Let's See Who Can Name All These Cartoon Characters In 3 Minutes Or Less
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There have been all kinds of animated TV shows in the past few decades. Matt Groening made animated series about the exploits of families popular with his show about the Simpson family and then Seth MacFarlane made a more grown-up version of those shows with his own spin.
All the while, kids remained the biggest market for animated TV series. Thanks to shows like Adventure Time and Regular Show, some animated series for kids can still appeal to an audience of grown-ups just as much. Plus, older kids' shows that are now in reruns or available on streaming services like Netflix and Hulu can be enjoyed by a nostalgic audience that fell in love with them as children. There are a lot of options these days when it comes to cartoons. There's a show about a boy and his grandfather who travel from dimension to dimension and a show about a boy and a dog who live in a fantasy world.
It can also be hard to keep up with it all. Only the biggest fans of animation will know enough characters from enough TV shows to make their way through all of these quiz questions in one shot. So, give it a try and name as many of these cartoon characters as possible!
Who is SpongeBob SquarePants' best friend?
The absurdist comedic sensibility of the aquatic Nickelodeon cartoon SpongeBob SquarePants resonates with both kids and adults. The best friend of the titular SpongeBob SquarePants character is a starfish who is not the brightest character in Bikini Bottom and lives under a rock, and yet is one of the most popular and beloved characters in the whole show. Heck, he's one of the most beloved characters in cartoon history! He's voiced by Bill Fagerbakke. Who is SpongeBob SquarePants' best friend?
Who is the Simpson family's next door neighbor?
Homer Simpson really does not like his next door neighbor, although he has shown an affinity for him sometimes and will help him out of a jam. This poor character has found love and gotten married twice in the entire run of The Simpsons and he has lost both of his wives. But he still keeps his faith and he still has his two well behaved sons and so he keeps going. Who is the Simpson family's next door neighbor?
Who is Timmy Turner's fairy godmother?
Fairly Odd Parents was one of the most popular animated series throughout the '00s. The story of a boy who was blessed with the presence of a fairy godmother and fairy godfather who would grant his every wish had every opportunity to explore deep storylines and be really hilarious and the show went to all those places. Timmy Turner is a cartoon icon, but his fairy godparents are arguably more iconic. What is the name of Timmy Turner's fairy godmother?
Who is the Brain's dim-witted sidekick?
There was a trend in the 1990s of cartoon shows about duos in which one was really smart and one was not so smart. This one is arguably the most memorable, as it told the story of two mice who spent every single day trying to take over the world and never managed to succeed. The combination of a smart character and a dim witted character led to lots of funny dialogue and banter. Who is the Brain's dim witted sidekick?
Who is Dexter's older sister?
Genndy Tartakovsky, who would eventually go on to direct the Hotel Transylvania series of movies, created this character first. She was actually drawn as a ballerina and then Tartakovsky decided to pair her tall, slim figure with a short, stocky figure and he eventually became Dexter. So, in theory, this character was the first to be designed for the series. Without her, there would be no Dexter's Laboratory. She often annoys Dexter with her hyperactive nature. Who is Dexter's older sister?
Who is Kim Possible's less competent friend?
As a female driven show that is action packed and fun and popular and empowers women, Kim Possible has been compared to shows like Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Alias and The Powerpuff Girls. Kim is shown to be quick thinking and competent and really knows what she's doing as a spy. That is more than can be said about her friend, who is shown to be less competent, to put it nicely. Who is Kim Possible's less competent friend?
What pizza boy is sent 1,000 years into the future?
Matt Groening had his first new animated series in twenty years out earlier this year, a medieval fantasy comedy entitled Disenchantment. It faced the impossible task of living up to the expectations set by The Simpsons, just like Futurama did two decades ago. Futurama can almost be seen as a forerunner to Rick and Morty in that it combines relatable comedy with lofty sci fi concepts. This character was the lead, sent 1,000 years into the future. What pizza boy is sent 1,000 years into the future?
Who is Phineas' step brother?
Phineas and his step brother used to get up to some serious hijinks on their show. They would build a roller coaster in their backyard in just a couple of hours and have it completely disassembled without a trace before their parents got home. They would drive their sister Candace nuts, because she wanted nothing more than to catch them in the act and get them into trouble and she could never seem to do it. Who is Phineas' step brother?
Who is the Griffins' dog?
Seth MacFarlane voices a lot of characters in his adult oriented animated sitcom Family Guy. He voices the dad and the baby and the news reporter and the neighbor, but it's the dog for whom he uses his regular speaking voice. He doesn't put on any kind of silly voice when he's playing the dog, and he has said previously that the dog is the character who he most relates to on a personal level. Who is the Griffins' dog?
What is this universe-hopping genius?
This show began as a short animated parody of Back to the Future that put the Doc Brown and Marty McFly character into new situations and had them telling crude jokes. Adult Swim got creators Justin Roiland and Dan Harmon to flesh out the concept, turn the Doc and Marty caricatures into original characters, and swap time travel for interdimensional travel. It has since gone on to become one of the most popular shows on television in just three seasons. What is this alcoholic genius?
