Top Ten Best Cartoon Characters

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The Top Ten

1
Homer Simpson
If there were ever a character who could do so much wrong and yet so much right at the same time, Homer is it. While he may in fact be the worst father/husband ever drawn (although Peter Griffin would like to argue), he still is a father/husband because deep down he loves his children and his wife, and we adore him for. And what more can be said about that catch-phrase? Were I feeling funny during a moment of pain, all that would be uttered would be "D'oh!"

montreal45

Homer Chokes Bart and it is funny! and homer is like Patrick the star no Brain!
Homer quote : I like my beer cold my television loud and my homosexuals flaming!

fortnight

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2Spongebob Squarepants
Spongebob has been with me forever, as I've gotten older, spongebob hasn't, I never miss an episode of this sweet little sea creature's story, his love of everyone and his laugh will always make him the best and most memorable cartoon character ever!
Almost voted eric cartman, but spongebob is a legend
I like spongebob because my classmate love all this and I have collection spongebob''
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3Bugs Bunny
Bugs should be number 1 for that "what's up, doc? " only
Why did he have to be 5th.
Doesn't make any sense!
The original drag queen -- animated or otherwise!
Mr. Witty.
The Intelligent Mastermind.
Mr. Perfectionist.
Looney toones has preserved because of bugs bunny.

nik

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4Eric Cartman
While his relentless anti-semitism/immigration politics and superiority complex have been the subject of much controversey, they have also made Eric Cartman one of the most memorable cartoon characters ever, and certainly the most unforgettable one constructed entirely out of cardboard.

montreal45

Kitty, these are MY spicy hot Louisiana chicken tenders. KITTY!

InsertNameHere

Cartman chopped up his own father, ground him up into chilly, and then fed him to his half brother. Need I say more.
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5Stewie Griffin
baby stewie is the most complex character of the show and at the same time the funniest, that shows that his character really has a great evil/cute charm
Stewie is the best of all cartoons I ever seen, he is classical character in all animation history. He can make you cry in 2 minutes and that's is very good :)
While every member of the Griffin family has their humorous quirks, infant Stewie and his insufferable desire for word domination and the cold death of his own mother by his hands make him the best of the show. Yet perhaps his most essential feature is his inexplicably British accent, which helps change him from angry baby to miniature James Bond movie villain, and for that, he earns a spot on this list.

montreal45

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6Goku
he is great, very positive and able for any fight thats all!
Goku is brilliant but Dragonball z wouldn't be the same without Vegeta he makes the show so brilliant he should be number 1!
vegeta really is the strongest because vegeta never gives up in train more than goku
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7Mickey Mouse
While he may not be the edgiest character ever, Mickey Mouse is undoubtedly the best. Unlike any other character on this list, Mickey's warm personality and famous face, complete with over-sized ears, gives off the impression of not just a character, but also an old friend who was with me throughout my childhood and will be remain my friend forever.

montreal45

That is the most beautiful cartoon ever!
I love him!
Mickey Mouse deserves to be 1 because Steamboat Willie was the first sound cartoon! He was in the goldon age of animation! Without Mickey none of these other cartoons would be here!
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8Scooby Doo

Scooby is the best cartoon character ever! He Rocks!

thedude

Love Scooby Doo. He is my favourite and the best cartoon character in the entire world. He is the only cartoon character that can make me laugh and go aah. He is so cute. I especially love the old classics such as Scooby Doo where are you, the New Scooby Doo movies, the Scooby Doo Show, Scooby Doo and Scrappy Doo and A Pup named Scooby Doo. Scooby Doo is my number 1 for ever. He is classic and rocks!

uh hello scooby doo is THE number one classic animated character! DUH!

