List of Announcer Jokes (Next/We'll Be Back/We're Back)

#### 2005

* "If you like commercials, you're going to love the next couple of minutes. We'll be right back."
* "Don't worry, there'll be more commercials later. But right now, we're going back to the show."

#### 2008

* "Don't go to pieces. The show will return soon, so try to hold yourself together until we get back."
* "Whoa, this show is so huge, we can't contain it! We're unleashing it on your TV! Good luck!"

## **Angry Beavers**

### Coming up next

"You look a little too happy right now. To solve that problem, we're gonna insert some anger into your life. Balance is good. The Angry Beavers are up next, on Nicktoons Network."

### Commercial break bumpers

#### 2005

* "The beavers need some time to work on their anger. They'll be right back."
* "Now back to the Angry Beavers. Can't everyone just get along?"

#### 2007

* "The Angry Beavers are taking a break. We dare you to stick around and see if they actually come back."
* "And now back to the Angry Beavers, also known as the Not-So-Happy Aquatic Rodent Brothers."

## **As Told by Ginger**

### Coming up next

"Ginger has red hair. We defy you to find someone named Ginger who doesn't. As Told by Ginger, next on Nicktoons Network."

### Commercial break bumpers

#### 2008

* "We gotta go! Ginger lost her diary, and she can't remember what happens next."
* "Like redheads named Ginger? Then you'll love what you're about to see. Ginger is back!"

## **Avatar**

### Coming up next

"It's a good thing you're here. You look so sad when you missed that Avatar episode last week. Now you don't have to go through that again. Avatar is next, on Nicktoons Network."

### Commercial break bumpers

#### 2006

* "Avatar is taking a break. Don't take it personally. He does this to everybody."
* "Now back to Avatar, the story of a kid who can bend air without air."

#### 2008

* "Aang will be back to bring balance to the world, right after he brings balance to his stomach."
* "Now back to Avatar: The Last Airbender. This guy breaks a lot of wind. It's silent, but deadly."

## **CatDog**

### Coming up next

"We know you're a cat person and a dog person. That's why we smoosh them together to make CatDog. And man, was that a messy process that you don't want to know. CatDog is next, on Nicktoons Network."

### Commercial break bumpers

#### 2005

* "Get ready to take a short break from CatDog, starting... now."
* "CatDog will be back on your TV so fast, your head will spin. Or maybe it'll just shake a little."

## **Catscratch**

### Coming up next

"Catscratch is up next on Nicktoons Network. Let's see if these cats can claw their way out of trouble."

### Commercial break bumpers

#### 2007

* "Stick around. There's more Catscratch coming up after the break, on Nicktoons Network."
* "We're now back to Catscratch, on Nicktoons Network."

#### 2008

* "Catscratch left. There was an escape at the dog pound, and there were some safety concerns."
* "You might need some bandages for all the cat scratches you're about to get. They're vicious."

### Battlemart bumpers

#### Commercial break bumpers

* "Hey, more Catscratch after the break, only on Nicktoons Network."
* "Hey, we're back to Catscratch. Don't budge. Only on Nicktoons Network."

## **ChalkZone**

### Coming up next

"Rudy Tabootie has a magic piece of chalk that lets his drawings come to life. We guess it only works on a chalkboard, or he would've drawn himself some more teeth. ChalkZone, next on Nicktoons Network."

### Commercial break bumpers

#### 2008

* "We are out of here! The chalk dust is starting to cloud our vision. We'll see you when the dust settled."
* "The dust has finally settled, and ChalkZone is back in action!"

## **Corneil and Bernie**

### Coming up next

"Corneil and Bernie are the only dog and boy we know smart enough to communicate in English. That barking stuff must be German or something. Corneil and Bernie are up next, on Nicktoons Network."

### Commercial break bumpers

#### 2005

* "Corneil and Bernie need to take a break. Corneil mentioned something about a fire hydrant."
* "Corneil and Bernie have agreed to come back. They've also agreed that you're a sharp dresser."

