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When we were kids, the cartoon characters in the shows we’d watch were absolutely flawless. We’d laugh, enjoy their hilarious antics, and get swept up in the brilliance of their storylines. But as we got older, it became a bit harder to see past the weirdness of some cartoon and anime character designs.

Some are so bad that no amount of good storytelling can hide that fact. That’s why we’re here to ruin your childhood just a little bit more with this list of abominable character designs from movies, shows, and anime.

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#1

Cats - Live Action Movie

Cats - Live Action Movie

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Luke Branwen
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1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm amused by the theories that covid was a divine punishment for this.

ZuriLovesYou
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1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I actually like that movie. Bring on the downvotes, fellas!

Jesha
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1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I do too. The cast was clearly having a wonderful time and the dancing was insanely good for the most part. Honestly only Rebel wasn't a dancer, but that was sort of the point and she still put all her energy into it. I was sold on enthusiasm plus the kids giving proper reverence to Judi Densch and Ian McKellen. Dunno why people expected Cats to suddenly make sense as if it weren't already Andrew Lloyd Webber at his cocaniest.

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Knitting Panda
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1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I saw the musical on Broadway three weeks after it opened. It was wonderful. Somehow making a movie out if it made it grotesque. It destroyed the magic.

glowworm2
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1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The problem with this musical is that it's so abstract that it's impossible to translate it to the big screen. While other musicals, such as The Sound of Music and West Side Story have coherant plots that make them perfect for adapting to the big screen, Cats is basically just a bunch of poems/songs about various cats with a rather loose plot about selecting a cat that will be reborn into a new life.

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glowworm2
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1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Should have gone with actual costumes than this creepy CGI nonsense. The actual costumes for the show are awesome.

Meagan Glaser
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1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

and the thing with the stage show costumes is they were designed to minimize the human-ness. Big wide wigs, arm and leg warmers, they help to disguise the human proportions.

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Meagan Glaser
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1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Funniest thing about the movie designs is that furries HATED it

Peter H
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1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I agree with the reviewers - longterm musical theater fans, mostly - who said that the real problem with the movie was the twin issues of mostly casting non-dancers in a dance movie, and allowing them all to sing at their own pace and expect the orchestra to figure it out in post production. In other words, it was a really bad adaptation. And since the performances didn't draw people out of their seats into the movie, we were all stuck staring at the weird costume/character design choices. If it had been a better MOVIE, we wouldn't have cared as much.

Jesha
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1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Victoria and Skimbleshanks are principal dancers at the Royal Ballet, and Munkustrap at the New York City ballet.

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Taco doggo
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1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Agree 100%, couldn't even finish watching because the characters were so bad

Charlotte A.
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1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm pretty sure these aren't "animated" characters...

Sojourner
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1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I absolutely think this looks like balls. Ngl.

Olli Hawk
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1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The worst part was that I was so excited to see this too 😭

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    #2

    Spiderus From Miss Spider's Sunny Patch Friends

    Spiderus From Miss Spider's Sunny Patch Friends

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    and_a_touch_of_the_’tism
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    KILL IT KILL IT NOW QUICKLY KILL IT FOR THE LOVE OF GOD

    Court
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My son watched that show…Dear Lord, the amount of years it has taken me to get over this image and now just like that, All my hard work has been undone 😭😭😭

    ZuriLovesYou
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I watched this show as a kid. I don't remember him being so scary!

    glowworm2
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If it helps any--or makes it worse, this guy was voiced by the late Tony Jay, whose voice was heard in tons of animated shows and films. Most notably, Judge Frollo in the Hunchback of Notre Dame.

    Brian Jones
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Fire isn’t enough to unsee this cgi horrorpiece

    Denise Melek
    Community Member
    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like some influencers, just needs bigger lips.

    Allison Hayre
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I’ve never watched this, never even seen this face before, BUT MY BRAIN GAVE IT A VOICE! NOOOOOO

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    #3

    Tika - Barbie Movie

    Tika - Barbie Movie

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    cat
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    the false eyelashes lol

    Beck
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It looks like a Snapchat filter on a girl with false eyelashes lol

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    LokisLilButterknife
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Animators: We have to give the elephant false lashes, so everyone knows it's a girl elephant.

    Ms. Mack
    Community Member
    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At least she isn't the colour PINK.

    Psycho Princess
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I personally don't feel like this one belongs on this list, she was fairly well designed for her time. When you look at her you clearly see that it is a female elephant, so they succeeded. Also this is barbie: island princess, in case any of you were wondering.

