Adult Swim’s Doing Well, But…lolwut?
I got a google alert for this article from Media Life Magazine, which notes that Cartoon Network (and specifically Adult Swim) has made some serious gains in the 13-40 male demographic– in spite of, or perhaps in part because of, the WGA strike. The article denounces that idea, noting that it’s part of a trend for Adult Swim that began prior to and has been unaffected by the strike.
But on to the funny part:
The Adult Swim lineup consists of a rotating roster of animated shows, including former and current Fox hits “Futurama” and “Family Guy,” as well as network originals like “Robot Chicken,” “Metalocalypse” and “Shin Chan.”
…Okay, I get that Shin Chan hasn’t aired on any other stations in the U.S., but that doesn’t make it quite the same thing as a “network original” like Robot Chicken, which was created specifically for the network.
Silly mainstream media.
It’s not surprising to see Adult Swim doing well in wake of the WGA strike, as they have quite the stable of late-night content. Also, it’s not surprising to see the mainstream media making mistakes about such simple things - since they suck.
Gatekeepers…try fearmongers and liars.
I’m really happy I switched degrees.