Guilty plessure theme songs

[zoombie]

What are you guilty plessure theme songs? Particular if it is from a show that is not considered cool for your demographic? Or just a song considered lame the populist?

Let me start.

My Little Pony (Ending 1) - I never liked the show itself. I couldn't stand it and still do. But as shame as it maybe, I liked the first ending theme. Which was an instrumental version of the opening theme song, which I couldn't stand either. But take away the lame lyrics, and add some beautiful classical instruments, it was catchy.

Pokemon: Adventures On The Orange Island (English Opening) - a theme song that I shouldn't like, but I couldn't help but like. The show itself, I thought it was a good show back in the day, and I still admit that. This is strictly guilty plessure because of the theme song itself, not the show like MLP.

[J!!!]

Aqua teen's theme - You can call me lame but I think it's kind of catchy....to bad none of my friends think that.

[Dr.Pepper]

A lot of theme songs from 80's cartoons, ecspecially Gummi Bears, Wuzzles, and Heathcliff

[Atomius]

Well i like a lot of themes. I don't know which shows i like the themes from are considered 'lame' though although i like Pigeon Boy and it's theme and most people seem to hate that show.

[nakak]

The Roman Holidays - Like just about everything Hanna-Barbera produced in the seventies, the show was terrible, but boy is the theme song catchy.

[Light Lucario]

What's New Scooby-Doo-- I've never been a fan of Scooby-Doo, even when CN played the first series back in the day almost all the time, but I just find this opening so darn catchy that I find myself just watching the show to hear it again. That and I'm usually bored in the mornings anyway.

[Daxdiv]

That theme for Sonic X, I don't like the show but I do enjoy the English Dub's theme song, even though I prefer "Sonic Drive" over that.

[Blackstar]

The Drinky Crow Show (opening theme) - I was indifferent to the show, but the theme song (performed by They Might Be Giants) was downright infectious. I still find myself humming it from time to time.

[Silverstar]

Kid Notorious- the show was ignored by viewers and lambasted by critics, but dang if that theme song didn't kick a little ass.

[Gokou Ruri]

Particular if it is from a show that is not considered cool for your demographic? Or just a song considered lame the populist? That would pretty much be every cartoon ever for me.

But I guess I enjoy a lot of 4Kid's theme songs.

Chillin' out with the crew in the school yard...

[judyindisguise]

Well, I do like the FOP theme song. Very bouncy and fun. (As we all know, FOP isn't quite so cool anymore).

I recently saw a video of Freakazoid, and I like the theme song for that show too. It actually has kind of the same type of music - very jazzy. It didn't last long on TV, as I understand it, so I suppose it wasn't that popular, and therefore qualifies for this topic.

I liked the World of Quest theme song, though mostly for the animation that accompanied it.

[mariobro27]

I always liked Disneys Doug and The Charlie Brown and Snoopy Show's themes, Despite the show's themselves to be receipted Poorly.

[Silverstar]

I always liked Disneys Doug and The Charlie Brown and Snoopy Show's themes, Despite the show's themselves to be receipted Poorly.

I wasn't aware that The Charlie Brown and Snoopy Show was poorly received. Most people I've spoken to remember the show fondly. The show's animation was a bit clunky at times, but one of Schulz's complaints about the series was that it was lot of work, more than he and his animators were used to.

[Tobias]

I don't think Charlie Brown & Snoopy was popular compared to other comic strip based cartoons (Heathcliff, Garfield & Friends, etc), but I don't think it was poorly receieved, just a victim of bad scheduling on CBS's schedule. I remember it just having a really short run then disappearing completely.

[mariobro27]

I wasn't aware that The Charlie Brown and Snoopy Show was poorly received. Most people I've spoken to remember the show fondly. The show's animation was a bit clunky at times, but one of Schulz's complaints about the series was that it was lot of work, more than he and his animators were used to.
My Friends (who are BIG Peanuts fans) hated it because it used Jokes from the strip. Plus, like you said, the amount of work that goes into the Animation was a bit to much for Schulz; all of which leads to the animation and Voices (yes, I'm aware Kids did the Voices.) looking and sounding bad. He probably should of Stuck with Mini series'.

