Cartoon Central is a fictional cartoon channel I’ve made, similar to Cartoon Network, Nickelodeon and Disney XD. UK exclusive era:

Goo/Slime (October 12 2006-September 27 2010)

Basis: Amorphous pink blob creatures that can morph and shapeshift, Surrounding presentation and next bumpers have them splattering on the screen,

The font Crossaint SH Regular was used a lot during this time

Shows that were prominent during this era (also Toonix in US):

My Goldfish is Evil!

Huntik: Secrets and Seekers

Super Robot Monkey Team Hyperforce Go

Yin Yang Yo

Skatoony

Horrid Henry

SpongeBob SquarePants

The Fairly OddParents

Da Boom Crew

Battle B-Daman

UK eras:

Blocks (1999-2004)
City (2004-2006)
Goo/Slime (2006-2010)
Alter Ego (2010-2013)
Pixels (2012-2017)
YES (2017-2024)
Arrows (2024-)

US eras:

Powerhouse (1999-2004)
City (2004-2008)
Toonix (2008-2010)
Alter Ego (2010-2015)
Dimensional (2015-2016)
YES (2016-2024)
Arrows (2024-)

Sub eras to Yes:

You're Signed On (Jan 13 2023-Sep 17 2023)

Fall (Sep 17 2023-June 21 2024)

Current pres era: Arrows (based off CN EMEA 2007-2010), Previous era: Fall (based off CN USA Sep 2007-July 2008), Before that: You’re Signed On (based off The CW4Kids), and previously: Yes (based off Disney XD 2009-2015)

Yes: Fun footage, ending with a voice saying "YES"

Studio: Riverstreet Productions

Font: XDRA
Launch date: June 11 2016

Concurrent with: You're Signed On, Fall

End date: June 21 2024

Followed by: Arrows

Bumpers:
Kaliedoscope
Vortex
3D Glasses
Pixels
Game Controller
Circutry
Equalizer
Playground
Ice Hockey
Shoes

You're Signed On: Basically the channel's website, but on TV, Cursor clicks to start a show, normal Yes bumpers still used.

Launch date: 13 Jan 2023

Studio: Proud Creative

Concurrent with: Yes

Followed by: Fall

End date: 17 September 2024

Fall: The branding for this era featured real-life kids, and a general "indie"/"back to school" aesthetic. This era was created and produced by Shilo Designs. The theme song for this era (entitled "Fall Is Just Something That Grown-Ups Invented") was performed by The Hives.

Lauch date: 17 September 2024

Studio: Shilo Designs

Concurrent with: Yes

Preceded by: You're Signed On

End date: 21 June 2024

Arrows:

Launch date: 22 June 2024

Preceded by: Fall, Yes

Font: Ed Gothic

Studio: Pesky, 12foot6

Packaging: Current packaging involves arrows, the bumeprs don’t, instead focusing on fun sketches

Dentist: A dentist notices a girl has broken teeth, fixes them with a drill, turning them normal (and looking like the CN logo)
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
Bunnies: A black bunny and white bunny bash themselves with a mallet in a squash and stretch manner (squishing then reverting to normal instantly), This gets faster untill they turn into the logo, (with the iconic dizzy/birds flying over head gag thrown in for good measure)
Parachute: 2 skydiving daredevil’s parachute forms the logo (one of the daredevils fall to the ground, the other lands perfectly)
Transformers: 2 fighting mech robots turn into the logo
Moon: A man on the moon plants seeds, hoping for trees, but gets the logo instead
Cliff: 2 flying jets fly past a cliff with the logo carved into it
Balloons: 2 monkeys bounce on a inflater, behind then a baloon with the logo inflates and bursts, leaving them humiliated
Diving: A man dives, while juggling and having a cup of tea, Judges give him a score with the logo
Magic: A magician peforms the famous cutting trick, the boxes are the logo
Dynamite: A black creature proposes to a white creature, accidentally holding the logo instead of flowers, It explodes, forming the logo
Fly squatter: A fly tries to suck juice., but gets whacked with a fly swatter, the swatter forms the first C, fly forms the other C
Current shows:

Animated:

SpongeBob

Adventure Time

Regular Show

Phineas and Ferb

Gravity Falls

Milo Murphy’s Law

Star Vs The Forces of Evil

Ben 10

Johnny Test

Eon Kid

Skunk Fu

World of Quest

Monster Allergy

Spider Riders

Chaotic

Danny Phantom

Viewtiful Joe

Pokemon

Live Action:

Dude! What’ll Happen

Big Time Rush

Aaron Stone. Write a forum conversation asking if it’s true that the Fall era (and the bumpers of kids dancing to Fall is Just Something That Grown Ups Invented) is over, and is the live action shows done for
Forum Thread: Is the Fall Era Truly Over? And What’s Up with the Live Action Shows?