Asianavynuke

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9Naruto
naruto is the best cartoon ever made in this world I am crazy about naruto I have almost all the episodes of naruto and the total size is 7.25 gb there is no other cartoon in this worlds that could tackle naruto according to me it should be in the first place
Naruto Is The Best I Have ever Seen Before. He Has The Guts To NEVER GAVE UP.
Vote naruto because he have many tricks that you dint see yet
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10Tom - Tom and Jerry
Jerry's enemy, Tom made us laugh and it still can because these cartoon's are timeless

MatrixGuy

This isn't even in the top tens? This cartoon show is the most brilliant thing that's ever happened to me - that's why I live

Cowy_Gorilla

His name is Thomas The Cat lol rofl

IceCream

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The Contenders

11Super Mario
I hope my kids know who Mario is. I want them to be able to pick him out of a lineup. If he keeps making games like "Super Mario Galaxy" than they definitely will be able to.

Snuckles

Okay, I will list my opinion on this. Mario is a GREAT video game character, but not a GREAT cartoon character. Mario shouldn't be on this list, he should be on top 10 best VIDEO Game characters. This isn't really a 'Cartoon'. But Mario is awesome. Sorry to correct you buddy but in the Super Mario Bros Super show, that is peach, not daisy. Daisy never appeared in a cartoon.
I like that mario show and I feel sorry for anyone who loves it... JUST KIDDING! I love Mario and he rocks so damn good. For anyone who watches Mario's show they'll think that the princess is peach but she's not. It is Daisy, and for a fact Birdo is also in it too.
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12Daffy Duck

the best comedian the world has ever seen

"I agree with the other posters about this character. Everything about this character is funny, and everything he does is funny. I don't know anyone who doesn't like Daffy Duck.

You're right. He is one of a kind, and a original cartoon character. Everything he does is funny. And his speech is also funny!

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13Patrick Star
SQUIDWARD: Patrick go be stupid somewhere else!
PATRICK: Not until 4:30
ME: Hahaa and then I pee
Patrick 4 life!

lyere1

hahaha patrick is so funny, I love him hahaha, like the episodes survival of the idiots and chocolate with nuts
Patrick is the most funniest cartoon character I know that doesn't curse Shanghaied is the funniest episode ever
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14Donald Duck
Who doesn't love him?
He's the coolest out of all cartoon characters.
And also the best personality of them.
I've grown up reading Donald stories, he truly is one of a kind.
For me he'll always be that character that I've always wished was real...

Condotierre

Mickey's too nice. Donald's the one who always gets me laughing with his speech impediment and quick temper. He's definitely one of the best cartoon characters of all time.
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15Ed - Ed Edd N Eddy
Sad this show is only number 11. It was by far the best cartoon I ever saw as a kid. I'll take any episode of this show over what cartoon network has on now. Not to mention how bad shows on Disney and Nickelodeon are too. It's a mystery as to why spongebob is #3 since it's no exception.
That is right, son. The mind is a terrible organ to shuffle. LOL!

vmacmil-1

Ed is the funniest cartoon character ever!

nallimcamybloc

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16Bart Simpson
THE SIMPSONS IS THE BEST SHOW EVER! I wanted to vote for Homer but he was going to stay at the top 4-EVER!
(Pst I like that show Invader Zim but... IT GAVE ME NIGHTMARES! )
I <3 The simpsons, invader Zim and Spongedybobety! ROCK ON THESE SHOWS!
Ay Curumba! GO BART!

HOMER-FUNNY
CARTMAN-ALRIGHT
STEWIE-CRANKS ME UP
SPONGEBOB-GREAT
BUGS BUNNY-ALRIGHT
NARUTO-STUPID
SUPERMARIO-ALRIGHT
SCOOBYDOO-ALRIGHT
MICKEYMOUSE-ALRIGHT
KINGBOWSER-GRRRRRRRRR! HAHA!

Thomas245

Homer simpson is better because he choked bart
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17Peter Griffin
Dope! oh wait Fricken Sweet!

