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Stumped by my 8 y/o son.... See if you can answer his question.

AnyMal

AnyMal

Lifer
So, we're watching Sponge Bob and suddenly he asks me: "Why do cartoon characters always wear same clothing?" To my surprise, I never even thought about it.

So, does anybody know why, or there is no reason, just a coincidence?
 
Originally posted by: AnyMal
So, we're watching Sponge Bob and suddenly he asks me: "Why do cartoon characters always wear same clothing?" To my surprise, I never even thought about it.

So, does anybody know why, or there is no reason, just a coincidence?
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Scooby Doo does not wear any cloths 😉

Cheers,
Aquaman
 
Cartoonists are lazy, plus, many people would not recognize characters with different clothes. The clothes, in a sense, are a part of the character. Would donald duck wearing fubu be the same character?
 
Marketing and recognition. If the clothing stays the same, it's much easier for children to recognize the images (IE: Cartoon chars) than if their clothing changed every episode, especially if you're dealing with a 2-3 mins attention span. So, if you're in the store and they see Sponge Bob, they will instantly recognize him.
 
Originally posted by: warcrow
Marketing and recognition. If the clothing stays the same, it's much easier for children to recognize the images (IE: Cartoon chars) than if their clothing changed every episode. So, if you're in the store and they see Sponge Bob, they will instantly recognize him.
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:thumbsup:
 
Originally posted by: So
Cartoonists are lazy, plus, many people would not recognize characters with different clothes. The clothes, in a sense, are a part of the character. Would donald duck wearing fubu be the same character?
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Correct. Occasionally the cartoon characters DO wear other clothes (like Goofy in a grass skirt) but do strive for instant recognition.

to give a parallel in the "live" world, most clowns never change their facial makeup and rarely their outfits (think Mac's Ronald or Bozo). 😉
 
Originally posted by: warcrow
Marketing and recognition. If the clothing stays the same, it's much easier for children to recognize the images (IE: Cartoon chars) than if their clothing changed every episode, especially if you're dealing with a 2-3 mins attention span. So, if you're in the store and they see Sponge Bob, they will instantly recognize him.
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That makes the most sense.
 
This is an eight year old. Need to speak to them in child-language.

"They were very naughty and made their mommies leave them. They dont' have anyone to do their laundry for them now."
 
Originally posted by: Blueoak
This is an eight year old. Need to speak to them in child-language.

"They were very naughty and made their mommies leave them. They dont' have anyone to do their laundry for them now."
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oh, so good. very good.
:thumbsup:
 
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