To the children,cartoons play an important part in their life. Cartoons can open their minds,free their ideas and help them build up correct ideas of world and life. If you talk to Chinese post 80s and 90s about their favourite cartoon characters,they will probably recommend the following ones.
Pleasant Goat First show:Pleasant Goat and Big Big Wolf (June,2005) Characteristics:clever,positive,lucky Plot:The goats and the wolves are enemies. When the wolves want to catch the goats,Pleasant Goat is always the one to see through the trick. Social influence (影响):The cartoon character became really popular among Chinese children after it first show on TV in 2005. The producer made a cartoon film in 2009. It created a box office (票房) of 130 million yuan during Chinese New Year that year. |
Mcdull First show:My Life as McDull (2001) Characteristics:lazy,simple,full of imagination Plot:Mcdull has many dreams. Every time he fails to make one dream come true,he keeps exploring other dreams. Social influence:McDull is a pig cartoon character created in Hong Kong by cartoonist Alice Mark. McDull has appeared in several comics,TV shows,and films,and has become popular in Hong Kong and some other areas in East Asia. |
Big Head Son First show:Big Head Son and Small Head Dad (1995) Characteristics:curious,lovely,naughty Plot:The writer describes a happy family of three,a big﹣headed son,a small﹣headed father and a mum. The son grows up day by day,learning how to share his love with others. Social influence:The cartoon has been popular among Chinese post 80s for years. It mainly tells audience the meaning of loving their family and accompanying their children. |