Who is Timmy Turner's fairy godfather?
The title Fairly Odd Parents is obviously a play on the term "fairy godparents," because it is a show about a boy named Timmy Turner who has his own fairy godparents. But he also has fairly odd parents and his fairy godparents are also fairly odd, so the title works on a number of different levels. Timmy Turner's fairy godfather is not the brightest of characters, but he is sweet. What is the name of Timmy Turner's dim witted fairy godfather?
What was the ironic name of a cowardly dog?
This animated series was very bizarre and surreal and it even blended horror with comedy in some episodes, which made for an interesting watch sometimes. It was odd for a show that was airing on the Cartoon Network and was aimed at kids. Nevertheless, it was beloved by audiences across the world and it was acclaimed by critics. It was even nominated for an Academy Award once, but lost to the Wallace and Gromit short A Close Shave. What was the ironic name of a cowardly dog?
Who is the blonde Powerpuff Girl?
The Powerpuff Girls is one of the most iconic and best remembered animated series of all time. It was enjoyed by audiences for years who have never forgotten it even as it has gone off the air and they have grown up. However, it is difficult to remember which Powerpuff Girl with which hair color had which name unless the person in question was a diehard fan of the show as a young kid. Who is the blonde Powerpuff Girl?
Who is SpongeBob SquarePants' penny pinching boss?
The show SpongeBob SquarePants is all about the character SpongeBob SquarePants. Some shows will decide if they are going to be set in someone's home or on someone's street or in someone's workplace or at someone's hangout place where they meet up with their friends. But the writers of SpongeBob SquarePants will go anywhere with SpongeBob if a particular story calls for it, including the Krusty Krab where he works. What is the name of SpongeBob SquarePants' penny pinching boss?
Who is Phineas and Ferb's pet platypus?
Phineas and Ferb's pet platypus leads a double life as a secret agent and he would go off on spy missions while they were up to their exploits. The writers would often dovetail storylines and the platypus' foiling of the mad scientist that he had a rivalry with would end up covering up Phineas and Ferb's latest invention. It would usually be just in time for Candace to arrive with her mom to get the boys into trouble and for there to be nothing there. Who is Phineas and Ferb's pet platypus?
Who did Billy share his adventures with?
This interesting and unique cartoon show is one of the more darkly themed and macabre children's animated comedy series to ever hit the TV airwaves. It is about a boy and a girl who hang out with the Grim Reaper. The Grim Reaper does not particularly enjoy hanging out with these two kids, but the only reason that he even spends time with them is that they won a limbo contest against him. Who did Billy share his Adventures with?
Who is this iconic Rugrat?
Rugrats was one of the most beloved and popular and acclaimed cartoon series on television throughout the 1990s. It has led to a whole host of spin off TV series, including one that told the story of all the characters once they had grown up and become older children, and there have even been some movies made that have been based on the show. A new reboot has been met with contention from some fans. Who is this iconic Rugrat?
Who is this boy genius?
This boy genius character was one of the biggest cartoon icons of the early '00s and he even got his own feature length movie in 2001 with 3D computer animation before it was adapted into a TV series. It was initially pitched for TV before being retooled as a movie. The movie proved to be successful enough, grossing over $100 million at the worldwide box office on a budget of just $30 million, that the TV series happened in the end anyway. Who is this boy genius?
Who is this cool dude?
Before Seth MacFarlane was given the chance to create his own animated series, which led to the inception of the Simpsons inspired cartoon sitcom Family Guy, he was working as an animator on this show. He has since gone on to become the king of the Fox network's empire of primetime animated comedy series, but he got his start on the animation team of the show that is named after and stars this character. Who is this cartoon cool dude?
Who is this rich duck?
The name of this character is taken from the name of the lead character in the Charles Dickens novel A Christmas Carol, which has long been acknowledged to be the greatest Christmas story ever told. The character in the book is known for being really rich and really lonely and is notoriously stingy with his money until some ghosts come along to teach him the value of friendship and giving. What is the name of this rich duck character from the show Duck Tales?
Who is Ben Tennyson's cousin?
Ben 10 is a sci fi adventure cartoon about a kid who discovers an alien watch that has the ability to transform him into huge monsters. He can become a small, intelligent being called Grey Matter or he can become a huge, red skinner, four armed beast named Four Arms. There are also such alien transformations as Ghostfreak and Cannonbolt. Ben Tennyson is traveling around the country with his grandpa and his red haired cousin. Who is Ben Tennyson's cousin?
Who is the robot in Futurama?
The voice actor who plays this character shares his name with an iconic baseball player, because his name is John DiMaggio. Matt Groening, the creator of Futurama, brought his talents back for his new Netflix animated comedy series, Disenchantment. He is also known for playing the role of Jake the dog in the surreal kids' animated show Adventure Time, so the guy keeps himself busy and works with a lot of icons and plays a lot of icons. Who is the robot in Futurama?
Who is this teenager with ghostly powers?
