#og animaniacs fandom history

[bride-of-dracaenca]

A Brief, Totally Incoherent History of the OG Animaniacs Fandom (1993 - ???), Part 0.001

(Early - Mid 1990s Animaniacs/PatB Fandom History that Exactly Nobody Cares About!)

@@@hhh…wow. Oh hey, tumblr!

So! OG Animaniacs Fandom seems to be a mostly forgotten chapter in Internet fandom history. Arguably, it was one of the very first Internet/Online fandoms with a unique, discernable “culture.” These fan cultures had existed before – but Animaniacs, arguably one of the first “Megafandoms” - that is to say, one of the first with its genesis (as opposed to merely its continuation) on the Internet - just happened to premiere during September, 1993. Also known on the early Internet as the ETERNAL SEPTEMBER (no, I am not making this up! See: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_September).

Therefore, it had stuff like this:

A! JW21 YK++i WK++ DT+++!^ P&B+ S&S+ HIP--- S!D--- P+++ Dpfdd{s} Tow2 $++++dmvac Vr+++++j+++t+++m++{s} IV! T419/65Years E5/73 H53 PonYiddish XBRomp A35 M

(That’s not my A! Geek Code, it’s the A! Code of a guy who is really, really cool and smart and was created by a guy who’s really, really cool and smart, FYI.)

Meh, I keep putting this off. Is it because of the collapse of our ecosystem and civilization in this horrible, dystopian “future” that we all find ourselves collectively in? Is it because the very idea of being one of the youngest contributing members of a fandom and, three decades later, maaaaybe, being one of the very oldest, again just maybe (I dunno) is like…one of the saddest things I can even imagine right now? Well, except for the collapse of our ecosystem, civilization, etc. etc.? Gee, okay. That part’s much worse.

I want to go back and eat Dunkaroos and watch Fox Kids. Take me back NOW. Please? ALSO I HATE THE RICH TEXT EDITOR I HATE BEING CAGED I WANT TO BE FREE AND MARKUP AND CODE AS I PLEASE WITH NO LOGIC OR REASON IN ANGELFIRE AND GEOCITIES AND TO FTP TO MY HEART’S CONTENT WITH DANCING CAT .GIFS AND MIDI FILES AND BLUE LINKS ON GREY BACKGROUNDS THAT TURN PURPLE WHEN YOU CLICK THEM AT THE VERY DAWN OF THE WWW 235273^$*&%$!23532 CURSE YOU!

@@@H. Aaanyway. I’ll just come out and say it: I was in the original Animaniacs (A!)/Pinky and the Brain (PatB) fandom starting in…in some form, at least as a lurker, September 1993, when the show first started airing on our local affiliate Fox Kids before it jumped the shark by jumping to the Kids’ WB.

Oh, haha, I kid about that last part. Please just read everything here as kidding/sarcastic, because it is. What is it that you kids do these days? Tone indicators? Read all of this as /j /lh /s or whatevertheheck. You know what I mean. Anyway, possibly earlier, because a.t.a (alt.tv.animaniacs on usenet) was preceded by alt.tv.tiny-toon. And I was a cagey, anxious, fringe-s kid who was really way, way, way too young to be there.

Oh, yes! “Kids” in early Internet fandom! Funny story about that.

So I had started posting some of the first fan works/meta, or whatever the heck it’s called now, for this A!/PatB...stuff, online, by 1994, and…just give me a sec here to chug some, um, “grape juice.” Boy am I super proud of this and this short series of “fandom history” I am about to share throughout this summer, and not ashamed at all. Oh, boy. From back then, when we all had “Warnersonas” on irc and this one total weirdo had a PatB-sona unlike the normal fans.

Also, though: there are lots of legit opinions about who the very best Animaniacs character is, but if you say it’s not Slappy Squirrel, then you’re objectively wrong. And Pinky/Brain, which totally normal people all shipped back then and was a totally normal mundane expected thing, was called Pinky/Brain or maybe Pinky x Brain but smushnames weren’t a thing yet you kids so that’s just what the ship is called, also they are married. My gay mouse uncles were married back then and it was canon. Sorry, I don’t make the A! rules. /j /s /lh. (JOKES ASIDE THE PINKY/BRAIN SHIPPING LITERALLY HAPPENED IMMEDIATELY LIKE THE FIRST MINUTE IN SEPT A! AIRED SO STOP REWRITING HISTORY TO MAKE THE GAY MICE STRAIGHT YOU ARE LITERALLY RUINING MY QUEER CHILDHOOD.)