SmoothCriminal

stewie is just world domination freak but peter is actually got real comedy

decorulez97

Stewie isn't even that funny should replace him with peter

matt52597

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18Pikachu

The only anime character to appear on the list, Pikachu's appeal comes entirely from his adorability. The little guy can only say his name, and he has red dots for cheeks. Come on, now. While the video games and trading card game helped, Pikachu's appearance as a cartoon character is what has made him a worldwide icon for the Pokemon franchise and japanese animation in general.

montreal45

I used to love this little guy when I was little and I still do. I also think that he is so cute with his little red cheeks and how he fried ash many times (with I think is also so cool)

It is very cute and very powerful and all of that it is ash's best friend. It is only pokemon which is able to do all atacks which is only for next level.

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19Timmy Turner - Fairly Odd Parents

Hilarious. Just straight up hilarious. You know you are going to laugh when Turner is on the screen. His personality is so emotionally moving, too. He might be a little selfish, but proves to be a good person overall.

In, like, many years from now... I bet Timmy Turner will have the status of Bugs Bunny or something. Okay, maybe that might be unlikely. But Bugs Bunny has buck teeth like Timmy and they're both equally looney.

Timmy Turner should be, like, in the top 3. You can't go wrong with a character who's compassionate enough to befriend Elmer in "A Wish to Far", give Tootie his Crimson Chin toy in "Boy Toy", or even freeing a goat from a miserable pen in "Dream Goat". He also has humorious traits to him, too. Overall I think he is underrated.

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20Jerry - Tom and Jerry

Jerry kills... Tom and Jerry is the best old cartoon Ive ever seen in my entire life! WHY IS JERRY DOWN HERE AND TOM IS WAY UP THERE! ^

Yeah! Why jerry did not join tom there? Trying to be independent? Oh my! I like them when they're together.. I like their company.. Wohoo


21Mordecai (Regular Show)
Yeah-yeah Come on this guy NEEDS to be in top 20 he is the best cartoon network character EVER!
Finally someone puts Mordecai in the top classic cartoon characters list.
I love mordecai but what happened to rigby
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22Bender
Bender is a god with several variations of his catchphrase.

"Bite my Splintery Wooden Ass! "
"Bite my Glorious Golden Ass! "
"Lick my Frozen Metal Ass! "
"Bite my Collosal Metal Ass! "
"Bite my Red Hot Glowing Ass! "
"Bite my Shiny Metal Ass! "
"Maybe you could interface with my ass... By biting it! "
Contrary to the episode, Bender should be allowed on T.V. More often. The Homer Simpson of the robot universe.
Bender all the way!

Bite my collosal metal ass
Lick my frozen metal ass
Bite my glorious golden ass
Bite my red hot glowing ass
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23Cosmo (Fairly Odd Parents)
He is so Hillauorous! This should be in the top 10! And Timmy Turner too!

24Vegita
VEGETA so ROCKS! He should be way higher this sucks
He's one of the only one's who make the show worth watching.
Vegeta is by far better than goku I'm surprised vegata is so far from goku every body says oh goku is so stronger than goku but if they had the same amount of training vegeta woulld be stronger and go vegeta fans
Vegeta rocks! He should have been 1 he is wayy better than goku! Vegetas the only reason I watch dbz
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25Beavis

beavis is so dumb yet so funny!

CrowdedChisel


26GIR
Gir is the awesomest dumb robot in a dog suit ever

voterguyperson

aw come on gir is hilarious!

Okami

"I love this show. " And I'd love this list if Gir was higher!

Aceacles

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27Invader Zim

Invader Zim IS and always will be the best show of all time (in my opinion anyway). It only got cancelled of some bad views... But I know that its been 11 years since the shows cancellation, but I still and always will love this show.

I Love This. Nobodys Better Than Invaderzim. Why You ask Cause He Has Gir. No Other Show Has A Gir He Makes The Show, ^^ The Dumb Little Boy w The Glasses ^^ His Evil Sister Dumb Teachers ^^ Kids Lmfaao ^^ Most Imporantly Gir, # I Like Chocolate Milk Girs Voice

This is a great show. It's very funny, lots of shouting and super cute characters.