    Couragetcd
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I agree. Tika is a success compared to the rest. Plus, she might have been kicked out without lashes

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    Myo
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This was my favourite movie when I was younger.

    glowworm2
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Grandma! I found your dentures!

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    Bored Panda has curated this list of terrible, weird, and creepy character designs that people have come across. Although a character’s design isn’t the only thing that makes the show good, it can add a lot to the overall storyline. One of the important parts of designing a good cartoon character is understanding their anatomy. 

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    Designers need to first know the rules of human anatomy before they break them. Many animators don’t understand or choose to ignore anatomy rules and then end up with the oddest characters. According to Pixune, “researching a body shape’s anatomical structure, whether a human, animal, invented creature, or machine, is essential to creating a unique character.”

    #4

    Globglogabgalab - Strawinsky And The Mysterious House

    Globglogabgalab - Strawinsky And The Mysterious House

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    Brian Jones
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    His name is the sound you make when you have a seizure

    Doc “Dr Rotwang” Rotwang
    Community Member
    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The podcast "God Awful Movies" covered this movie ("Strawinsky and the Mysterious House") not too long ago, and...um...it's anti-literacy. I'm not making this up, it's a kids' movie about NOT READING.

    Couragetcd
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Dafuque? But, but- there are so many books in scene! Were they trying reverse psychology?

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    Coral
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When I first saw this I thought this was the dude from Wreck-it-Ralph who says not to look at his cousin

    Karl der Große
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's the yeast of thoughts and minds right there, and nobody can prove me wrong.

    Sojourner
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh, this dude? Yeah, he's a throwback. Very memorable.

    Panda Bear
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It’s a christian move and there are a lot of terrible cgi characters. This one’s just the worst.

    The Original Bruno
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Obviously inspired by the absorbiloff from Dr Who.

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    #5

    Becky - T.u.f.f. Puppy

    Becky - T.u.f.f. Puppy

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    New Everywhere
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It keeps alternating between looking like a nose and a hole aaaaahhh

    Judes Dominoes
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Makes me wonder what is even on her face. I only see eyes, a small mouth, and a few dots, and that weird black hole thing.

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    DefinitelyNotTheDuolingoOwl
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Could have been fine if they switched up the mouth placement, but no.

    glowworm2
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That is a VERY strange place to put a mouth.

    Sheri Lytle
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ya and why is her mouth under her eye? very strange ...

    Delenn
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If Picasso worked as animator

    David
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    For symmetry, shouldn't her right eye have a mouth as well? /J

    EmJay
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    is the nose, a hole...?

    Sojourner
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The lips should be underneath the snout. Yeah, this looks...off.

    That Goth Demon (zey/zem)
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I thought the mouth was a cut or something for a second

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    #6

    Jay Jay The Jet Plane

    Jay Jay The Jet Plane

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    Red PANda (she/they)
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This feels like what my childhood nightmares were like

    glowworm2
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh goody, now that stupid theme song from the commercials for the VHS tapes is stuck in my head. "Jay Jay, the Jet Plane!"

    AnkleByter
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The sun is rising high up over Tarrytown, friends taking off and friends touching down. That's where you'll find, that one of a kind, Jay Jaaaaaay. Jay Jay the jet plane (that's me!). There's never been another little guy like this, so much in love with the sky like this. So buckle up tight, it's a magical flight with Jay Jaaaaaay, Jay JAAAAAAAAAAAY, Jay Jay the jet plane (that's me!). You're welcome!

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    Angel Brown
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    remember all those creepy memes about the face swap with the face on that toy train? one of the planes here looks like it

    Judes Dominoes
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No comments from me here. They are already spoken well xDD

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    Allison Hayre
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why is one a flesh colored mouse, while the others are human!?

    Gina Festa
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I forgotten how creepy it really was

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    When it comes to misunderstanding realistic or anatomically correct character design, one of the weirdest offenders of this was Paramount Picture’s Sonic the Hedgehog. When the production company released the first trailer for their live-action movie, there was public outcry over how creepy and unsettling the character looked. Many unhappy fans found his teeth to be too detailed and his eyes not conjoined enough.

    To Paramount’s credit, they took all the fan feedback into consideration and pushed back the film’s release date by a year. By listening to what people had to say and making Sonic look more cartoon-like, they were able to find the most pleasing character design for their film.

