The Simpsons, South Park, Family Guy. No matter how offbeat or just plain vulgar, society loves its cartoons. Perhaps this is the reason for the recent outcry after Microsoft’s announcement that it will be pulling its sponsorship from the Family Guy special, "Family Guy Presents: Seth & Alex’s Almost Live Comedy Show."
At any rate, while we love our cartoons, we don’t mind ‘retooning’ them—that is, manipulating and re-creating them into something different. The Family Guy special is one example; check out these other examples of cartoon retooning!
25 Cases of Retooning
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Aged Cartoons
Rick Baker Draws an Illustration of an Aged Popeye the Sailor Man
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Realistic Cartoon Characters
The Simpsons Get Updated
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Real Life 'Toons
Charlie Brown Gets A Step Closer to Reality Thanks to Tim O'Brien
22
Humanized Cartoons
Homer Simpson and Mario in the Flesh?
21
Africanized Iconic Cartoons
'The Simpsons' Get an Angola-Approved Family Makeover
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Adult Comedy Untooning
South Park, Beavis & Butthead Come Alive
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Animated Retooning
Turning People Into Humanized Cartoons
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Mangafied 80s Cartoons
Hallmark Rainbow Brite Makeover Sexes Up a Saturday Morning Classic
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Iconic Cartoon Comebacks
New Pink Panther & Pals on Cartoon Network
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Iconic Cartoon Changes
‘The Simpsons' Gets HD and All-New Opening Sequence
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Celeb Cartoon Shows
Headcases
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Humans in Cartoon Worlds
Comcast 'Dream Big' Ad Inspired by Juno?
13
Avril Lavigne to Become Manga Cartoon
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Retro Cartoon Remakes
Robert Rodriguez Commits to Live-Action Jetsons Remake
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Credit Crunched Cartoons
Australian To Replace $25,000 Episodes of The Simpsons
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Google TV Ads
Family Guy Roll-Over Ads
9
Live Action Simpsons in Spanish
Los Simpsons
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Cartoon Canine Makeovers
The Peanuts Snoopy Receives Some High-Fashion Clothes
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Cartooned Parody Promos
“The Simpsons” Spoofs Adidas Originals House Party Ad
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Recreating Retro Cartoons
New Peanuts Webisodes on iTunes
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"The Simpsons" Stamps
USPS Releases Set of Sticky Cartoon Collectibles
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Cartoon Sitcom Spinoffs
Seth MacFarlane Releases 'The Cleveland Show'
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Prime-Time Political Cartoons
Homer Simpson Tries To Vote for Obama
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Personalized Cartoons
Bitstrips Took Over Sixty's Life
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DIY Cartoon Mods
Qee Bart Simpson Lets Aspiring Designers Have Fun, Man
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Cartoonish Custard Dessert Collections
The Sanrio x Pastel Collaboration Celebrates Pompompurin
Character Doughnut Collections
Krispy Kreme Spongebob Doughnuts Recreate Bikini Bottom Icons
Cartoon Franchise-Inspired Clogs
Crocs Introduces a Themed The Simpsons Classic Clog
Nostalgia-Driven Cereal Promotions
Kellogg’s Toy Story 5 Cereal Boxes Reintroduce In-Pack Toys
Expansive Cartoon Lifestyle Capsules
SHEIN Launches an Official SpongeBob SquarePants Collection
Comic-Honoring Digital Pixel Pets
The Special Peanuts Tamagotchi Celebrates 75 Years
Cartoon-Joint Collaborative Clogs
Crocs Introduces an Eeyore Classic Clog Silhouette
Nostalgic Character Plushies