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28Winnie The Pooh
Winnie the Pooh is a very sweet and kind cartoon character for both children and adults. He tries to help out his friends and teaches all of us what kindness really is.
I love it nabeel

29Ben Tennyson

30Butters

31Sonic the Hedgehog
Sonic is STILL the icon of international gaming... More people are likely to think of him over even Mario or Link (which is interesting given Mario is the #1 video game character in the world... )
I love sonic he has some of the best video games of all time they should keep making them FOREVER!
And Sonic and Amy should be together!
Sonic is cool the fastest thing alive he should be number one on the list
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32Tinker Bell
Tinker bell is the ultimate fantasy cartoon, she is magical, funny & TINY
Nice, cute, lovely, never hurts anyone, says sorry in her mistakes.
Tinker Bell is da Best and every1 nos dat

33Popeye
The spinach eating sailor!
Why in the world is this #39 on the list? It should be up a LITTLE higher at least---it deserves it! This is one of my favorites that I can still watch today. Totally better than some of the modern stuff nowadays
From: Popeye the Sailor Man
He's Strong All Right!
This Character Teaches Kids To Eat Their Vegetables
Plus he Kicks Bluto's Butt and Captures Olive Oyl's Love Every Time
He's On a Roll!

34Optimus Prime

Autobots roll out
I sense megatron's presence
Optimus vs megatron is awesome
I think he should get 1st place


35King Bowser Koopa

I want to have Bowser's babies! He's my hero! I want to ride him on his back and jizz on his turtle shell!


36Finn the Human
Come on guys the show may be new but it's the best! Mathematical!

fighterboy10

FINN THE HUMAN IS BETTER THAN ALL YOU NUBS OUT THERE! I mean, I love mickey mouse ad all, but Finn is AWESOME. Mickey mouse doesn't have an awesome hat, does he?
Yeah! ADVENTURE TIME ROCKS! I can't believe he got #28. He deserves better. Mathematical!
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37Cleveland Brown

The generous guy from The Cleveland Show he is funny and sweet.

Val4220


38Gohan

He is a Character in DragonBall Z!
He is kinda cool and stays calm!
i say he should be in the top20s.
i am sure he should fit somewhere out there!
he is my favorite.

samashok


39Rigby (Regular Show)
He is really hilarious! In video game wizard he was really emotional!
I love regular show so much
Rigby is my favourite charc
And strong guy

40Megatron

41Stan Marsh
Horrid henry is also abest cartoon

42Squidward Tentacles
Hey, he and Spongebob are same, he should be at least number 10

ShamsulBahriel

Everyone's a critic for not putting me up in the top ten. I mean really Patrick and Spongebob are deemed better than me.
"Squidward is just dumb. I mean he keeps saying "grown-ups don't play or talk with kids. And they don't high five. " this should be last on this list. "

That's a big fat lie, dumb-ass. Squidward may not be the most perfect guy there is. But he's smarter and more mature than SpongeBob and Patrick. Hell, I can relate to him in those ways.

If you think that Patrick and SpongeBob are better than Squidward, then you suck. Have you seen all the childish stuff that the damn starfish and sponge do? No wonder the octopus hates their guts.

Another reason why I hate SpongeBob and Patrick is because they're too extroverted. And I'm no longer an extrovert. Instead, I'm an introvert like Squidward and proud of it.

The people who hate Squidward see him in black and white. And that's wrong. I see him in gray since he's an anti=hero and so am I.

43Blooregard Q. Kazoo

This cartoon character NEEDS to be within the top ten!

chester01

He NEEDS to be in the top ten.

anonymous


44Bubbles

45Roger Smith

I just love how he is his self even if he is an alien.

Val4220

Roger is awesome! He can crack anyone up when he dresses up as all kinds of different people. He should be in the top ten.


46Johnny Test
Best comedian cartoon ever. Should be in top10
I don't watch very many cartoons but when I do I always look for Johnny Test. I really like Jhonny and his sisters, and I have always wanted a talking dog =).

