Proof You Don't Need To Be High To Do Bizarre Stuff

Cartoon All-Stars To The Rescue may have been a messed up attempt to teach kids about the dangers of drugs (as the special, with all its dark scenes and the cartoon characters used putting Mikey in dangerous situations or even attempt to kill him, making it look like whoever made the special was doing the drugs the special wanted us to say no to), it has become sort of a cult favorite (possibly to laugh at and talk about how flawed and cheesy the special is nowadays). So in 2019, two men decided to do a re-animation project, with 53 artists contributing.

Okay, so this re-animation project does not do the whole movie (probably to avoid copyright issues, and the fact that it would take too long to do so), and instead, focuses on the special's infamous musical number, where the cartoons sing a song called "Wonderful Ways To Say No". As the scene goes, the video switches to a different artist, some who drew some bizarre things (like a scene where Mikey's skin is decaying, showing some of his skeleton) to scenes where an artist basically snuck in a neat reference (like Kermit doing the Sailor Moon pose, and even some scene where the DuckTales triplets in the design of the 2017 reboot, and Michelangelo in his Rise of The TMNT incarnation), with the audio taken from the special.

Yeah, some of the scenes will be a bit disturbing to some viewers, but the artists all do a good job, proving you don't need to be high on drugs to make a special from 1990 even more bizarre and terrifying than it already was.

Animation is a form of visual storytelling that involves creating visual art and motion through the use of various techniques and technologies. In animation, images are manipulated to create the illusion of movement, bringing characters, objects, and environments to life. Animation can encompass a wide range of styles, themes, and intended audiences, making it a diverse and versatile form of storytelling.

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The comedy genre refers to a category of entertainment that aims to amuse and entertain audiences by using humor, wit, and comedic situations. Comedies are created with the primary intention of eliciting laughter and providing lighthearted enjoyment. They encompass a wide range of styles, tones, and themes, appealing to various tastes and audiences.

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The musical genre features stories that combine music, singing, dancing, acting, and often spoken dialogue to tell a story or convey a narrative. Musicals incorporate various elements of drama, music, and choreography to create a cohesive theatrical experience that engages audiences on multiple levels.

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The short form refers to creative works characterized by their brevity and concise storytelling. Unlike full-length feature films, short films have a running time of less than 45 minutes, while TV shorts have a running time of less than 22 minutes.

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A re-animated version of the "Wonderful Ways to Say No" music number originally from Cartoon All-Stars to the Rescue (1990). Re-animated by 53 different animators and artists, who helped make this short film possible.

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