Cartoon Network does ‘easter eggs’ too
We’re used to finding “easter eggs” in more recently released movies and TV series, but older products can sometimes contain amusing bits and inside jokes. You’ll appreciate the one below if you grew up watching Cartoon Network.
Dexter from Dexter’s Laboratory has appeared in the Powerpuff Girls on multiple occasions. He was revealed to go to the same kindergarten as Blossom, Bubbles, and Buttercup, but he can also be found among the characters’ toys on occasion.
What’s in a name
We’re curious how much time the writers at these major studios have to devote to each script, given the amount of research they appear to conduct. This is something we were completely unaware of until someone pointed it out to us.
Ursula transforms herself into a human form with the help of a butterfly in The Little Mermaid. In many cultures, a butterfly is a sign of transformation, and “Vanessa,” her name on land, is a butterfly genus.