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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Cartoon Network Is Replying To Anti-Gay Trolls On Their Pride Month Instagram Post, And It's Genuinely Iconic
As you may know, June is Pride Month, and the truth is that this often means being subjected to a whole load of performative activism from brands on social media. But while some companies simply change their logo to rainbow colors and let that be that, Cartoon Network has proven itself as a true LGBTQ+ ally after its Pride post on Instagram was flooded with bigoted comments from anti-gay trolls. Earlier this month, Cartoon Network's official account — which has over four million followers — shared a selection of Pride-inspired artwork featuring their characters, which had been created by fans. In addition to crediting all of the artists in their caption, they wrote: 'You are an EXPERIENCE! 🏳️🌈 Pride is a reminder to live bravely in your authenticity - use your voice, stand up for others, and spread love ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜' Unfortunately, it wasn't long until the criticism began — but whoever runs Cartoon Network's profile remained unfazed. 'This is a joke, right? Must be a joke 😭' one comment read, to which CN replied: 'look in the mirror you'll see one 😉' 'How to destroy somebody's childhood in 10 seconds:' somebody else wrote, and the network retorted: 'ok dramatic 🙄' '….. My childhood is gone, there is nothing else to say,' a similar comment echoed, but Cartoon Network replied: 'Doesn't seem like you've grown up tho 🤔' And when another user shared a series of sick emojis, Cartoon Network wrote back: 'goodbye 👋' The company also commented on its post: 'Watching comments be mad about characters from a show that aired 15 years ago 👁️ 👄 👁️,' as well as: 'Some of yall need to rewatch some episodes and it shows 🤗' And needless to say, people couldn't be more obsessed when screenshots of the comments were posted to a Reddit forum. A popular response reads: 'i typically roll my eyes at snarky corporate social media stuff but i like this.' 'Same. I was coming in to say normally I hate when companies/brands try to have a cool and relatable social media voice but this? This I will take,' somebody else agreed. 'This makes my millennial heart so freaking happy,' another user wrote. 'I need to remember us sane people do happen to also be the majority.' 'Finally, a company with an actual backbone. This is refreshing, this is ACTUALLY honoring the community,' one more commented. Somebody else said: 'You know what, fuck yeah, I grew up on CN from way back when in the 90's and I couldn't feel more proud seeing this unfold.' While somebody else concluded: 'Damn didn't know Cartoon Network was chill like that.' What do you think of Cartoon Network's Instagram comebacks? Let me know in the comments below! Looking for more LGBTQ+ or Pride content? Then check out all of BuzzFeed's posts celebrating Pride 2025. More on this Pedro Pascal Has Been Replying To Anti-Trans Trolls On His Recent Instagram Post, And You Really Need To Read What He's Had To SayStephanie Soteriou · Feb. 27, 2025 15 Celebrities Who Came Out As LGBTQ+ Wayyyy After Being Disney Channel StarsAbby Zinman · June 10, 2025 I'm Sooo Tired Of "Harry Potter" Actors Failing To Meet The Moment, And Tom Felton's Backlash Is DeservedSpencer Althouse · June 11, 2025
Buzz Feed
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
Cartoon Network Praised For Replies To Anti-Gay Trolls
As you may know, June is Pride Month, and the truth is that this often means being subjected to a whole load of performative activism from brands on social media. But while some companies simply change their logo to rainbow colors and let that be that, Cartoon Network has proven itself as a true LGBTQ+ ally after its Pride post on Instagram was flooded with bigoted comments from anti-gay trolls. Earlier this month, Cartoon Network's official account — which has over four million followers — shared a selection of Pride-inspired artwork featuring their characters, which had been created by fans. In addition to crediting all of the artists in their caption, they wrote: 'You are an EXPERIENCE! 🏳️🌈 Pride is a reminder to live bravely in your authenticity - use your voice, stand up for others, and spread love ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜'Unfortunately, it wasn't long until the criticism began — but whoever runs Cartoon Network's profile remained unfazed. 'This is a joke, right? Must be a joke 😭' one comment read, to which CN replied: 'look in the mirror you'll see one 😉' 'How to destroy somebody's childhood in 10 seconds:' somebody else wrote, and the network retorted: 'ok dramatic 🙄' '….. My childhood is gone, there is nothing else to say,' a similar comment echoed, but Cartoon Network replied: 'Doesn't seem like you've grown up tho 🤔' And when another user shared a series of sick emojis, Cartoon Network wrote back: 'goodbye 👋' The company also commented on its post: 'Watching comments be mad about characters from a show that aired 15 years ago 👁️ 👄 👁️,' as well as: 'Some of yall need to rewatch some episodes and it shows 🤗' And needless to say, people couldn't be more obsessed when screenshots of the comments were posted to a Reddit forum. A popular response reads: 'i typically roll my eyes at snarky corporate social media stuff but i like this.' 'Same. I was coming in to say normally I hate when companies/brands try to have a cool and relatable social media voice but this? This I will take,' somebody else agreed.'This makes my millennial heart so freaking happy,' another user wrote. 'I need to remember us sane people do happen to also be the majority.''Finally, a company with an actual backbone. This is refreshing, this is ACTUALLY honoring the community,' one more commented. Somebody else said: 'You know what, fuck yeah, I grew up on CN from way back when in the 90's and I couldn't feel more proud seeing this unfold.'While somebody else concluded: 'Damn didn't know Cartoon Network was chill like that.' What do you think of Cartoon Network's Instagram comebacks? Let me know in the comments below! Looking for more LGBTQ+ or Pride content? Then check out all of BuzzFeed's posts celebrating Pride 2025.
