As a kid of the 80’s, Saturday morning cartoons were it. Living out west where everything seems to air early, the ONE cartoon show I woke up early every Saturday to see – I’m talking like 5-6am depending on the time of year- was THE SMURFS!
The allure of the Smurfs for me #1 was the humor. The way “smurf” was used numerous ways as a verb. Jokey Smurf and his exploding presents. For some reason I thought it was the funniest thing ever. #2 was the overall look- the bright colors of the mushroom capped world of the Smurfs drew me in. #3 was the adventures these little blue guys went on each episode- usually to defeat Gargamel.
The world of the Smurfs fasicnated me and entertained me. I’d also make a case that the Smurfs are responsible for my addiction appreciation of coffee. Given that the show aired so early on Saturdays, as soon as I was old enough to reach the coffee maker on the counter, I learned out how brew a pot of coffee and pour myself a cup. There was something magical about sitting at the glow of the TV when it was still dark outside on Saturday mornings sipping on an hot cup of coffee whilst the incessant Smurf chant of the Smurfs theme song LAH- LAH, LA LAH LA LAAAH, LAH LAH LAH LAAAH LA floated out of the TV.
Those were good times.
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