#### 2007

* "CORNEIL AND BERNIE IS NOT OVER!!! IT'LL BE RIGHT BACK!!! Was that too much? We get excited sometimes."
* "The moment you've all been waiting for is finally here. Corneil and Bernie is back from its commercial break."

## **Danny Phantom**

### Coming up next

"When Danny Fenton says "Going ghost", he turns into a ghost. When he says "Going cheese", does he turn into cheese? Man, I hope so. These crackers are boring. Danny Phantom, next on Nicktoons Network."

##### 2007

* "Danny Phantom will be back. Keep your eyes glued to the screen, but don't use permanent glue this time."

##### 2008

* "Danny's going ghost on us. If he comes through your TV, tell him to be back when the commercials are over."

## **Edgar and Ellen**

### Coming up next

"Edgar and Ellen's on next, so stick around."

### Commercial break bumpers

#### 2008

* "Man, those twins are hardcore. Wait till you see what pranks they pull next!"
* "Edgar and Ellen are back. These two are insane... insanely awesome."

## **El Tigre**

### Coming up next

"You better stay seated. El Tigre is coming up next, and his moves are out of this world! But he'll still be on your TV."

### Commercial break bumpers

#### 2007

* "We'll be right back with more El Tigre. Stick around, or you'll el miss it!"
* "We hope you've been practicing your moves. Now back to El Tigre."

#### 2008

* "El Tigre is taking a break. Try not to do anything crazy while we're gone. But if you did, how would we know anyway?"
* "Now back to El Tigre. It's gonna be el awesome!"

### Battlemart bumpers

#### Commercial break bumpers

* "Hey, more El Tigre after the break. It doesn't get any better than that."
* "Hey, now back to El Tigre. Pretty sweet, huh?"

## **The Fairly OddParents**

### Coming up next

"We know the Fairly Odds disguise themselves as goldfish, but that doesn't mean your own goldfish will grant you any wishes, especially if they're floating in the toilet. The Fairly Odds are next, on Nicktoons Network."

### Commercial break bumpers

#### 2005

* "Now back to the Fairly Odds, who told us they're personally dedicating this next segment to you."

#### 2007

* "The Fairly Odds will be right back, so don't touch that remote. You might miss something, then we'll have to explain it to you."
* "The Fairly Odds are back. Thanks for watching. Did we mention that you look nice today?"

#### 2008

* "Timmy wished we would go to a break. Let's just hope he remembers to wish us back."

## **Hey Arnold**

### Coming up next

"If you say "Hey Arnold!" loud enough, he may be able to hear you on the TV. Try it. Louder! Hey Arnold, next on Nicktoons Network."

### Commercial break bumpers

#### 2005

* "Hey Arnold is taking a short break. If you don't believe us, watch this."
* "Now, a powerful combination of Hey Arnold and your eyeballs."

#### 2007

* "Hey Arnold is taking a break. If you yell "HEY ARNOLD!" at the top of your lungs, he'll probably come back."
* "Hey Arnold has returned. This is your cue to dance for joy. Just don't knock anything over.

#### 2008

* “Arnold went treasure hunting. He drew a map on his butt, so you can follow... behind."
* "With a head shape like this, you always get picked person of football. Right, Arnold?"

## **Invader Zim**

### Coming up next

"Zim has major issues. I mean, the guy is like 3 feet tall and he thinks he's gonna rule the Earth. Everyone knows you have to be at least 4 feet to do that. Invader Zim is next, on Nicktoons Network."

### Commercial break bumpers

#### 2005

* "Invader Zim will be back, when he's good and ready."
* "Now back to Invader Zim. Is it us? He seems... taller today."

#### 2007

* "Zim will be right back. He'll know if you leave. He's watching you through the TV. It's an alien thing."
* "Zim has returned just for you. You must feel pretty special."

#### 2008

* "The ZIA's on Zim's trail, so he's going underground for a while. He should resurface soon."
* "Buff up your security. Zim has returned. Let the hostile TV takeover begin."

### 3HM bumpers

#### Commercial break bumpers

* "The 3-Headed Monster and Invader Zim will return to conquer your TV. Feel free to put out some snacks."
* "Zim and 3HM are back, and this time, they need business. That business, however, might be a dry cleaner."

