Fans have been startled by a sudden “RIPCartoonNetwork” trend on X (previously Twitter), with rumors implying the channel could be closing. Following the Twitter account “Animal Workers Ignited” posting a video titled “Cartoon Network is dead?!?!” the hashtag started to trend The film covered layoffs in the animation business and asserted that Cartoon Network was basically defunct, which caused great worry among viewers.
Other companies were also having major difficulties, as the viral video underlined. It underlined that workers in animation, who kept the sector afloat during the epidemic by working remotely, are currently suffering unemployment in before unheard-of proportions. ” Animation was one of the few entertainment industries that could continue production uninterrupted when Covid first struck,” the video said. ” Studios responded by canceling projects, outsourcing jobs, and mass artist layoffs, so rebating this resilience.”
The film claimed that large companies were behaving out of avarice, slashing staff while CEOs and executives kept profiting financially, hence decreasing expenditure. It advised fans to follow the account for further methods to help the animation business and post about their favorite Cartoon Network shows using the hashtag #RIPCartoonNetwork. “Animals are under attack. Which side are you on? the video asked at its end.
Reports confirm Cartoon Network is not closing despite the concerning trend. Post-COVID-19 and corporate mergers have presented difficulties for the channel that have resulted in cuts across Warner Bros. Discovery subsidiaries. Still, changes like launching Adult Swim earlier every night and creating fresh shows have helped the channel get steady. Future projects include “The Amazing World of Gumball: The Series” and spin-offs of “Adventure Time,” “Regular Show,” and “Fosters Home for Imaginary Friends.”
With fans uploading memories of their beloved episodes, the trend #RIPCartoonNetwork generated notable responses on internet. One user said, ” Courage.” The Cowardly Dog will always be a favorite! Hearing that the animators received such treatment is rather unfortunate; perhaps, they will find employment shortly! Another penned, “I’ll always remember that episode of ‘The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy’ when they tried to make her smile.”
Rumours of Cartoon Network’s permanent closure started to circulate as the hashtag acquired popularity. But it is abundantly evident that ” Animation Workers Ignited,” connected with the animators’ union, utilized the hashtag to spread industry concerns. The channel is not closing, hence these speculations are untrue. Cartoon Network will keep running and adjusting to industry developments even if it will have difficulties. At least temporarily, fans may relax knowing the cherished channel is here to stay.