Side Note: I see a few of you from the og usenet/IRC #watertower days around here sometimes. I know who you are, I know where you live, I – wait, no. I, quite seriously do, kid, guys, although I met some of you irl a very, very long time ago.

og A! fandom peeps - I want you to know that I had a ball back then. You’re still some of the best people I’ve ever known, you and the rest of early Internet fandom, when we were just some weirdos and nerds before the Internet was “cool” or even a thing that most people understood or even recognized! I seriously love you guys. I hope that life has been awesome to you all, and to your loved ones at every turn, treated you well, and you’ve had a blast every minute. I know stuff is tough sometimes. Hang in there. I am rooting for you all every day, seriously. Thank you so much. I can never pay you all back, and I will always love and care. <3 <3

...To everyone else – I’ll continue this series soon, once I can swallow my pride a little bit harder. I’ll be around a bit spottily this summer due to travel, but more so this fall, and hope to post a bit more this week about this fandom history “stage.” And also share some other stuff I keep putting off posting.

Thanks for reading! See you very soon, for the next installment.

What about the PPPGALF, NERD?!?…

That was an Animania IV thing, I’ll get to that very soon. Give me a minute.

Also shut up, Yakko Warner. Shut up. Yes, I heard you, nearly 30 years ago. And you know what, I did! That’s why I have no time to write or post any of this, I am WAY too freaking busy. Now lay off, willya?

Until next time, AIE!, bleugh, Goddess Grapes and harfy QORN.

slappy is gay. i have proof

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[atiredmessstuff]

Hey remember that time when a group of og animaniacs fans where invited to warner bros studios?

Some will probably know this, but in case you don't, Keeper (an active member of the alt.tv.animaniacs newsgroup) created a website compiling information and personal reports about the experience. You should check it out if you are interested in the "old" animaniacs fandom.

#It's always interesting to see stuff from the old fandom #It really takes you back to a time when meeting people on the internet was considered unusual #I'm thinking of uploading the site on the internet archives in case it hasn't been done yet #animaniacs #animaniacs fandom #animaniacs old fandom #animaniacs fandom history #og animaniacs

[your-dead-european-ancestor]

Ive decided to make one of these introduction posts bc i feel left out ;((

Hello!!!

Welcome to my slow descend into madness, im ghost, he/they, and this is my main blog!! English is not my first language so if theres any spelling mistakes. no there isnt<333

Im very annoying both in my tags and on my own posts so if im talking too much or bothering you feel free to tell me (or just block me thats fine too lmao)

My brother's acc :@game-ghoul

The fandoms im in are:

Dc (mainly young just us<3 but youll see other characters pop up too sometimes) ((very vocal n52 hater n52 my absolute beloathed))

Supa strikas

Lucids

Hybrid heroes

Iron widow

Tgcf

Rottmnt

Dt 2017

The owl house

Amphibia

Gravity falls

Craig of the creek

Wtnv

Studio c (just og cast really)

Jk studios (freelancers, loving lyfe, all that good stuff)

Aikatsu (ripppp)

Ninjago

Ramshackle

17776 and 20020

Ever after high and monster high

Haikyuu

Animaniacs (og and reboot)

Im not very active on mcyt anymore?? But i watch the occasional ldshadowlady and scar videos

Historical fashion and other unorthodox pieces of history (e.g. historical cooking, historical make up, etc.)

#wow this is very long #huh #ghost rambles

[imbeccablee]

Hi Becca!! I don't know if someone has asked you before akjds But how did you get into the animaniacs? Was it from the reboot? Or did you like the 90's version as well? Do you have a favorite Warner? :)

hi PB!!! what got me hyperfixating on animaniacs was in fact the reboot, but I was vaguely aware of it throughout my childhood. I remember my 5th or 6th grade teacher showing us Wakko's America, though also remember having the animaniacs theme song stuck in my head for a solid week after that, so it mightve been the whole episode lol.

I was born just after the OG show ended and apparently never saw any of the reruns, so I was mostly blind to what it was about. I just knew about the funny-looking animal(?) characters from the opening. I mightve been aware of pinky and the brain too, though I can't really remember lmao.

