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Cartoons and Candy

by Aliza Donath · February 20th, 2010
Health, Humor

When I was little, about six, seven years old, my favorite after-school cartoon was the Steven Spielberg-produced “Animaniacs”. I don’t know how many of you watched this charming variety show starring the pun-spewing Warner siblings Yakko, Wakko, and Dot, but this little gem of animation was the origin of such now-classics as “Pinky and the Brain”.

Many of the show’s musical numbers stayed with me for years and remain with me still, but this particular one, entitled “Be Careful What You Eat”, popped into my head the other day as I read the ingredients on a popular candy bar which shall remain nameless. Whenever anyone asks me why I avoid sodas or popular brands of chips, I direct them to this song. Watch it and reach for the vegetables.

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3 Responses to “Cartoons and Candy”

  1. richagram Says:
    February 22nd, 2010 at 4:30 pm

    I’m so grateful you posted this video.

  2. Hannah Lee Says:
    February 23rd, 2010 at 6:13 am

    Yes, thanks, Aliza! My friend says of this video, “It should be shown in elementary school as part of health class.”

    BTW, my collegiate daughter learned the order of the American Presidents from the Animaniacs and to this day, I delight in hearing her sing it (at my prompting).

  3. rachel molly Says:
    February 23rd, 2010 at 6:49 pm

    I just showed this to my 2, 4 and 6 year olds. They loved it. Just tonight the 6 year old was asking during dinner, “why do they put bad ingredients into foods if they know it’s bad for you?” Thanks to their parents , they know that MSG is a toxic chemical.

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