    #7

    Tales In Mushroom Village

    Tales In Mushroom Village

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    Hippopotamuses
    Community Member
    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Shrooms! There is no other explanation.

    LokisLilButterknife
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is this the crappy Wish knockoff of "Over the Fence?"

    James Chen
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    when u eat poisonous musherooms

    #8

    Sonic The Hedgehog

    Sonic The Hedgehog

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    Nikki Martinez
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This needs to be reposted but with the "original" teeth

    James D
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In the new Chip and Dale movie, they reference "ugly sonic" and show close up of their teeth

    Psycho Princess
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He looked pretty good after the full remodel actually. I played sonic on the GameCube a lot as a kid and it gave a nice nostalgic feeling. The original design was the thing of nightmares though.

    glowworm2
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Thankfully, this version was scrapped and replaced with a spot on version of Sonic that looked like he came straight from the video games.

    TheMagicOfBeingMia (She/Her)
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Friendly reminder that the internet cyberbullied the movie company to change the design

    Tom Hardeveld
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    but boy did he make a comeback with the rescue rangers movie

    Ducki (She/Her) 明明
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This could be better but hey. He’s not *shudders* a C-CAT...M-MAN

    Sojourner
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Okay, this doesn't look so bad.

    Ronika Amirahmadi
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's not that bad as the others...right?

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    #9

    Kid - Foodfight

    Kid - Foodfight

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    Ducki (She/Her) 明明
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is like those $hit skibidi toilet animation

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    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    skibidi toilet should be on here actually

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    Luis Hernandez Dauajare
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    All characters from Foodfight should be here...

    Judes Dominoes
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The exact reason why people call this the worst animated movie...

    ChernobylMatilda4468
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, looks like this will be making a guest appearance in my nightmares for the next few weeks.

    Gina Festa
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    how about the whole movie or at least all the human characters

    glowworm2
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Shh. We don't talk about this train wreck.

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    Another interesting thing to keep in mind about good character design is having identifiable silhouettes. This means that each character’s body shape should be distinctive enough to be recognized by an audience without any other details.

    According to Walt Disney, “when designing characters, artists often use a silhouette to test whether the character’s basic design ‘reads’ to the audience. From the silhouette we are able to see a distinctive and recognizable design without details and understand what the figure is saying with its overall form.”

    #10

    The Problem Solverz

    The Problem Solverz

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    Ducki (She/Her) 明明
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is what i got in those make a character with google slides things you do in elementary school.

    CORGI QUEEN
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I was wondering what those symbols next to your username mean. What do they mean?

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    Coral
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    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ain't no one talking about fake brown duolingo in there Edit: those eyes of each of the characters-

    Mike F
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If those are the solvers WTAF is the problem?

    Judes Dominoes
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    CN doesn't get much worse than this....

    Doc “Dr Rotwang” Rotwang
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Ladies and gentlemen, we've cancelled 'Megas XLR', redesigned Long Haul the Puppet Trucker, and spammed the channel with that show about the pointy-haired people doing space sit-ups for ever and eternity...we've raised our own bar for showing our hatred towards our viewers, and ever more extreme expressions of disdain are called for. If anyone has any suggestions, any nightmares to offer, please feel free to OH MY FORKING GOD WHAT IN HELL'S SUPPURATING ODOROUS TAINT IS THAT"

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    Allison Hayre
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There are many problems I see, so obviously they are not very good at their jobs…

    John Kremm
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What's that green thing sticking up from between the blue one's legs, hmmm?

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    #11

    Peppa's Guinea Pigs

    Peppa's Guinea Pigs

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    PhaseWitFact
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Every character on Peppa Pig should be pictured here. That show has lazy sloppy illustrators pretending that they're edgy.

    me myself and i (She/Her)
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    im not 100% sure, but I think it may be the style because its a children's show? Anyway, I know that I loved the show when I was a toddler, so I might be biased, but respectfully (you are entitled to your opinion, ofc) I disagree with your statement.

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    Robert T
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You can't fool me. That's a haggis!

    Hippopotamuses
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Suddenly Peppa Pig looks more realistic.

    glowworm2
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't think Peppa Pig should count because it's a kid's show. It's meant to have a certain charm to it by not looking perfect.

    Jaya
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've never watched the show, but based on this picture, I'd say this is a great character design. I absolutely love the way it looks, very funny and cute in a weird way, and it has a lot of character.

