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by mkl 2360 days ago
Such videos are themselves ads, presented as if they're not.
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xtracto 2360 days ago
Did you know that is how a lot of cartoons started? I recommend you watch https://www.netflix.com/mx-en/title/80224167 . (The Power of GraySkull documentary).

Cartoons like TMNT, Thundercats, Silverhawks, etc where done for the single purpose of selling toys.

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angryasian 2360 days ago
you say this like all cartoons growing up weren't giant ads. Almost every cartoon of my generation was created by a toy company. He-Man, GI Joe, Transformers, etc.
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mkl 2360 days ago
That's probably because I didn't watch cartoons growing up! But yes, I am aware of that connection.
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