You'll Have To Have 20/20 Vision To Identify These Cartoon Characters
- by Lacey Womack
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Who else remembers watching cartoons every Saturday morning when they were younger? The best part of the weekend for anyone who had this tradition was waking up, getting a bowl of cereal, and sitting in front of the TV for a while to watch all of your favorites as they aired all morning. While some people grew out of their cartoon love as they grew up and no longer like to kick back with a snack and a cartoon, other people still love them and there's a huge array of cartoons that are marketed toward adults. Instead of being full of silly jokes about little kids that made you laugh when you still were one, they've got some more mature humor.
Characters from any TV show are easy to recognize, but cartoon characters tend to be the easiest to spot with just a glance. They're often shown wearing the same outfit or with the same haircut through the entire series, so their iconic look really becomes a part of them.
Are you super into cartoons? Do you think you can match up these pictures to the cartoon character they're of? Get ready to test your vision and your knowledge of these characters! Only a serious cartoon fan can get over 85% on this quiz.
Which TV mom is this?
While most TV shows have a storyline that progresses and the characters on it age, this show has what is known as a "floating timeline" which means that the characters don't physically age and remain the exact same age throughout the course of the show. The mom on this show is known for her tall, brightly colored hair and has always been seen in a green dress with an unforgettable red necklace. Do you know which TV mom this is?
Whose hair is this?
Any 90s kid who grew up watching this cartoon will totally remember this iconic pigtail. This character is the older cousin of the main character in the series and although she's only 3 years old, she has the attitude of someone much, much older. She's spoiled and sometimes a little bit tyrannical but as much as she butts heads with the main characters, it makes for an extremely entertaining show. Do you know whose hair this purple bow is tied on?
Do you recognize this cartoon spy?
When the voice actor behind this character isn't voicing the title character of Bob's Burgers, he's voicing this deadly spy on another adult animated series. As a teenager, he was an incredibly talented lacrosse player and was being scouted by a few different colleges, but because of some complicated circumstances, he ended up working as a spy at the agency that his mother is the head of. The series that he's from follows his life at the spy agency. Do you know who this is?
Which of the Belcher kids is this?
This cartoon character is from the series Bob's Burgers and is the middle child of the Belcher family. The whole Belcher family shares the same physical traits including large eyes, black hair, and olive skin and this member of their family is no different. Each of the children have their own distinct personality, interests, and friend group at school, but they tend to get along and have some seriously fun adventures together. Which member of the Belcher family is this?
Who is this character?
If the buttons on this character remind you of playing a Gameboy or similar console as a kid, that's no coincidence! This character is a living video game console that belongs to one of the other characters in the series that it's from. Although it may be a toy that belongs to a human character from the series, that doesn't mean that it's not also one of their friends. Do you know the name of this loyal little robotic friend?
Do you know the name of this character?
This Texas native is the only child of Hank and Peggy, the main characters of the adult animated series that he's from. Although he's short and slightly overweight, this character is popular among his friends and is even sometimes shown to be pretty popular with girls his age. He tends to be fairly average but he has a knack for comedy and many of the episodes feature his relationship with his dad in a hilarious way. Who is this character?
Which Bob's Burgers character is this?
Falling for the son of the owner of the restaurant across the street isn't a big deal, right? For Tina Belcher, it kind of is. This character isn't just the son of the business owner from a nearby restaurant, he's also the son of her father Bob's biggest rival. Yikes! That doesn't stop these two schoolmates from becoming friends and even a little more than that when Tina falls in love with him. Move over, Romeo and Juliet! Who is this?
Which Powerpuff Girl is this?
Each of the Powerpuff Girls is shown as having their own color scheme and incredibly unique personality. Although the three sisters are very close and get along, they're also very different. This Powerpuff Girl has two blonde pigtails, a blue dress that matches her blue eyes, and a bright and happy personality. The end song of the series refers to this character as "the joy and laughter" of the trio because she's always so optimistic. Which Powerpuff Girl is this?
What was the name of this country singing alter ego?
Throughout the series Archer, Cheryl is shown to be a pretty interesting character in some of the weirdest ways. On more than one occasion, she has delusions that make her into basically a completely different person. Once, it meant that she was convinced she was a werewolf and needed to be locked up every full moon. Another time, it meant that she decided to abandon her life working with the spy agency and become a country superstar. What was her country singing alter ego's name?
What character is this?
The animated series that this character is from is officially called a "horror comedy" series but any 90s kid who grew up watching it will likely only remember the horror part. While the episodes were pretty amusing, a lot of them were more terrifying than anything. The series follows a dog who lives with his owners in the middle of nowhere and a lot of weird and creepy things happen to them. What's the name of this creeped out character?
Which TV dad is this?
