Top 5 Most Questionable Holiday Cartoons
The standards for what is acceptable in cinema are in a constant state of evolution as we move toward a more compassionate and politically correct world. While I can’t condone the following controversial material, it is still interesting to see the “artistic choices” of filmmakers of yore. Now having given you the obligatory Leonard Maltin “it was a different time” preface, I am pleased to present to you this list of questionable animated shorts that don’t quite understand the meaning of the holidays. There is something off about these cartoon Christmases…
[box_dark]Toyland Premier – 1934[/box_dark]
Santa is invited to a party of 1930’s Hollywood stars and is treated to a special performance by Al Jolson in blackface.
[springboard type=”video” id=”609097″ player=”scin001″ width=”560″ height=”315″ ]
[box_dark]Peace on Earth – 1939[/box_dark]
Woodland creatures discover a bible in a post-apocalyptic world where the last of humankind have murdered each other.
[springboard type=”video” id=”609099″ player=”scin001″ width=”560″ height=”315″ ]
[box_dark]Santa’s Surprise – 1947[/box_dark]
Stereotyped international children do something nice for Santa.
[springboard type=”video” id=”609095″ player=”scin001″ width=”560″ height=”315″ ]
[box_dark]Toy Tinkers – 1949[/box_dark]
Chip ‘n’ Dale’s quest for holiday treats escalates in to a WWI battle with Donald Duck.
[springboard type=”video” id=”609021″ player=”scin001″ width=”560″ height=”315″ ]
[box_dark]The Spirit of Christmas – 1995[/box_dark]
What fractured Christmas cartoon list would be complete without mentioning Trey Parker and Matt Stone’s original South Park classic!
[springboard type=”video” id=”627027″ player=”scin001″ width=”560″ height=”315″ ]
Don’t really know what to say after that…have a non-discriminatory, non-violent, totally P.C. holiday everyone!
Follow @RealBrianRudlof and @ScreenInvasion on Twitter for more reviews, interviews and holiday magic
The Author
