4 Reasons Why “The Amazing World Of Gumball” Is The Best Cartoon You Will Ever See...Ever
This show is more than a show, it’s an animated masterpiece that out shines anything in the same genre. Now I know you’re probably thinking that that is a huge statement to make, or that I’m out right disrespectful for thinking that this show is better than the beloved Looney Toons, Ed Edd and Eddy, and even the likes of Courage the Cowardly Dog. But after I make my case, it’s going to be hard to disagree. So, let’s begin.
1. It’s Ridiculously Hilarious
By far, it’s the funniest cartoon on the air right now as it completely eclipses anything else on Cartoon Network, or any other station for that matter. This show doesn’t just do one style of humor and delivering jokes but it utilizes a full arsenal of range, from dry humor, to the over the top whacky stunts, and my personal favorite, taking phrases and using them literally. One of the best examples by far is when Gumball becomes a literal social justice warrior to create this gut wrenching moment. To be completely honest, every episode has had at least one moment that I have quite literally laughed out loud. I can’t truly get the point across about how funny this show is with just words, you just have to dive into anyone of its hysterical episodes.
The show also does an amazing job at giving every key character enough screen time to carry the comedy of the episodes. Although gumball is the main character and undoubtedly gets most of the shine, his brother Darwin delivers almost as much of the punchlines and has worked his way to be my favorite character in the show. Each character has their own personality that varies enough to establish their own unique style of portraying humor. You have Darwin, who is the biggest sweetheart you will ever meet, who is portrayed as naïve and extremely gentle and polite. His comedy usually takes form from him simply not knowing the nuance of the situations he finds himself in, or him literally trying to hug his way out of danger. Richard (Gumball’s dad) who is a stay at home dad, truly gives the term simply minded a new definition. As you might have guessed it, Richard is constantly doing something outrageous and incredibly silly. Nicole (Gumball’s mom) who is the backbone of the family and household. She is shown as a loving and supportive, with the patience of a saint, but when she has had enough, she releases what only can be described as the fury of mother unto anything or one in her path. And finally, we have Anais, the youngest of the family and by far the most intelligent. Her character keeps me entertained by how she has no time for Gumball and Darwin’s stupidity.
If you call yourself a fan of the animation genre, then welcome to your new home. This series shows us how animation is supposed to be used. Like seriously it’s the holy grail of animation, any form of animation you might want to see, its represented one time or another throughout the series. You want some classic 2D action, Gumball got you! You need that crispy CGI? Say no more they got that to. You aching for some anime? They got a whole anime fight scene cuz, rest easy it’s here. This show will undoubtedly give you a new-found appreciation of the animation art form.
4. It’s Extremely Creative
If I’m being completely honest, I think the creators of Gumball might have taken one to many acid trips, in order to create something so colorful with huge diversification in animation. But whatever got them to the creative space necessary to come up with Gumball, they need to keep doing it because the result is something spectacular. Creativity just oozes from every scene in the series, from the character designs, to the animation styles, and the use of breaking the forth wall. The Amazing World of Gumball is more than a few steps ahead of any other comedic cartoon. Gumball who is a 2D cat, literally goes to school with a 3d T-Rex, a cloud, a slice of toast, an ice-cream cone, a balloon, and a robot, whom all are sentient and self-aware. And that’s just a few of his insane classmates. The interplay between all of these diverse characters, creates situations and comedic opportunities that I haven’t seen utilized anywhere else in television. A funny example of this is when Bobert (the robot I mentioned before) starts to malfunction, so he gets sent to the nurse (who is a live Band-Aid). But the nurse complains that she can’t help him because she isn’t a mechanic. Scenes like this highlight the creative genius that’s behind this show.
If I haven’t convinced you that The Amazing World of Gumball is the best cartoon out there, then I at least hope that I got you interested in the show. Although I truly believe if you take the time to watch a few episodes, you will be just as hooked as I am. So hop on Hulu, OnDemand, or whatever platflorm of your choice and prepare to be entertained
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