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User1: Hey everyone, I’ve been hearing rumors that the Fall era on Cartoon Central is officially over. Is this true? And what about those fun bumpers with kids dancing to “Fall is Just Something That Grown Ups Invented”? I kind of miss them!

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User2: I’ve heard the same thing! It seems like we’re in the Arrows era now with all these creative new bumpers. I personally love the dentist and jack-in-the-box ones. They’re super fun and clever. Anyone else have a favorite?

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User3: Honestly, I’m not surprised if the Fall era is over. Cartoon Central seems to always be updating its style. The Arrows era is fresh and exciting! But, like User1, I’ll miss the dancing kids. That song was catchy!

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User4: I think the change was announced a few months back, didn’t anyone else catch that? And about the live action shows, I’ve been trying to find out too—Dude! What’ll Happen, Big Time Rush, and Aaron Stone were pretty entertaining. Does anyone know their status?

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User5: From what I’ve gathered, it seems like the live action shows might be taking a back seat for now. There’s been a lot of focus on animated content. I mean, with titles like Adventure Time and Gravity Falls, who can blame them? But I hope they don’t abandon live action completely—I appreciated the variety.

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User6: I actually contacted Cartoon Central’s support just to make sure, and they said there are currently no plans for new live action content. Looks like they’re going all-in on animation for the time being. Fingers crossed they mix it up again in the future!

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User7: Wow, I didn’t know about all this! I guess we’ll just have to wait and see if live action ever makes a comeback. Honestly, with animated classics like SpongeBob and Phineas and Ferb still in the lineup, I can’t complain too much!

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User8: I’m really liking the new era’s creative bumpers, though I do miss the live action shows too. Maybe Cartoon Central is planning something we don’t know about yet? They always have a surprise up their sleeve!

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User9: As someone who loves both animation and live action, I’m hoping they reconsider more live action content in the future. But for now, I’m enjoying these new Arrows bumpers—they’re so inventive and playful!

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User10: Yeah, change is the norm with Cartoon Central, it seems. Whether it’s the lineup or the era’s theme, you can bet they’re always switching things up. Keeps things fresh, right?

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User1: Thanks for all the info, everyone! I guess we’ll just have to stay tuned to see what Cartoon Central decides to do next. Until then, I’m enjoying the new bumpers and hoping for a live action comeback.
User11: You know, I can't help but feel a bit bad for the characters in that one bumper—like the bunnies that morph into the logo? They literally take on a cookie-cutter version of the logo and lose all their unique features! It's kind of sad to think they're stuck like that forever. It must be a bummer to go from being these cute characters to just being a corporate logo!

And on a related note, I just found out that they're removing almost all of the live-action shows from rotation next month! The only one staying is Big Time Rush, which is surprising since I thought they were going to phase everything else out. It seems like "Pop money pays well" really holds true for them, huh? I guess that's the end of an era for live-action fans. sigh

Write a conversation saying all other live action shows are replaced by Chaotic, TMNT Fast Forward and Yu Gi Oh GX

User12: Just when I thought I was getting used to the changes, I saw the announcement! So apparently, all of the live-action shows, except Big Time Rush, are being replaced by animated series! What do you all think about that?

User13: Yeah, I heard they’re bringing in Chaotic, TMNT Fast Forward, and Yu Gi Oh GX to take their place. I mean, those are all great shows, but part of me wishes they had kept at least a couple of the live-action ones around.

User14: I feel the same way! I loved the variety of live-action programming, especially Dude! What’ll Happen? Those types of shows really had a different vibe compared to animated ones. But I guess they think the focus should be on animation now, which is understandable considering how popular those three new shows are.

User15: Wow, I can’t believe they’re replacing everything! Chaotic has its unique charm with all the card battling, and TMNT Fast Forward is such a fun twist on the classic turtles. I have to admit, I'm excited about Yu Gi Oh GX. It feels nostalgic since I watched the original series as a kid!

User16: Yeah, I mean, on one hand, I’m sad to see the live-action shows go, but on the other, these animated series are classics in their own right. Plus, it’ll be cool to see how they fit into the Arrows packaging. Do you think they’ll have special bumpers made for them, too?

