Could You Rule At Cartoon Trivia Night? Take The Quiz!

Everyone loves a good cartoon, right? From kids to teenagers to adults, there's just something appealing about the unlimited potential of animation. It can be used to show us cute talking animals having adventures, or costumed superheroes duking it out with their most bitter enemies. By the same token, animation has also been used, especially in recent years, to show us some more realistic stories, with certain shows arguably creating more believable and relatable characters than many live-action shows can.

From animated institutions like The Simpsons, South Park and Family Guy, to kids classics like Spongebob Squarepants and Dexter's Laboratory, via modern hits such as Rick and Morty and Regular Show, animation has always been an important part of the television landscape. With streaming services like Netflix adding animated shows to their original lineups, there's more ways than ever to catch new and exciting animated product.

This quiz will deal with television animation, so there won't be any Pixar questions or anything about Minions! How well do you think you know your Rick Sanchez from your Peter Griffins? If you think you'd be able to recognise obscure supporting characters from your favourite shows, or tell us who voiced some iconic characters, then give this quiz a try!

Question 1

What show is Mr Poopybutthole from?

The amusingly monickered Mr Poopybutthole is one of the zaniest characters in a show that pushes crazy zaniness to the max in pretty much every episode! He's a pale yellow guy, sort of shaped like a chorizo sausage, wears a black top hat and is apparently a famous superstar in the dimension he's from. Mr Poopybutthole first appeared in an episode in which an alien parasite had embedded itself within the main character's lives, implanting fake memories of bizarre characters to make the family believe they'd always known them...

Question 2

What show is this character from?

This equine fellow is voiced by Will Arnett (Lego Batman, Arrested Development) and is the titular character in four seasons of an adult animated comedy-drama on Netflix. He is a self-loathing alcoholic horse in his 50's, whose acting career peaked in a 90's sitcom he starred in. He has since become depressed, as well as bitter and jaded towards Hollywood and the associated lifestyle. Aaron Paul (Breaking Bad) and Allison Brie (GLOW) also provide voices, and there is a talking Labrador Retriever named Mr Peanutbutter. Cartoons are weird!

Question 3

Gil appears in which animated sitcom?

Gil Gunderson aka Ol' Gil is one of our favourite recurring characters in this legendary animated sitcom. A perpetually desperate and struggling businessman, Gil is a spoof of Jack Lemmon's character Shelley Levene in the 1992 movie Glengarry Glen Ross. Gil is a loveable loser, who never seems to fully lose his sparkle and can-do attitude, despite the multitude of failures we've seen him endure over the years. He always gets fired from every job he has, and at various different points has lived in a hot-air balloon and in the sewers!

Question 4

Which famous Star Wars actor voiced The Joker in Batman: The Animated Series?

Batman: The Animated Series is still some people's absolute favourite screen version of the Caped Crusader, and it's easy to see why. The show is iconic, with it's dark deco design and adult-oriented storytelling contrasting hugely with other cartoons of the day. The voice work is uniformly amazing, though maybe the best of all is the Star Wars actor who voiced The Joker and gave him the perfect amount of joviality mixed with terrifying menace. Fans loved his voice so much that he still voices the character to this day in video games and other animated projects.

Question 5

Name this ill-fated team member from the 90's X-Men cartoon

The 1990's X-Men animated series is iconic for anyone in their 20's/30's, as we all remember watching it religiously on Saturday mornings! The series' theme song will be forever etched in fan's memories, as will the opening two-parter from season one entitled 'Night Of The Sentinels'. The writers created an original character (who was inspired by a long-dead character from the comics) who was always intended to be a sacrificial lamb; someone they could kill in the first episode to sell the serious nature of the show to the viewers. But what was his name?

Question 6

Name these characters from American Dad!

On January 11th 2018 TBS renewed American Dad for both its 16th and 17th seasons, which is a bit strange considering the show only started airing 13 years ago in 2005! Odd series numbering aside, the show has been a constant on the air for so long that it's now as much a part of the television landscape as Family Guy, Seth MacFarlane's first iconic creation. These two characters are arguably its funniest; the deviously insane live-in alien and the former East-German Olympic ski-jumper whose mind is now in the body of a goldfish...

Question 7

What show is this?

This hilarious animated sitcom has been airing on FX for eight seasons, with its ninth set to premiere on April 25th. It was created by Adam Reed and tells the story of the most dysfunctional group of secret agents in the world. The show is inspired by the James Bond franchise and takes it's visual style from 1950's/60's comic book artists like Jack Kirby. The title character (voiced by H. Jon Benjamin) is a perfect spoof of Bond, revealing him to be little more than a narcissistic, womanizing boor.

Question 8

Who voiced Jillian in Family Guy?

