Submitted by Sara H

Without Tex Avery we’d have none of our favorite cartoon characters like Bugs Bunny, Droopy, Daffy Duck, Porky Pig and a host of others. We’d also be years behind in the “do anything” department of animation. The crazy antics, cartoon physics, and quantum anomalies that are abound in cartoons may have never been realized if it weren’t for Tex Avery.

Submitted by Kelly V

Sesame Street’s animal segments were epic, and There’s A Bird On Me was no different. It’s a shame that this kind of silliness is stuck in the corners of Web, reserved for those who remember it, and displayed widely for the new generations.

Submitted by Amy A

The Golden Girls was an epic win for being able to be so hilarious, while also being socially poignant, interesting, and thought provoking. They frequently talked about things like sex, AIDs, homosexuality, etc., and they did it all while being four older ladies, which most people didn’t expect. There’s something just inherently funny about three old ladies standing around a department store talking about condoms.

Submitted by WerewolfCyote

Rudyard Kiplings’ Rikki-Tikki-Tavi was so awesome, with the cute little mongoose darting about and protecting the family. Chuck Jones’ animated interpretation in ‘75 was Epic Win though. The animation made it look like Rikki would fly so fast all throughout the house, the garden, and pretty much anywhere he went. We haven’t seen this movie in decades (literally) and yet we distinctly remember Rikki’s mannerisms and that funny noise he made and the “dance” he would make when scaring off the snakes.
The ’70s were a time when dark, grim stories were acceptable for children and even taught us harsh lessons about life that we would have otherwise learned from experience. Rikki taught us about things like loyalty, cunning, and survival. He also taught us how dangerous some snakes can be.
Chuck Jones’ Rikki-Tikki-Tavi is an Epic Win for all of the chances it took with not-so safe story – one that the likes of Disney or Pixar or Dreamworks would soil their drawers even thinking about (or perhaps they’d add a song and dance and take all of the bite out of the story).

Submitted by Jason L

“f you’re in a war, instead of throwing a hand grenade at the enemy, throw one of those small pumpkins. Maybe it’ll make everyone think how stupid war is, and while they are thinking, you can throw a real grenade at them.”

We can’t read a Deep Thoughts quote without hearing Phil Hartman’s introduction in our heads. Deep Thoughts is an Epic Win for its absolute absurdity and hilarity.