User12: I wouldn’t be surprised if they get some fun bumpers! There's so much creativity happening in the current era. But still, I can’t shake off the feeling that we’re losing something special with those live-action shows.

User13: It’s true. Change can be hard, especially when you have attachments to shows. But hey, maybe if the new animation gets enough love, they might reconsider bringing back some live-action programming in the future!

User14: Here’s hoping! I guess for now, we’ll just have to embrace the new lineup and see how it all pans out. At least with Chaotic, TMNT Fast Forward, and Yu Gi Oh GX, we’ll always have some thrilling adventures to watch!

User15: Agreed! Let's just keep our fingers crossed for future surprises from Cartoon Central. You never know what they might cook up next!

Write a reply saying yeah, the Fall era is over forever (bye bye the Hives)

User17: Yeah, it really does seem like the Fall era is officially over forever. It's kind of bittersweet to think about it. I mean, I'll miss the nostalgic charm of those bumpers, especially the Hives! Those catchy tunes and fun dance moves were such a staple of that time. It was like a signature for Cartoon Central.

But I guess every era has to come to an end eventually. The Arrows era is bringing in some fresh energy, even if it means saying goodbye to some of our favorite memories. Here's to hoping the new animations can capture some of that same spirit! 🎉

Write a conversation saying as repetitive as that song was, he'll kinda miss it

User18: You know, as repetitive as that "Fall is Just Something That Grown Ups Invented" song was, I think I’m really going to miss it. There was just something about it that got stuck in your head!

User19: I totally get what you mean! It was like a catchy earworm. You'd find yourself humming it all day long without even realizing it! It really added to the fun vibe of the channel back then.

User20: Same here! I remember all those kids dancing around to the song—it just created such a fun atmosphere. Even if I roll my eyes a bit when I think about how often it played, it still made me smile every time.

User21: Right? It became like a soundtrack to our childhoods while watching the channel. I think that's why the Fall era holds such a special place for so many of us. It feels weird to say goodbye to it.

User18: Exactly! The Arrows era is cool and all, but I’m going to miss those little nostalgic moments. I guess it’s just part of growing up, huh?

User19: Definitely! But maybe one day we’ll get a throwback moment or special that brings back some of those catchy tunes and throw us back into that vibe. One can hope, right?

User20: Absolutely! Until then, I guess we’ve just got to embrace the new stuff and see where it takes us! But I’m with you—I might be humming that song for a while longer even without it on air!

Forum Thread: Are Skunk Fu, Eon Kid, and World of Quest Gone?

User32: Hey everyone! I've been trying to catch up with the latest changes on Cartoon Central, and I noticed that "Skunk Fu," "Eon Kid," and "World of Quest" seem to have disappeared from the lineup. Are they officially gone now?

User33: That’s a good question! I was wondering the same thing! I haven't seen them in the schedule for a while, and it's making me a bit worried. They were such fun shows!

User34: I think they might have been phased out with the launch of the Arrows era. It seems like Cartoon Central is shifting its focus to newer and more popular titles.

User35: Yeah, it’s definitely a bummer. I particularly enjoyed “Eon Kid” for its unique storyline. But with all the exciting new shows coming in, I guess they felt the need to streamline the lineup.

User32: True, but it still feels sad to see those shows go. They had their own charm and fanbase! Does anyone know if they're planning to bring them back at some point?

User33: I haven’t seen any announcements regarding their return, unfortunately. It looks like they might just be sidelined for now. Fingers crossed they make a comeback someday!

User34: I've seen this kind of thing happen before with Cartoon Central, though. They sometimes cycle shows back into rotation after a while. So who knows? Maybe one day we'll get to see “Skunk Fu” or “World of Quest” again!

User35: That would be nice! It's always fun to revisit older shows, especially ones that had memorable characters and stories. Until then, I guess we'll just have to savor what the Arrows era brings!

User32: Agreed! I’ll just keep an eye on the schedule and hope for some surprises. Thanks for the insights, everyone!

Write a rpely where the following 5 replaced them

User36: Just to update everyone, it seems that “Skunk Fu,” “Eon Kid,” and “World of Quest” have officially been replaced in the lineup. In their place, we now have “Chaotic,” “TMNT Fast Forward,” “Yu Gi Oh GX,” “Danny Phantom,” and “Monster Allergy”!

It’s quite a shake-up, but I guess they wanted to bring in some heavy hitters from the animation scene. I'm excited about “Chaotic” and “TMNT Fast Forward” in particular—those are such fun shows from my childhood!

