By Ava Fultz

With the long-standing argument spanning over decades and starting in the late 1980s  over which is the superior children’s television show company, Disney and Nickelodeon have left lasting impressions on the childhoods of countless teenagers and adults. The two television channels rose to fame using various goals, but sharing the same purpose: providing children with engaging content and special moments. Disney and Nickelodeon are responsible for families bonding over famous intro songs, movies and shows that create cherished memories spanning generations.

While Nickelodeon has stuck strictly to the entertainment business, Disney has expanded to amusement parks, cruises and a wide range of merchandise. Nickelodeon thrives on other aspects of entertainment like producing content for a wider audience, while Disney primarily targets children. As both companies continue to grow and expand, Disney capitalizes on brand deals while Nickelodeon owns the children’s and adult entertainment. Some argue that Disney’s numerous parks treat their workers with negligence, giving Nickelodeon the upper hand in workplace environments.

What better way to settle the ongoing argument than to ask students at Springfield High School who have experienced the nostalgic and blissful shows and movies of their youth? Junior at SHS, Angel Efe-Nogo, emphasizes the memories of watching popular Disney shows with her siblings.“Growing up, my siblings and I used to sit and rewatch all of Disney’s old TV shows like ‘Hannah Montana’ and ‘That’s So Raven’.” Disney allows children to create memories watching comedic shows and having a glimpse of what it is like to live in fictional worlds. 

Sophomore Claire Anselment provides her opposing argument with Disney Channel shows, “I like Nickelodeon because of the show ‘Victorious.’ It has the perfect mix of hilarious scenes and makes for a good binge show.” Anselment also expressed her love for the director of the show, Dan Schneider, while junior Jude O’Brien enjoys both companies; he states, “Nickelodeon has a couple of good shows, but Disney has so many great movies and shows that there is no competition between the two.” O’Brien also comments on Disney’s superior songs that he listens to unironically. 

The debate over the superior company may still be ongoing for years to come, but the Senators take pride in hearing the familiar chimes of Disney’s iconic theme songs. Both have left lasting impressions on generations, creating nostalgic and memorable moments in households everywhere. The unique storytelling of Disney and the humorous scenes from Nickelodeon provide cherished memories for kids, resulting in a win no matter the company.

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