This character is an iconic cartoon kid from the '00s who a lot of people remember fondly from their childhoods. He is sort of a superhero figure in that he is a human fused with a ghost who can access both the world of the living and the world of the ghosts. His last name was replaced by a ghostly word that sounded vaguely like his original surname in his transformation into a superhuman. Who is this teenager with ghostly powers?
Who is SpongeBob SquarePants' next door neighbor?
This character is the next door neighbor and co worker of SpongeBob SquarePants and he is not the guy's biggest fan. All he ever wants is some peace and quiet to play his clarinet and listen to his music, but SpongeBob is constantly laughing out loud. This character lives in an Easter Island head that is situated right between the rock that Patrick Star lives under and the pineapple that SpongeBob SquarePants lives in. Who is SpongeBob SquarePants' next door neighbor?
Who is the principal of Springfield Elementary?
A lot of fans of The Simpsons would rank this character, the principal of Springfield Elementary School and therefore the arch nemesis of Bart Simpson. This character lives with his mother, although he insists that she in fact lives with him. He was revealed in one episode that he was actually an impostor who stole the real principal's identity, but this has since been swept under the rug and forgotten about after a lot of controversy. Who is the principal of Springfield Elementary?
Who is the redheaded Powerpuff Girl?
The original title of The Powerpuff Girls was Whoopass Stew, because in the original pilot episode that never made it to the air, it was a can of a fictional substance called Whoopass that gave the girls their powers. In the version that made it to the air and therefore became the actual mythology of the series and the characters, the name of this substance was changed to the more child friendly Chemical X. Who is the redheaded Powerpuff Girl?
Which member of the Mystery, Inc. gang likes splitting up to look for clues?
Scooby Doo is one of the most classic animated TV series of all time. It has been incarnated in various different versions, from a series of animated series over the past few decades to a couple of live action movies and some made for TV animated movies to a franchise of books, video games, and even board games. This character was played by Freddie Prinze, Jr. in the movies. Which member of the Mystery, Inc. gang likes splitting up to look for clues?
Who is this talking aardvark who has a show named after him?
This character is supposed to be an aardvark, and in the first book in the series that the TV cartoon series was based on, he is depicted as having a huge nose. The book is even called ____'s Nose, and so he closely resembled an actual aardvark. However, in the animated TV show named after him, he is shown to have a regular sized nose. What is the name of this talking aardvark who has a show named after him?
Who is the baby in Family Guy?
Family Guy is one of the most popular animated TV series on the air right now. It is currently airing its 17th season and this character has always been a fan favorite. He has gone from being an articulate genius who is bent on world domination to being kind of camp and effeminate, but in both versions of himself, he has been enjoyed by fans and featured on t shirts. What is the name of the baby in Family Guy?
Who is Stan Marsh's dad?
South Park has been one of the most popular animated series on television for over two decades now and it is currently airing its 22nd season. This character originally made his first appearance in the third episode, but that one doesn't really count, because he wasn't established as being Stan's dad and he was indistinguishable from the fan favorite character that he would eventually become later down the line. Now, everyone loves Stan Marsh's dad. Who is Stan Marsh's dad?
Who is Phineas' irritable older sister?
Ashley Tisdale made a name for herself starring in projects for the Disney Channel. She got her start as the star of the High School Musical franchise of made for television movies, in which she played the role of Sharpay. Her character proved to be so popular that she even got her own spin off movie entitled Sharpay's Fabulous Adventure. She also played this character in the show Phineas and Ferb. What is the name of Phineas' irritable older sister?
Who is the dog in Adventure Time?
The voice actor who provides the voice of this dog in Adventure Time also plays the role of Bender in Futurama, so he is the voice behind a number of cartoon favorites. This character is the sidekick of Finn the human in the fantasy world of Adventure Time. They run into princesses and dragons and ice monsters and all kinds of strange creatures on their wacky, surreal, absurdist adventures throughout the series' run. Who is the dog in Adventure Time?
Who is the dad in The Flintstones?
The Flintstones is a classic animated TV comedy series. It was the precursor to The Simpsons in that it was a primetime television series about a cartoon family that could be enjoyed by both kids and grown-ups. There was talk of Seth MacFarlane creating and writing a reboot of the series a few years ago, but the Fox network dropped it after the network head said he liked the script, but didn't love it. Who is the dad in The Flintstones?
Which Scooby Doo character always loses her glasses?
In Scooby Doo, the title character is just the dog. It's the rest of the Mystery, Inc. gang who get all the lines and the storylines. Shaggy is like Scooby's sidekick and they are often sent off to look for clues as a pair. Fred is the leader and Daphne is his love interest. This character is perhaps the smartest of the bunch, but she doesn't have a sidekick and always loses her glasses. Which Scooby Doo character always loses her glasses?
Who is Beavis' sidekick?
Mike Judge has created a lot of classic TV shows. He has given the world the animated delights of the family comedy series King of the Hill and the juvenile buddy comedy series Beavis and ______. He also created HBO's Silicon Valley. Beavis and his friend are basically the same guy: they both enjoy watching hours upon hours of television and talking about the same juvenile topics and that is how they spend all of their time. Who is Beavis' sidekick?