I get why they made the switch since these new shows have a strong fanbase, but it’s still hard to say goodbye to the others. What do you all think of this new lineup? Are you excited for any of the replacements?

Write a conversation asking if Fu is ever coming back, It was so cute

Forum Thread: Will Skunk Fu Ever Come Back?

User37: Hey everyone! I've been reminiscing about "Skunk Fu" lately, and I can't help but wonder—do you think it will ever come back to Cartoon Central? It was just so cute and fun!

User38: Oh man, I really hope so! "Skunk Fu" had the most adorable characters, and its humor was top-notch. It definitely deserves a spot in the lineup again!

User39: I agree! The animation style and the cuteness overload were just perfect. Plus, the storylines were fun and engaging. It would be a shame if it never returns.

User40: I have to say, I miss the silly antics of Skunk and his friends. They brought a unique charm to the channel. Do we have any news about potential reboots or revivals?

User37: Not that I've seen. I think it might just be one of those shows that got lost in the shuffle with all the changes happening. But it definitely has a fanbase, so maybe the channel will bring it back if there’s enough demand?

User38: That's true! If enough people express their love for "Skunk Fu," the network might reconsider. It worked for other shows in the past. Maybe we need to start a petition or something!

User39: I’m on board with that idea! I mean, who wouldn’t want to see more of Skunk and his adventures? It could even bring in a new generation of fans if they bring it back!

User40: Count me in! Let’s spread the word and see if we can rally some support for "Skunk Fu" to return. It definitely deserves a second chance!

User37: Awesome! Let’s make some noise then! Here’s hoping we can see our cute little skunk back on our screens soon! 🎉

Write a follow up saying sure Zick's monster friends may be cute but it just isn't the same

User41: Absolutely! I get that Zick's monster friends in “Monster Allergy” are cute and all, but it just isn't the same as the charm of "Skunk Fu." Skunk and his adventures had a special kind of humor and heart that really made the show stand out.

User42: I totally agree! The dynamic with Skunk and his friends had a uniqueness that’s hard to replicate. "Monster Allergy" has its moments, but the quirky humor and unforgettable scenarios in "Skunk Fu" were something else entirely!

User43: Right? Skunk Fu's vibe was so lively and fun, and the characters had such strong personalities. I really think it left a lasting impact on its audience. It’d be awesome if they could bring back that charm along with the characters we loved!

User41: Exactly! While I appreciate the new shows, I'd love to see Cartoon Central hold onto that nostalgic goodness. "Skunk Fu" had such a playful spirit that I think many fans are craving again!

User42: Let’s hope our voices are heard! If we can show how much we miss "Skunk Fu," maybe they’ll realize how special that show was and think about reviving it. After all, who wouldn’t want more of those adorable characters?

User43: Amen to that! Here’s to hoping Skunk finds his way back to our screens someday! Until then, we’ll just have to keep reminiscing about all those cute and funny moments. Write a forum conversation asking what era was basically the "Action shows stick out like a sore thumb here, but we air them anyway" as they had some action shows during that era

Forum Thread: Which Cartoon Central Era Was the “Action Shows Stick Out Like a Sore Thumb But We Air Them Anyway” One?

User44: Hey all! I was thinking about Cartoon Central’s history and wondering—what era would you say was basically the “action shows stick out like a sore thumb here, but we air them anyway” era? You know, where the channel mostly focused on other types of shows, but still kept a few action titles around that didn’t quite fit the vibe.

User45: Good question! I’d probably say the Goo/Slime era (2006-2010) fits that description pretty well. That era’s branding was all about gooey, fun, morphing slime stuff and quirky cartoons, but then they had action-heavy shows like Huntik and Super Robot Monkey Team Hyperforce Go thrown in. The action ones definitely stood out next to the rest of the lineup.

User46: Yeah, Goo/Slime makes sense. The channel seemed more playful and messy at that point, but like User45 said, those robotic/mechanical and adventure shows felt kind of out of place in the gooey theme, even though they stuck with them.

User47: I also think the Toonix era in the US (2008-2010) had a similar vibe. It was mostly cartoons with a lighthearted edge but still kept action shows like Yin Yang Yo and Huntik. They felt a bit different compared to the other, more comedic or silly shows.

User48: I want to throw in a mention for the Alter Ego era. They definitely tried to mix kid-friendly cartoons with some edgier action shows as well, but those action shows seemed to clash with the overall branding a bit.

