S4E1: Zoinks! Saturday Morning Cartoons and a Mystery Sour
Relive the Golden Age of Saturday Morning Cartoons
Pour yourself a bowl of sugary cereal, grab a spoon, and settle in as we take a journey back to the era of Saturday morning cartoons. Aaron and Brett kick off Season 4 of Are You Sh!#ing Me? with a nostalgic dive into the animated worlds that made weekends magical.
From Scooby-Doo and his groovy Mystery Machine to the high-flying Jetsons and the musical genius of Schoolhouse Rock, this episode is a love letter to the ritual that defined a generation. Get ready for stories of cartoon tie-in toys, the best cereal commercials, and why 80s kids learned valuable life lessons like how not to touch live electrical wires—thanks to G.I. Joe, of course!
The Perfect Beer Pairing
What better way to celebrate the quirks of Saturday morning than with a beer as unique as those cartoons? The featured brew this episode is 93 Octane Brewery’s Mystery Machine Sour Ale. Bursting with flavors reminiscent of Hawaiian Punch, it’s a nostalgic nod to Kool-Aid mornings and cereal-filled couch sessions. With a 4.5% ABV and a fruity twist, it earned Aaron and Brett’s highest praises (and taste-test chugs).
Episode Beer: Mystery Machine Sour – 93 Octane Brewery
Why Saturday Morning Cartoons Were So Special
In an age before streaming and on-demand shows, Saturday mornings were sacred for kids across America. Networks ABC, NBC, and CBS filled hours of airtime with animated classics like Scooby-Doo, Looney Tunes, The Flintstones, and Super Friends. These shows weren’t just entertainment—they were marketing marvels designed to sell everything from G.I. Joe action figures to sugary cereals like Lucky Charms and Sugar Smacks.
But as cable TV expanded and Congress enforced educational programming with the Children’s Television Act of 1990, the golden age of Saturday morning cartoons began to wane. Aaron and Brett reflect on how these changes reshaped childhood traditions and reminisce about the joy of waiting an entire week just to watch your favorite show.
Fun Facts and Trivia
- Did you know Scooby-Doo’s original name was “Too Much”? Aaron and Brett reveal this hilarious tidbit and dive into the history of the Mystery Gang.
- Casey Kasem, the iconic voice of Shaggy, famously quit the show over Shaggy’s appearance in a Burger King commercial!
- Schoolhouse Rock, which launched in 1973, taught kids everything from grammar to how bills get passed in Congress (a lesson modern politicians could revisit, perhaps).
What’s Your Saturday Morning Ritual?
Aaron and Brett want to hear from you! Did you start your mornings with a hearty bowl of Frosted Flakes, or were you more of a Fruit Loops fan? Which cartoons defined your weekends, and what tie-in toy couldn’t you live without? Connect with us on social media and share your Saturday morning memories—we might just feature your story in an upcoming episode!
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Let’s raise a glass (of sour ale) to the cartoons that taught us about anvils, nosebleeds, and life itself. “And knowing is half the battle!”
