Post 4, (Themed post 2) Talk about your favourite cartoon

Hey guys, today we have a second session including your proposals. This time we are going to share our favourite cartoon.

Don't forget to include the following information:

• Describe the characters and plot (if any).
• When was the first time you watched it. What was it like?
• Why is it your favourite?

To begin with, I have to admit I still watch cartoons whenever possible. If I had the time, I would keep track of new series and characters. Since the idea is that you get to know different examples, I am going to refer to a somewhat older cartoon.  I used to watch it when I was a little kid (7 or 8 years old) along with my older brother. The name of this British cartoon is "Duckula"

What I really like about this series was it comedic and parodic qualities. It is the story of a Vegetarian Vampire duck (that's right), and his wacky adventures around the world, in the company of their servants Igor (an evil butler) and Nanny (a giant and slow-witted maid). They all live in Duckula's castle, which is able to travel across space and time (a great narrative device!)

The reason of Duckula's calm and pacific personality is due to Igor's mistake at the moment of Duckula's revival (instead of using blood, he included ketchup). This was always mentioned at the beginning of each chapter.

The stories connected both comedy and the Dracula's mythos (for example, Duckula's nemesis was  Dr. Von Goosewing, a parody of Dr. Van Hellsing), I was really attracted to its silly and dark nature. It also was a slight comment on being yourself  despite other people's expectations.

I haven't found it in regular TV nowadays, but If you check it out, please give it a try!