Cartoons might not just be for kids anymore, but Millennial tastes have reshaped the way that humor in the genre is approached. For Gen Xers growing up, comedy was often driven by irony. Shows on the Cartoon Network, like Adventure Time—which is successful with both young and old Millennials—make emotion a central part of the story, instead of satire or sarcasm. For young viewers, “sincerity and humor” should “co-exist.” (Fast Company)