Aurora Expands Care Bears Into Collectible Plush Formats
Viral Non-AI Christmas Ads
Intermarché’s “Le mal aimé” Ad Was Made by an 80-Person Team
Cozy Streetwear Cartoon Collections
The UGG x Palace x Looney Tunes Capsule is Playful
Cartoon-Inspired Casual Shoes
The Patrick Star Superstar Blends Playful Motifs with Iconic Model
Entertainment Franchise Revivals
Disney Unveiled TRON Sequel Trailer for Anticipated Continuation
Sauce-Inspired Sodas
Olipop and Hidden Valley Created a Savory Four-Pack for April Fool's Day
Collectible Historical Figurines
PIX! is Dropping Designs Inspired by Icons in Art, Music & More
Pony Character Crochet Kits
The My Little Pony x The Woobles Craft Recreates Applejack & More
Candy-Inspired Sodas
Candy Lips Recreates Childhood Flavors Without Artificial Sweeteners
Provocative Soda Stunts
Evolution Fresh x Bretman Rock Hosted a Soda-Powered Car Wash
Cartoon-Themed Shoe Collections
The Reebok X Sesame Street Sneaker Collection is Playful
Gothic Fantasy Film Soaps
Dr. Squatch x Nightmare Before Christmas Collab Embraces the Holidays
Cartoonish In-Car Connectivity Robots
The Conceptual 'TOOOONY' Car Robot Features 4G LTE
Sci-Fi Thriller Insurance Ads
State Farm's Severance-Inspired Car Insurance Ad Speaks to Gen Z & X
GenAI Animated Series
The GenAI Creators' Fund is Bringing Three AI-Made Series to Prime Video
Series-Inspired Plush Toys
Care Bears x Stranger Things Reimagine the Dark Series' Characters
AI-Satirical Ad Spots
Dollar Shave Club Uses Generative AI To Skewer Tech Hype
Monochromatic Cartoon Clogs
The Simpsons x Crocs Classic Clog Pays Homage to the Cartoon
Cartoon Inspired Sneakers
The Adidas Stan Smith x Spongebob Squarepants Collection Bring New Looks
Branded Jewish Dating Shows
Matchmaking Traditions Inspired a New Manischewitz Matchmakers Show
Animated Streetwear Capsules
The Simpsons x Family Mart Capsule Celebrates Playful Everyday Style
60s Superhero Cereal Branding
General Mills and Marvel Studios Partnered for Retro Cereal Branding
Cuddly Costumed Dolls
The Barbie Cutie Reveal Care Bears Series Shares Fun Surprises
Cartoon Duck-Inspired Apparel
The Disney x Karl Lagerfeld Capsule Collection Features Donald Duck
Humorous Content Generators
Incorrect Quote Generator Creates Funny AI-Powered Character Dialogues
Nostalgic Cartoon-Joint Streetwear
Kith Celebrates the 75th Anniversary of Peanuts Comic Strip
Mismatched Sci-Fi Cartoon Sneakers
The Puma x Rick and Morty MB.05 Sneakers are Eye-Catching
Film Franchise Pizza Collaborations
Papa Johns and Disney Launched Its Toy Story 5 Personal Pizzas
Cuddly Audio Toys
Cuddle Tonies Share Family-Friendly Stories and Soothing Sounds
Horror Franchise Soda Ranges
These Fanta Sodas Showcase Horror Film Characters
Mascot-Inspired Animated Short Films
Ralph Lauren’s Polo Bear Makes a Cinematic Debut
Protest Art Exhibitions
CART Department’s Ai Weiwei LEGO Story Revisits Censorship and Activism
Vibrant Nautical-Themed Cartoon Meals
Burger King x SpongeBob SquarePants Launch an Exclusive Menu
Anime Franchise-Inspired T-Shirts
Studio Ghibli Shines in the new GBL 2025 Spring/Summer Capsule
Playful Football T-Shirt Designs
HOMAGE Unveiled The Simpsons x NFL Collections
Ugly-Cute Character Keyrings
Fuggler x SpongeBob Remixes Beloved Cartoons in a Signature Style
Pop-Culture-Inspired Soda Drinks
Cool Sips Embraces Pop Culture Moments with Themed Drinks
Anime-Inspired Graphic Apparel
Studio Ghibli and Uniqlo UT Launch A Whimsical Collection
Cartoon-Branded Prebiotic Sodas
OLIPOP Pineapple Paradise is SpongeBob-Approved
Educational Series-Inspired Preschool Toys
Bonkers Toys Debuts the Genevieve's Playhouse Line
Art-Promoting Campaigns
Beige Billboards Spark a Bold Call to Save Charlotte’s Art Scene
AI-Embracing Asian Cuisine Ads
The Teriyaki Madness What's with Bob? Ad Was Created with Genre.ai
Fandom-Honoring Building Block Sets
LEGO® Spotlights Iconic Pop Culture Films and Series
Auto Cartoon Plushies
TeeTurtle Dropped the 'Transformers Reversible Plushies'
Customer-Starring Billboards
Bobbie's Campaign Spotlights Moms as "the OG Influencers"
