Here is all you need to know about ‘RIP Cartoon Network’ trend:
The hashtag “RIPCartoonNetwork” has seen a sudden surge on X, surprising viewers, with some claiming that the channel will “shut down.” The hashtag gained popularity after an X account named “Animation Workers Ignited” posted a video with the message, “Cartoon Network is dead?!” The viral video also hinted that other studios might follow suit, referencing layoffs in the animation industry.
The viral video explains how Cartoon Network is practically gone and suggests that other studios are not far behind. It also discusses the situation of animation workers, claiming that many will face record levels of unemployment, with some having already been out of work for over a year.
Check out the video:
Cartoon Network is dead?!?!
Spread the word about what’s at stake for animation!!! Post about your favorite Cartoon Network shows using #RIPCartoonNetwork
Active members of TAG can help by filling out your survey! Today (7/8) is the last day! pic.twitter.com/dHNMvA1q0A
— Animation Workers Ignited (@AWorkersIgnited) July 8, 2024
Here’s how people are reacting to the claims about the channel shutting down:
Its sad to see the most iconic building in everybody’s childhood
Rest in peace cartoon network studios.
So weird and painful to say goodbye to an iconic piece of history
Thanks for the memories ❤️🙏
#RIPCartoonNetwork pic.twitter.com/ssKWT0ZpJw
— Sumit (@SumitHansd) July 9, 2024
It is really end of era on the iconic childhood memories in Cartoon Network💔
#RIPCartoonNetwork pic.twitter.com/nm6j49V0mn— Ghosty (@BipolarGhosty) July 9, 2024
it’s the end of an era, Cartoon Network has officially shut down 😢 here are all the shows that made our childhood #RIPCartoonNetwork pic.twitter.com/jKnz5tL24X
— Redd (@ReddCinema) July 9, 2024
#RIPCartoonNetwork this era was generational pic.twitter.com/DUhHixRxnT
— kira 👾 (@kirawontmiss) July 9, 2024
the golden age of Cartoon Network#RIPCartoonNetwork pic.twitter.com/ChkdT2tpcN
— ☔ (@Whotfismick) July 9, 2024
Cartoon Network must be saved at all costs ‼️ #RIPCartoonNetwork pic.twitter.com/dtZNy65GEV
— Redd (@ReddCinema) July 9, 2024