Although this cartoon originally aired from 1960 to 1966, it was set in a fictional town during the prehistoric times called Bedrock. The show featured people who lived in caves alongside dinosaurs with primitive versions of modern day appliances and conveniences like cars, dinosaurs that washed clothes, and other things. During the series, this dad works operating a dinosaur crane at the Slate Rock and Gravel Company to care for his wife and their child. Do you know the name of this TV dad?
What's this character's name?
This cartoon character was inspired by the character Thalia Menninger from the show The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis which aired from September 29, 1959, to June 5, 1963. Several of the characters from this cartoon were based loosely on those characters but changed slightly into their own characters. This one is portrayed as coming from a wealthy family and is often somewhat accident prone. Oops! Luckily, she has friends who always help her out. Do you know the name of this teen detective?
Whose hair is this?
This unforgettable hairstyle belongs to one of the main characters and the secondary protagonist from an animated children's series that aired from 1996 to 2003. She is the older brother of the main character in the series and most of her appearances in the series revolve around her relationship with her brother, particularly the way she annoys him or messes up things that he's doing in a way that only siblings seem to know how to do. Do you know whose hair this is?
Which evil villain is this?
Although this villain is pretty evil, he's not exactly the most skilled villain that a cartoon has ever seen. Instead of trying to take over the world like many other evil villains do, he has his sights set on the tri-state area. At least he's not going to get overwhelmed, right? His nemesis is a secret agent platypus who disguises himself as the housepet of the main characters' family and each episode follows as the platypus stops his latest evil scheme. Who is this?
Which sarcastic teen is this?
In 2002, this sarcastic teen character was placed at number 41 on TV Guide's list of the Top 50 Greatest Cartoon Characters of all Time. That's not bad for a character whose series started off as a spin-off of another series entirely! On the original series she appeared on, she was more expressive and her iconic sarcastic, monotone voice that she became known for didn't develop until later in the series. Do you know whose glasses are being shown here?
Which Adventure Time character is this?
The first time this character made an appearance on the series she's from, she wasn't exactly there to make friends with the main characters. In fact, she was there to kick them out of the house they were staying in! What?! After that, their relationship improved by a lot and they became pretty friendly together which was lucky for them. After that, this thousand year old hybrid became a recurring character and a fan favorite. Do you know who this is?
Who is this villainous Springfield resident?
This character began their life on the show as a sidekick on a TV show that exists within the universe of The Simpsons, but since then, they've taken on a more involved life. After being sent to prison because of a robbery gone wrong that Bart Simpson ruined, this character more or less set his sights on ruining or ending Bart's life. This self-proclaimed genius has become a villain in the series since then. Do you know who this is?
Do you know the name of this futuristic dad?
Just like The Flintstones, this classic cartoon series was created in the 1960s by William Hanna and Joseph Barbera and even appeared in a 1987 made-for-TV movie that had a crossover with The Flintstones. How cool is that?! Unlike The Flintstones, this TV wasn't set in the past with the dinosaurs. Instead, it was set in the future when people lived in space and had all kinds of awesome, futuristic inventions to simplify their day to day life. Do you know who this futuristic dad is?
Which cartoon cat is this?
Throughout the course of the series that this anthropomorphic cat appeared on, she had several different roles in relation to the main character on the series. For instance, she was his girlfriend and also his agent for a while and her responsible side worked as a parallel to the main character's destructive and often immature or irresponsible tendencies. She is hard working and loves her career and often has to choose between her career and a relationship. Do you know who this is?
Do you know the name of this character?
This irresponsible, alcoholic scientist was based loosely on the character Doc Brown from the Back to the Future franchise. This character is known for being fairly reckless, pessimistic, and generally only willing to do things that are going to be good for him without worrying too much about most other people in his life. Throughout the series he's in, he often goes on adventures throughout time and space with his grandson as his sidekick. Do you know who this is?
Which cartoon baby is this?
Whether a TV show is live action or a cartoon, there are often characters who change a lot throughout the course of the series. This animated baby is no different. He started off in this adult animated series as a baby that behaved more like an adult with some seriously dark and violent tendencies and as the show has gone on, he's become less violent and more over the top and flamboyant with his behavior. Do you recognize this baby?
Do you know the name of this character?
This human-like yellow Labrador Retriever is a friend and once rival of the main character in the series that he appears in. He comes back into the main character's life when he starts dating the person who was hired to ghost-write the main character's autobiography. Like real life Labrador Retrievers, this character is upbeat and positive and, despite the fact that the main character isn't always nice to him, he's constantly positive if it means that he occasionally misses jokes or sarcasm. Who is he?
Who is this futuristic robot?