    Petra Schaap
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    omg what??? fantastic so f****d up hahahahaha

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    #12

    Fanboy & Chum Chum

    Fanboy & Chum Chum

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    Jenna Kay
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just their style of animation in general is not my fave ... but to each their own!

    Wysteria_Rose
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I remember trying to like this show but the animation creeped me out way too much. I couldn't get into it b/c it was too distracting.

    Coral
    Community Member
    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Anybody else that thinks their hair looks like wood now-

    Faith
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    WOAH, that's such a deep cut im going to need stitches. This show was locked so far in the recesses of my mind I dont think I would've ever thought about it again had I not seen this. Really makes you wonder how much stuff that was once a part of our lives just disappears for good so quickly

    Wiles Anonim
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    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They look like from the "Psychonauts" games series.

    EmJay
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    the teeth just look like a picture cropped on

    Ronika Amirahmadi
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    JEUSES CHRIST WHY IS THE HAND BIGGER THAT THE ARM?

    Mysteria
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Meh. It looks silly but it’s also a kid’s cartoon and I found it funny when I watched it as a child. It’s basically just doing SpongeBob close-ups but in every single frame 💀

    Some designers also make the mistake of overdesigning their characters by adding way too many details or accessories that make absolutely no sense. It can be an eyesore for viewers and even leave them feeling confused. Animators especially do this when their designs look too similar, and people need to tell the characters apart.

    An important thing to keep in mind is that overdesigned characters can create a cluttered mess. With too many colors, body features, and intricate details, the character will look unnatural. Designers should use other distinguishing factors for their animation and give their protagonists a cleaner look.

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    #13

    Peppa The Pig

    Peppa The Pig

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    Jessica Rabbit
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    All I see are short d*cks and balls for heads...

    Robert T
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    An entire family of hairdryers.

    Kevin the Manager
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If they look to their left, their eyes are on the right side of their heads. If they look the other way, their eyes pop over to the other side of their heads... EEP!

    Jess-a-men
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I feel like the people who designed this were vaguely aware that pigs existed, but only because of a slurred description their farm-raised but senile grandpa once gave them.

    Daniel Atkins
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The animator must be descendants of the illuminators of old texts that drew the messed up animals in the margins.

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    Rachel Pelz
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ever wondered what is on the barbecue of family Pig...?

    The Dark Sun
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nah, but I want to know how many jobs Miss Rabbit has

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    Klondike Penguin
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    “They won’t let us into play group in account of all our faces looking like pen!ses.”

    Ian Coghlan
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Having had to watch Peppa Pig on loop for days on end I would say how they look is the least of their problems.

    Kylie
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They are the weirdest drawings with their weird snouts and stick limbs, yet somehow kids love them. Beats me.

    Alecto76
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What kind of pigs have these people seen? Snouts are between the eyes, not growing out of the temple.

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    #14

    Billy From Monster By Mistake

    Billy From Monster By Mistake

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    Almost sunny
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He should be afraid of who's standing behind him!

    YTK
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I see monsters, and these were definitely a mistake

    Ken Beattie
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nearly 30 year old animation... not surprised it looks c**p.

    Allison Hayre
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    POV: you are relaxing in the weekend, but you are about to remember your homework

    #15

    Joshua And The Promised Land

    Joshua And The Promised Land

    The_Snakes_Den Report

    Red PANda (she/they)
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Everything about this movie is just a bit cursed ngl

    Zedrapazia
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It was made by just one guy, which is respectable, but otherwise it's very very VERY cursed

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    Bee
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    OMG PLEASE WATCH THE SABERSPARK REANIMATION AND REVIEWS OF THIS MOVIE ITS SO FUNNY

    Zedrapazia
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I second that, it indeed is really fun

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    Andrew Keir
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Admit it, you looked between his legs ...

    glowworm2
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is the other character naked or supposed to be another lion?

    Ovata Acronicta
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's a movie of the telling of a bible story, but the main character is a lion...uh... a lion I guess. The animation is compellingly awful.

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    Casey Payne
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I never imagined the concept of The Promised Land as a threat before.

    Scar Scar
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    LMAO I watched a YouTuber, Ted Nivision, react to this and it was so funny!

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    Another movie that was guilty of creating unsettling characters was The Polar Express. The characters in this movie were supposed to look human and life-like, but instead, they had uncanny valley characteristics. Many people found issues with the eyes of the animated characters, which seemed crossed and unfocused.

    The film team was also one of the first to use motion capture suits and computer rendering technology on such a big scale. This might explain why the movie’s characters looked so weird while moving and speaking.

