For those of you that watch Adult Swim, you'll understand. For those of you that don't, Adult Swim is a nightly occurrance on
Cartoon Network, with such amusing fare as Aqua Teen Hunger Force, Venture Brothers, Family Guy, and the impetus for this diary and the newest of the family, Robot Chicken. [Toys and other doll types done in claymation type style with hilarious writing.
But Enough about that, on to the show...
From
The National Prostate Cancer Coliation [follow the link, whole thing is a good read.]
Optimus Prime Dies of Prostate Cancer
Popular Transformer's Death Calls for Annual Screening
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Pop culture fans are mourning the death of Optimus Prime today as the famous Transformer passed away last night from prostate cancer on the new Cartoon Network Show, "Robot Chicken."
"When it comes to prostate cancer, there's more than meets the eye," National Prostate Cancer Coalition CEO Richard N. Atkins, M.D. said. "Often times when one has symptoms for prostate cancer it's already in its late stages, that's why early detection is so important."
The scene from Robot Chicken, a new show created by Seth Green and Matthew Senreich, showed Optimus Prime with incontinence (or urination) problems followed by a trip to the doctor and then death.
"Being a Tractor Truck, Optimus should have known the importance of check-ups - oil, anti-freeze, spark plugs - the works," said Atkins. "It comes as such a surprise - my kids loved that guy."
It's nice when the spin is for a good cause, and that spin has a sense of humor. An excellent way to get the message across.
If you're interested in donating for prostate research, there is a link on NPCC homepage.
And now, the real question...are there any Adult Swim workers here at DKos? Cuz I wanna shower you with fours...