It’s a fact* that cartoon characters are the #1 most underrated source of job advice. But where do you start? The options are overwhelming, and not every cartoon is created equal. To save you from spending hours in front of the T.V., we’ve compiled a list of the characters most dedicated to their work in all of cartoon history. Grab a bowl of marshmallowy cereal, zip up your footie pajamas, and get ready to work.
Velma Dinkley
What does the rest of the gang even think they’re doing? Velma is easily 95% of all their success (and the other 5% is just someone finding her glasses).
Inspector Gadget
This guy literally lives and breathes his work of fighting crime with gadgets that are a part of his body. Despite a lot of malfunctioning (and arguably a lot of general incompetence), he’s clearly made a big commitment to his role. I mean, his name is his actual job title.
Elmer Fudd
For a guy who does nothing but hunt rabbits, you’d think he’d be better at it – but Fudd’s failures don’t affect the dedication to his work. He’s been humiliated, injured, I’m pretty sure he’s even died a couple times?
Spongebob Squarepants
I dare you to find a single character, cartoon or otherwise, more serious about their job than this kid (or adult? does anyone really know?). He can’t be making more than minimum wage, if that, he just does it for the love of the Krabby Patty. What an inspiration.
*Not an actual fact.
