Adam Hoffman
@adamhoffman.bsky.social
Library Clerk and geek of many stripes (comics, board games, anime, manga, fairy tales, etc). Nerdy enough to watch anime. Old enough to not give a damn if someone calls them "Japanese cartoons".
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Post a cartoon TV series you love.
Post a cartoon TV series you love.
January 24, 2026 at 11:09 PM
It's Saturday! 📺
Post a cartoon TV series you love.
Post a cartoon TV series you love.
So, I was just trying to watch a "Who will be in the DCU Justice League?" prediction video on YouTube and . . . is it just me or have Justice League roster discussions just gotten more boring since Morrison's run back in '97?
January 24, 2026 at 9:54 PM
So, I was just trying to watch a "Who will be in the DCU Justice League?" prediction video on YouTube and . . . is it just me or have Justice League roster discussions just gotten more boring since Morrison's run back in '97?
For sale on ebay: an assortment of Nintendo Wii and WiiU accessories. Check it out if interested. www.ebay.com/itm/33640173...
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January 23, 2026 at 12:24 AM
For sale on ebay: an assortment of Nintendo Wii and WiiU accessories. Check it out if interested. www.ebay.com/itm/33640173...
If you see this, we IMPLORE YOU to post a picture from whatever device you're using without explanation.
January 21, 2026 at 1:24 AM
If you see this, we IMPLORE YOU to post a picture from whatever device you're using without explanation.
Got some new Golden Age era cartoons in the mail! Ub Iwerks's Flip the Frog and the OTHER Tom & Jerrry. Will they be good? Will they be bad? Will they be uncomfortably racist? I aim to find out!
(At this point, my cartoon collection is just whatever catches my eye).
(At this point, my cartoon collection is just whatever catches my eye).
January 21, 2026 at 1:19 AM
Got some new Golden Age era cartoons in the mail! Ub Iwerks's Flip the Frog and the OTHER Tom & Jerrry. Will they be good? Will they be bad? Will they be uncomfortably racist? I aim to find out!
(At this point, my cartoon collection is just whatever catches my eye).
(At this point, my cartoon collection is just whatever catches my eye).
[GASP] What if it's one of us?!
January 21, 2026 at 12:50 AM
[GASP] What if it's one of us?!
I know it ended up tripping headfirst into being a '90s comics stereotype. But I like how it used American youth culture signifiers from the past (biker jacket, earring, etc) to show that the Kid was more of a restless, rough-edged "delinquent" and thus a contrast to the more straight-laced Clark.
January 20, 2026 at 1:13 AM
I know it ended up tripping headfirst into being a '90s comics stereotype. But I like how it used American youth culture signifiers from the past (biker jacket, earring, etc) to show that the Kid was more of a restless, rough-edged "delinquent" and thus a contrast to the more straight-laced Clark.
These characters were still fairly big and well-known for a while, though. Arguably longer than they normally should be. The pop culture of the Baby Boomer generation looms large in general, just because of what a large generation it was. [CONT]
Still find it funny that the Ninja Turtles are as old now as these characters were when this drivel was farted out, and only one of these characters is still in use in any meaningful way today, and even then only as a cereal mascot.
January 20, 2026 at 12:59 AM
These characters were still fairly big and well-known for a while, though. Arguably longer than they normally should be. The pop culture of the Baby Boomer generation looms large in general, just because of what a large generation it was. [CONT]
We start a look at unsold tv pilots and pitches with Television Oddities. This installment: Jim Henson's unproduced variety show Inner Tube. tinyurl.com/mwxkzhya
January 19, 2026 at 2:48 PM
We start a look at unsold tv pilots and pitches with Television Oddities. This installment: Jim Henson's unproduced variety show Inner Tube. tinyurl.com/mwxkzhya
Lot of people talking about that new Star Trek show.
But me, I'm not reupping Paramount+ until Strange New Worlds comes back. Then I'll at least have two shows to watch.
But me, I'm not reupping Paramount+ until Strange New Worlds comes back. Then I'll at least have two shows to watch.
January 18, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Lot of people talking about that new Star Trek show.
But me, I'm not reupping Paramount+ until Strange New Worlds comes back. Then I'll at least have two shows to watch.
But me, I'm not reupping Paramount+ until Strange New Worlds comes back. Then I'll at least have two shows to watch.
I've been reading up on the Golden Age of Hollywood cartoons. And I have to say, I am now even MORE confused by some people's obsession with Oswald the Lucky Rabbit. [CONT]
January 17, 2026 at 6:43 PM
I've been reading up on the Golden Age of Hollywood cartoons. And I have to say, I am now even MORE confused by some people's obsession with Oswald the Lucky Rabbit. [CONT]
Ahoy, ya swabs! It's National Popeye the Sailor Day! You can check out my blog post about Popeye here: www.universesbeckon.com/2025/10/cart... .
January 17, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Ahoy, ya swabs! It's National Popeye the Sailor Day! You can check out my blog post about Popeye here: www.universesbeckon.com/2025/10/cart... .
So, I've been watching the #anime The Demon King's Daughter is Too Kind. And little Doux's whole situation reminded me of someone. The difference is that Doux's not aware of the supposed "problem".
I mean, really, these two would probably get along great.
I mean, really, these two would probably get along great.
January 16, 2026 at 2:03 AM
So, I've been watching the #anime The Demon King's Daughter is Too Kind. And little Doux's whole situation reminded me of someone. The difference is that Doux's not aware of the supposed "problem".
I mean, really, these two would probably get along great.
I mean, really, these two would probably get along great.
Why is Bluesky now asking me to show that I'm alive? Have there been concerns about my whereabouts?
