The Viral #RIPCartoonNetwork Trend Explained

Is Cartoon Network Shutting Down? The Truth Behind #RIPCartoonNetwork

Cartoon Network has been a cherished part of many childhoods, especially for those who grew up in the 90s

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On Tuesday, social media was abuzz with the hashtag #RIPCartoonNetwork. Nostalgic posts flooded X, with users sharing memories of their favorite Cartoon Network shows

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The trend gained momentum after Animation Workers Ignited, an account on X, posted a montage video accompanied by the message, "Cartoon Network is dead?"

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The #RIPCartoonNetwork trend quickly went viral, leading to a wave of nostalgic and emotional posts from fans.

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One user wrote, “It’s the end of an era, Cartoon Network has officially shut down. Here are all the shows that made our childhood.”

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