I watched the reboot before I watched all of the original show. I saw people freaking out about it on Tumblr, and I had seen a lot of people praising it, so I decided to check it out. then after I rewatched the reboot a few times, I decided to binge the og show so I could really participate in the new fandom here, and the rest is history :)

and I don't have a favorite Warner because I love them all!!!! they have such a wonderful dynamic and they're written so so SO like siblings. I love yakko for his yakking and wakko for his pubby-ness and dot for her snark, and there's no way I could choose one over the other two. I adore them so so so much.

thanks for asking pb!!!

#i understand the irony of my saying i adore the warner sibs while i have That Fic posted on my ao3 akdjakdja #me: i can and will die for fhe warner sibs :) #also me: *tears them apart from each other and starves them and abuses them and makes them grieve and makes one of them lose another mom* #skdjakdjjss #animaniacs

[njawaidofficial]

38 Awesome TV Shows That You Can Stream On Hulu Right Now

https://styleveryday.com/2018/03/28/38-awesome-tv-shows-that-you-can-stream-on-hulu-right-now/

38 Awesome TV Shows That You Can Stream On Hulu Right Now

PSA: None of these are streaming on Netflix.

The Golden Girls

What it’s about: Four senior ladies living together in Miami. Why you should watch: It’s a hilarious classic about friendship that’ll make you hopeful about growing old. Watch Now!

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Hey Arnold!

What it’s about: A fourth-grader with a famous head-shape who helps his friends and grandparents solve problems in their Brooklyn-esque city. Why you should watch: It’s full of positivity and will take you right back to your childhood. Watch Now!

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Key & Peele

What it’s about: A sketch show featuring the comedy stylings of Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele. Why you should watch: You get to enjoy Peele’s brillance before he became an Oscar-winner. Watch Now!

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Broad City

What it’s about: Two best friends who go on numerous adventures in NYC whilst failing to get their shit together. Why you should watch: Abbi Jacobson and Ilana Glazer are empowering and unapologetically hysterical. Watch Now!

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Bob’s Burgers

What it’s about: A zany family and their burger joint. Why you should watch: It’s fun, funny, and there’s a 100% chance you’ll relate to at least one of the characters. Watch Now!

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Brooklyn Nine-Nine

What it’s about: The wacky misadventures of a Brooklyn police precinct. Why you should watch: It’s got the perfect sitcom blend of humor and heart. Watch Now!

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The O.C.

What it’s about: A troubled teen who moves in with a rich California family. Why you should watch: It’s a Millennial rite of passage. Watch Now!

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30 Rock

What it’s about: A behind-the-scenes look at an extremely dysfunctional sketch show. Why you should watch: Liz Lemon is the most relatable character in the history of relatable characters. Watch Now!

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Buffy the Vampire Slayer

What it’s about: A teenager with super strength fights demons with the help of her loveable friends. Why you should watch: It’s the greatest show of all time. Don’t @ me. Watch Now!

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Boy Meets World

What it’s about: The trials and tribulations of a young boy growing up in Philadelphia. Why you should watch: It unfolds one of the greatest love stories of all time. Watch Now!

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Animaniacs

What it’s about: Ummm, everything? Nothing? Weird stuff. Why you should watch: It’s incredibly smart, bizarre, and deserves to be revisited before the reboot. Watch Now!

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Lost

What it’s about: A group of people whose plane crashes on an island that’s full of mystery and death. Why you should watch: It changed the way we watch television. If you hate the ending, it’s still worth rewatching. And if you’ve never seen it, it’s never too late to join the debate about the ending. Watch Now!

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ER

What it’s about: Doctors dealing with doctor drama. Why you should watch: It was the OG Grey’s and features a dynamite cast. Watch Now!

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Living Single

What it’s about: A group of 20-somethings living and loving in Brooklyn. Why you should watch: Of the many sitcoms about 20-somethings in New York, it’s one of the few that focuses on women of color. Also, you can’t go wrong with Queen Latifah. Watch Now!

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Jersey Shore

What it’s about: The Jersey Shore, obviously. Why you should watch: You’re going to want to remember every bit of drama before it returns. Watch Now!

