• The Quuuuuill@slrpnk.net
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    because enough people are watching and animation is cheaper to do than a single camera or three camera 22 minute sitcom

    • Snot Flickerman@lemmy.blahaj.zone
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      animation is cheaper

      Only because we underpay animators, especially in other countries. Places like Akom which does The Simpsons, for example.

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        With 25% tariffs on South Korea, maybe The Simpsons will be onshored… and end up looking like Dr Katz

      • The Quuuuuill@slrpnk.net
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        100%. it’s an exploitatative industry. one that gives us incredible works of art, but an exploitative industry nonetheless