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The comedy centers on a high school populated by the clones of famous historical figures. Monster High: 13 Wishes Full Cartoons' title='Monster High: 13 Wishes Full Cartoons' />The shows central cast includes adolescent depictions of Abraham Lincoln, Joan of Arc, Mahatma Gandhi, John F. Kennedy, and Cleopatra. The series also serves as a parody of teen dramas every episode is introduced as a very special episode. Lord and Miller first developed the series concept while at Dartmouth College in the 1. American network Fox Broadcasting Company, who ultimately decided to pass on the program. It was later purchased by cable channel MTV, and was produced between 2. The shows design is heavily stylized and its animation style limited, emphasizing humor and story over visuals. The Clone High theme song was written by Tommy Walter and performed by his alternative rock band Abandoned Pools, who also provided much of the series background music. Clone High first aired in its entirety on Canadian cable network Teletoon between 2. MTV. It became embroiled in a controversy regarding its depiction of Gandhi soon afterward, which prompted hundreds in India to mount a hunger strike in response. Shortly after, MTV pulled the series, which had been receiving low ratings. Clone High attracted mixed reviews from television critics upon its premiere, but it has since received critical acclaim and a cult following. PremiseeditClone High is set in a high school that is secretly being run as an elaborate military experiment orchestrated by a government office called the Secret Board of Shadowy Figures. Its located in the town of Exclamation, USA. The school is entirely populated by the clones of famous historical figures that have been created and raised with the intent of having their various strengths and abilities harnessed by the United States military. The principal of the high school, Cinnamon J. Scudworth, has his own plans for the clones, and secretly tries to undermine the wishes of the Board Scudworth wants to use the clones to create a clone themed amusement park, dubbed Cloney Island, a decidedly less evil intention than that of the Board. He is assisted by his robot butlervice principaldehumidifier, Mr. Butlertron a parody of Mr. Belvedere, who is programmed to call everyone Wesley and speak in two distinct intonations. The main protagonists of Clone High are the clones of Abraham Lincoln referred to as Abe, Joan of Arc and Mahatma Gandhi. Much of the plot of the show revolves around the attempts of Abe to woo the vain and promiscuous clone of Cleopatra, while being oblivious to the fact that his friend Joan of Arc is attracted to him. Meanwhile, John F. Kennedys clone referred to as JFK, a macho, narcissistic womanizer, is also attempting to win over Cleopatra and has a long standing rivalry with Abe. Gandhi acts in many of the episodes as the comic relief. Also on a few occasions, the characters that we see learn most of Lifes Lessons the hard way. Themes and styleeditWhile the clones derive many character qualities from their ancestors,2 much of the humor in the show comes from the large contrast between the personality of the clones and the actual values and legacy of the historical figures they are descended from. For instance, Gandhi is portrayed as a hyperactive jerk with a heart of gold whose biggest dream is to be accepted by those around him, in contrast to his historical legacy of calm nonviolence. Abe Lincoln is similarly portrayed as weak and indecisive, completely lacking the resolve of the President whose DNA he shares. All of the clones are also given mis matched foster parents who have little in common with them. Gandhis parents are a stereotypical. Jewish American couple, while JFK is raised by a homosexual, interracial couple Joans foster grandpa is an elderly blind musician similar to Ray Charles named Toots, a parody of the stereotypical wise old man role and the magical negro role found in many teen shows, and who begins many of his declarative sentences with the words, Now, I may be blind, but I can see. The show also includes humor based on the historical figures themselves. For example, the diner the clones frequent is called The Grassy Knoll, a reference to the JFK assassinationconspiracy theory about a second shooter, dubbed The Man on the Grassy Knoll. Other references seen are the flag at The Grassy Knoll being permanently at half mast and the car on the roof of the diner containing the original JFKs body leaning over the edge. There are pictures of assassinations hanging on the walls of the restaurant, such as the famous Currier and Ives print of the Lincoln assassination though this version is in color and considerably more graphic than the original print. The genetic ancestors of all of the five main clones died of similarly irregular causes three assassinations, one execution and one suicide. Other historical figure based humor includes offhand coincidental remarks to other students, such as Abe mentioning that the clone of Napoleon is so annoying because of some kind of complex, or Gandhi telling Catherine the Great to get off her high horse. The show is also a parody of issue episodes of high school themed comedies. Each episode is introduced as a very special episode. Episodes center on various social issues, including Gandhi being shunned by his school for having ADD because of misinformation about the disorder, parodying shows which tackle AIDS awareness it even included a special guest celebrity who tries to educate the students. Other episodes tackle drugs smoking raisins, the environment, and underage drinking in a similarly ridiculous fashion. Download Looney Tunes: Stranger Than Fiction Cartoon Tumblr more. In a clear sign that it is parodying the high school genre, it even ends at prom a stereotypical high school show ending. Even the prom is a joke however, as we learn it is only the Winter Prom. There was a running gag that creators Phil Lord and Christopher Miller wanted to include in the show where Clone High being an exaggeration of typical high schools in teen dramas would have many proms throughout the year. Planned proms included an Early Winter Prom, a Late WinterEarly Spring Prom, a Mid Semester Prom, a Post Prom Clean Up Prom, etc. The only surviving references to this joke are the Homecoming Prom in episode 6, Homecoming A Shot in DArc, and the winter prom in episode 1. Changes The Big Prom The Sex Romp The Season Finale. Another reference to the gag was deleted from episode 8, A Room of Ones Clone Pie of the Storm. Charactersedit. The main characters of Clone High Mr. Butlertron, John F. Kennedy, Cleopatra, Abe Lincoln, Joan of Arc, Gandhi and Cinnamon J. Scudworth reclining. Abe Lincoln voiced by Will Forte is a clone of Abraham Lincoln and the main protagonist. He admires his clonefather Abraham Lincoln and feels that he is struggling to live up to him. He is in love with Cleopatra and has a very nave and awkward personality. Abe doesnt notice that Joan has feelings for him and unintentionally mistreats her by reinterpreting it as a sign of friendship. He later realizes his feelings for her too late. Joan of Arc voiced by Nicole Sullivan is a clone of Joan of Arc and Abes closest friend and confidante. She is an intelligent, cynical and angsty goth. She loves Abe and hates how he ignores her in order to hook up with Cleopatra. She holds liberal political views, and somewhat naively supports every special interest cause. Gandhi voiced by Michael Mc. Donald is a clone of Mahatma Gandhi and Abes other best friend. He, like Abe, is struggling to live up to his clonefather Mahatma Gandhi. As a result, he reinvents himself as a wild party animal.