA Embodies the 70s with Vintage Colored Tees
Real-Life Cartoon Burgers
Serious Eats is Launching Its Own Version of the Krabby Patty Burger
Comic-Inspired Soda Cans
Marvel and Coca-Cola Join on the Heroes Captivating Can Designs
Cartoon Anniversary Soap Bars
Dr. Squatch Drops the SpongeBob SquarePants 'Nautical Nonsense' Soap
Cartoon-Inspired Game Consoles
Microsoft Presents the Limited SpongeBob SquarePants Xbox Series X
Film-Inspired Cooking Series
The Cooking with Pixar Series Brings Fictional Dishes to Life
Angelic Toilet Paper Packaging
Angel Soft is Swapping Its Photorealistic Baby for an Animated One
Retro Family Photoshoots
Blue Bunny is Inviting Families to Pop-Up 90s-Themed Photoshoots
Collaboration Cartoon Cheese Snacks
Strings & Things Cheesestrings Celebrates The Garfield Movie
Pop Culture-Inspired Rentals
Airbnb Unveils the New 'Icons' Experiences for Short-Term Guests
Fried Chicken Anime Promotions
The KFC Pokémon Promotion is Running in China
Seasonal Soda Ads
Olipop's Christmas Ad Challenges Big Soda
Cartoon-Inspired Lifestyle Collections
BoxLunch Launches an Avatar-Inspired Lifestyle Capsule
Immersive Virtual Television Experiences
Television for Apple Vision Shapes the Future of TV
Anime Horror-Style Reimaginations
Sanrio's Hello Kitty is Remixed in Junji Ito Artwork Styles
AI Cartoon Generators
This Tool Lets You Turn Your Photos into Cartoon Selfie with AI
Retro Cartoon Makeup Collections
Rude Cosmetics x Olive Oyl Rebrands Retro Nostalgia
Sleepy Anime Character Merch
Pokémon Sleep x Family Mart Features Sleeping Pokémon Characters
Paranormal Cartoon Apparel
JOURNAL STANDARD and Ghostbusters Release a Vintage Apparel Capsule
Cartoon-Inspired Festive Collections
The Pokémon Company Unveils a Range of Festive Products
90s Toy Holiday Trees
Furbtrees are Introducing the Next Generation of Furby Across the UK
Magical Anime-Inspired Pizzas
The Pizza Hut Taiwan Cardcaptor Sakura Pizza is Eye-Catching
Eerie Film-Inspired Apps
The 'Welcome To The Afterlife Generator' Transforms Selfies
Animated Tech Resistance Shows
Jazz Cow is an Animated Revolt Against Tech Dystopia
Sleek Cartoon-Themed Watches
Spinnaker Celebrates 25 Years of Spongebob with a Timepiece Capsule
Artistic Multi-Beverage Ads
The Coca-Cola Family is Spotlighted in this Unique Ad
Time Capsule-Style Branding Campigns
Coors Light & Patrick Mahomes Present a Unique Project
Branded Short Talk Shows
Progressive’s Dr. Rick Appeared as a Guest on Hot Ones
Sketch Comedy Retail Commercials
The Target Lady Ad Revives a Familiar Comedic Character
QSR-Branded Streaming Services
Chick-Fil-A Rolls Out Its Own Streaming Service
Video Series Toy Lines
Moose Toys Will Create a Toy Line for The Amazing Digital Citrus
Wish-Granting Beer Ads
The 2024 Bud Light Super Bowl Commercial Introduces the Bud Light Genie
Cartoon Turtle Figurines
Teljesnegyzet Turns the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to LEGOs
Life Lesson Animated Cartoons
Gary Vaynerchuk Launches the VeeFriends Cartoon Series
Nostalgic Cartoon Revivals
Disney Channel's 'Phineas and Ferb' is Set to Reboot with Original Cast
Effortless AI T-Shirt Designs
Super T Turns a Creative Vision Into a Unique T-Shirt
One-Click AI Editors
Kapwing's Repurpose Studio Uses AI to Create Short, Shareable Clips
Income-Centric Animated Comedies
Universal Basic Guys Follows Two Characters Earning 3k Monthly
Cartoon Trivia Games
Cartoon Quiz Asks Trivia About Beloved Animated Characters
Curved Minimal Chair Exhibitions
Studio Booboon Unveils the Playful Reappropriation Exhibit
Cartoon Reporter-Inspired Football Kits
The Belgian Away Kit is Made with Inspiration from Tintin
Reality-Bending Car Ads