Cheeky Baking Apparel
Betty Crocker Turns Cake Mix Nostalgia Into Wearable Merchandise
Anti-AI Apparel Campaigns
Pamela Anderson for 100% Aerie Real Rejects AI-Generated People & Bodies
Absurd Gummy Ads
Skittles Gummies' "Uncomfortably Soft" Ads Were Shot Without AI and CGI
Game-Inspired Collectible Toys
Mattel Creations Debuts Two Minecraft Collectibles
Reality TV-Inspired Fashion Capsules
Betsey Johnson Launches a Mormon Wives Capsule Collection
Cleaning Mascot Retirements
Mr. Clean Announced He's Stepping Aside After 68 Years
Animated Film Experiences
The Airbnb Smurf Experience Brings the Setting of the Movie to Life
Fan-Powered Reality Competitions
Little Caesars' Pretzel Crust Island Engages YouTube Viewers
AI Kids Coloring Pages
Retro Launches Splat To Turn Family Photos Into Art
Cartoon-Themed Condensed Canned Soups
Campbell's and The Pokémon Company Partnered on New Soups
Cartoon Family Cosmetics
An Official The Simpsons x NYX Collab Launched on April 1st
Immersive Cartoon Theme Parks
Six Flags' Looney Tunes Land Brings Classic Characters to Life
Retro Plug-and-Play Games
Fizz Creations' Wireless Plug-and-Play Systems Appeal to Kidult Gamers
Musician-Led Beverage Campaigns
poppi Tapped Charli xcx and Rachel Sennott for the Super Bowl
Humorous Healthcare Campaigns
Zocdoc And 72andSunny Reframe Doctor Search With Playful Anxiety
Revived 90s Commercials
Gushers' FruitHead Short Horror Film Reimagines a Nostalgic Ad
Detailed Cartoon Character Clogs
The SpongeBob SquarePants x Crocs Classic Clog Squidward is 3D
Cartoon-Branded Auto Releases
Chrysler Spotlights the Pacifica Minivan with the Iconic PEANUTS
Anime Cartoon Reboots
Looney Tunes Gokko Reimagines Bugs Bunny & Friends in an Anime-Style Series
Movie-Goer-Inspired Soda Campaigns
Evolution Fresh Introduced its 'Fresh Twist on Soda' Campaign
Pop Culture Beverage Collaborations
Jones Soda Expands Fallout-Themed Sunset Sarsaparilla
Character-Inspired Tablet Cases
The Belkin Lilypad iPad Case Turns a Family Device into a Sidekick
Animated Pop Revival Shows
Paris Hilton’s Paris & Pups Brings Her Playful Persona to Youtube
Scientific Character Charts
Pixar a Bug’s Life Botanical Guide Labels Characters with Real Species
Revived Anime Sequences
Yuki’s Revenge Premieres as a Rediscovered Kill Bill Chapter
Cartoon FPS Game Collabs
Call of Duty is Working with Beavis and Butthead on New Game Event
Upcycled Minimalist Menswear Capsules
Son of a Tailor Debuts a New Capsule Called Re-Spun
Creator Economy-Focused Marketplaces
Teespring Marketplace Relaunches Under Parent Company Amaze
Cult Film-Inspired Kid's Fashion
Mini Rodini Launches a Capsule, Inspired by the E.T.
AI-Powered Satirical Ads
Dollar Shave Club Uses Generative AI To Skewer Corporate Culture
Retro Sports Drink Revivals
Gatorade partners with Stranger Things to relaunch its 1987 campaign
Animation-Themed Racing Merch
The Disney x Formula 1® Fuel the Magic Campaign is Character-Driven
Television streetwear capsules
Kith x Monday Program's The Sopranos range applies series graphics
Nostalgic Animation Sock Collections
The Stance Toy Story 5 Box Set Commemorates the New Movie
Cartoon-Inspired Apparel Capsules
The SpongeBob SquarePants Capsule Brings Eco-Conscious Fashion
Animated Series Tech Accessories
The SteelSeries x South Park Collection is Limited-Edition
Kid-Focused Emotional Wellness Initiatives
NATPAT Pals is Playful and Wellness-Promoting
Legendary Baseball Player T-Shirts
HOMAGE Commemorates Mickey Mantle with a Legendary Tee
Character Footwear Crossover
The South Park X Crocs Collection Boasts Cartoon-Inspired Details
Brick Pirate Animations
Netflix Reveals the LEGO One Piece Animated Special
AI-Enhanced Y2K Ads
Starwash by Carl's Jr. Recalls a 2000s Ad with Paris Hilton
Surreal Dark Comedy Toys
Moose Toys Created a Line for YouTube-Viral Amazing Digital Circus
Cartoon-Inspired Puzzle Sets
LEGO Icons Presents The Simpsons: Krusty Burger Set
Family-Centric Animated Films
The Sneaks Movie is an Animated Feature Honoring Sneaker Culture
Cinematic Telecom Commercials
