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* On the DVD print of the ''Duckman'' episode "Psyche", the logo is brighter. | * On the DVD print of the ''Duckman'' episode "Psyche", the logo is brighter. | ||
''' | '''FX/SFX:''' Traditional animation. | ||
'''Music/Sounds:''' Throughout the entire logo, a 24-note synth-cello line (sounding much like an old portable Casio keyboard) plays that adds vibrato to its last two notes. A catchy drum-machine loop (time signature possibly 5/4) and a strange film projector-like sound (sounding much like a bingo machine) play as well; the former stops once the logo zooms out, while the latter stops when the transition to black-and-white starts. Like the second [[Cartoon Network Productions]] logo, there are also corresponding sound effects with the actions of the letters as they pan: | '''Music/Sounds:''' Throughout the entire logo, a 24-note synth-cello line (sounding much like an old portable Casio keyboard) plays that adds vibrato to its last two notes. A catchy drum-machine loop (time signature possibly 5/4) and a strange film projector-like sound (sounding much like a bingo machine) play as well; the former stops once the logo zooms out, while the latter stops when the transition to black-and-white starts. Like the second [[Cartoon Network Productions]] logo, there are also corresponding sound effects with the actions of the letters as they pan: | ||
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* It can be seen on the unaired ''Rocket Power'' pilot, which is available for viewing at the Paley Center. | * It can be seen on the unaired ''Rocket Power'' pilot, which is available for viewing at the Paley Center. | ||
* This logo doesn't appear on the third season of ''The Simpsons'' for the same reason stated above. | * This logo doesn't appear on the third season of ''The Simpsons'' for the same reason stated above. | ||
'''Scare Factor:''' Depending on the variant: | |||
*'''Original and abridged variants:''' Medium to high. The cut from the credits to the logo is jarring, the random sound effects may catch you off-guard and the fast pace of the abridged variant may suck up unsuspecting viewers. The animations and styles don't help either. | |||
*'''The Wild Thornberrys Pilot variant:''' Medium to nightmare. The sounds from the next logo are pretty creepy when combined with the jarring cut and animations. First-time viewers might be jarred if they expect the regular audio and wind up with this. In addition, it's highly unlikely they would, due to this variant only being a one-time occurrence. | |||
Nevertheless, this logo is a favorite of many. | |||
===3rd Logo (October 8, 1998-October 20, 2008, March 2, 2021-)=== | ===3rd Logo (October 8, 1998-October 20, 2008, March 2, 2021-)=== | ||
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* On a Region 4 DVD release of ''Rugrats in Paris: The Movie'', the logo is cut off after the lip-flapping sound (presumably due to a manufacturing error). | * On a Region 4 DVD release of ''Rugrats in Paris: The Movie'', the logo is cut off after the lip-flapping sound (presumably due to a manufacturing error). | ||
''' | '''FX/SFX:''' It's CGI animation, done on a Silicon Graphics computer with Softimage software, plus a chroma-keyed live-action hand and computer animation for the face. | ||
'''Music/Sounds:''' A "splattering" sound when the ink appears, and a bouncy "beeping" version of the 24-note bass jingle from the 1989 logo plays during Splaat's screen time, except the first measure of the jingle has been cut, meaning that only 18 notes are played. Another "beepy" instrument plays the same jingle in the background, only it comes in a quarter measure late. The company name is stated in a robotic voice with significant amounts of clipping to make it louder (hence the "Robot" nickname. The voice was supplied by the "Boing" novelty voice in the text-to-speech program used on a PowerMac G3 workstation). After Splaat finishes talking and the company logo appears, we hear several cartoon sound effects: a tiny twang, a lip-flapping sound, a duck quacking twice, and the classic [[Hanna-Barbera Cartoons|Hanna-Barbera]]/Hoyt Curtin boing. The music was composed by Mark Mothersbaugh's brother (and fellow Devo member and ''Rugrats'' composer), Bob. | '''Music/Sounds:''' A "splattering" sound when the ink appears, and a bouncy "beeping" version of the 24-note bass jingle from the 1989 logo plays during Splaat's screen time, except the first measure of the jingle has been cut, meaning that only 18 notes are played. Another "beepy" instrument plays the same jingle in the background, only it comes in a quarter measure late. The company name is stated in a robotic voice with significant amounts of clipping to make it louder (hence the "Robot" nickname. The voice was supplied by the "Boing" novelty voice in the text-to-speech program used on a PowerMac G3 workstation). After Splaat finishes talking and the company logo appears, we hear several cartoon sound effects: a tiny twang, a lip-flapping sound, a duck quacking twice, and the classic [[Hanna-Barbera Cartoons|Hanna-Barbera]]/Hoyt Curtin boing. The music was composed by Mark Mothersbaugh's brother (and fellow Devo member and ''Rugrats'' composer), Bob. | ||