    #16

    Kamichama Karin

    Kamichama Karin

    Cake-OR-Death- Report

    Delenn
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think they do not need noses, they breath through their freakishly big eyes

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    David
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "But boss, I can't draw cute very well." "It's okay, just dial up the eye size to eleven and they will seem cute anyway" "Well okay boss, but there won't be any room left for noses".

    Elizabeth Brown
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I own this manga... I'm fairly certain they are not this cursed in the manga. The entire thing is low key a parody of magical girls (the catchphrase she says when transforming is "i am god"), so it almost feels intentional too

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    #17

    Gakuen Handsome

    Gakuen Handsome

    Longjumping_Lion_496 Report

    volcanic_larva3
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    their chins are now legally considered weapons

    Mike Morton
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This show is meant to be a parody but I get what you mean LMAO

    Zedrapazia
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That upside-down raindrop shaped Sephiroth in the middle tho ...

    LokisLilButterknife
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hah hah, they look like my bad tween anime drawings.

    ShenaniGens
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    these are what all my 8-year-old drawings of people looked like!!!

    KDS
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Get me some ink so I can write with those chins.

    glowworm2
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Apparently, this show is meant to be a parody, so I think the pointy chins are on purpose.

    Kian Ponda
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh their JAWLINES...sharper than a shar of glass

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    #18

    Buttercup From The Power Puff Girls

    Buttercup From The Power Puff Girls

    TiaMystic Report

    myvloggun [[ he/him ]]
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ON this episode of the writers barely disguised fetish!

    glowworm2
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    For the record, this is the 2016 abomination of a reboot that us original PPG fans don't wish to talk about.

    Nina
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Thank you, I didn't recognize anything about this. Iirc the girls all had a good design

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    KillerKiwi
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Can some one please explain what the fück that is

    Mysteria
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It’s from an episode of that PowerPuff reboot. Basically, the girls see this super muscular superhero and Buttercup feels inferior so she starts working out and gets super buff. But when this villain called the Gnat (I think) starts attacking, Buttercup can’t help because her muscle makes her too heavy to fly, so Blossom and Bubbles get captured. What is the apparent solution? Make Buttercup get obese to remove the muscle and then work off the fat with cardio… 🤢 The worst part? The episode is called Muscle-Cup. How did they miss the opportunity to call it Buffer-Cup?!?!

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    Ronika Amirahmadi
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If u didn't look at her 🍒 ur not human And isn't she a kid? Why does she have 🍒?

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    Cartoons aren’t meant to look realistic or be perfect, but designers should definitely not just throw a bunch of things together to create a character. It’s safe to say that many of the characters in this list are nightmare fuel for that exact reason. That’s why this post received 23k upvotes and 3.8k comments with many of the most jarring examples of character design ever seen. Let us know which of these animations shocked you the most.

    #19

    Bigby Wolf - Unstable Fables

    Bigby Wolf - Unstable Fables

    so_FISH_ticated Report

    glowworm2
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't like this wolf. I feel like he's going to be crawling under my bed tonight--and my bed has built in drawers and no space to crawl under, mind you.

    TheAnimalGoddess
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He's like a Wolf/Shark/Human all rolled into one 😳

    Mysteria
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I remember watching this shít as a kid 💀

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    #20

    xxxHolic

    xxxHolic

    GreatYamOfHope Report

    Red PANda (she/they)
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Their legs are twice as long as the rest of their bodies 😂

    Jenna Kay
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    One day I will be this skinny and buy colored straws for pants.

    Jaya
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I like it, it looks like a cool vibe. Why should they be realistic? Why not be wonderfully different?

    Ken Beattie
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It looks a little weird, but not as bad as some. For a more modern example, the cartoon Grimsburg has longer legs and smaller bodies too. Not to this extreme, but it's till noticeable. Gives it a unique style that separates it visually from other animated shows.

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    Suutashi
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh, God, CLAMP is so bad about the proportions of their characters. Tsubasa Reservoir Chronicles had the exact same problem.

    Couragetcd
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I enjoy this, but it might just be the cool color tones after all the screaming bright colors

    Ronika Amirahmadi
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When u put the head wayyyy above the right place

    TheAnimalGoddess
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maybe they're both really great at walking on stilts...we don't know, maybe that's their thing 🤣

    Rin (all pronouns)
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They'd look nice if it weren't for how distorted and long-legged they look

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    #21

    Teen Girl Wolf - Unstable Fables

    Teen Girl Wolf - Unstable Fables

    BigGaybowser69 Report

    Mysteria
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She also tried to seduce a teenager in that movie, so that’s fun…

    Suutashi
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is that a wolf or a hairy shark?

