<p>In this episode, we explore the concept of origin stories, beginning with the grandaddy of them all: Superman. Join Chris and Mackenzie as they journey through the origin story episodes of Darkwing Duck and The Powerpuff Girls. How does each follow, distort, and have fun with the concept of origin stories?</p>

In this episode, we explore the concept of origin stories, beginning with the grandaddy of them all: Superman. Join Chris and Mackenzie as they journey through the origin story episodes of Darkwing Duck and The Powerpuff Girls. How does each follow, distort, and have fun with the concept of origin stories?

001 - Thus They Were Animated

Get drawn into your favorite animated movies and shows! Whether it's following an alcoholic horse actor, a family of adventuring ducks, a wise-cracking rabbit, or some wacky kids down the street, we've got you covered.
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Animators move audiences to laughter and tears conjuring worlds from blank paper and ones and zeros inside a computer. Every two weeks, we English-major-the-crap-out-of the latest animated movies and shows to uncover how the magic works.

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Get drawn into your favorite animated movies and shows! Whether it's following an alcoholic horse actor, a family of adventuring ducks, a wise-cracking rabbit, or some wacky kids down the street, we've got you covered. ​ Animators move audiences to laughter and tears conjuring worlds from blank paper and ones and zeros inside a computer. Every two weeks, we English-major-the-crap-out-of the latest animated movies and shows to uncover how the magic works.

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001 - Thus They Were Animated

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