The article lists 10 cartoons that were copied or plagiarized from popular original cartoons. These include:
1. Miracle Star (copy of The Amazing World of Gumball)
2. A Russian parody of Gravity Falls
3. Kung Fu Dinosaurs (copy of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles)
4. Goober and the Ghostbusters (similar to Scooby-Doo)
5. Pixel Pinky (similar to The Fairly OddParents)
6. Extreme Sports Enthusiasts (copy of Rocket Power)
7. Block 13 (copy of South Park)
8. The Legend of Aloco (copy of Adventure Time)
9. Samson (Georgian version of The Simpsons)
10. Coconut Frida (copy of SpongeBob SquarePants)
The article notes that while imitation can be a form of flattery, blatant plagiarism is not acceptable. However, some of these copies have become popular in their own right, such as Samson in Georgia.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The Amazing World of Gumball has been copied by other cartoons.
2. In America, plagiarists can be punished and sued.
3. In China, copyright laws are not as strict, leading to more plagiarism.
4. A Chinese cartoon called "Miracle Star" copied The Amazing World of Gumball by replacing cats with goats and changing the setting to a Chinese house.
5. Cartoon Network released a series called "Copycats" where the main characters learn about a family that imitates them.
6. A Russian parody of Gravity Falls exists, featuring a similar style and plot.
7. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles has been copied by other cartoons, such as "Kung Fu Dinosaurs".
8. A Chinese cartoon called "Goober and the Ghost Chasers" is similar to Scooby-Doo, but not an exact copy.
9. A British-Canadian-Australian animated series called "Pixel Pinky" has a similar plot to "The Fairly OddParents".
10. A Kuwaiti cartoon called "Block 13" is a copy of South Park, with a similar style and characters.
11. A Chinese version of Adventure Time exists, called "The Legend of Loc".
12. A Turkish version of Adventure Time exists, called "Abby".
13. A Georgian version of The Simpsons exists, called "Samson and Friends", which features a similar plot and characters but with a Georgian twist.
14. A Chinese copy of SpongeBob SquarePants exists, called "Fruit Island, Coconut Frida".