    #22

    Squirrel Daredevil Dan - Foodfight

    Squirrel Daredevil Dan - Foodfight

    CoinSausage Report

    David
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Kind of looks like he has his head out the window while driving fast down the freeway.

    #23

    Howie And Poodle - Almost Naked Animals

    Howie And Poodle - Almost Naked Animals

    qzazq Report

    David
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    HEY BUDDY! MY EYES ARE UP HERE! Well, one of them anyway. /J

    Mysteria
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think the entire point of the art style was to be goofy 🤷‍♀️

    Robert T
    Community Member
    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Material B***h of a poodle. (grrrr- female dog)

    toxxic
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I forgot this show existed until now

    Sheri Lytle
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Crazy imaginations out there.....wow!

    ZuriLovesYou
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My siblings and I used to love that show!

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    #24

    The Joker

    The Joker

    HIV-Free-03 Report

    Zedrapazia
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This one here looks like a Sims character

    Me Oh My
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Real question, though. Where is this one from?

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    Michal Dolyniuk
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sweet baby inc. this game suck so much...

    Zedrapazia
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am all in for more variety, but Sweet Baby Inc did nothing but lackluster self inserts and badly written BS

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    Robert T
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I swear he was in an 80's band.

    Tai Dallen
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Compared to some of the others this one could be worse!

    Dame Cherry
    Community Member
    Premium
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Joker as a f**kboy twink

    Couragetcd
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How many shoulder pads are crammed in that jacket?

    JayWantsACat
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The other ones I could understand could be a result of lack of talent, time, or budget but this is one has none of those excuses.

    glowworm2
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That mouth is in a realy awkward spot on his pants.

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    #25

    Sid Phillips - Toy Story

    Sid Phillips - Toy Story

    DistributionLast5872 Report

    Red PANda (she/they)
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Okay but to be fair people were just learning how to animate and model stuff like that when that movie came out. The design did always kinda scare me as a kid though ngl

    Squirrelly Panda
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    Premium
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sid was supposed to be scary, so I'm cool with his design

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    Ms. Mack
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I thought it effectively read f'd up bully neighbor kid. In fact he kinda looks a lot like the f'd up bully neighbor kid from my childhood, just needed red hair and a BMX bike.

    Doc “Dr Rotwang” Rotwang
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nope. Sid is SUPPOSED to be creepy and distressing to look at.

    Judes Dominoes
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    took Pixar 20 years or so to correctly animate humans... this is why

    Donald
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I knew kids like Sid growing up. Its a pretty great character design and it did its job, even without dialog you could tell what Sid was about.

    That Goth Demon (zey/zem)
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Terrifying but because it was an early 3d animation

    whaaaaaaaaaa
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I didn't like the character of course but I think he actually looks cute. Besides he looks a lot like Will Poulter which I don't think is ugly, he just looks different. Why is that a bad thing? I think they both look great

    whaaaaaaaaaa
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And ok on a side note this one shot is very disturbing but there's that

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    TheAnimalGoddess
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why does he have m#+h mouth? He looks like he's been going hard for decades! D@πn! 😬

    Taco doggo
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Eh no, doesn't belong here. Just a braced face kid

    JayWantsACat
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The baby in this is so much worse, at least to me.

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    #26

    Jonny - The Real Adventures Of Jonny Quest

    Jonny - The Real Adventures Of Jonny Quest

    Doodle_Brush Report

    David
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He looks like a poorly molded action figure your mom bought you at the dollar store that kind of sort of looks like the character from the show you like but they didn't quite nail it. He also looks like he just got kicked in the nuts or he walked in on his sister and her boyfriend.

    Karen Krause
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The original cartoon was so much better.

    Doc “Dr Rotwang” Rotwang
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "I've got rectangular man-boobs - AND THEY'RE SAGGING. Please, consign me to the landfill of history, lest I ravage all our minds."

    TheAnimalGoddess
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Does he have b00bs? Wow, go Jonny! 😂

    Ken Beattie
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Another example of 30 year old animation. I remember about a decade where they were switching from traditional animation to CGI and the CGI was just not good enough. This is one of the victims. There are a few more in this post. I think it's less bad character design, and more limitations of the available tech.