Jillian Russell, Brian's dim-witted but loveable on-again off-again girlfriend, first appeared in Family Guy in the fifth season episode 'Whistle While Your Wife Works'. Jillian was portrayed as a stereotypical 'dumb blonde' who Brian would only stay with for sex, and the rest of the family always saw this as a sign of Brian's shallowness (which he would deny, of course). Jillian was voiced by a famous actress who was known for her roles as a child and then as an adult.

Question 9

Where does Spongebob Squarepants live?

Spongebob Squarepants was created by former marine biologist Stephen Hillenburg for Nickelodeon and it first aired in 1999. It went on to become a genuine cultural phenomenon, with 11 seasons, two theatrical movies and a merchandising empire behind it. Making perfect use of it's animated medium, the show is wonderfully weird: the main character is an optimistic sea sponge who lives in a pineapple and works at a local underwater fast-food restaurant named the 'Krusty Krab'. He has a pet snail named Gary (who meows like a cat) and his best friend is a starfish named Patrick. Amazing.

Question 10

What show is this?

This animated sitcom has gone from strength to strength since it's premiere in January 2011. Following the day to day exploits of the Belcher family, who own a fast-food restaurant, the show's eighth season hit the air in October 2017, and a film version is in the works for 2020 release. The patriarch of the family is voiced by H. Jon Benjamin (who also voices narcissistic spy Archer) and his wife is voice by Kristen Schaal, who is most known for 30 Rock and Last Man On Earth.

Question 11

What is the name of Morty's dad?

Rick and Morty can be a very cruel show when it wants to be, and the character who is largely on the receiving end of its nastiest humour is Morty's hapless father. Voice by Chris Parnell (30 Rock, Anchorman), he is shown to be a loser who isn't respected by anyone in his family, least of all his father-in-law Rick, who actively tries to sabotage his marriage. He sometimes come across as self-centred and struggles to take charge of his life, which leads to ongoing marital problems with his wife Beth.

Question 12

Which villain appeared in the first episode of Spider-Man in 1994?

The 1990's were truly a golden age for superhero cartoons, with Batman: The Animated Series and X-Men sitting proudly atop the pile. Just behind them was the Spider-Man animated series which debuted in 1994 and was also a hit. It gave us brilliant depictions of most of Spidey's rogues gallery, and although their Peter Parker was kind of a hunk and not a socially awkward nerd, we can forgive that because the adventures were so much fun. Oh, and the theme song was performed by Joe Perry from Aerosmith!

Question 13

Name this character from South Park

Trey Parker and Matt Stone's South Park began it's 21st season in September 2017, making it one of the longest running cartoons in history. In total there have been 287 episodes, one big screen movie and five Emmy Award wins for the show, which revolves around the bizarre adventures of four young boys in their Colorado town. One of the most popular supporting characters is one of their schoolfriends; a nervous, naive and gullible little boy (who creators Parker and Stone say is one of their favourite characters). But what is his name?

Question 14

Name Cleveland Brown's Virginia hometown from The Cleveland Show

In 2009, Peter Griffin's softly-spoken and good natured friend Cleveland Brown left Family Guy for his own spin-off show: the aptly titled The Cleveland Show. The deli owner returned to his hometown and childhood sweeheart Donna Tubbs, bringing his son Cleveland Jr and her children Ralo and Roberta along for the ride too. The show ran for four seasons, and while it wasn't as beloved as Family Guy or American Dad, it still had its merits. Which included Cleveland's neighbour Tim the Bear. Who was a bear. Obviously.

Question 15

What did Hank Hill sell in King Of The Hill?

King Of The Hill was created by Mike Judge (Silicon Valley, Beavis & Butthead) and became one of the longest running animated shows in history. It first aired in 1997 and ended in 2010 after 13 seasons and 259 episodes. Unlike other shows of its ilk, it kept things grounded and all the humour was generated from situations and characters that felt entirely real. The main character was family man Hank Hill, a traditional, hard-working and reponsible salesman who loved his wife Peggy and son Bobby.

Question 16

Which comedian co-created F Is For Family and voices the main character?

F Is For Family is one of the lesser-known Netflix original shows, but it has a solid core fanbase and has been renewed for a third season. It skillfully balances foul-mouthed but realistic humour with a genuine dose of pathos and drama. It follows Frank Murphy, a short-tempered Korean War veteran who lives and works in the 1970's Great Lakes area. He loves his wife Sue (Laura Dern) and daughter Maureen, but often clashes with teenage son Kevin (Justin Long) and nervous younger son Bill.

Question 17

Name the show

This show debuted on Cartoon Network in 2010 and became a massive hit with the children it was aimed at but also legions of teenagers and adults as well. It has been announced that it will conclude its run in 2018 with the tenth and final season. The show follows young boy Finn and best friend Jake (a dog with the ability to change shape and size), who live in the post-apocalyptic Land Of Ooo. Supporting characters include Princess Bubblegum, the Ice King and Marceline the Vampire Queen.