47Roberto - Futurama

Roberto is funnier than Bender in Futurama. Watch the episode, "Insane in the Mainframe", and you'll agree with me.

nallimcamybloc

He made "Insane in the Mainframe"
the best Futurama episode ever!

vmacmil-1


48Wolverine (X-men Evolution)

49Jenny / XJ9 (My Life as a Teenage Robot)

50Chowder

The best cartoon character to be born in the new millenium, Chowder's insatiable hunger and colorful purple appearance give a cute appeal, while his unending innocence and slightly twisted view of the world give a favorable resemblance to Spongebob Squarepants.

montreal45


51Yusuke Urameshi

I think he deserve a better place. And don't forget about Kurama, Kuwabara, Hiei and why not Botan! They are also, great characters. Ok, so that was my opinion!


52Johnny Bravo

he is a friggin pimp. he would get all the girls, but they are all lesboes in his world

"If your georgeous and you know it say I am,
I AM!
If your georgeous and you know it say I am,
I AM!
If your georgeous and you know it and your face it really shows it,
if your georgeous and you know it say I am,
I AM!
My new fvouraite rhyme, thanks Johnny B!


53Oggy - Oggy and the Cockroaches
I think he should be at top 50 please people vote for him... Best comedy cartoon show that everyone likes...
I want this show but I think he's on top 25

chrome7base10

Very funny I think its the best one. If any one see it once he will always see that.

54Kyle Broflovski

55InuYasha

56Jorgen Von Strangle - Fairly Odd Parents

57Perry the Platypus

He's like the best cartoon character of all time he's a semi-aquatic egg laying mammal of action what is better then that.


58Professor Hubert Farnsworth

59Kenny - South Park
He should be number 1 what is this he is better than any of the characters above Kenny is the best character ever he needs to be in more episodes
No competition he is the best character ever invented he can win over cart man any day and he is a very iconic character
He is the coolest cartoon character ever he's better than cartman and should be number 1 or at least higher than this
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60Samurai Jack

Certainly one of the coolest main characters in a cartoon.


61Arnold

Stewie Griffin's football head is nothing compared to Arnold's. "Move it football head! "

my favorite cartoon of all-time

alltimelownerdd28

he is the football head shape kid on hey arnold

pohlranda

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62Batman
He's more badass than Chuck Norris and Bruce Lee combined! I mean he defeated the rest of the Justice League on his own for cryin' out loud!

63Craig Tucker (South Park)
I hate everyone in South Park. Its very offensive. Gimme a minus1. Pleease.

64Hong Kong Phooey

65Hiei

66Jack Spicer

67Turanga Leela

Leela your so cool I don't care what anyone says YOUR STILL NUMBER 1# TO ME I LOVE YOU LEELA!

she may have one eye but she is smokin'


68Eddy- Ed, Edd n Eddy
Eddy's always made me laugh. He will always be one of my favorite cartoon characters.
Don't have a bird, Double D. ha ha Love that quote.

nallimcamybloc

Eddy is very funny. He's completely underrated.

vmacmil-1

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69Dawn - Total Drama: Revenge of the Island

70Ang - Avatar The Last Air Bender

*Aang. He's awesome! Inspirational, funny, cool. And he can bend all four elements ;D One of the best kids (and adults) cartoon show.

I love this cartoon & I'm 35! Sad it's over butglad Nick still airs it.


71Road Runner

72Fred Flintstone

fred flinstone has killer style


73Luigi

74Porky Pig

75Hello Kitty
Hello kitty is the sweetest, kindest, and most adorable cartoon cat ever! In my opinion of course. She never gets angry and loves everyone around her, even her enemies. She is one of the best and cutest cartoon characters ever made-she was made at 1976! (Is it 1976? I don't know it's about 1974-1976) I LOVE HELLO KITTY!
Hello kitty is so cute. I have mostly all of her jewelry.
I love her... And her stuff is so cute too! Shes great!
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76Fry

Come on guys, fry is hillarious, he's stupid, he's lazy, he's homer jr.!


