19 Years Ago, An Adult Swim Favorite Caused Panic (And Resulted in a $2 Million Fine)

During its early years on Cartoon Network, Adult Swim was known for its edgy and unconventional style, and they weren’t afraid to take risks with their advertising. This became dramatically clear on January 31, 2007, when a promotional campaign for Aqua Teen Hunger Force – featuring the Mooninites characters – was mistaken for a bomb threat in Boston, leading to a hefty fine. Looking back, the incident may have actually been the best possible publicity for the show.








