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Whenever I am having a stressful day, or just bored, I like to turn on the TV and watch my favorite show Adventure Time. Adventure Time is a cartoon written by Pendleton Ward that follow Finn and Jake in their adventures through Ooo and beyond. On the surface, it seems like a simple children's show, but there is a rich backstory lurking underneath. The show slowly reveals that the world of Adventure Time exits from the post-apocalyptic remnants of the Great Mushroom War. The world-building in this show is intricate and immaculate, while retaining a child-like and optimistic tone. Adventure Time reminds me of the magic of innocence and fills me with nostalgia and joy.


I have rewatched many Adventure Time episodes multiple times, and there are usually always new little details I notice. The show includes many easter eggs hidden for viewers to discover. For example, the earlier seasons had a little waving snail concealed in every episode.

There are many moments in the show that seem like slapstick happenstance, but end up being important plot points in episodes much later on. These characteristics make Adventure Time incredibly rewatchable.

While Adventure Time is generally very lighthearted, it does touch on complex human issues. As I mentioned before, Ooo and all its fantastical creatures are the result of a war that left a path of nuclear waste and genetic mutation. The main character Finn is presented as the only surviving human in this strange world, and he grapples with the weight of that role. We see the characters experience loss, heartbreak, and existential confusion--yet there is always still time to enjoy the beauty of their messed up world.

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  1. Katie FrancelFebruary 18, 2019 at 2:37 PM

    I love this show! I haven't watched it in such a long time, but it's so funny! I never really thought about how it does touch on some serious issues, but that's very true! Great to point out. :)

    -KT

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  2. Lorenzo MontiniFebruary 18, 2019 at 7:48 PM

    I have never watched this show, but I'm gonna give it a try soon! I'm attracted because it's not the usual "silly" comedy show, rather it is concerned about some important issues, such as genetic mutation and nuclear waste.

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  3. vishrut bubnaFebruary 19, 2019 at 2:39 PM

    Never seen this show...i really like how you use this as your "de - stresser" . I too am pleasantly surprised by the important issues discussed in the show

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  4. UnknownFebruary 19, 2019 at 4:20 PM

    I've never seen this show, but have heard about it. I'm taking a TV class right now and it's really made me analyze shows more and find their deeper meanings. It seems like while this show is lighthearted, as you said, it still touches on a lot of societal issues. I'll have to watch it!

    --Brendan Graniez

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  5. Blog Blog BlogFebruary 19, 2019 at 10:06 PM

    Although I've never seen an episode of Adventure Time, I am constantly seeing memes and gifs from the show. I like that it is a light-hearted cartoon, but it also comment upon social issues as well. Maybe Ill watch my first episode this weekend!

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  6. Matty's BlogFebruary 20, 2019 at 10:03 AM

    Lol i love this post. I used to watch this show a decent amount a few years ago, but then completely forgot about it. I like how you mention how much deeper this show is than just a children's show.

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  7. Patrick FranzinelliFebruary 21, 2019 at 8:04 AM

    I have only watched a few episodes of the show and I liked them! My little brother is really into it and he watched most of them; he keeps telling me that I have to watch it.

    Patrick

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  8. C's Calm Cool and Collected BlogFebruary 21, 2019 at 4:22 PM

    I've never seen this show but I feel like I definitely need to now! I've seen plenty of references to it on social media so I feel like I have to check it out now.

    -Christian

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