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    #27

    Groucha - Téléchat

    Groucha - Téléchat

    7yaX Report

    Luke Branwen
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This looks like that kind of weird $hit you find on the dark side of Youtube.

    Arnaud
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This was a really f****d up TV show for kids in the 1980s. If you find Groucha distrubing you shouldn't look at Pubpub or Leguman from the same show.

    DC
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh my ... french, this was. It was interrupted with clips with marionette children interacting with real adults and such. The paw was usually not bound, but he was hurt by ... something. Sure he explained it.

    glowworm2
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The ostrich can stay. Everyone else can leave.

    Virgil Blue
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This picture is tame for the show, I remember the ostrich lady having an amply filled décolleté in some episodes.

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    #28

    Bozz And Doody - Cubeez

    Bozz And Doody - Cubeez

    Tunebird Report

    Betta Fish
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    for real some guy hired a dude and said, "Hey, can you 3d model?" and the other dude was like "Uhm yep I can put 3 shapes together in blender."

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    Melissa Buddin
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This was created for children 2-5. Kids...Little kids. it doesn't have to be award winning animation!

    Lieutenant BaconWaffles
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Remember the square-ish piggybanks that literally ate coins?

    That Goth Demon (zey/zem)
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think they're cute but I get that they're lazy designs

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    #29

    Purple Monarch - Miraculous

    Purple Monarch - Miraculous

    Snoo-45969 Report

    ImATotalTina
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Everything about this show is just awful. No offense to the fans out there 🐞

    Astar_ALT
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The main character : cringiest high schooler I've ever seen. Creepily obsessed with a random famous dude who later attends her school. Wouldn't watch it if my siblings didn't like it so much

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    David
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Even if he otherwise looked normal - that dude is wearing four necklaces / pendants.

    Doc “Dr Rotwang” Rotwang
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This one's just cacophonous and unappealing. A bad design, yeah, but not a 'worst'.

    Jaya
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Never heard of it, but I love the look in this picture. Absolutely f*cking love it!

    Mike Morton
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Damn, I thought he was good looking lol

    That Goth Demon (zey/zem)
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I like how inclusive the show is and the designs and stuff but they really f****d up Marinette's romance

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    #30

    Maury The Hormone Monster - Big Mouth

    Maury The Hormone Monster - Big Mouth

    MDubbzee Report

    3 possums in a coat
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is nobody going to talk abt the nose..

    Wintermute
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's not an accident. The whole cartoon series is about puberty. It's hilarious, but SUUUUPER nsfw.

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    Alecto76
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This cartoon is the best. I love his little penis children.

    daniel ikelman
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Disagree...this one is hilarious You have to watch it to get it

    Ducki (She/Her) 明明
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    the name’s wrong. MENSTRUATION the hormone monster.

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    #31

    Kindergarteners From Leo

    Kindergarteners From Leo

    BryanMcHunter Report

    Red PANda (she/they)
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don’t think it’s that bad of a design. It’s just unrealistic cuz it’s a cartoony style, and they look pretty funny

    Weaponized Beef
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This was pretty intentional. They were meant to look kinda feral.

    New Everywhere
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nope, they look like the critters they were supposed to be

    Taco doggo
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I personally loved them, such a funny & realistic take on kindergartners

    Charlotte Sandoval
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Absolutely not, they were the best part of that movie

    Mysteria
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Disagree. This was intentional.

    Anti-Swift (Don’t judge)
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They’re animals! Especially the one above the teacher’s butt! The one with the pink shirt

    Laila and Naomi
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think they are adorable but just made to look silly

    Anonymous
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Poor design vs cartoonish design choices are not the same. The fifth graders in Leo looked excellent, and the film was lovely. The way the kindergartners bounce and jabber in the movie for contrast is too funny. As someone who has taught all elementary school grade levels; this was hilarious.

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    #32

    Alpha And Omega

    Alpha And Omega

    Snoo-45969 Report

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    #33

    Barb - Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs

    Barb - Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs

    Snoo-45969 Report

    Zedrapazia
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Barb was great! If anyone has a bad design, it's the spaghetti Santa Claus evil guy.

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    JayWantsACat
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Love the character, not so much the design. But I guess it fits the film's aesthetic?

    Virgil Blue
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This one is passable. You can stay Barb.

    cj be like
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She actually has quite a nice design! Very kind too.