Question 18

What show are Fry and Leela from?

Philip J. Fry, the immature and somewhat dim-witted pizza delivery boy, and Turanga Leela, the badass one-eyed captain of the Planet Express delivery spaceship, are two of the main characters in this sci-fi cartoon comedy. Created by Matt Groening, the legendary creator of The Simpsons, this show developed almost as strong a fanbase and ran for 140 episodes across 7 seasons. It had some truly inventive and hilarious storylines, and brilliant supporting characters like Bender, a hard-drinking robot, and Professor Farnsworth, an elderly mad scientist.

Question 19

Name this character from Rugrats

In the early 1990's, Nickelodeon began making it's own original animated series'. Rugrats was the second one off the production line, debuting in August 1991. The beloved series focussed on the day to day lives of a group of toddlers, whose adventures were often heightened by their hyperactive imaginations. There was Tommy Pickles, the brave and courageous leader; Chuckie, red-headed, bespectacled and cowardly; gross twins Phil and Lil; and this spoiled brat of a three-year-old, who was often the main villain of the show.

Question 20

Who voices Sideshow Bob in The Simpsons?

The ludicrously named Robert Underdunk Terwilliger Jr aka Sideshow Bob is one of the most popular recurring characters on The Simpsons. Noted for being Bart's arch-nemesis, Bob has tried to murder the little scamp on many occasions, always with no success (obviously). Bob is a genius lover of high culture, who just happens to have ridiculous hair, large feet and originally became famous for being Krusty the Clown's put-upon sidekick on TV! He is voiced by a television legend who was a part of two iconic sitcoms in the 1980's and 90's.

Question 21

What animals were Ren & Stimpy?

The Ren & Stimpy Show was the third original animated series from Nickelodeon, and it premiered in August 1991 alongside Rugrats and Doug. Strikingly different from most other cartoons aimed at children, the show courted controversy by being violent and grotesque, while also offering a lot of off-colour adult-oriented humour. It lasted for 52 episodes across five seasons, and is often credited with opening doors for more grown-up animated shows like South Park and Beavis & Butthead. Most of its cult fanbase these days is made up of college-age adults or older!

Question 22

Name the show that The Question appeared in

The Question is one of the more obscure characters in the DC Comics pantheon, but he has a rabid cult fanbase who were overjoyed when he appeared in this mid-2000's cartoon voiced by Jeffrey Combs (Re-Animator). A paranoid conspiracy theorist, the character was a detective who wore a mask that made his face appear featureless. Originally created in 1967 by Steve Ditko (the artist who co-created Spider-Man), the character was the inspiration for Alan Moore when he created the grim vigilante Rorschach in his seminal Watchmen series.

Question 23

Rick and Morty originated as a short parody of which film franchise?

Rick and Morty is a frenetic, wacky and wildly inventive sci-fi comedy series created by Dan Harmon (Community) and Justin Roiland, who voices both titular characters. It follows the misadventures of Rick Sanchez, a cynical and nihilistic mad scientist, and his anxious 14-year-old grandson Morty. The show is immensely popular, with a fanbase that sometimes borders on rabid, and it has received almost universal acclaim for its writing, which is often stunningly clever and emotionally resonant, while still being gut-bustingly hilarious. But which film franchise did it begin life as a parody of?

Question 24

Name the character from Family Guy

Family Guy has built up a litany of memorable supporting characters over the years, but perhaps the one that has left the most lasting impression is this old geezer. A World War II veteran and neighbour of the Griffin family, he was first introduced in season three, where it was made obvious that he's actually an old pervert who harbours an unrequited love for Chris Griffin! All of Quahog seems oblivious to his sexuality, even when he says blatantly inappropriate things!

Question 25

What show is this?

This action-adventure cartoon series was created by animation legend Genndy Tartakovsky (Hotel Transylvania, Star Wars: Clone Wars) and originally ran for four seasons from 2001 to 2004. It told the story of a hero sent through time to a dystopian future ruled by the tyrannical demon Aku. The hero then has to quest to return back in time in order to defeat Aku before he enslaves the world. In 2017 the show was revived, much to the joy of its dedicated fanbase, with a fifth season that concluded the story.

Question 26

What is the name of the blue jay in Regular Show?

Regular Show is a weird and wonderful sitcom that aired on Cartoon Network between 2010 and 2017. Created by J.G. Quintel, the show gave us two working class friends...who just happen to be a blue jay and a raccoon. Oh, and they're both employed as groundskeepers at a local park and routinely get involved in surreal and bizarre adventures. The show even spawned a film, Regular Show: The Movie, which had a limited theatrical run in 2015 before screening on Cartoon Network.

