So it’s official! On October 23, 1958, the Smurfs were introduced to the world. Now, 50 years later, those little blue guys are still kickin’ it! Happy Anniversary, Smurfs!

I never realized the Smurfs’ birthday are two days before mine! Maybe that’s why I have such a strong connection to them.

But I’m not 50. Yet.

I celebrate Year One of BlackNerdComedy.com by looking back at pop culture fads with shorter life spans than my website. Plus, party favor bloopers. Thanks to all of my fans.

Congratulations to my favorite cartoon and collectibles, the Smurfs! This year, they will be celebrating their 50th anniversary of being in this world! And what a celebration it will be. There are plans for a new CGI animated movie, a possible series afterwards, the release of the original cartoons on DVD, new comics and collectibles, and get this… possibly even new female Smurfs! Could Smurfette finally have some competition?

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