The Evolution of Fat Cartoon Characters Fat characters have been a core element of animated cartoons for decades. Indeed, Fred Flintstone has been around since 1960, and an animated Winnie the ...

There are many cartoon characters ... 60 eighth graders a slimmer, Gumby-type character, and others were shown what would be considered a fat version of the character. They then asked them ...

Generations of kids have grown up with chubby cartoon characters like Fat Albert, Winnie the Pooh and Homer Simpson -- and it may not be good for their diets. A first-of-its kind study finds that ...

SEE ALSO: Your Favorite Cartoon Characters Just Got Fat The entire concept for the study strikes me as misguided, as does placing the burden of children’s health on character designers.