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How I Met Your Mother

What it’s about: The very, very long story of how a man meets the mother of his children. Why you should watch: You’ve probably been missing it since Netflix took it away. Watch Now!

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Rick and Morty

What it’s about: The sci-fi adventures of an alcoholic genius and his anxious grandson. Why you should watch: The hype has died down a bit, so you can enjoy it without the pressure of the fandom. Watch Now!

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Black-ish

What it’s about: An upper-middle-class American family, working on gaining a sense of cultural identity. Why you should watch: It’s one of the best family sitcoms there is, and touches on incredibly important topics. Watch Now!

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One Tree Hill

What it’s about: The kinship and rivalry of half-brothers in a small town. Why you should watch: It’ll make you nostalgic for high school and the early 2000s. Watch Now!

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Steven Universe

What it’s about: A half-human boy who is being raised in a small beach town by magical beings from another planet. Why you should watch: It’s touching, sweet, and will surprise you at every turn. Also, amazing songs. Watch Now!

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Angie Tribeca

What it’s about: A satirical take on police procedurals. Why you should watch: Rashida Jones doesn’t get enough credit for her comedic prowess. Watch Now!

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Atlanta

What it’s about: A man trying to balance his family life and life in the Atlanta rap scene. Why you should watch: Ummm, it’s a dramedy created by and starring Donald Glover. Watch Now!

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Scrubs

What it’s about: A comedic look at the everyday workings of a hospital. Why you should watch: It’s unique, fun, and depicts one of the greatest bromances of all time. Watch Now!

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Preacher

What it’s about: An outlaw/preacher whose body is taken over by a cryptic force. Why you should watch: It’s an excellent comic book adaptation and Dominic Cooper is delectable. Watch Now!

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Archer

What it’s about: A spy agency that is full of miscreants. Why you should watch: It’s ridiculously funny and always manages to stay fresh. Watch Now!

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Will & Grace

What it’s about: Two best friends, a gay man and straight women, living together in NYC. Why you should watch: Two words: Karen and Jack. Watch the Original Now! Watch the Reboot Now!

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Smallville

What it’s about: The early years of Clark Kent. Why you should watch: Easily the most enjoyable Superman adaptation. Watch Now!

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Seinfeld

What it’s about: Nothing. Why you should watch: Well, it is considered the greatest sitcom of all time, so… Watch Now!

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UnReal

What it’s about: The behind-the-scenes drama of a Bachelor-esque reality show. Why you should watch: It follows three-dimensional female characters who are actually allowed to be powerful (and sometimes ruthless). Watch Now!

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Firefly

What it’s about: A space western that follows the adventures of the crew of a small transport ship. Why you should watch: It’s a small commitment with a mere 14 perfect episodes. Watch Now!

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Community

What it’s about: A ragtag group of community college students. Why you should watch: It gets a lot of flak for taking a dive, but it’s still one of the funniest sitcoms ever made. Watch Now!

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Runaways

What it’s about: A group of teens discover their parents are super villains. Why you should watch: Teen drama meets Marvel plus there’s a freaking dinosaur. Watch Now!

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Party Down

What it’s about: A catering company made up of employees trying to succeed in Hollywood. Why you should watch: It’s got a killer cast and you get to enjoy the spectacular chemistry between Adam Scott and Lizzy Caplan. Watch Now!

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Full House

What it’s about: Three men raising three girls in San Francisco in the late ’80s/early ’90s. Why you should watch: It’s just good, wholesome fun. Watch Now!

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Legion

What it’s about: An institutionalized man whose supposed schizophrenia is more than it seems. Why you should watch: It takes place in the same universe as the X-Men films and will make you respect Aubrey Plaza even more than you already do. Watch Now!

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Rugrats

What it’s about: Babies having adventures. Why you should watch: It’s about babies having adventures. Watch Now!

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Saturday Night Live

What it’s about: Well, it’s a sketch show, and it’s been on for 43 years. Why you should watch: It’s like taking a tour through the history of comedy. (Seasons 1-5 and 30-43 are currently streaming.) Watch Now!

NBC

The Handmaid’s Tale

What it’s about: A fundamentalist regime that treats women as property. Why you should watch: It’s the first show by a streaming service to ever win a Best Series Emmy. Watch Now!

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Do you have any Hulu recommendations that aren’t listed above? Tell us in the comments!

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