CarGurus Ad Features Melting Lego and Gourmet Chef Toddlers
Reimagined Film Brick-Form Shows
LEGO Recreates Iconic Pixar Films for Bricktoons on Disney+
Funny Fruit Snack Storybooks
The Welch's 'Sometimes It’s Not Stealing' Storybook is Cheeky
NFT-Enabled Cartoon Toys
Cryptoys Announces the New Mickey Mouse and Yoda Collectible Toys
Retro Cartoon Back-to-school Capsules
Boy Meets Girl x Strawberry Shortcake Present Unisex Styles
Comedy Show Character Figurines
Funko Pop! Introduces New Brooklyn Nine-Nine Figurines
Cartoon-Shaped Pastas
Kraft Mac & Cheese Revives SpongeBob SquarePants Shapes Amidst Fan Demand
Retro Drawing-Inpsired Furniture
Francesco Paini's Family Project was Inspired by a Drawing
Webtoon Comic Apps
Toonsutra is India's Leading Platform for Digital Comics
AI-Powered Ghost Writers
ReScripted Ensures Your Content Resonates with Viewers
Cartoon PowerWashing Games
PowerWash Simulator is Releasing a Shrek-Themed DLC Pack
Personalized Bedtime Stories
StoryGenius Let's Parents Insert Their Children Into Books
Iconic Cartoon Game Collabs
Futurama Characters are Coming to Fortnite Following Series Reboot
Playful Tween Cartoon Apparel
Justice x PEANUTS Offers a Variety of Snoopy-Themed Designs
Rom-Com Gin Ads
Reynolds and Smart's 'Just Friends' Reunion Marks Friendsgiving Celebration
Sustainable Kids Cartoon Capsules
Primark & Disney Unveil a Collection Inspired by The Lion King
Short Film-Inspired Ads
Apple’s New ‘The Underdogs’ Ad Features Various Apple Products
Traditional Cartoon Artwork
Tokyo's National Museum Presents Hello Kitty: As I Change, So Does She
Festive Sweater Vests
Numskull Launched Novelty Fandom-Specific Sweater Vests
Upcycled Vintage Garments
Beyond Retro Taps AllSaints Founder Stuart Trevor for a New Capsule
Sitcom-Style Thanksgiving Campaigns
Whipshots & Patti’s Good Life Teamed Up to Make New Traditions
AI-Powered Actor Reading Programs
ElevenLabs Iconic Voices Brings Hollywood Stars Back to Life
Retro-Inspired Animated Stickers
Apple Rolls Out New Stickers Ahead of this Year's WWDC
Collaboration Cartoon Gaming Consoles
This Xbox Series X Bundle Showcases SpongeBob
Studious Cartoon Timepieces
The Swatch x The Simpsons CLASS ACT Watch Celebrates the Class of 2024
Adventure Game-Adapted Animations
Stray is Being Adapted as an Animated Movie by Annapurna
Bar Cart Mascots
Tito's New Ad Series Features an Anthropomorphic Bar Cart with Mixology Skills
Comedic Groundhog Day Campaigns
Lay's Flavor for Days Campaign Taps into Groundhog Day
Personalized Comic Book Creation
DreamCanvas Creates Comic Adventures Starring Your Loved Ones
Live-Action Animated Adaptations
James Wan and Disney are Creating a New Gargoyles Show
Parental Gift Generators
The Parent Present Gift Generator Supports Gen Z & Millennial Shoppers
Debunking AI Apps
BSBot Helps Publicis Clients Tell the Truth About AI from Fiction at Cannes
Kid-Friendly Daily Podcasts
Today with Tonies Shares Fresh Content for School Children Every Day
Adult Animated Series
Sooper Doods Brings the Magic of Adventure Time to Adult Comedy
Novelty Polling Websites
Funnypoll Gives Users a Quick Laugh in an Often Overwhelming Online Space
Graphic Novel-Inspired Animations
Scott Pilgrim Takes Off Unveils a Teaser for its Upcoming Series
Anime Franchise-Themed Digital Games
Detective Pikachu Returns Unveils its Latest Trailer
Superhero-Themed Retail Toys
McFarlane Toys Launches Three New Target Exclusive Figures
Cartoon-Inspired Animated Games
The Rugrats: Adventures in Gameland Game Nods to the 90s
Cartoon Trading Tournaments
Ravensburger Launches a New Tournament Series for Disney Lorcana
Basketball Player-Inspired Cartoon Series
Kartoon Studios' Shaq’s Garage Airs with a Second Season