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* The 2002 alternate variant is rare; it was seen at the end of ''The Wild Thornberrys Movie'' and the video for the studio's re-opening. However, the remastered version of the variant was first introduced on Gábor Csupó's official YouTube account, and later the 2021 revival of ''Rugrats'', which is available on Paramount+. | * The 2002 alternate variant is rare; it was seen at the end of ''The Wild Thornberrys Movie'' and the video for the studio's re-opening. However, the remastered version of the variant was first introduced on Gábor Csupó's official YouTube account, and later the 2021 revival of ''Rugrats'', which is available on Paramount+. | ||
* The still variant appears on ''Rugrats in Paris: The Movie'' for PS1, ''Rugrats: Royal Ransom'' for PS2 and GameCube (both with the white background) and ''Rocket Power: Beach Bandits'', also for PS2 and GameCube (with the black background), among others. Recently appeared on ''Psyko Ferret''. | * The still variant appears on ''Rugrats in Paris: The Movie'' for PS1, ''Rugrats: Royal Ransom'' for PS2 and GameCube (both with the white background) and ''Rocket Power: Beach Bandits'', also for PS2 and GameCube (with the black background), among others. Recently appeared on ''Psyko Ferret''. | ||
* This logo also appeared on the short-lived ''Rugrats'' spin-off ''Rugrats Pre-School Daze''. This did not appear on Klasky-Csupo's first live-action series, ''What's Inside Heidi's Head?'', because it was a series of interstitials as opposed to a series, which is made by Noggin (now as "Nick Jr. | * This logo also appeared on the short-lived ''Rugrats'' spin-off ''Rugrats Pre-School Daze''. This did not appear on Klasky-Csupo's first live-action series, ''What's Inside Heidi's Head?'', because it was a series of interstitials as opposed to a series, which is made by Noggin (now as "Nick Jr.). | ||
* The split-screen credits variant made a surprise reappearance in August 2020 on a NickRewind rerun of a ''Rugrats'' episode due to the fact the episode used Nickelodeon's split-screen credits template for the show. | * The split-screen credits variant made a surprise reappearance in August 2020 on a NickRewind rerun of a ''Rugrats'' episode due to the fact the episode used Nickelodeon's split-screen credits template for the show. | ||
* The filmed variant appeared on ''The Rugrats Movie'' and ''Rugrats in Paris: The Movie,'' but it doesn't appear on ''Rugrats Go Wild'' as it uses the 4th logo instead. | * The filmed variant appeared on ''The Rugrats Movie'' and ''Rugrats in Paris: The Movie,'' but it doesn't appear on ''Rugrats Go Wild'' as it uses the 4th logo instead. | ||
''' | '''Scare Factor:''' Depending on the variant: | ||
*'''Standard variant:''' Depending on how you feel about the logo, it can range from low to nightmare. Splaat's design is unnerving and looks like something that really came right out of a child's nightmare, plus the ink splatter and random sound effects are jarring. Children will probably gain nightmares from the random and disjointed feel of the whole thing, though others can find it funny or annoying. | |||
*'''Filmed variant:''' Medium to nightmare. Splaat's closer prescence to the screen, the duller color scheme, the choppier animation and the faster pace can be even more unsettling. | |||
*'''Alternate and 2021 variants:''' High to nightmare, as the added bonus of Splaat smiling can be even scarier, especially to first-time and unexpected viewers. The black background and unexpected transition from the credits to the logo really don't help. It can be decreased to low to medium for those who expected this (although it appeared once and only once). The scare factor can also be decreased to none to low if you think the added bonus of Splaat smiling is actually cute or funny, or if you didn't find the standard logo scary as a kid. The 2021 variant will most likely scare a new generation of children, as it was used on a children's program, and the addition of glitches used throughout could also scare a few. | |||
*'''Still variant:''' None, as it skips Splaat altogether. | |||
*'''Superimposed variant:''' Low to medium, as you can barely see the logo. | |||
