Mass panic has been sparked among Cartoon Network viewers after a tweet suggested the animation house had been shut down. On X , account Animation Workers Ignited tweeted that ‘Cartoon Network is dead’ and encouraged the animation house’s fans to share their favourite shows under the hashtag RIPCartoonNetwork. Thousands of Cartoon Network stans posted devastated tributes on social media , including @jeffre_, who said it was ‘an end of an era’, resulting in RIPCartoonNetwork becoming a trending term.
However, fear not, Cartoon Network is not closing its doors. The tweet was designed to raise awareness of the plight of animation companies like Cartoon Network, struggling to survive as the industry declines. Unemployment among animators is another growing concern and has been exacerbated by the proliferation of AI , according to a recent report by The Animation Guild .
It said that workers will be ‘facing an era of disruption, defined by the consolidation of some job roles, the replacement of existing job roles with new ones, and the elimination of many jobs entirely.’ @AWorkersIgnited full tweet said: ‘Cartoon Network is dead?!?! Spread the word about what’s at stake for animation!!! ‘Post about your favorite Cartoon Network shows using #RIPCartoonNetwork Active members of TAG can help by filling out your survey! Today (7/8) is the last day!’ Responding to the tweet, @jeffre__ wrote: ‘Well, it’s the end of an era. Heard Cartoon Network has officially s.
