Static Shock: Breaking the Fourth Wall

Static breaks the fourth wall for the first time at the end of the Season 2 episode Jimmy when talking about how guns shouldn’t be used by kids.

He does it again when talking about dyslexia (with help from Rubberband Man) in the Season 4 episode Where the Rubber Meets the Road.

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[alexisannaaguirre]

“Do your part to increase the peace out there.” I have always loved that message!

[thelordofsalem]

I wish they had done one for the racism episode. Would have been a heartfelt speech to hear about loving each other for who we are and not making an issue about the color of a person's skin.

[greglarocca]

It’s too bad there aren’t more kids shows that actually teach the kids about important issues like this.

[zurvanmooney]

Reminds me of that Family Matters episode “The Gun”. At the end, Jaleel White & Kellie Shanygne Williams came on with a public service announcement

[alextalbain]

We need shows like this again, shows that deal with real world topics and issues, that way kids teens and young adults like me can get the help and advice we need to stay safe and grow

[Trekapedia]

I remember watching the episode about where Richie gets shot. That was a good episode and I agree with the people who said it should be shown in school. I think TV Guide was the place where I heard about the episode because they were praising Static Shock for taking the subject seriously. For a show that is geared towards kids, adults can enjoy it too and it taught good lessons not only about gun violence, but about racism, illiteracy and I think about things like multiple personality disorder too. Yet another reason I miss Kids’ WB! Not only could you have fun watching shows like Static Shock, but they taught some important lessons without talking down to the audience. Good job to the people who worked on the show.

[musicgirl]

That gun psa is important today then ever before. This would be a great episode for schools to kids to teach them about gun safety.

[eyeseer]

Static Shock- Underrated show from the nineties.

[thJediWarrior]

Man... you don't get PSAs that much in kids shows anymore. This was back when cartoons were completely woke. They told you about this type of stuff, aside from the entertainment.

[jo]

What a lesson, now that's important.

[ihavenoclevername]

We could use the gun psa now more than ever

[superpowermegadigimonminif]

Rubberband Man Becomes The New Superhero

[XTheCrystalBeastGuyX]

This was a cartoon that taught you lessons for real life. They don't make them like they used to anymore though.

[revancousland]

This show always brought great joy to me when I was a kid growing up

[alvisceratortheultimate]

This is why I miss static shock, it points out some of the issues.

[screaming_infant]

I like that they added this with the gun awareness

[reedschneider]

Great lessons, from a great and not much heard from hero

[AdamTheLegoCityandPlushKing]

I once found a Real Gun in Grandma Sheppard's House in one of the Beds when I was a Kid. When I Found it I ran down and told my Mom.

[CrowsCalling]

Remember when shows were good? Like this?

[Jabarie]

Back when cartoons show important lessons in real life situations