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Instructor/Advisor

Dr. Debra Michals

Keywords

Pandemic Skip, Nostalgia, Animated Shows

Abstract

The early 2010s produced animated kids shows such as Gravity Falls, Adventure Time, Steven Universe, and The Legend of Korra, which drew Generation Z because of elements like family, friendship, and self-introspection. This connection is strengthened by the Pandemic Skip Phenomenon: a time where young adult’s mental growth was stunted during COVID-19, leading to this generation looking for comfort in these nostalgic animated series’ to assist the transition into adulthood.

The Pandemic Skip and the Power of Nostalgia: Why Gen Z is Drawn to Animated Kids Shows

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