You Can't Animate That! Trivia Quiz

Answer: Donald Duck

"Der Fuhrer's Face" was a Walt Disney cartoon featuring Donald Duck. The episode was released in 1943 and in the cartoon Donald Duck has a nightmare about being a Nazi. The cartoon received an Academy Award, but was later pulled from syndication due to its controversial topic.

The cartoon caused controversy in Russia in 2010 when it was posted online, which the Russian government claimed was "inciting hatred and enmity".

Answer: It was racially offensive

"All This and Rabbit Stew" was a Warner Bros cartoon featuring Bugs Bunny that was first released in 1941. In the cartoon, Bugs encounters a stereotypical black hunter. The offensive nature of the episode led to the cartoon being banned along with ten other Warner Bros cartoons that were also considered to be racially offensive.

Answer: Brazil

In this episode, the Simpson family visit Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, where Lisa had sponsored an orphan. The episode contained negative stereotypes of Brazilian lifestyle and culture. The tourist board of Rio de Janeiro had threatened to sue Fox over the episode.

Answer: Jew

The song is from an episode of "Family Guy" entitled, "When You Wish Upon a Weinstein". The episode was considered by Fox to be offensive to the Jewish community and was not shown until the series was picked up by Cartoon Network to air on "Adult Swim".

Answer: Drinking and driving

In the "Tiny Toon Adventures" segment entitled "One Beer" from the episode "Elephant Issues", Buster Bunny, Plucky Duck and Hampton Pig share a beer together which gets them all drunk. They end up stealing a police car and taking it for a joyride. They are killed when they fly off of a cliff and crash into a cemetery. The episode was banned from further showings.

Answer: Silver Surfer

The Silver Spooner was a character featured in a "Dial M for Monkey" segment of "Dexter's Laboratory". The character was a parody of the Marvel superhero known as the Silver Surfer. However, the Silver Spooner was depicted as a stereotypical homosexual male and the episode featuring the character was banned by Cartoon Network.

Answer: Winston cigarettes

Winston cigarettes were a major sponsor for "The Flinstones" cartoon series from 1960-1962. Their products were promoted at the end of each episode. The characters would also star in commercials for the company. After 1962, Winston would be removed as a sponsor.

Answer: Hundreds of children were hospitalized with seizures

In the Pokémon anime episode, "Electric Soldier Porygon", Pikachu attempts to destroy missiles with his Thunderbolt attack. The scene featured rapid flashes of red and blue lights. The episode would be banned after over 600 children suffered seizures and were rushed to the hospital.

Answer: Islam

The "South Park" episode "200" and its sequel "201" caused extreme controversy by targeting Islam. The episode features a large teddy bear like character designed to poke fun at the Muslim prophet Mohammed. The episode caused extreme backlash from the Muslim community, including threats of violence against "South Park's" creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone.

Answer: Michelangelo

In the United Kingdom, ninjas were thought to be inappropriate for a children's cartoon. Therefore "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" was renamed "Teenage Mutant Hero Turtles" in the UK as a result. In addition, Michaelangelo's signature weapon, the nunchaku, had to be edited out of episodes and was eventually replaced with a grappling hook.