Nostalgia Overload: 5 Cartoons That Make Me Feel Like I’m 5 Years Old Again
Television
The Powerpuff Girls: Bubbles, Blossom, and Buttercup! Image Credit: Cartoon Network
By MELODY WILSON/Staff Writer
5: Powerpuff Girls
When it Aired: 1998-2005
Where to Watch: Hulu
Synopsis: Sugar, spice, and everything nice! The Powerpuff Girls were created by Professor Utonium when he attempted to create the perfect little girl. Instead, he ended up with three little crime-stopping machines. Together they work to fight against Mojo Jojo and Him in order to save Townsville from doom!
He-Man, Skeletor, Battle Cat, and Orko— what more could anyone ask for?
4: He-Man and the Masters of the Universe
When it Aired: 1983-1985
Where to Watch: Amazon Prime
Synopsis: He-Man and the Masters of the Universe, more commonly known as simply He-Man, was based on a toy line by Mattel. With heroes such as Man-At-Arms and Battle Cat and villains such as Skeletor and Evil-Lyn, it’s no wonder it was such a hit. It even spawned its own spin-off in She-Ra: Princess of Power.
Make a wish! Timmy and his fairy godparents have fun screwing things up.
3: Fairly Oddparents
When it Aired: 2001-2017
Where to Watch: Paramount+
Synopsis: Timmy Turner, Cosmo, and Wanda! This show just goes to prove that you have to be careful what you wish for. Every episode involves Timmy wishing for something and the wish going terribly wrong. Add to that a villainous babysitter and parents who just don’t care about anything in Timmy’s life and you’ve got a middle school experience many will relate to!
The “loony” cast of Looney Tunes
2: Looney Tunes
When it Aired: 1930-present
Where to Watch: HBO Max
Synopsis: A true classic, Looney Tunes will never grow old in my book. When Bugs, Daffy, and the gang get together, you know it’s going to be a wild time. Whether Elmer Fudd is going on a hunting trip, Sylvester is trying to find a snack, or Yosemite Sam is a bit too angry, this is one of the classics that one can never get enough of.
Scooby-Doo and the Gang: Daphne, Shaggy, Velma, Fred, and the pup himself, Scooby-Dooby-Doo!
1: Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!
When it Aired: 1969-1978
Where to Watch: HBO Max
Synopsis: While the original cartoon ended in 1978, Scooby-Doo continues to be a smash hit even today. With an entourage of direct-to-video movies to pair with the tens of different series based on the characters, the Scooby Doo franchise is always coming out with new things to watch! The show even seems to be growing in popularity with the recent theatrical release of Scoob!