Classic Cartoons essays

Classic Cartoons essays As a mother of a nine-year old daughter, I look back on how childrens television has changed since I was small. Growing up in the 1970s was vastly different from the high-tech world of the millenium. Due to being in a pre-cable era, television offered three basic network channels, limiting the number of cartoons on air. Saturday was the only day that children could watch hours of classic cartoons all morning. I consider a cartoon a classic by the ability of the program to stand the test of time, and leave memorable impressions on various generations of children. Cartoons featuring characters such as Bugs Bunny, Charlie Brown, Scooby Doo, and Mickey Mouse are just a few examples of shows that I deem classic. Bugs Bunny is definitely a memorable character. His signature phrase Whats up Doc? is instantly recognizable. My favorite show depicts Bugs as an orchestra conductor. In this episode he directs the symphony starring Porky Pig. Bugs forces Porky to hold the final note beyond normal capability, causing the pig to turn royal blue. The Bugs Bunny Show always made me laugh. One of my favorite cartoons is Peanuts. Originally a comic strip, the cartoon follows the life of a schoolboy named Charlie Brown, his friends, and his adventurous dog Snoopy. One of the most popular pastimes for the Peanuts gang was a game of football. During every game, it was inevitable that Charlie Brown kick the deciding field goal. Holding the ball for Charlie was the mischievous Lucy Van Pelt, who was notorious for pulling the ball out from under the doomed kicker. Children tuned in repeatedly, and hoped that poor Charlie Brown would finally score a field goal. Time after time, however, Lucy would move the ball just before the kick, leaving poor Charlie flat on his back. The show, as well as the comic strip, is still very popular today. ...

The Top 5 Coworkers You Want In Your Office

The Top 5 Coworkers You Want In Your Office While we all have coworkers we gripe about, try not to sit next to, and resent for their success (or lack thereof), satisfaction studies have shown that most of also value those relationships as much as any other in our lives. Full disclosure, I met my husband at work. When I told him about this post he asked what dream coworker category Id put him in, and was not pleased when I created Dream CoworkerThat being said, heres a list of the most in-demand employee archetypes to have on your roster.Dream Coworker  #1:  THE INTEGRATORConsulting and auditing firm Deloitte identified Integrator as a most desirable personality pattern; integrators are the ones who wrap their brains around an issue and gather the team they need to crowd source a solution. They are known for empathy, a nuanced understanding, and needing some quiet time to process.Dream Coworker  #2:  THE INNOVATORThe Innovator is the one whos constantly looking for a new way to do things; some employers find this type o f worker frustrating, because they have a system and its been proven.As a sometime innovator myself, I would suggest that once youve identified an innovated staff member, try to find some room to let them play. This may require some flexibility on your part, but if you can get them on your team, you may find efficiency and productivity are the positive results.Dream Coworker  #3:  THE ADVOCATEAdvocates are the ones who speak up- they identify needs, allocate resources, manage difficult circumstances, and probably belong in customer service. They also make great peer reviewers and mentors for younger employees, because they can see both sides of an issue and care about those they supervise.Dream Coworker  #4:  THE BRIDGEJokes aside, this is actually the category the  guy I married belongs in- he has a knack for keeping track of all the pieces of a project and knowing who should work on each piece, has a huge professional network, and is generous about connecting projects wi th freelancers. And hes not too hard on the eyes either.Dream Coworker  #5:  THE  PIONEERDo you need someone to generate new ideas? Adapt to evolving conditions? Do you always  keep the big picture in mind? Pioneers in the workplace are the ones who bring a lens of their own to their work- and the benefits for you may be exciting, fresh ideas. Try to recognize them when they cross your desk!The 5 Types of Coworkers Who Can Make Your Work Life Infinitely BetterRead More at Fast Company