Question 27

Name the show

Created for Cartoon Network's amazing late night programming imprint Adult Swim, this show took surreal and bizarre to whole new levels and won the hearts and minds of fans in the process! The main characters are named Master Shake, Frylock and Meatwad and they are, naturally, talking fast-food items. They live together, next to their cantankerous human neighbour Carl, who is often a target of Mister Shake and Meatwad's antics. In fact, Carl tends to suffer a lot of deaths, but none of them seem to stick, similar to Kenny in South Park!

Question 28

What was the name of Dexter's nextdoor neighbour and arch-nemesis in Dexter's Laboratory?

Dexter's Laboratory was created by the previously mentioned Genndy Tartakovsky and aired on Cartoon Network for 78 episodes over four seasons. The show was brilliant in that, like Pixar films, it appealed equally to children and adults, as the humour somehow managed to cross generations. It followed a boy genius named Dexter who had a secret laboratory hidden behind a bookcase in his bedroom. His parents were completely oblivious, though his hyperactive sister always managed to elude his security and gained access to his lab!

Question 29

Name the show

Blossom, Bubbles and Buttercup were three super-cute, super-awesome superhero sisters who lived with their father Professor Utonium in the bustling metropolis of Townsville. Created by Craig McCracken for (you guessed it) Cartoon Network, the show proved massively popular and made the transition to the big screen in 2002. Brilliantly, the show dealt with issues that kindergarten-age children would face daily, such as loose teeth, bed-wetting and tensions among the siblings. This balance with the superheroics and genuinely funny humour helped make it a hit.

Question 30

Which comedian does Cartman suggest should star in most of his movie concepts in the 'Awesome-O' episode of South Park?

In the classic eighth season episode 'Awesom-O', South Park hit it out of the park with their parody of Hollywood creative decisions. Cartman, everyone's favourite big-boned troublemaker, masqueraded as a robot (named Awesom-O) in order to get an embarassing video tape back from a classmate. However, the US Army believed Awesom-O was a new secret weapon they could use, and Hollywood also wanted the robot to come up with their next huge blockbuster success! In an amazing scene, Cartman/Awesom-O came up with a bevy of awful, nonsencial movie ideas, most of which starred a certain famous comedian...

Question 31

Name Homer Simpson's enemy

On May 4th 1997 one of the best episodes of The Simpsons first aired on Fox. 'Homer's Enemy', the 23rd episode of the eighth season, told the story of the Springfield Nuclear Power Plant hiring a new employee who was the only person who seemed to notice what a lazy, stupid and downright dangerous employee Homer Simpson was! It poked humour at the idea of a realistic, hard-working man being forced to work alongside someone as inept as Homer, and had great fun pointing out how easily Homer tended to coast through life.

Question 32

Name this future-set Batman show

The DC Comics animated universe began with Batman: The Animated Series in 1992, and expanded to include shows about Superman and the Justice League. In 1999, the creators jumped ahead to show us the future of the Dark Knight with this brilliant show. Set in 2039 in Neo-Gotham, the show gave us a new teenage Batman named Terry McGinnis who was aided by an elderly (but still formidable) Bruce Wayne, who designed his costume and acted as a mentor, instructing the younger hero on his missions through an earpiece.

Question 33

Which famous actor co-created Robot Chicken?

Robot Chicken, a stop-motion animated sketch comedy show that uses action figures, debuted in 2005 and is now in the midst of its ninth season. The show is a hoot, mocking and celebrating popular geek culture in equal measure. It has featured a truly incredible number of celebrity voices, including Scarlett Johansson, Mila Kunis, Ashton Kutcher, Emma Stone, Daniel Radcliffe, Zac Efron and Bryan Cranston! Perhaps this is because it was co-created by a famous actor who has appeared in movies and TV for over two decades...

Question 34

What show is this?

From 1967 to 1969, Birdman, a superheroic character created by comic book genius Alex Toth, had his own cartoon created by Hanna Barbera: Birdman and the Galaxy Trio. Then, in the early 2000's, he was revived in a completely new (and very funny context), in this parody show. It depicted the superhero in a working context, at a company that was staffed entirely by superheroes and other characters from the old Hanna Barbera cartoons. It was a companion show to Space Ghost: Coast To Coast, which reimagined that Toth hero as a late night talk show host!

Question 35

Name Planet Express' janitor in Futurama

Futurama was blessed with several utterly hilarious supporting characters. There was Zapp Brannigan, the egotistical and painfully dumb parody of Captain Kirk. There was Morbo, the terrifying alien co-anchor of the local news show. There was the Robot Mafia, which included Clamps, who was always angry and desperate to clamp things. But perhaps our favourite was the Planet Express janitor, an old man who perpetually looked bored, read porno mags, spoke in the third person and had a deep love in his soul for the company! But what was his name?

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