Xfinity's Making Its Super Bowl Ad Debut with Jurassic Park... Works
Nostalgic Blind Toy Series
The Teletubbies Say Hello Series Nods to Childhood Icons for Collectors
Animation-Themed Kids Meals
Oscar Mayer and Disney Partnered for Lilo & Stitch-Themed Meals
Creative Cancer Awareness Campaigns
F Cancer Debuts the 'Pick Up Your Poop' Campaign
Revived Retro Animations
The Stranger Things Animated Series Adopts an ’80s Cartoon Look
Movie-Branded Juice Drinks
Radnor Fruits Partnered with Disney for a Toy Story 5 Collaboration
Television World Crossovers
Netflix Stages a Stranger Things and Sesame Street Crossover
Show-Inspired Burger Menus
Burger King Spongebob Menu Brings Animated Flavor to Fast Food
Cheeky Recliner-Focused Campaigns
The Lovesac Company Changes the Social Image of the Recliner
Sports Advertising Moments
Genius Sports Found Emotional Sports Moments Can Double Ad Recall
Horrific Beer-Themed Comics
Garage Beer and Illustrator Tim Jacobus Partnered for Garage Fear
Webtoon Creation Tools
Tooning Plus Builds Webtoons Using AI Story, Art, And Scene Tools
Personalized Story Creators
Fable Lets You Create Narrated Short Stories With Custom Images
Accessibility-Focused Comic Apps
ComiCast Attempts to Make Comic Books Accessible
Co-Branded Family-Oriented Events
Disney and Formula 1 Launch Fuel the Magic Campaign
Feature-Length Microsoaps
The Golden Pear Affair by Native Reimagines Soap Operas for Socials
Retro Snack Cake Campaigns
Vachon's Rosettes Campaign Stirs Nostalgia in Gen X and Millennials
Cartoon-Inspired Postage Stamps
USPS Launches the Limited Spongebobg Squarepants Forever Stamps
Photo Art Tools
Caricature Maker Transforms Photos Into Stylized Humorous Portrait Illustrations
Artistically Rendered One-Of-A-Kind Autos
FIAT Collaborated with Romero Britto on an Auto Design
Infomercial-Inspired Pizza Oven Campaigns
Matty Matheson and Gozney Partnered for 'Cook Different'
Pop-Up Mini Malls
The Disney+ Hulu Throwbacks Mini Mall Revisits 90s & Y2K Classics
Custom Storytelling Audios
'Fairy Tales Narrated With Your Voice' Brings Magic to Bedtime Stories
Health Storybook Tools
Cartoon Care Turns Medical Experiences Into Comforting Hero Stories
Publisher-to-Platform Content Ecosystems
HarperCollins and Toonstar Turn Books into Animations
IP-Based Kids Games
Netflix Turns Shows into Play Experiences
Cartoon-Inspired Card Games
Magic the Gathering x Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Arrives This Spring
Satirical News Platforms
AI Satire News Transforms Real-Time Updates Into Humorous Content
Mini Playhouse Toys
Pee-Wee’s Playhouse Mini Series Recreates the Show in Collectible Form
Social-First Snack Comedies
Pretzelized's Hybrid Snacks and Comedic Series Sparks Fun Debates
Family-Friendly Podcasts
Nickelodeon and Starglow Turned Beloved Franchises into Podcasts
Cartoon-Inspired Shoes
The Spongebob Squarepants x adidas Stan Smith Freizeit Reimagines a Classic
Children's Story Creators
Storypie Turns Children's Ideas Into Illustrated Storybooks In Seconds
Immersive RGB Show Puzzles
Clementoni's New Stranger Things Puzzle Bring the Upside Down Home
Nostalgic Boy Band Commercials
T-Mobile Tapped Backstreet Boys for the Super Bowl This Year
Retro-Inspired Software Campaigns
Microsoft Excel Copilot Ad Recreates 90s Elevator Commercial
Vintage Comic Tees
The JOURNAL STANDARD relume x MARVEL print T-shirt adds four exclusive prints
Narrative Retro Revivals
Truxton Extreme Adds Comic Storytelling to a Classic Arcade Game
Pixelated Baseball Broadcasts
'Ribbie' Turns Baseball Stats into Animated Visuals
IP-Driven Attraction Reimagining
Disney Refreshes Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster With The Muppets
Text Satire Generators
SatirifyMe Turns Ordinary Text Into 18th-Century-Style Satirical Wit
Restaurant-Themed Holiday Specials
The Chuck E. Cheese Christmas Special Will Debut This Year
AI-Powered Animation Tools
Facebook Adds AI-Powered Animation And Restyle Tools
Interactive Horror Adaptations
Creepshow Brings Anthology Storytelling to PC Gaming