77Katara - Avatar: The Last Airbender

78Kick Buttowski

This show is so awesome! It's actually funny and not stupid like most cartoons nowadays. But it might be canceled after only 2 seasons! :, ( go to project mellowbrook to sign the petition to save this awesome show!


79Pink Panther

IT IS SURELY ONE OF THE MOST HILLARIOUS CHARACTERS NOT ONLY IN CARTOON HISTORY BUT IN T.V. hISTORY ALSO¡¡ So put him in first place


80Silent B

81Shaggy Rogers

82Hank Hill
Dude hank hill number 93? He was on the third longest running american adult cartoon of all time behind the simpsons and southpark, hank represents the average american with morales and standards dude was great "i sell propane and propane accessories"
He's the coolest guy around

83Doraemon
Doraemon and his gadgets give me much pleasure. If there were really someone named doraemon, I would try to be his friend.
I am a big fan of doraemon but please make it more funny so that all the kids
Be very happy
Doraemon is very funny robot. It always help nobita anytime...
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84Toaster - Brave Little Toaster

85Garfield

Sarcastic, cynical, lazy, fat, mean, funny, narcistic... I love him! He probably would agree with all of the things mentioned, except for one: he's not fat! And because of that, I have to feed him a truckload of lasagna ;-)

redmess

Garfield should be in the top 10 because he's one of DA BEST.

Stephen2


86Tommy Pickles

Like Indiana Jones in a diaper, Tommy proved that any adventurer can prove intelligent and fearless so long as he is armed with his trusty screwdriver, even if he needs to eat, sleep, and poop on a random basis.

montreal45

Everyone in my family acts like Rugrats is a nick jr show for kids 5 and under or maybe even just 2, but it is not at all. if it was then they wouldn't have had 3 movies and have the adults say things 5 year olds would never ever understand.

TOMMY! The smart lovable baby from one of the best shows ever.

Val4220


87Tweety Bird

I tawt I taw a putty tat!


88Plank - Ed, Edd n Eddy

Plank Why Not Vote He's a Piece Of Wood For Crying Out loud. Why not? It's Awesome!

Come on! Plank is the best thing ever! Surely none of you could have thought of making a piece of wood a lovable cartoon! Genuis


89Fancy-Fancy

One of Top Cat's accomplices, Fancy-Fancy is the brown cat who is often seen chatting up female cats.

Hamster


90Rigby

This guy rock yeh! He's also hellerios

This guy should be in the top ten! He is hilarious! But 205! Is that all! Something is wrong with you kids!


91NumBah 1 (CodeName Kids Next Door)

92Betty Boop

betty boopers shouldve been in the top 10!!!! she may not be the most modern-day kid’s/teen’s icon, but she sure is a vintage look at cartoon animation.

Betty Boop should be on top 10 because she's da BEST. And who eva dont like her dont no nothin bout modern cartoons!!!!

She is so cute, besides that's she isn't the biggest icon in the world, shes been around for a while, she one of a kind!


93Edward Elric

94Gumball Watterson

This guy deserves a medal because he has such a crazy attitude and not afraid to express that to everyone :3.

Gumball is the most amazing dude don't have time to say all the good things about this amazing dude!


95Penelope Pitstop

96Snoopy
This is crazy. The last poll I saw ranked Mickey Mouse, Bugs Bunny, and Snoopy as the three most recognizable cartoon characters worldwide. I am a fanatic of the comic strip Peanuts. How did these three not get in the top ten of this list?!
Snoopy is SO cute

97Robin (Teen Titans)

98Timon

The head strong meerkat is best friends with pumba. Akuna matata


99Edd- Ed, Edd n Eddy
There has always been something about Edd that I liked.

nallimcamybloc

There's a good reason why Edd has so many fangirls.
Okay, I'm also one of them.

100Courage - Courage the Cowardly Dog

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