Thoughts of a DJ: Return of Weekday morning cartoons.

Hello there one & all. Its DJ Dizzy here & this time around I got some awesome news starting today weekend & weekday cartoons are hereby back! Okay this was announced not too long ago a new block called Kids Click which involves cartoons for the whole family can get into

Here's a peek of the commercial

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MghPCbCXEmc

But anyway this brings me to a topic that I've been meaning to cover for a while which involves a really ridiculous question: Are people told to watch cartoons anymore? My main answer would be only these 2 words HELL NO!! First off seriously?! that's like saying is anyone too old to have a sense of humor regardless of how old you get there's always going to be cartoons designed for a certain age group.

We all grew up on them from the time you wake up to the time you come home. Cartoons are a great way to relax & help you get away from the stress of everyday life. Plus lets not forget some of the characters that you might've liked either by look, personality, or voice.

(For me it was always the voice & personality.) But I digress other than that there were some characters that you could relate to cause at one time you were like that

Also lets not forget the memories they created I mean we all have a favorite episode that reminds you of a special day or just watch it for the sake of it that & there are some that are guilty pleasures. (Cough, cough, action adventure cartoons. ) But also to see something like this making a comeback its been a long time coming. So I have to say that I hope that this works out for them.

Maybe in the future if all goes well we might even see cartoons making a comeback weekday afternoons as well. (Hopefully)

It starts on July 1st & they will be showing the following shows

Pac- Man & the Ghostly Adventures

Scary Larry

Sonic X

Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir

Max Steel

These are  just some of what to expect.

Here's a link to the site for some info

http://kidsclicktv.com/shows

So be on the lookout for the upcoming block Just thought I'd give a heads up. So I'll be on my way

Until then keep calm, rock n roll & STAY FROSTY!!!

Thoughts of a DJ: MTV Classic Review

Hello there everyone its the DJ coming at you & I'm doing an overdo review of a certain music channel. That of MTV Classic





Okay now for some that don't know at one time it used to be VH1 Classic & this channel debuted last year on August 1st to showcase MTV shows from the late 90s & early 2000s as well as music from the 80s. Now my thoughts on the channel would also show case TV shows & movies from its original channel such as MTV's Oddities, Real World, & Clone High. (These are the shows I mentioned in a previous article for those that don't recall.)

But in all honesty I'll say this I liked it better when it was VH1 Classic cause at least they had more to go on. They did music videos, shows, concerts, & movies for the viewing audience they also provided that bit of 80s & 90s nostalgia for all of us gen X kids out there which I rather enjoyed.

Here's something from their video vault

VH1 Classic playlist

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CK3uf5V0pDA&list=PL97093D589D391172

So here's the real question WTF went wrong?!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p1gp1LVy4sk

I have to say my main thought is though I like that they're all about the music but when it was VH1 classic it was more than that they had actual shows such as "That Metal Show" in which you could find out all about the newest & iconic heavy metal & hard rock acts.

There was also the Friday night Rock Block where they showcased concerts every Friday night as well as over the weekend when given a chance.  But I'll say this about it there's things I miss about it like the Friday Night Rock Block amongst other things but I digress.

Point is if you have a good thing going then the best thing to do is not to ruin it. So I say it should go back to using the VH1 name since they were not just about music but also movies & shows & that's something we should see more of. Balance things out.

Thoughts of a DJ: The Splat review

Hello one & all it's The DJ coming right at you with a new review of a block which I'm sure you know & love that of the Splat

Now this lovely little block debuted a while back & originally it was called the 90s are All That since they'd showed episodes of it on the block & then later on would reinvent themselves as The Splat.  The shows are the classic Nick shows that we all had the pleasure of watching such as Doug, Rug rats , Hey Arnold, & Rocket Power to name a few.

In addition they also air music videos & some thoughts on the block in between commercial breaks mainly from festival goers which is pretty cool since there are people that grew up on the classics. So it looks something like this:

What does 90s nick mean to you:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-3CKT9M9qWY

I can highly relate because this was the channel that we all grew up on & when they were about good cartoons & shows that was when they were at their hey day so for them to do a block dedicated to the classics just gives you a feeling of 90s nostalgia it feels good to see what we had the pleasure of growing up on as kids.

But maybe that's not enough. I remember way back when there was a channel called Nick toons TV in which they did the same thing & aired of course had interviews with some of the voice actors & aired no commercials. But unfortunately changed dramatically but I digress.

So I'll say this about the Splat its cool that there's a block to give us adult audiences something to watch but as for a channel dedicated to the classics  that's something that I'd love to see on TV once again the same can be said for the following:

Disney XD

Cartoon Network

Discovery Family

Boomerang

While I'm a big fan of the classics balance out the old with the new & lets not forget the past instead of doing away with things altogether as for some rebooted shows while its better to leave some of them alone just think of it as a updated version of nostalgia from someone else's point of view with their own characters which we've seen some pretty decent remakes of. Just don't overdo it.

So  in closing my initial thoughts on The Splat would have to be only this this is the kind of block I could see really lasting & here's hoping that it does because there are a lot of people who enjoy the classics & it's a real treat to be watching these shows that we all grew up on. To whoever had the idea to do that God bless you & thanks so much for doing this.

Well I should get going but for now here's some tunes to get you going.


90s are all that medley

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bOuReZy7Jto


90s Nick remix
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pOzsWMgy3N0


So until then we'll dizzy it up again soon keep calm, rock on, & of course STAY FROSTY!!!

