# Matured Kid Cartoons Grown Up Magic School Bus Characters are Full-Fledged Adults By Meghan Young | Published 2013-06-27 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grown-up-magic-school-bus-characters References: [buzzfeed](http://www.buzzfeed.com/mackenziekruvant/the-magic-schoolbus-characters-are-all-grown-up-and-dayum-th) & [celestedoodles.tumblr](http://celestedoodles.tumblr.com/) The Grown Up Magic School Bus Characters series is a [trip down memory lane](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retired-colors) for those who grew up in the Nineties. While some might fleetingly wonder from time to time what it would be like to see their [favorite cartoons as adults](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paris-pups), one artist decided to indulge her nostalgia. Celeste, a self-proclaimed doodler from Nebraska, created the Grown Up Magic School Bus Characters series. She goes down a flattering path, showing Ralphie, Wanda, Arnold and the rest of the gang as [stylish and mature adults](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/throwback-collection). She even tackled Ms. Frizzle, who replaced her bun for a cropped coif and her starry dress for a shirt of the periodic table. A sigh for science nerds. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Nostalgic Cartoon Reimaginings:** Opportunity to create and market merchandise and artwork that reimagine beloved cartoon characters as adults. - **Adultification of Childhood Favorites:** Potential for animated series or movies that depict familiar cartoon characters as grown-ups, appealing to both nostalgic adults and new audiences. - **Fan Art Revival:** Growing trend of artists creating fan art that envisions popular cartoon characters in new and mature ways. ### Who This Affects Most - **Entertainment:** Opportunity for production companies to develop new animated series or films featuring popular characters from childhood with mature storylines. - **Merchandising:** Potential for licensing agreements and merchandise collaborations that capitalize on the nostalgia and popularity of adult versions of beloved cartoon characters. - **Art:** Growing market for artists to create and sell fan art that reimagines and modernizes iconic cartoon characters for adult audiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Revived Retro Animations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stranger-things-animated-series.md) - [Reimagined Beloved Character Comics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marvel-and-disney.md) - [Nostalgic Kidult Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/happy-meals-for-adults.md) - [Inflated Vibrant Futuristic Buses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mutated-school-bus.md) - [Retro Cartoon Back-to-school Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unisex-styles.md) - [Nostalgic Cartoon Tech Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/power-puff-girls-collection.md) - [Nostalgic Hidden Image Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hidden-image-magical-birthday-card.md) - [Retro QSR Meal Revivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcdonaldland.md) - [Life Lesson Animated Cartoons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veefriends-cartoons.md)