May 3rd, The Day Foster's will End

[One Radical Dude]

Finally!! This will be a day of mixed emotions for many of us here. It has been a great ride for the series. I look forward to seeing how the show ended.

[Creamy]

That's and at the same time....

Wan't Goodbye to Bloo meant to have already aired in europe...I think thwey messed up with the schedule, didn't they?

[taranchula]

I know this is venturing into the whole " if if's and buts were candy and nuts..." territory but I wish that Cartoon Network wouldn't just shove the remaining five episodes out the door on the same day, if only for the reason that every episode deserves to be savored and viewed one at a time so it can properly be analyzed, critiqued and rewatched so that one can take in everything they missed the first time before the next one airs.

And by having them all air on the same day that experience will be sadly lacking as mostly everyone would be rightly focusing their energy on the end and not the brilliance that is sure to proceed it.

Despite verbalizing what a lot of people might be thinking there nothing anyone can do and that's that. Besides it's better to gorge one's self with a whole bushel of comedic fruit in one sitting then having none at all.

[antgirl1]

That's very true, and a lot of good points there. I personally would've prefered the old fashioned "New episode every friday" than a "All in one day" thing. But again, we need to be thankful for what we are getting.

I pledge to savor every moment Foster's will offer us. However, the sad truth that it will be gone sooner than we believe, but I'll always treasure the good years it gave us.

[jekylljuice]

Originally Posted by taranchula

I know this is venturing into the whole " if if's and buts were candy and nuts..." territory but I wish that Cartoon Network wouldn't just shove the remaining five episodes out the door on the same day, if only for the reason that every episode deserves to be savored and viewed one at a time so it can properly be analyzed, critiqued and rewatched so that one can take in everything they missed the first time before the next one airs.

And by having them all air on the same day that experience will be sadly lacking as mostly everyone would be rightly focusing their energy on the end and not the brilliance that is sure to proceed it.

Truthfully, the first thing which popped into my head the moment that I opened this thread and noted the marathon format was "wow, Cartoon Network's certainly got this whole let's-get-this-all-over-with-as-quickly-as-possible spirit down pat." Maybe I'm being just a little too negative here, particularly since it's surely the last time that CN's going to give the show any decent kind of spotlight, but screening about a third of the season in a single sitting does feel to me like they're purposefully rushing things somewhat. As you say, it's better than nothing, but often it's better to spread your farewells a little more gently, than to exit in one big, fiery, though abrupt and kind of overwhelming bang.

[Mew]

It'll be a while until I see the last episode, unless CN airs them over here at the same time or something, but I have to agree; it does seem that they just want Foster's over as soon as possible. At least they're not doing something like airing the last episodes when everyone's in school/work.

Does anyone know when Goodbye to Bloo will air over in UK? Any info would be very much appreciated.

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As you say, it's better than nothing, but often it's better to spread your farewells a little more gently, than to exit in one big, fiery, though abrupt and kind of overwhelming bang.

Maybe CN misinterpretated the phrase "out with a bang"?

[Lynnie]

Originally Posted by jekylljuice

Truthfully, the first thing which popped into my head the moment that I opened this thread and noted the marathon format was "wow, Cartoon Network's certainly got this whole let's-get-this-all-over-with-as-quickly-as-possible spirit down pat." Maybe I'm being just a little too negative here, particularly since it's surely the last time that CN's going to give the show any decent kind of spotlight, but screening about a third of the season in a single sitting does feel to me like they're purposefully rushing things somewhat. As you say, it's better than nothing, but often it's better to spread your farewells a little more gently, than to exit in one big, fiery, though abrupt and kind of overwhelming bang.

I totally second that. I've been irritated with CN for a while with how they're treating Foster's. They bring EEnE, Lazlo, Billy and Mandy, and even Squirrel Boy back into the schedule, but Foster's? Even a few weeks ago when Foster's was on their schedule, and it even said so on my cable network, they changed their minds at the last minute and aired something else instead. I was soo mad! They're treating Foster's differently, there's no doubt about it. Totally giving it the cold shoulder.

And I also second what T said about airing a different episode on different days so we can ponder over each episode at a time and have more time to take it all in. With how April has treated me, I have yet to get a new cable box and therefore don't have DVR right now. I'll try to get one this next week, but if not, I may miss it. I'll likely be working that day, and I may have to record it via VHS, if I can find one long enough to record all the new episodes without someone there to edit out the commercials.

[Creamy]

Agreed, I know it's a sweet idea to have them all in a goodbye marathon, It does seem a bit hurried. I'd like the show to go away gradually week by week instead of just saying "here'sthelastepisodesgoodbyenowwecangetonwithairi ngourstupidnewshowslikeBen10"
hurridley.

It's sad to see the show go, but atleast it left good, before the episodes started getting rubbish or something, as shows that run for too long always do (EG. The Simpsons), so it really is a good thing, and as Craig said, it would be bad if they started running out of ideas. It's still sad though...really sad

Goodbye Fosters

[lucyrocks73]

I totally just teared up a bit...

I'm really sad right now. And I know that there would have been a point when I would have said, "Hey, they should have stopped while it was still unique and original," but I can't help being a little sad.

I can't wait to see how it ends; maybe it'll fast-forward and we'll see Mac all grown up and still coming to see Bloo?

I wore my Foster's shirt yesterday. What's going to happen when I can't go to Hot Topic (yes, mine still has the occasional Foster's item) and buy something?

It's really sad. There are so many good cartoons that are forgotten when they end. Let's just pray that we can make Foster's get the recognition it deserves.

Maybe that's what we should do; I know most of the people on here, if not all, are not bitter about the show ending, just a little sad. But from experience, the Kim Possible people petitioned and petitioned to bring back KP for a fourth season.

Now, I think the show should end whenever and however Craig and the gang want it to, but I think maybe I'll write a letter or two to CN, just letting them know that the show HAS fans and that it should keep airing even though the series has ended.

I don't know how effective that'll be, but it'll make me feel a little better.

WHY DOES FOSTER'S HAVE TO END THE DAY AFTER MY PROM???

And I leave you with this note: Friends is still on.

-Marty

[FostersFriend]

It's so sad to see Fosters go, so many memories of the show. I think Fosters really sparked my love for cartoons and animation overall. But it's had a good run, and in my personal opinion I never really experienced any bad episodes which is a rare thing to say for many shows, especially cartoons.

Goodbye Foster's you will be missed