The hashtag #RIPCartoonNetwork has been trending on the micro-blogging site ‘X,’ causing widespread alarm among fans of the beloved 90s channel. The trend started after the community-run account ‘Animation Workers Ignited’ posted a video suggesting that “Cartoon Network is dead.”
#RIPCartoonNetwork: The Video’s Message
In the viral video, cartoon characters discuss the dire state of the animation industry, highlighting issues like mass layoffs, project cancellations, and outsourcing. The video also emphasizes the industry’s crucial role during the pandemic, where it continued production remotely. The video has garnered over 30k retweets and 65k likes in less than six hours.
The Call to Action
The video urges viewers to post about their favorite Cartoon Network shows using #RIPCartoonNetwork and #StayTuned, encouraging support for The Animation Guild (TAG) and raising awareness about the challenges animation workers face.
Clarification
Despite the alarming hashtag, Cartoon Network is not shutting down. The campaign uses the hashtag to draw attention to the industry’s struggles and advocate for better conditions for animation workers.
