Anime was a major influence on Teen Titans, and (on the series’ 20th anniversary) we can see that its impact on the Cartoon Network series was big for kids’ TV.
Soon, bearded men emerge from their apartments, people quickly log off Zoom and couples are able to meet up in parks without the need for masks or social distancing.
Of course, in the end, it is still a commercial for gum. However, the promise of life returned to normal has likely helped the advert reach viral heights.
Viewers have also made this known by commenting on the video, with one saying, this is perhaps the best reopening commercial I ve seen . Another commenter added: This ad made my day.
Other post-pandemic posts that have gone viral
Last month, a social media post from illustrator and cartoonist Tomer Hanuka, who lives in New York, was retweeted more than 35,000 times. He shared a thread in which he asked his third-year university illustration students to imagine life after the pandemic in the style of a
The works not only showcase the talents of Hanuka’s class, but each one tells its own unique story. The fear and hope are palpable in each cover, and you may find yourself tearing up at several of the works. Many took to Twitter to praise the covers:
What’s incredible about seeing these as a collective is that you see the complexity of COVIDs affect- some are hopeful, some ruminate on our place in the environment, some focus on the Lynchian-ness of it all, and some are heartbreaking. They are personal, yet utterly universal.
This collection of covers almost feels like they should be featured in a museum exhibit when you put it that way. An archived collection of a cultural moment that will reverberate through the future.