known as “Pooh Bear”, Winnie came first came to us in 1926. His travels and friends grace the minds of almost every kid at some point in our lives. Thanks Winnie.

All time favorites of yours truly. The adventures of young Calvin and his tiger Hobbes keep us charmed to no end and ensure we keep on reading and loving them.

Another Disney legend and one of Mickey’s best friends, Goofy was born in 1932 and is yet another cartoon icon who has stood the test of time.

Arguably the most famous of all cartoon superheros, Superman was created in the early 30′s and left an lasting impression on mainstream and popular culture in more ways than we’ll ever know.

Another legend from the late 30′s, Batman is one of those epic characters that has graced almost every medium known to man.

The oldest and wisest of all the Smurfs. Papa Smurf is the rock the other Smurfs all turn too whenever there’s a problem. We applaud you for a job well done Papa Smurf.

Elmer is a lovable dope with an unmistakable voice. His mission in life? Shoot Bugs Bunny dead. It’s been seventy years and he’s still trying.

He wears a hat and a shirt but no pants. Donald is another character born in the 1930′s that has stood the test of time with flying colors.

Shaggy’s pet and best friend, Scooby is probably the world’s most famous Great Dane and in the running for most famous dogs ever.

In the late 1930′s, Daffy came along and established himself as a hilarious and lovable screwball. We’ve been laughing with and at him ever since.

In 1919, it was “Popeye who?” Olive Oyl was the star of the show.

Super intelligent, cool and calm. Bugs always seems to know what’s up … (doc).

Jughead (real name Forsythe Pendleton Jones III!) . Best friend to Archie and a fast runner which helps him get away from Ethel!

Nonsensical, absurd, controversial. Ren & Stimpy made us cackle and cringe all at once.

In 1963, the title sequence to the Pink Panther movie was so popular that the character was given his own animated series of shorts. The rest is history!

Awww.

We can credit Fred for many things. One of which was laying the foundation for a guy like Homer to be created.

Hey smoking is cool! Right? Er … well, it used to be. Thanks Joe.

The eptitomy of persistence. If you look up “tenacious” in the dictionary, there should be a picture of Wile E. Coyote. This guy NEVER gives up.

Always smarter and faster than one…

Created by legendary writer Stan Lee, Spiderman hit the scene in the early 60s and has hung around ever since.

Flared pants, scruffy facial hair, crazy voice. We love you Shaggy.

Enough said.

Feathery, friendly and gifted at the art of escape!

Polar opposites providing some great laughs during their constant fighting.

Mischievous, scheming and adorable. Garfield has had us grinning for years and years.

Popeye showed us that all you need is a heart of gold and you’ll be just fine. A pair of killer pipes don’t hurt either.

Homer made us all feel A-OK about being overweight, gluttonous and idiotic. Thanks buddy.

Joyful, vulnerable, lovable. Mickey came into our hearts and minds decades ago and still reigns supreme. He’s like the Jesus of cartoon characters.