This futuristic robot is an anti-hero in this series who is known for the fact that he's into gambling, drinking, and generally misbehaving. Aside from a couple close friends, this robot isn't exactly a big fan of regular humans and he often says things that show just how much he dislikes humans. Although he tends to be relatively obnoxious and belligerent, he also has moments when he's sincere and sympathetic which shows a different side to him. What's this robot's name?
Who is this teen crime fighter?
Being a teenager isn't hard but balancing being a regular teen with fighting crime? That can't be easy! Luckily, this crime fighting high school student has her best friend, his pet naked mole rat, and an adolescent computer genius on her side to constantly help her out of situations and help her defeat evil. The show she's from follows her on her missions as well as her everyday life at school. Do you know the name of this cartoon character?
Do you recognize this character?
As the oldest sibling in this character's family, she doesn't often receive very much positive attention from the rest of her family. She's often bullied and mocked for just about anything they can find about her to make fun of or just plain ignored by all of them. Yikes! Like many real-life teenagers, she tends to be self-conscious and wants to be popular at school but unfortunately, it never quite works out for her. Do you know the name of this character?
Which South Park character is this?
When Kenny was temporarily removed from the series during one season, this character was able to get more screen time which brought him more to the forefront as a recurring character and allowed his character to develop more. This character's parents are incredibly strict and even sometimes a little neglectful with him which is shown in his home life as he shifts from being a background character. Since being made a main character, he has totally become a fan favorite.
Which deep sea character is this?
This character first appeared in the pilot episode of the series that he appears in. This character is overweight and not exactly the smartest fish in the sea, which he shows very often. He's the best friend of the main character and, since he's unemployed, is always ready to do anything that his friend wants to. His lack of common sense often gets them into a lot of trouble, though! What's the name of this pink, dim-witted deep sea character?
What's the name of this part-time pet?
When the platypus was first discovered, scientists were convinced that it wasn't real. They searched the body of the specimen that was sent to them to try to find where the stitches were that combined several animals together because they were convinced that's what it was. This cartoon platypus may not be as real as those ones, but it's still fun to watch! He's a pet part of the time and the rest of the time, he's a secret agent who fights crime. What's his name?
Can you name these twin toddlers?
Not everyone who has twins gives them rhyming names or dresses them the same, but the parents of these cartoon toddlers certainly chose to. These twin tots are two of the main characters in the classic 90s cartoon that they're from and live next door to the protagonist. Because their parents are friends and they're neighbors, these babies are often over playing and getting into adventures with their friend. Do you remember which of these pairs of rhyming names are theirs?
Which Adventure Time character is this?
This character from Adventure Time is a gender-swapped version of another main character in the series. In the episode Fionna and Cake, she's introduced along with gender-swapped versions of the other characters in the series. Like her male counterpart, this character is typically pretty calm and gets along with her friends easily due to her polite and friendly nature. Still, she can be pretty stubborn at times and is determined to get exactly what she wants. Who is this character?
What's the name of this character?
Just like most other teenagers, this character wants to be popular among her peers, loves social media, and can sometimes get irritated by her dysfunctional family members even though she does genuinely love and care about them. While her brother has a close relationship to her scientist grandfather, she isn't as close with him and sometimes feels a little jealous about their close relationship. We totally can't blame her on that one, though! Do you know who this character is?
Do you know this TV neighbor?
This TV neighbor was one of the first characters on The Simpsons to be shown on the series who wasn't an immediate member of the Simpson family. When he was created, he was intended to be an incredibly polite neighbor who annoys Homer Simpson and although that's still what he is, he's known more now for his over-the-top speech pattern, devotion to his religion, and obnoxiously positive attitude. Do you know the name of Homer's overly upbeat next door neighbor?
Which cartoon villain is this?
This supervillain was originally created in 1940 and was first introduced as a psychopathic criminal mastermind with a sick sense of humor. As time passed, he evolved to be more of a prankster but there are still some versions of this villain that keep him as the dark criminal that he originally was. He also found his way into this animated version of the series in which he kept his creepy personality with a touch of humor. Who is this villain?
Can you name this TV daughter?
This character is from an adult animated series and is a college student who is majoring in women's history. Despite her dad's political ideology, which is a fairly large part of the series, she shows herself during the series to be much more on the liberal spectrum. Even though they're politically opposites, they're both very similar in the fact that they're passionate about their beliefs and get pretty heated when it comes to discussing them. Who is this TV character?
Can you name this out of place animal?
Although this character lives underwater, she's originally from Texas and is pretty out of place in her home among all the fish that she has for neighbors. She wears a helmet and suit to keep a steady stream of oxygen and her home is inside a large bubble so that she can take it off and enjoy the fresh air that she was used to having when she was back home. She's often shown to be very proud of her home state and is a good friend to those close to her.