Explained: Why RIPCartoonNetwork Has Become The Top Trend

Cartoon Network has been a staple of childhood for 90s kids. Known for classic shows like 'Scooby-Doo,' 'Tom and Jerry,' and 'Johnny Bravo,' the channel has left a lasting impact on kids across generations. Recently, however, the trend #RIPCartoonNetwork on social media platform X has led many to believe the channel might be shutting down.

On Tuesday, social media was abuzz with nostalgic posts as users assumed the channel would cease to exist. This speculation started after the X account Animation Workers Ignited shared a montage video titled "Cartoon Network is dead?". The video highlighted the difficulties faced by the animation industry, particularly amid widespread layoffs.

The video featured a conversation between two animated characters discussing the potential demise of Cartoon Network and the broader challenges within the animation industry. The dialogue went, “Wow! so, this is where cartoons get made! Not anymore, Cartoon Network is essentially dead! And other big animation studios are not far behind. What the hell? What happened to all the animation workers?!