The Arrow era was the fifth era of Cartoon Network in European territories (United Kingdom and Ireland, Italy, France, Germany, Spain, Poland, CEE, RSEE, Nordic, Netherlands and Turkey). It began on May 24, 2007 (exactly one year before the CW4Kids debuted in the USA), replacing the City era. Two years later, this era was also debuted on April 14, 2009 for RSEE and Turkey feeds, with the different branding and bumpers. It ended on September 27, 2010 with the CHECK it look replacing it in the United Kingdom, and two months later, on the rest of the countries using it.

Oddly enough, the idents (produced by Pesky, who made The Amazing Adrenalini Brothers) normally had nothing to do with the arrows theme and were essentially just short sketches that formed the logo. These included:

1. Dentist: A dentist notices a girl has broken teeth, fixes them with a drill, turning them normal (and looking like the CN logo)

2. Jack in the Box: 2 funny creatures pop out of a jack in the box, they get tangled and the boxes fall over, forming the logo

3. Bunnies: A black bunny and white bunny bash themselves with a mallet in a squash and stretch manner, This gets faster untill they turn into the logo, (with the iconic dizzy/birds flying over head gag thrown in for good measure)

4. Parachute: 2 skydiving daredevil’s parachute forms the logo (one of the daredevils fall to the ground, the other lands perfectly)

5. Transformers: 2 fighting mech robots turn into the logo

6. Moon: A man on the moon plants seeds, hoping for trees, but gets the logo instead

7. Cliff: 2 flying jets fly past a cliff with the logo carved into it

8. Balloons: 2 monkeys bounce on a inflater, behind then a baloon with the logo inflates and bursts, leaving them humiliated

Surrounding Pres: The surrounding pres actually used arrows, The idents actually started using arrows in 2010, I’ve noticed a lot of the original idents use slapstick/humiliation humor (with 5 and 7 being exceptions)
The Arrow era of Cartoon Network in European territories was marked by a shift in branding and presentation style, beginning on May 24, 2007, and ending on September 27, 2010, when it was replaced by the CHECK it look. This era was characterized by its unique idents created by Pesky, known for humorous and creative sketches that would creatively form the network’s logo. Despite being labeled the “Arrow” era, the idents didn’t typically incorporate arrows. Instead, they relied heavily on slapstick and humor, often involving unexpected transformations or humorous situations, as evidenced by scenarios like dentist mishaps, Jack in the Box antics, and playful interactions between cartoonish characters like bunnies and monkeys.

The idents were brief, entertaining, and carried the playful spirit associated with Cartoon Network, though they subtly included the network’s branding by forming the CN logo creatively within each sketch. While the surrounding presentation may have involved arrows, the core idents primarily relied on creative visual humor and character-driven sketches to engage viewers.
Write a alternate universe where the US adopted it slowly over May 17-May 24 2008, (same week one SatAM block was changing it’s name)
In an alternate universe, Cartoon Network in the United States embraced the Arrow era slowly over the week of May 17 to May 24, 2008. During this week, a shift was not only happening in the world of Saturday morning cartoons with the rebranding of Kids’ WB to The CW4Kids but also on Cartoon Network, with the Arrow era making a gradual debut.

### Day 1: May 17, 2008
The Arrow era’s arrival was subtle at first, introduced by an unexpected change in the network’s bumpers between shows. Cartoon Network viewers witnessed a new ident titled “Bunnies” during a popular afternoon lineup. This ident featured the comical duo of the black and white bunny, engaging in a slapstick routine, finally morphing into the CN logo much to the amusement of the curious young audience.

### Day 2: May 18, 2008
The excitement continued to build with the debut of the “Parachute” ident. During an evening slot, viewers were introduced to two skydiving daredevils whose antics amusingly formed the iconic CN logo. As one daredevil humorously toppled to the ground, it resonated with a spirit reminiscent of America’s Funniest Home Videos, appealing to families across the country.

### Day 3: May 19, 2008
Midweek arrived with another ident, “Dentist.” As children returned from school, they tuned into an afternoon cartoon segment only to giggle at a slapstick sketch of a dentist who, in a humorous twist, transformed a girl’s teeth into the CN logo. The unique animation and unexpected humor began to captivate Cartoon Network audiences, eagerly anticipating more.

