31. The rifle association uses cartoon characters, including Eddie Eagle, to teach children to handle guns safely. 32. These stories are an example of a widespread Web phenomenon known as fan fiction, or fanfic, creative writing that uses existing characters. 33. They are not supposed to use cartoon characters, like Joe Camel, in their ads anymore. 34. They no longer can use good character as an asset. 35. Tobacco companies would no longer advertise on billboards, use cartoon characters in their ads, or distribute apparel with cigarette logos. 36. Unfortunately, you must train yourself to use stylized characters, which, with my notoriously nasty handwriting, I found quite tedious. 37. We thought we could take that format and use younger characters. 38. With her husband, Jim Young, she created a Winnie-the-Pooh coloring book, using a character that was in the public domain. 39. But it also featured a savvy Hispanic defense attorney and used the character to underscore racially oriented political pressure. 40. Fans of the show will be disappointed in how recurring characters are used. |