User44: That’s cool—Goo/Slime definitely stands out as a messy, playful era with action shows that didn’t quite mesh with the rest. I guess the channel just kept them because people liked them, even if they didn’t match the theme perfectly.

User45: Exactly! Sometimes they kept shows because of fan favorites and ratings, even if the action shows seemed visually or thematically different from the rest of the branding.

User46: It’s interesting seeing how the channel tried to balance different genres even when the branding pushed more of a single vibe. Shows that “stick out” can be a good or bad thing depending on your taste!

User47: Totally! For me, those mismatches added variety to the schedule. It wasn’t all goo and slime or super silly stuff—there was still action and adventure if you wanted it.

User44: Thanks for all the great thoughts! I think the Goo/Slime era takes the cake for me as that “awkward but beloved action show” era. Anyone else agree?

User48: Definitely! Goo/Slime forever in that category. It was definitely a unique time for Cartoon Central.

User45: Agreed! Goo/Slime era, hands down.

User44: Awesome, thanks everyone! This was super helpful. Now back to watching those weird but wonderful shows!

Write a forum conversation saying on forums around 2009, fans of one show straight up said they should have a separate strand for action content

Forum Thread: Did Fans Really Want a Separate Strand for Action Shows Back in 2009?

User49: Hey all! I was digging through some old Cartoon Central forum posts from around 2009, and I came across some threads where fans of certain shows were straight up saying the channel should have a separate strand or block just for action content. Did anyone else see that back then?

User50: Oh yeah, I remember that! There was definitely some buzz about how shows like Huntik, Super Robot Monkey Team Hyperforce Go, and Battle B-Daman felt out of place alongside the more comedic or silly stuff in the Goo/Slime era. Fans argued it made sense to group the action shows together so they wouldn’t get lost.

User51: Totally! I think those fans wanted an experience more tailored to their tastes—a block where hardcore action and adventure ruled without all the gooey or goofy branding getting in the way. It’s understandable; those shows were pretty different in tone from the rest of the lineup.

User52: Makes sense! Action shows often have a different audience demographic and pacing. Trying to air them alongside slapstick comedies and quirky animations could make it hard to build a consistent viewer base for those action titles.

User49: Exactly, and from what I gathered, fans felt that if Cartoon Central gave action its own strand, like maybe an "Action Central" block, it could get stronger ratings and build a community around those shows.

User50: I wish the channel had taken that advice! It was kind of a weird mix during Goo/Slime—sometimes it felt like they were unsure about their identity. Splitting the genres might have helped.

User51: That said, Cartoon Central has usually favored mixing up its lineup to appeal to a broad audience. But I get why fans wanted clearer separation, especially for action content.

User52: Does anyone know if the channel ever experimented with action blocks or strands like that officially?

User49: From what I can tell, not really during Goo/Slime, but maybe later eras tried to lean more into defined blocks. It seems like the channel learned from those early complaints and tweaked things over the years.

User50: Yeah, makes the evolution even more interesting! Fan feedback really can shape a channel, even if changes aren’t immediate.

User51: For sure! It’s fun to look back and see how passionate fans were about getting their favorite show genres the spotlight they deserved.

User52: I wonder if something like that could still happen in the future—maybe an action block within the current Arrows era?

User49: Here’s hoping! Would be great to see some action shows get their own stage again.

User50: Agreed! That’d make a lot of fans happy, me included.

Write a reply saying good thing the channel didn't have Chaotic or Spider Riders in those days (though both shows existed at the time)

User53: Haha, honestly, it’s probably a good thing Cartoon Central didn’t have Chaotic or Spider Riders airing during those days when fans were asking for a separate action strand—though both shows did exist at the time! I feel like those two, with their heavy focus on action and adventure, might’ve made the lineup feel even more mismatched with the gooey, playful branding of the Goo/Slime era.

Sometimes I wonder if having such distinctly action-packed shows back then would’ve made fans even louder about wanting a dedicated block. On the flip side, they might’ve actually helped build the case stronger for carving out a space just for action content.

Either way, considering how much Cartoon Central was experimenting back then, it’s kind of fascinating to think about how these shows might’ve changed the vibe or even sped up the evolution toward more defined programming blocks!

Write a blog post May 10 2010 on the "BDamanLegend.com" forum, saying while I love the bumpers, they do NOT fit the 3 action shows they currently have at all, So I am proposing a compromise, Dedicate every Friday night to action, with action themed branding (like superheroes fighting villains), The rest of the day, with the more comedic stuff like SpongeBob, can use the sludge branding all it wants