Cartoon Network Shutting Down? Facts Behind The Trend #RIPCartoonNetwork (Image-X/AmitSingh0208)
Amidst controversies and speculations, the hashtag #RIPCartoonNetwork has been trending on X, since a post shared by Animation Workers Ignited stormed the internet. Is Cartoon Network really shutting down this time?
The trend began when Animation Workers Ignited shared an animation video saying, “Cartoon Network is essentially dead,” while discussing the layoffs by the cartoon industries, highlighting the unemployment of animation workers. Underlining that it is due to the greed of the industry, the video invites the viewers to join in addressing the issue by spreading the word, by sharing their favorite cartoon with the hashtag #RIPCartoonNetwork.
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The account stated, “Cartoon Network is essentially dead and other big animation studios are not far behind. What happened to all the animation workers? Many are unemployed in record numbers, with some jobless for over a year, despite carrying the industry during the pandemic. When COVID first hit, animation was able to operate completely remotely, making it one of the only forms of entertainment that could continue production uninterrupted. But studios repaid them by canceling projects, outsourcing jobs, and laying off artists en masse.”
Cartoon Network is dead?!?!
Spread the word about what’s at stake for animation!!! Post about your favorite Cartoon Network shows using #RIPCartoonNetwork
Active members of TAG can help by filling out your survey! Today (7/8) is the last day! pic.twitter.com/dHNMvA1q0A
— Animation Workers Ignited (@AWorkersIgnited) July 8, 2024
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The post has gone viral garnering three million views in less than four hours, and netizens began sharing their favorite cartoons with #RIPCartoonNetwork. At a point, this initiation of creating awareness led to a rumor that the channel Cartoon Network was officially shutting down.
Rest assured readers, the legendary Cartoon Network is not really shutting down.