I didnt Mind CB&SH. It had a good run, but doesn't stand up compared to A Charlie Brown Christmas, Thanks Giving, Halloween, ect.

[Spideyzilla]

Gogoriki. Come on, it's catchy.

[Raguoc]

"Don't say 'lazy'" from the K-On anime. It's a show about a bunch of teenage girls that form a band. My friends got me into it, but I still consider it guilty because of what certain standpoints would think. I'm too self-conscious I guess. :sweat:

[Tobias]

The Pound Puppie's second season theme song. S2 was a real step down in quality thanks to executive meddling (which is also what destroyed The Real Ghostbusters), but the theme song for that season was really catchy.

[Silverstar]

My Friends (who are BIG Peanuts fans) hated it because it used Jokes from the strip.

That was Schulz's idea. Apparently, CBS had been trying to persuade Schulz to do a Charlie Brown series for years, but one of the reasons that he balked on the idea for so long was because he didn't want other people writing for it, for fear that outside writers would take the show and his characters in directions which didn't want them to go. His solution was to just recycle his comic strips for television.


Anyway, to get back on point: I liked the first Ewoks theme from ABC's Ewoks/Droids Adventure Hour. (The first season, not All-New Ewoks.) The show kind of bored me, honestly, but that theme song was rockin'.

[stephane dumas]

I still hum from time to time the Rocket Robin Hood, 1967 Spider-man theme, Goldorak(Grendizer), Wayside, Albator 79 (Captain Harlock), Total Drama Island/Action, Totally Spies themes songs.

[Hordesman]

Dino Squad.

[Rho]

King of the Hill - I hate the show, but the theme song is just plain catchy. When the theme ends, the channel changes.

W.I.T.C.H. - Never watched the show, but the theme song, mainly the American one, is pretty good.

Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex - It's just... awesome. Again, never watched the show.

Fat Dog Mendoza - Was this show EVER aired in America? Dunno, but that theme song is extremely catchy.

[gummibears]

talespin and gummi bears were my all time favs. ironicly im a nickelodeon fan. not really guilty pleasure because im pretty shameless

[DarthGonzo]

King of the Hill - I hate the show, but the theme song is just plain catchy. When the theme ends, the channel changes.

For curiosities sake, why do you hate the show?

[Mini Garbonzo]

The Pole Position cartoon theme is spinning around my head as I type.

[cyde]

The Roman Holidays - Like just about everything Hanna-Barbera produced in the seventies, the show was terrible, but boy is the theme song catchy.For me, both the show and the theme ruled. Better than the stuff put out by The Jetsons and The Flintstones.

[AlgeaX]

Sometimes when it's really late and I'm all alone I listen to the theme from Star Trek: Enterprise, then I feel dirt and ashamed and fall asleep.

[Shirubie]

For some reason the theme song from "The Mask" always cheers me up. It's upbeat and wacky. The show itself was nothing special but the theme song got stuck in my head.

[ReijiAzuma]

King Arthur and the Knights of Justice - Despite the quality of this show, it has one of the most rocking, badass theme songs in history that gets topped off with an excellent solo at the end.

Transformers - While the post-movie season 3 was definitely a low point for Transfans, what with most of the classic characters either dead or written out, the theme had a nice overhaul that's still fun to listen to.

[Scrounder]

Only one show came to mind: Sonic Underground.

Seriously. It's by far the best song in the show, and it gets stuck in my head all the time.

[Spideyzilla]

King Arthur and the Knights of Justice - Despite the quality of this show, it has one of the most rocking, badass theme songs in history that gets topped off with an excellent solo at the end.

Transformers - While the post-movie season 3 was definitely a low point for Transfans, what with most of the classic characters either dead or written out, the theme had a nice overhaul that's still fun to listen to.