## **Iron Man: Amored Adventures**

### Commercial break bumpers

* "Iron Man: Amored Adventures will be right back, only on Nicktoons Network."

## **Jimmy Neutron**

### Coming up next

"If your head was bigger than the rest of your body, you'd probably be a genius, too. That or just really weird-looking. Jimmy Neutron is up next, on Nicktoons Network."

### Commercial break bumpers

#### 2005

* "Jimmy Neutron will be right back. And if that isn't enough, it's gonna start off right where it left off."
* "When will Jimmy Neutron be back? Good question. Here's our answer."

#### 2007

* "Jimmy will be back. He messed up his hair and needs to add 11 pounds of moose. This guy has huge hair."
* "Jimmy's back, and try to contain yourself. Last time we got complaints from your neighbor."

### 3HM bumpers

#### Commercial break bumpers

* "Jimmy Neutron and the 3-Headed Monster are taking a break from your constant staring. It's the big heads we understand."
* "Thankfully, everything's returned to normal. Jimmy's back, and 3HM is crushing large buildings."

## **Kappa Mikey**

### Coming up next

​"Here's what you know about Mikey Simon: He's an American actor starring in a Japanese TV show. Here's what you don't know: He actually prefers Chinese food. Kappa Mikey is next, on Nicktoons Network."

### Commercial break bumpers

#### 2006

* "And now, the triumphant return of that great American, Kappa Mikey! He told us to say that."

#### 2008

* ​"Kappa Mikey will be right back. If you need him, just have your people call his people."
* ​"Now back to Kappa Mikey, TV superhero by day, total buffoon by night."

### 3HM bumpers

#### Commercial break bumpers

* "Kappa Mikey and 3HM are taking a break. Mikey's helping him remove a taxi stuck on his little toe."
* "Kappa Mikey has returned with a three-headed monster. Don't make a face. You invited them."

## **Kaput and Zosky**

### Commercial break bumpers

#### 2005

* "Kaput and Zosky will be back, and you'll still have that stain on your shirt. Made you look."
* "Hooray, hooray, Kaput and Zosky are here to stay! It's tough being a master poet."

#### 2007

* "Stay where you are and Kaput and Zosky will be right back. If you leave, who knows what will happen?"
* "Remember when we said Kaput and Zosky will be right back? Yeah, we can predict the future."

## **Making Fiends**

### Coming up next

"Don't try to make friends with her. Making Fiends is coming up next, only on Nicktoons Network."

### Commercial break bumpers

* "Making Fiends will be right back. Vendetta's a little low on fiends. Only on Nicktoons Network."
* "Don't move. Making Fiends is back, only on Nicktoons Network."

### Battlemart bumpers

#### Coming up next

"Hey, Making Fiends is up next. don't make a move. Here on Nicktoons Network."

#### Commercial break bumpers

* "Hey, we're still open. More Making Fiends after the break, only on Nicktoons Network."

## **Martin Mystery**

### Coming up next

"Martin Mystery has the perfect name for solving problems. If he were called "Martin Avocado", the show would be be totally different. Nobody wants to watch a guy solve an avocado. Martin Mystery, next on Nicktoons Network."

### Commercial break bumpers

#### 2005

* "Martin Mystery is taking a break. The real mystery is, where is he going?"
* "The mystery is solved; we found Martin! He was playing with your neighbor's dog."

#### 2007

* "Martin Mystery will be back right away. That's just for you. For everyone else, we're taking our sweet time."
* "If you concentrate really hard, Martin Mystery will come on. Well done!"

### 3HM bumpers

#### Commercial break bumpers

* "The 3-Headed Monster is taking Martin Mystery out for a juice box. It'll be right back."
* "We're headed back to Martin Mystery, so go ahead and turn your head towards the screen."

## **Mighty B**

### Commercial break bumpers

* "This mighty be not the best time for you to go anywhere. We've still got more Mighty B after the break."
* "Overachievers rejoice! Your hero has returned. Mighty B is back!"