In this together- Lyrics

(Verse 1)

There was a time we had obstacles

In our way but through it all we

made through okay at first we

started weak & just a bit rough

But in the end we suddenly got tough

There might’ve been times we wanted to runaway

But through thick & thin at the end of the day

 

(Chorus)

We’re all in this together no matter

what life can dish out

We’ll weather the storms forever

because in the end

We’ll show the doubters

just what we’re all about

 

(Verse 2)

We worked to hard to give up

No way we’ll ever quit (No way!)

We’ve got true strength on our side

(Yeah, yeah, Hey!)

We know the sky’s the limit

We know that true enough

We’ll wear our bravery as a badge of pride!

 

(Chorus repeats)

No way we’ll ever quit

The sky’s the limit. We got strength on our side

We’ll wear it as a badge of pride.

(Repeat 2x)

(Chorus repeats twice)

We’re in this together no matter what

We’ll show the doubters what it’s all about!

Break Out Lyrics

Break Out- Lyrics

 

(Verse 1)

Being caught in the background

Can be a full grind want to

Escape from the mundane

before I go insane.

Though temptation is loudly

Pounding on the door

Some things just can’t be ignored.

Take a dive before it’s too late

Don’t leave your life in the hands of fate

 

(Chorus)

Break out from the barrier

Don’t be scared to take any shots

I see the want to in your eyes.

Everybody wants something

So don’t be scared to take that chance.

 

 

(Verse 2)

I find myself burdened

by the everyday hassles of the world.

Try to play like it’s no big deal

But it never stops.

Though this feeling has

Me reeling for a change

I think now should I chase this dream?

I can’t sit by & keep asking

“What if.”  Better take the chance while I can.

 

(Repeat Chorus.)

 

(Guitar solo)

 

No time for asking why

Either stand back or move in.

The time is now to break away.

 

( Chorus repeats twice.)

(Fade out)

 

Thoughts of a DJ: Discovery Family

Hello one & all. Its DJ Dizzy here & this time around I'm sharing my thoughts on Discovery Family. Okay now I noticed that its like all of the other  Discovery channels now except they air cartoons. Now one thing I really miss about this channel is that when it was first Discovery Kids then it became the Hub Network they were all about something for everyone even when it came to movies.

They had a slogan which they lived up to that of Making family fun which they really did & they weren't scared to add in a little edge. Even the characters from various show got involved. Such as the Christmas carol commercials:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gWOen0MmGe0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bOTuZxFs6Bk

But also lets not forget the classic cartoons that we grew up on such as:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lt8UUiBJBUU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sPylR4HjJSo

Now I admit that I was a bit biased because of what it was  about at first but it was cool when it became more about newer show & something for us as far as some shows from our childhood which was a real treat.

But now that it's back using the Discovery name well there's a lot to be said about it such as its lost its edge & its more about reality shows that you can see on other networks When it was the Hub it launched perhaps the biggest pop culture phenomenon That of My Little Pony Friendship is Magic (Shout out to the bronies out there!!)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Khzj_4fNNJc&index=23&list=PLcTBbiUD8kwxipiLp4Y8ZUPEz8uDBZfZl

Thought it still airs on the channel I miss a whole mess of variety that they were once known for which they need to bring back so that way there can once again be something for everyone which is just my opinion.

So my main thoughts on Discovery Family would be go back to being about variety like you once were maybe they could air the classics from our childhood & balance it out with the newer shows that's what I really liked about it better yet go back to being the Hub Network!!

Well that's all I wanted to mention regarding the channel so to all ranters who still have a lot to say on it I can relate. I'll watch it depending on what's on but that's it.

Well that's all I have to say so until then we'll Dizzy it up again soon. So keep calm & ROCK ON!!

2017 KCAs Rant

Hello again one & all Its DJ Dizzy here & the time has come once again to do a rant on none other than the 2017 Kids Choice Wards (KCAs)





Now this year was really no different as far  as some of the events go there were celebs going at it with all kinds challenges such as arm wrestling in green gelatin desserts to Jon Cena battling Nick Cannon in a hip hop freestyle dance off.



http://www.nick.com/kids-choice-awards/



Aside from that the nominees well you all know who won for favorite cartoon (Then again its no surprise.) But my initial thoughts on this would have to be only this:

Every year they try to keep things different. While I admit I miss when they would do the honors in which they called the wannabe awards. (I guess they ran out of people to honor.) But overall you partly know who's going to win. So its no secret that the KCAs are nothing more but a farce to get kids to watch the network so they'll air a new episode BEFORE the awards start. (Sometimes they'll air a new show afterward.)

Now I may get some backlash in this but I've seen enough rants to know that the show is fixed which is obvious But I will say this I applaud Nick for bringing their classic cartoons back to their otherwise now dying network.

(I recommend you check out the Splat I'll review it later.) But if anything you can tell that the KCAs are fixed & they'll do what they can to keep SpongeBob number one & get people hooked on watching their shows which some aren't that good.

So I guess my main point of this rant would have to be while its cool to see the KCAs every year for the slime & some unexpected surprises this year it was nothing but movie trailers & mostly commercials. While every year they bombard the show with commercials to get kids into buying a product which they always do. But just stick around to see someone get slimed. That's always the best part needless to say its nothing more but a big fix.

Now with that said I'm out of here but here's some tunes to keep you moving

Shalamar- Dead Giveaway

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DE9r1XAXDeE

So until then we'll Dizzy it up again! Keep calm & ROCK ON!!!!