Nevertheless, it's one of the most infamous children's logos ever made. It's not unusual to call this probably the most infamous "scary" logo of all time, thanks to Splaat's design as well as the "in-your-face" nature of the animation. It is very popular among and outside the logo community due to its "scary" status. | |||
===4th Logo (June 13, 2003-October 20, 2008)=== | ===4th Logo (June 13, 2003-October 20, 2008)=== | ||
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* On later 4:3 prints of the 2003 film ''Rugrats Go Wild'' (both start and end), along with the film itself and the closing credits are in open matte, the logo zooms out to a much farther distance than usual. | * On later 4:3 prints of the 2003 film ''Rugrats Go Wild'' (both start and end), along with the film itself and the closing credits are in open matte, the logo zooms out to a much farther distance than usual. | ||
''' | '''FX/SFX:''' Mostly CGI animation, but the rooster appears to be 2D-animated. | ||
'''Music/Sounds:''' A very loud early 2000s style techno theme, made using samples from Zero-G's ''Chemical Beats'' sample library. one of which can be heard [https://youtu.be/aUF4KjKvZF4?t=3883 here] at 1:04:43. A camera shutter sound can be heard when the sun brightens. Also, there's a "POP!" sound when the rooster opens its eyes. Like the first logo, there's a projector-like sound heard as the blocks fly around. A faint robotic whisper of the company name can be heard at the end. The music for this was done by co-founder Gábor Csupó. | '''Music/Sounds:''' A very loud early 2000s style techno theme, made using samples from Zero-G's ''Chemical Beats'' sample library. one of which can be heard [https://youtu.be/aUF4KjKvZF4?t=3883 here] at 1:04:43. A camera shutter sound can be heard when the sun brightens. Also, there's a "POP!" sound when the rooster opens its eyes. Like the first logo, there's a projector-like sound heard as the blocks fly around. A faint robotic whisper of the company name can be heard at the end. The music for this was done by co-founder Gábor Csupó. | ||
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'''Availability:''' Rare. Seen on the 2003 film ''Rugrats Go Wild'' (both start and end), the company's sizzle reel from 2007, and the start of the 2008 film ''Immigrants''. Most recently appeared on Gabor Csupo's 2018 demo reel. | '''Availability:''' Rare. Seen on the 2003 film ''Rugrats Go Wild'' (both start and end), the company's sizzle reel from 2007, and the start of the 2008 film ''Immigrants''. Most recently appeared on Gabor Csupo's 2018 demo reel. | ||
'''Scare Factor:''' Low to medium. The rooster screaming, the bulging of its eyes and the loud music can bother a couple of viewers, but it's otherwise an improvement over the previous logo. High to nightmare for those with misophonia. We're still not done with the scary logos, however... | |||
===5th Logo (December 22, 2016-)=== | ===5th Logo (December 22, 2016-)=== | ||
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'''Logo:''' On a white background, we see a very small Klasky Csupo logo in the same grungy font as the previous logo. Suddenly, Splaat comes in from the left side of the screen, and pushes the logo off the screen. Unlike the third logo, Splaat's eyes don't jiggle. | '''Logo:''' On a white background, we see a very small Klasky Csupo logo in the same grungy font as the previous logo. Suddenly, Splaat comes in from the left side of the screen, and pushes the logo off the screen. Unlike the third logo, Splaat's eyes don't jiggle. | ||
''' | '''FX/SFX:''' 2D computer animation. | ||
'''Music/Sounds:''' The same cartoon sound effects from the end of the 3rd logo, as well as some different sound effects when Splaat appears, such as a bonk sound, and a crash sound. | '''Music/Sounds:''' The same cartoon sound effects from the end of the 3rd logo, as well as some different sound effects when Splaat appears, such as a bonk sound, and a crash sound. | ||
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'''Availability:''' It's a special logo created for the web series ''RoboSplaat''. However, it doesn't appear on ''Rugrats'' 2021 reboot, which uses the 3rd logo instead. Uncertain if it will appear on future projects from the company. | '''Availability:''' It's a special logo created for the web series ''RoboSplaat''. However, it doesn't appear on ''Rugrats'' 2021 reboot, which uses the 3rd logo instead. Uncertain if it will appear on future projects from the company. | ||
''' | '''Scare Factor:''' It can range from medium to high. The cartoon sound effects may get to more than a few, and Splaat coming in may really scare those who were scared of the 2nd logo. Splaat staring at the viewer can be quite unsettling too. Even if you're scared of Splaat, it's still nice to see him make a comeback. | ||
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