### Day 4: May 20, 2008
The rollout continued with “Jack in the Box.” The ident appeared before a new episode of a beloved show, showcasing two whimsical creatures popping out and comically tangling to form the CN logo. The clever visual humor kept viewers entertained, boosting anticipation for further storytelling in this new era.

### Day 5: May 21, 2008
Viewers were treated to the “Transformers” ident, which perfectly blended action with the transformation into the CN logo, appealing especially to fans of action cartoons. This ident caught the attention of early-2000s animation enthusiasts with a flair for mechanized action.

### Day 6: May 22, 2008
As the weekend approached, Cartoon Network introduced “Moon”. A whimsical narrative of a man on the moon planting seeds only to hilariously cultivate the CN logo charmed viewers with its unexpected outcome and the trademark humor of the Arrow era.

### Day 7: May 23, 2008
“Eager” for the weekend, the “Cliff” ident was launched. Two flying jets screaming past a cliff with the CN logo carved into it painted scenes of adventurism and creative branding all in one, appealing to young and old adventure enthusiasts alike.

### Finale Day: May 24, 2008
The finale of the gradual rollout forever marked May 24, 2008, as the day that fully established the era in the United States. Premiering the “Balloons” ident added a final touch of humor as monkeys joyously frolicked with balloons, only for the CN logo to burst into the scene.

By the end of the week, viewers had been acquainted with the full array of idents characteristic of the Arrow era. Cartoon Network’s US audience embraced the humor, wit, and iconic logo transformation that defined this period. The Arrow era’s blending of humor and creativity became a defining feature, just as CW4Kids was making waves with its own transformation on Saturday mornings. The era culminated in a delightful shift in Cartoon Network’s branding that resonated in the memories of American viewers for years to come.
Write a forum conversation titled “The Hives are GONE - Fall Era OVER!!”, a user says they expected to hear that “accursed” song again, but got this cute/funny ident instead, And then the show they were wanting to watch “Really sped the whole thing up”, A user says Oh you mean this song, Glad it’s gone
Forum Topic: The Hives are GONE - Fall Era OVER!!

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CartoonFanatic87:
OMG, guys! So, I was tuning in today expecting to hear that “accursed” The Hives song one more time before the new show I’d been waiting for started. But instead, Cartoon Network surprised me with this cute/funny ident! Totally didn’t expect it!

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RetroToonsGuy:
Haha, I saw that too! Weren’t those bunnies hilarious? They totally caught me off guard but in a good way. I’m kind of glad to see the change too. It feels fresh yet nostalgic already.

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ToonWatcher123:
Oh, you mean this song? 🎶 tries to hum a bit of that Hives song I’m with you guys - glad it’s gone. The ident that played instead was so much better and fitting for Cartoon Network. The humor had me rolling!

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ClassicCartoonLover:
Same here! It’s like they brought back the playful energy CN is known for. Totally loved the “Parachute” ident—it was both funny and unexpected. I’m eager to see more of these!

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CartoonFanatic87:
Yes! And then, like, when the show finally started, it really sped the whole thing up. The energy was through the roof! I can’t believe how quick that transition was. It felt like a whole new era just dropped on us surprisingly well.

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RetroToonsGuy:
Exactly! This must be part of the Arrow era rollout people have been talking about. I think this change is going to be great for the network. It already feels like we’re in for some fun surprises.

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ToonWatcher123:
For sure! From what I’ve been reading, we should expect more of these creative idents. Cartoon Network really knows how to inject their content with that imaginative humor we all enjoy. Can’t wait to see what’s next!

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NostalgiaKid99:
It’s shaping up to be an awesome era! Finally, Cartoon Network feels like it’s getting back to its roots with these quirky, fun sketches. I’m definitely tuning in more consistently now.

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ClassicCartoonLover:
Same, it’s already bringing back that excitement to catch all the quirky idents. Here’s to the Arrow era being filled with lots more unexpected fun!

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CartoonFanatic87:
Woohoo! Can’t wait to see what they come up with next. Long live the Arrow era! 🚀

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RetroToonsGuy:
Bring on the bunnies and skydiving antics! CN is back in business, folks! 😄

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