King Arthur and the Knights Justice a bad show? I beg to differ! Bt yes, the theme rocks. Here it is. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t53OBITlJHo)I also like Gargoyles: The Goliath Chronicles. I know about what that show did to my beloved Manhattan Clan, but the opening isn't bad. I especially like the sand being pushed away to reveal the Gargoyles logo. Finally, I like the theme to Rambo and the Forces of Freedom. It's very intense. Rambo actually looks like an animated Stallone. Finally, there's Swamp Thing. Come on, the theme is cool. "Swamp Thing! You are amaziiiiiiinnnng!";)

[Dens Maris]

The original He-Man theme, the She-Ra theme, and...sigh...the "I Have the Power" music video. Oh man. You could make a Godzilla-sized risotto meal with that much cheese. :D

[Spideyzilla]

The original He-Man theme, the She-Ra theme, and...sigh...the "I Have the Power" music video. Oh man. You could make a Godzilla-sized risotto meal with that much cheese. :D

Thread win right there.

[HellCat]

I tend to class the Transformers theme here. It's iconic, but a very cheesey and simple song. I find either the original season one or Animated gets stuck in my head (including the delightfully cheesey "More than they appear..Transformers- justice, bolts and gears!" :sweat: )

I'd say the same with the Sonic SatAM and Underground themes.

And just about anything Disney gave us....Nostalgia Critic was right- IT WILL NEVER LEAVE!!

[strawberryjuice]

as much as I dislike these two shows...
Total Drama Island and Ben 10. God those songs are catchy....

and a show I like:
the transformers animated theme. (Don't kill me)
oh and the freakazoid theme!

[Atomius]

as much as I dislike these two shows...
Total Drama Island and Ben 10. God those songs are catchy....

and a show I like:
the transformers animated theme. (Don't kill me)
oh and the freakazoid theme!

I like the TDI and Ben 10 themes too

However i didn't list them as i think they're popular shows and the thread was entitled 'guilty' pleasure theme songs

[Zorak Masaki]

Silverhawks. Yeah, the show was just thundercats in space (only without any of the enjoyable elements of Thundercats) but the intro (both the theme AND the animation of the intro itself) was excellent.

[Djm912]

So, nobody wants to admit it?

OK, I will.

The One Piece Rap. Love it.

[Blackstar]

The Adventures of the Galaxy Rangers - A relatively obscure show, I realize, but the opening theme song was as cool as ice.

[Djm912]

Along with my unashamed love of the One Piece Rap, I'd also like to say Huntik has an awesome song.

[Harvey Kent]

TMNT: Back to the Sewer, Pokemon (The original Kids WB series, from the late 90's), Spider-Man: The Animated Series (90's Fox Kids version), The Spectacular Spider-Man

[Prdgn]

6teen and Total Drama Island

[cyde]

The theme from The Beverly Hills Teens, for the win.

[maczero]

Jem and Josie & the Pussycats. I even have their themes in my music collection.

Don't judge me.

[blazecat]

The Mighty Ducks theme song. It's a pretty dumb show, but I really like the theme song.

[Master Toon]

Mine are:

Iron Man TAS (The first one not that "I am Iron Man junk)

The Incredible Hulk animated series

As much as it truly,truly,truly,truly,truly,truly... truly,truly,truly, pains me to say. I like the Outlaw Star ending theme.

Cartoon Cartoon Fridays theme song.

[BartWinkle]

Some of the early Hanna-Barbera themes [Huckleberry Hound, Quick Draw McGraw, Touche Turtle, Lippy The Lion] as well as the Fred Steiner Bullwinkle Show main theme and most of the Total Television themes [Underdog, King And Odie, Go-Go Gophers].

[zoombie]

Jem and Josie & the Pussycats. I even have their themes in my music collection.

Don't judge me.

I am not judging you I have most of the songs from the two songs on CDs.

I love most Hanna Barbera theme music as well. Let me mentioned even though it is not a theme song. I love the song "Makin With The Magilla" by Little Eva from the Magilla Gorilla Show. I can't find it anywhere? I so would love to have that song on CD and on my Ipod. It is one of the most important songs in rock n roll music. It is one of the first rock n roll songs to be featured in a cartoon.

I forget, I think the early season of the Flintstones had an episode that featured rock n roll and of course Jet Screamer on the Jetsons. But "Makin With The Magilla" is better than those songs.