During the 1940s,World War II figured just as predominantly in cartoons as bad puns and wisecracking animals that could tap dance and warble opera.While real soldiers did battle in the European and Pacific theatres,the North American public was watching war-themed cartoons in theatres with names like Bijou and Majestic.While kids particularly enjoyed the cartoons,the cartoonists who developed them did not make these cartoons for kids-they made them for themselves.If one of them came up with an idea that all of them thought was funny,it was made into a cartoon.
-Refer to Wartime Cartoons.Wartime cartoons have been described as positive propaganda because they created a spirit of cohesiveness and the message that all North Americans could participate in the war effort.By enhancing the long-term best interests of countries at war,the wartime cartoonists actually showed what sort of orientation?

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Wartime cartoons aimed to promote the idea of unity and cohesiveness among North Americans to participate in the war effort, which aligns with the concept of societal marketing. The cartoonists were not solely focused on promoting their products (cartoons) but were using their platform to serve a larger social purpose.

During the 1940s,World War II Figured Just as Predominantly in Cartoons