    ZuriLovesYou
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I remember watching that movie all the time as a kid. I don't remember her being so ugly!

    Lieutenant BaconWaffles
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Part Marshmallow Peep, part Orangutan, part Michelin Man.

    Olli Hawk
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It bothers me that she has human hair

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    #34

    Ginger - As Told By Ginger

    Ginger - As Told By Ginger

    ApplicationLivid4045 Report

    Elizabeth
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Respectfully, all of the character designs in this show are hideous. Stylized, sure, but definitely kept me from wanting to watch it as a kid

    Lieutenant BaconWaffles
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Klasky Csupo sure loved fugly designs. Rocker Power was just as hard to look at.

    TheAnimalGoddess
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm guessing this is made with the same illustrators as Rugrats?

    Taco doggo
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Was young when this came out, didn't really notice at the time but yah really freaky looking actually

    cj be like
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    the only good part about this show was that 'its courtney' song

    #35

    Królestwo Zielonej Polany. Powrót

    Królestwo Zielonej Polany. Powrót

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    wayne whitson
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    🎼 "Red ant, Red ant. Red ant, Red ant ... (Theme music from "The Pink Panther")

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    Robert T
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That looks like one of the Wee Free Men!

    Hippopotamuses
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There's a lot to unpick here. But I suspect that this has to do with the Balfour Declaration.

    #36

    Muscle Man - Regular Show

    Muscle Man - Regular Show

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    Jenna Kay
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Muscle man is the one you take issue with?!

    Charlene Wilbur
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He's perfect just the way he is. Hahah I love this show and all the freaks in it

    Doc “Dr Rotwang” Rotwang
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah...no. Hard no on including Muscle Man in this list. He's nowhere as egregiously s****y as some of the other designs on this list (I'm throwing chicken poop at YOU, "Problem Solverz"), he fills a niche in the show's overall design, and his character is nuanced and endearing in contrast to his appearance, which makes him memorable and endearing. Hot throbbing greased-up Jesus lord, "Problem Solverz". It's like they knew they couldn't shove a wire hanger into your eyes through a TV screen, so they did what they could despite limitations.

    Mysteria
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Muscle Man is the GOAT and your opinion is invalid

    Lee Banks
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Muscle Man was perfect for the role.

    The Ducklord88
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You know who else has a bad character design in regular show?

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    #37

    Mr. Rzykruski - Frankenweenie

    Mr. Rzykruski - Frankenweenie

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    Ms. Mack
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Great caricature of Vincent Price, an actor known for horror movie roles in the forties and fifties.

    Niki A
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think the general style is supposed to be caricature, so this one doesn't really seem to belong here.

    AlchemisT
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I got really angry at some of the posts. These are the characteristic lines that distinguish the designer from other people. Especially if you're talking about signature character types like Frankenweenie, please don't watch it.

    Judes Dominoes
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is his face melting off as he gets older?

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    #38

    Beavis and Butt-Head

    Beavis and Butt-Head

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    Virgil Blue
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I their defense they were designed to be nasty and ugly.

    ano nym
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Those are cultural treasures.

    ginshun
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You shut your whore mouth. Bevis and Butthead are awesome.

    Brian Jones
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Woah there! Back off my Butthead and Beavis

    gerry.garh
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That was then. Now, they are portrayed in a much more realistic way. bevis-and-...98b0c3.jpg bevis-and-butthead-as-adults-660fb1698b0c3.jpg

    cj be like
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    looks like something out of a meatcanyon video

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    #39

    Johnny Test

    Johnny Test

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    myvloggun [[ he/him ]]
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    hey! this one doesnt belong. sure, it had its issues, but it was a solid show

    Grant Caldwell
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't think show quality is the issue here, character design I'd. That being said this design doesn't seem horrible for a kids show.

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    Liv
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My childhood! Do not put it on this list! This hurts.

    Jenna Kay
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No no no - this doesn't belong here!!!

    ZuriLovesYou
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Look, I can see why you don't like the dog. But Johnny looks fine.

    CORGI QUEEN
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I LOVE JOHNNY TEST HE IS SOOOO CUTEEE

    Laila and Naomi
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think it is just a weird style cartoon

    cj be like
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    nope, doesnt belong at all! i had a crush on him at age 8 lol

    Doc “Dr Rotwang” Rotwang
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Putting "Johnny Test" on a list of bad character designs is a lot like putting a '57 Chevy in a line-up of fruits and vegetables on account of maybe it's cherry red.

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