## **Mr. Meaty**

### Coming up next

"Coming up next on Nicktoons Network, the story of two dudes who sling meat for a living, which is a lot safer than their old job: slinging old ladies. Mr. Meaty, next on Nicktoons Network."

## **My Dad the Rock Star**

### Coming up next

"Rocking is his business, and business is good. Now we just need to pull him aside and have a little chat about that green hair. It's so last year. My Dad the Rockstar is next, on Nicktoons Network."

### Commercial break bumpers

* "My Dad the Rockstar will be right back, so don't go away. We've only got a couple of minutes, wouldn't be much of a tread."
* "My Dad the Rockstar is one of those shows that comes on right after a promo like this."

## **My Life as a Teenage Robot**

### Coming up next

"Did you know that this show was originally called My Life as a Teenage Cantaloupe? But after a few episodes, the smell is just too much. My Life as a Teenage Robot is coming up next, on Nicktoons Network."

### Commercial break bumpers

#### 2006

* "We're taking a break from Jenny the robot, one teenage girl who doesn't mind oily skin."
* "Now back to My Life as a Teenage Robot, the only girl in school who's recyclable."

#### 2008

* "Teenage Robot will be right back. Jenny's got an oil leak, and you know how embarrassing that can be."
* "Teenage Robot is back. Jenny needed a wax, and man, she has never looked better."

### Battlemart bumpers

#### Coming up next

"Hey, don't move a muscle. Teenage Robot is on next."

#### Commercial break bumpers

* "Hey, Teenage Robot's coming back after the break, only on Nicktoons Network.”
* "Hey, break's over. Teenage Robot's back, only on Nicktoons Network.”
* "Hey, focus. Teenage Robot's back. How awesome is that?"

## **Oh Yeah! Cartoons**

### Coming up next

"Oh No! Cartoons are the ones that nobody laughs at. Oh Yeah! Cartoons are the ones that everybody laughs at, and we do mean everybody, so you better start laughing. Oh Yeah! Cartoons, next on Nicktoons Network."

## **Random! Cartoons**

### Battlemart bumpers

#### Commercial break bumpers

* "Hey, after the break check out more Random! Cartoons, only on Nicktoons Network."
* "Hey, break's over. Now back to Random! Cartoons."

## **Ren and Stimpy**

### Coming up next

"Watching Ren and Stimpy is sort of like eating a giant burrito. It's big and gooey and delicious, but you may feel like you wanna hurl when you're finished. Ren and Stimpy are coming up next, on Nicktoons Network."

### Commercial break bumpers

#### 2005

* "Ren and Stimpy will be right back, so don't even blink. You totally blinked! I just saw you!"
* "There, that wasn't so bad, was it? Ren and Stimpy are back, right now."

#### 2007

* "Ren and Stimpy will be back. They really can't go very far. They're stuck in your TV."
* "You should've seen them. They were fighting like cats and dogs during the break. They'll probably continue right now."

#### 2008

* "We're gonna take some time off so Ren can chill out."
* "Sorry we took so long, but Stimpy had to go see a wizard about a brain."

### 3HM bumpers

#### Commercial break bumpers

* "Ren and Stimpy will return with the 3-Headed Monster. Just give them some time to crawl back into your TV."
* "Ren and Stimpy and 3HM are back. Make sure they wipe their feet before you let them in."

## **Rocket Power**

### Coming up next

"If this show is called Rocket Power, why are they always wearing knee pads and riding skateboards? Shouldn't they be wearing spacesuits and doing moonwalks? Rocket Power, next on Nicktoons Network."

### Commercial break bumpers

#### 2005

* "The kids from Rocket Power will return. They have to. We have the keys to their house."
* "The kids from Rocket Power are back, and are more powerful than ever, if that's even possible."

#### 2008

* "We've gotta jet. We're running low on rocket fuel and these kids need to recharge."
* "Hope you're wearing your helmet. We've got a lot of rocket power here, and it could get intense!"

## **Rocko's Modern Life**

### Coming up next

"If Rocko is an Australian wallaby, why is always wearing those Hawaiian shirts? Shouldn't he be wearing Australian shirts? Don't they make shirts in Australia? Rocko's Modern Life is next, on Nicktoons Network."

