10 Fan Theories That Put Interesting Spins On Your Favourite '80s Cartoons

1. The Smurfs Were White Supremacists

Although the Smurfs were created as a concept in the 1950s, their totally Smurfin' cartoon was actually first aired in the 1980s. It was, of course, all sweetness and light - or so it seemed, until you realised they were totally Smurfin' racist.

Well, that's according to one fan theory, anyway. Apparently, the Smurfs are a veiled parable about the heinous concept of white supremacy.

So let's look at the evidence. They wear white pointy hats, the Smurf leader wears a pointed red hat, when they fall sick they turn black and suffer an extreme loss of intelligence and Gargamel (the villain) is a money-loving schemer with a large nose (all negative and offensive stereotypes of Jewish people).

It's said these small but rather obvious snippets from the show possibly indicate racism and Nazi idealism.

What other theories have you heard that shed new light on '80s cartoons? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.