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Posted on Aug 11, 2020

23 Cartoon Characters Who've Undergone Surgery But Had Great Healthcare

Their appendix's burst too, they're just like us! This is for the Editorial Fellowship

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In childhood we look to cartoon characters to teach us life's valuable lessons. We learn about love, friendship, and independence. So, it is no surprise that cartoon characters have episodes focusing on the scary nature of surgery and how to process it. Here are 23 of them.

1. Madeline in Madeline (1988)

Madeline, a little girl with orange hair, sitting on a bed crying

2. Yakone in The Legend of Korra (2012)

Yakone is lying down with bandages flowing underneath him. A pair of scissors lie next to him.

3. Ren in The Ren & Stimpy Show (1991)

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Ren uses Stimpy's fat to give himself bigger pectoral muscles. He loses a friend but gains a beach body. (Season 3, Episode 5)

4. Gerald in Hey Arnold (1996)

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Gerald's tonsils get removed giving him the deep raspy voice of an angel. (Season 3, Episode 3)

5. CatDog in CatDog (1998)

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CatDog get surgery to separate themselves but it's OK because their love puts them back together in the end. (Season 1, Episode12)

6. Susie in Rugrats (1991)

Susie lies in a hospital bed with a purple blanket holding a dog stuffed animal.

7. Eliza in The Wild Thornberry's (1998)

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This is the second red head on this list who needs their appendix removed. But, Eliza is a far way from a hospital. (Season 3, Episode 16)

8. Marianne in Futurama (1999)

Marianne lies in a hospital bed with Zoidbeg, a big red squid, sits next to her looking worried.

9. Ginger in As Told By Ginger (2000)

Ginger lies in a hospital bed with a mask over her face. Four doctors surround her

10. Squidward in Spongebob Squarepants (1999)

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Rhinoplasty's, aka nose jobs, are so popular even Squidward has had one. (Season 10, Episode 206)

11. Dexter in Dexter's Laboratory (1996)

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Dexter gives himself laser eye surgery BUT it goes too well. (Season 4, Episode 7)

12. Rocko in Rocko's Modern Life (1992)

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Rocko's appendix, Pinky, is really upset to be removed from Rocko. If only my organs loved me like that! (Season 2, Episode 22)

13. Danny Phantom in Danny Phantom (2004)

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Although not truly surgery, I would say getting your half-human half-ghost DNA sucked out of you by evil villain Spectra counts. Plus, Danny is hot. (Season 2, Episode 22)

14. Mr. Bone in Doug (1991)

Mr. Bone lies in bed cradling an orange skateboard as Dough smiles at him.

15. Jimmy Pesto in Bob's Burgers (2011)

Bob is in the doorway of Pesto's apartment holding a brown food bag. Pesto cradles his side in a red robe.

16. Cosmo in The Fairly OddParents (2001)

Cosmo is getting an X-rau with a purple star on his body. Dr. Rip Studwell holds a clipboard with a fairy crown on it looking smug.

17. Lor in The Weekenders (2000)

Lor is strapped to a gurney while a paramedic sits above her ripping open a white package with his teeth. Lor's three friends sit around looking shocked.

18. Homer in The Simpsons (1989)

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No one is shocked when I say Homer Simpson needed a triple bypass. It works so well Homer's heart beats out The Simpsons theme tune. (Season 4, Episode 11)

19. Honey Sugarman in Bojack Horseman (2014)

Honey Sugarman is a horse wearing a white and red polo shirt with a long blue patched skirt. She has a large scar on her forehead. She is cradling a young horse who is wearing a blue and white checkered dress.

20. Kardashia Kardashian in The Boondocks (2005)

Kardashia has long black hair, a purple dress on, and a big gold necklace. She sits in front of a blue screen. There is a caption that reads "Kardashia Kardashian, Kardashian half-sister, allegedly."

21. D.W. in Arthur (1996)

D.W. wears a pink hospital gown with blue unicorns on it. She sits on hospital bed looking at Arthur who is standing in his yellow sweater and blue jeans. He has a blue pencil in his right hand.

22. Beavis & Butt-head in Beavis and Butt-Head (1993)

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These two dudes get their noses enlarged. You don't even want to know what they were actually trying to make bigger. Let us all thank the surgeon. (Season 5, Episode 105)

23. The Deer in Rick and Morty (2013)

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Beth was not going to allow a repeat of Bambi's mom. Watch for a good cry. (Season 2, Episode 1)

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23 Cartoon Characters Who've Undergone Surgery But Had Great Healthcare

In childhood we look to cartoon characters to teach us life's valuable lessons. We learn about love, friendship, and independence. So, it is no surprise that cartoon characters have episodes focusing on the scary nature of surgery and how to process it. Here are 23 of them.

1. Madeline in Madeline (1988)

2. Yakone in The Legend of Korra (2012)

3. Ren in The Ren & Stimpy Show (1991)

4. Gerald in Hey Arnold (1996)

5. CatDog in CatDog (1998)

6. Susie in Rugrats (1991)

7. Eliza in The Wild Thornberry's (1998)

8. Marianne in Futurama (1999)

9. Ginger in As Told By Ginger (2000)

10. Squidward in Spongebob Squarepants (1999)

11. Dexter in Dexter's Laboratory (1996)

12. Rocko in Rocko's Modern Life (1992)

13. Danny Phantom in Danny Phantom (2004)

14. Mr. Bone in Doug (1991)

15. Jimmy Pesto in Bob's Burgers (2011)

16. Cosmo in The Fairly OddParents (2001)

17. Lor in The Weekenders (2000)

18. Homer in The Simpsons (1989)

19. Honey Sugarman in Bojack Horseman (2014)

20. Kardashia Kardashian in The Boondocks (2005)

21. D.W. in Arthur (1996)

22. Beavis & Butt-head in Beavis and Butt-Head (1993)

23. The Deer in Rick and Morty (2013)

Which surgery is the most surprising to you? Let us know in the comments!

23 Cartoon Characters Who've Undergone Surgery But Had Great Healthcare

In childhood we look to cartoon characters to teach us life's valuable lessons. We learn about love, friendship, and independence. So, it is no surprise that cartoon characters have episodes focusing on the scary nature of surgery and how to process it. Here are 23 of them.

1. Madeline in Madeline (1988)

2. Yakone in The Legend of Korra (2012)

3. Ren in The Ren & Stimpy Show (1991)

4. Gerald in Hey Arnold (1996)

5. CatDog in CatDog (1998)

6. Susie in Rugrats (1991)

7. Eliza in The Wild Thornberry's (1998)

8. Marianne in Futurama (1999)

9. Ginger in As Told By Ginger (2000)

10. Squidward in Spongebob Squarepants (1999)

11. Dexter in Dexter's Laboratory (1996)

12. Rocko in Rocko's Modern Life (1992)

13. Danny Phantom in Danny Phantom (2004)

14. Mr. Bone in Doug (1991)

15. Jimmy Pesto in Bob's Burgers (2011)

16. Cosmo in The Fairly OddParents (2001)

17. Lor in The Weekenders (2000)

18. Homer in The Simpsons (1989)

19. Honey Sugarman in Bojack Horseman (2014)

20. Kardashia Kardashian in The Boondocks (2005)

21. D.W. in Arthur (1996)

22. Beavis & Butt-head in Beavis and Butt-Head (1993)

23. The Deer in Rick and Morty (2013)

Which surgery is the most surprising to you? Let us know in the comments!

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