Teen Titans Go!
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Teen Titans Go! is an American animated television superhero sitcom produced by Warner Bros. Animation for Cartoon Network. It has been on the air since April 23, 2013, with almost 400 episodes across eight seasons, along with four films, one of which was released theatrically (Teen Titans Go! To the Movies), while the other three were released straight to DVD or aired on television. It was created after the popularity of the New Teen Titans shorts that aired in Cartoon Network's DC Nation block between 2011 to 2012, itself inspired by the 2003-2006 Teen Titans animated TV series. The show itself has no connection with the original Teen Titans series (although some references are included as comedic fan service), but various DC characters make cameo appearances and are referenced in the background.
The series is centered on the Teen Titans (Beast Boy, Raven, Starfire, Cyborg, and their leader Robin) and takes a glimpse on what they do when they're not saving the day. The team's members are usually involved in juvenile antics that lead into something much bigger than anticipated. The series isn't above poking fun at itself, although its self-aware humor is usually written in response to negative online reactions from longtime fans of the original series; channeled through either the Teen Titans themselves or Control Freak, one of their foes who acts as the voice of the "haters," and whose main goal is to cancel the series.
Despite the significant backlash, the series quickly proved to be a ratings hit when it first aired. At its peak, Cartoon Network filled up its programming schedule with this show, sometimes airing it for the majority of the day, much to the frustration of both critics and viewers. This overexposure only heightend online discourse regarding the series, which further continued the cycle of hate between the audience and the show's creators. However, as the show's ratings declined during its run, its airtime become more sporadic as Cartoon Network shifted its focus on more vaired programs.
As part of the 100th anniversary of Warner Bros., many of its intellectual properties (including the Looney Tunes franchise) appeared in the show's special episode for its parent company, which premiered as part of season 8 on October 14, 2023.
Bugs Bunny
- "Squash & Stretch:" When the Titans exhaust themselves in defeat for trying to retrieve their bowl of nuts from a squirrel, the rodent gloats by saying "Gee, ain't I a stinker?", a phrase commonly said by Bugs Bunny.
- "Teen Titans Roar!:" A picture of Bugs Bunny appears as part of a "thank you" letter from Warner Bros. Animation, which the Titans receive in response to their petition to cancel ThunderCats Roar.
- "Huggbees:" A cardboard cutout of Bugs appears inside of a Warner Bros. sound stage.
- "A Little Help Please:" A silhouette of Bugs appears on a book when Robin describes the historian-type animator.
- "Warner Bros. 100th Anniversary:" Bugs appears as a guest at Warner Bros.' Burbank lot to celebrate their 100th anniversary.
Daffy Duck
- "Squash & Stretch:" Shortly after the squirrel appears at the end and says "Ain't I a stinker!", he repeatedly shouts "Woo hoo!" in a manner similar to Daffy Duck.
- "A Little Help Please:" A silhouette of Daffy appears on a book when Robin describes the historian-type animator.
- "Warner Bros. 100th Anniversary:" Daffy appears as a guest at Warner Bros.' Burbank lot to celebrate their 100th anniversary. However, he later teams up with the Titans when Michigan J. Frog destroys the studio lot and the party's guests for not being invited.
Porky Pig
- "Warner Bros. 100th Anniversary:" Porky Pig appears as a guest at Warner Bros.' Burbank lot to celebrate their 100th anniversary. He later appears at the end to deliver his "That's all folks!" sendoff, but is cut mid-sentence by Beast Boy (in pig form), who caps off the episode by saying "That's all, yo!"