### Commercial break bumpers

#### 2005

* "Rocko's Modern Life is going off the air, for a few minutes. Come on, admit it. We got ya."
* "Rocko's Modern Life is back, and if you sit closer to the screen, it'll be even bigger than before."

#### 2007

* "Rocko will be right back. He just realized he isn't wearing pants."
* "Are you ready for more Rocko? Better be, cause here he is!"

## **Rugrats**

### Coming up next

"We don't know why they call the show Rugrats. We keep looking for carpet-and-furry rodents with long tails, but all they keep giving us is crazy little kids. Weird. Rugrats is next on Nicktoons Network."

### Commercial break bumpers

* "The Rugrats will be back faster than you can say "Rugrats" 5,000 times."
* "Hey, you wanna know what your TV set looks like covered in rugrats? Check this out."

## **The Secret Show**

### Coming up next

"The new original series, The Secret Show, is next on Nicktoons Network, and we're not allowed to tell you anything else."

### Commercial break bumpers

#### 2007

* "We know that the Secret Show will be right back. We just can't tell you where they're going."
* "We have no idea where the Secret Show's been, but it's back. That's all that matters."

#### 2008

* “The Secret Show is going into hiding, but they won't tell us where. Man, these spies drive us crazy.”
* "The Secret Show is back, but don't tell too many people. We won't want you to blow their cover.”

## **Shuriken School**

### Coming up next

"Shuriken School is the only school where kids don't mind wearing a uniform. I mean, who wouldn't wanna dress like a ninja every day? Shuriken School, next on Nicktoons Network."

## **Speed Racer: The Next Generation**

### Coming up next

"A full tank of gas, miles of open road, and the Mach-6. Get ready for an amazing episode of Speed Racer, coming up next."

## **SpongeBob SquarePants**

### Coming up next

"Next time you wash the dishes, check and see if your sponge has pants. If it does, run screaming into the night, because now, you're officially crazy. SpongeBob SquarePants is next, on Nicktoons Network."

### Commercial break bumpers

#### 2005

* "Don't freak out. SpongeBob will be right back. Seriously, he didn't leave. I'm looking at him right now."
* "If you concentrate really hard, SpongeBob will return. Or you could just wait 2 seconds."

#### 2007

* "SpongeBob needs to take a shower break. I wonder how he does that underwater."
* "To get more SpongeBob, your job is easy. Just focus on your television and believe."

#### 2008

* "SpongeBob will be right back. He needs to change into some dry SquarePants."
* "Now back to SpongeBob. He's a really cool guy. Or a square."

## **Tak and the Power of Juju**

### Coming up next

"The Juju powers must be working. Tak is coming up next, only on Nicktoons Network."

### Battlemart bumpers

#### Coming up next

* “Hey, stay right there. Tak's on next.”

## **Wayside**

### Coming up next

"Up next on Nicktoons Network: Wayside. It's a show about school that you can watch in the comfort of your own home, and the only work you have to do is sit back and enjoy. Now, get to work."

### Commercial break bumpers

* "Wayside will be right back. Don't go too far or we'll have to send a search party, and they are really expensive."
* "Brace yourself! Wayside is back. Recess is over, and these kids are taking over your screen."

## **The X's**

### Coming up next

"If you want to learn how to be a great secret agent, do not watch this family. If you want to learn how to be a bumbling secret agent, you came to the right place. The X's are up next, on Nicktoons Network."

### Commercial break bumpers

#### 2006

* "The X's will be right back. If you get up, you'll mess up the delicate balance of the Nicktoon Universe."
* "Woo-hoo! The X's are back! It's fun to say, "Woo-hoo!" You should try it. No? Well, back to the show."

#### 2008

* "All this excitement is exhausting. We need to regroup. The X's will be right back."
* "The X's are back and throwing down secret agent style."

## **Yakkity Yak**

### Commercial break bumpers

* "Yakkity Yak will be right back! Yakkity Yak will be right back! C'mon, sing it with us."
* "Yakkity Yak is back! And that’s our last rhyme for today. We promise."