January 15, 2026 at 11:02 PM
Why is Bluesky now asking me to show that I'm alive? Have there been concerns about my whereabouts?
Top-notch video essay about why Westerns were so big with the Boomer generation. Check it out.
This Movie Exists - "HOPALONG CASSIDY"
You might have heard the name. You may have seen the films- there are 66 of them (really!) You don't know the story of WHY Westerns stayed popular generations longer than anyone expected because ONE MAN changed Hollywood history
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y4Kc...
You might have heard the name. You may have seen the films- there are 66 of them (really!) You don't know the story of WHY Westerns stayed popular generations longer than anyone expected because ONE MAN changed Hollywood history
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y4Kc...
This Movie Exists - HOPALONG CASSIDY
YouTube video by moviebob
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January 14, 2026 at 11:08 PM
Top-notch video essay about why Westerns were so big with the Boomer generation. Check it out.
What can I say? I like it when the even the chubby guy can kick butt.
January 10, 2026 at 5:21 PM
What can I say? I like it when the even the chubby guy can kick butt.
Spotlighting a true man of vision: looking back at UPA's Mr. Magoo: tinyurl.com/573jxh3b
January 6, 2026 at 1:59 AM
Spotlighting a true man of vision: looking back at UPA's Mr. Magoo: tinyurl.com/573jxh3b
A fairy tale with a Magoo twist: UPA's 1001 Arabian Nights: tinyurl.com/yev9ccfp
January 6, 2026 at 1:56 AM
A fairy tale with a Magoo twist: UPA's 1001 Arabian Nights: tinyurl.com/yev9ccfp
Watching Roger Rabbit again. Growing up, the Dip seemed like some strange otherwordly substance. But the movie just described it as turpentine, acetone and benzene. That's . . . Paint thinner. Or at least something similar.
January 5, 2026 at 1:29 AM
Watching Roger Rabbit again. Growing up, the Dip seemed like some strange otherwordly substance. But the movie just described it as turpentine, acetone and benzene. That's . . . Paint thinner. Or at least something similar.
Well, I haven't talked about retro comics stuff and culture in a while.
So, I've thought about it. And I threatened to do it. So, lets just do it. Let's talk about the different versions of the Toyman and how they may reflect changing attitudes toward toys and childhood.
So, I've thought about it. And I threatened to do it. So, lets just do it. Let's talk about the different versions of the Toyman and how they may reflect changing attitudes toward toys and childhood.
January 3, 2026 at 6:21 PM
Well, I haven't talked about retro comics stuff and culture in a while.
So, I've thought about it. And I threatened to do it. So, lets just do it. Let's talk about the different versions of the Toyman and how they may reflect changing attitudes toward toys and childhood.
So, I've thought about it. And I threatened to do it. So, lets just do it. Let's talk about the different versions of the Toyman and how they may reflect changing attitudes toward toys and childhood.
So, I've decided that I will not destroy the planet. Largely because this is where all my stuff is.
(I know. I'm so materialistic. But I'm working on that).
(I know. I'm so materialistic. But I'm working on that).
January 3, 2026 at 12:45 PM
So, I've decided that I will not destroy the planet. Largely because this is where all my stuff is.
(I know. I'm so materialistic. But I'm working on that).
(I know. I'm so materialistic. But I'm working on that).
Rewatching The Day the Earth Blew Up.
Porky and Petunia are so cute together. It's a shame Petunia doesn't show up in things so much anymore.
You know, I remember when she was Wonder Woman.
Porky and Petunia are so cute together. It's a shame Petunia doesn't show up in things so much anymore.
You know, I remember when she was Wonder Woman.
January 1, 2026 at 11:47 PM
Rewatching The Day the Earth Blew Up.
Porky and Petunia are so cute together. It's a shame Petunia doesn't show up in things so much anymore.
You know, I remember when she was Wonder Woman.
Porky and Petunia are so cute together. It's a shame Petunia doesn't show up in things so much anymore.
You know, I remember when she was Wonder Woman.
Currently on sale on ebay. A set of billiard balls! All pieces are accounted for. They're a bit vintage, but should work fine in a family rec room. www.ebay.com/itm/33637083...
Pardon Our Interruption...
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January 1, 2026 at 10:24 PM
Currently on sale on ebay. A set of billiard balls! All pieces are accounted for. They're a bit vintage, but should work fine in a family rec room. www.ebay.com/itm/33637083...
I really should stop arguing with people on Facebook. I just got into it again about OUaT's portrayal of Peter Pan, and the notion that Peter "was always a villain".
He's not. He's an antihero, an unknowingly tragic figure, and an example of the necessity of growing up. [CONT]
He's not. He's an antihero, an unknowingly tragic figure, and an example of the necessity of growing up. [CONT]
January 1, 2026 at 6:19 PM
I really should stop arguing with people on Facebook. I just got into it again about OUaT's portrayal of Peter Pan, and the notion that Peter "was always a villain".
He's not. He's an antihero, an unknowingly tragic figure, and an example of the necessity of growing up. [CONT]
He's not. He's an antihero, an unknowingly tragic figure, and an example of the necessity of growing up. [CONT]
Watching UPA's 1001 Arabian Nights (with Magoo as Aladdin's uncle). And now I know that Disney isn't the first one to combine the wicked sorcerer and evil vizier into one character. Or to leave out the Djinni of the Ring.
December 31, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Watching UPA's 1001 Arabian Nights (with Magoo as Aladdin's uncle). And now I know that Disney isn't the first one to combine the wicked sorcerer and evil vizier into one character. Or to leave out the Djinni of the Ring.