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Here's Why Your Favorite Cartoon Characters Only Have 4 Fingers
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Andrew LaSane
Fox

There is so much to look at and appreciate in an animated series or movie, but things move so quickly that it can be hard to pick up on the little things. Each pebble and eyelash contributes to the larger picture, but when those small details are missing, do you realize?

Have you ever noticed that a lot of cartoon characters only have 4 fingers on each hand? Well, here's why:

About Andrew LaSane

Andrew LaSane is a Charleston-born, Brooklyn-based writer with a Masters in Media, Culture, and Communications and a deeply rooted love of pop culture. He has written about television, film, fashion, politics, science, and various other topics for several publications including Complex, Thrillist, Mental Floss, and Merry Jane.

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