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They can seem bigger than life.
By Christine Schoenwald — Written on Jun 23, 2019
What does it mean when someone is described as cartoonish? Does it mean their look and behavior mirrors that of a cartoon character? Are there human versions of SpongeBob SquarePants, Lisa Simpson, and Bugs Bunny living their lives?
While there can be cartoon character elements to a cartoonish person, it generally means exaggerated or outlandish. And if we bring astrology into the mix, the cartoonish zodiac signs are larger than life, melodramatic, and sometimes foolish.
When you’re cartoonish, you’re too busy being outraged or overjoyed to be real. It can be challenging not only to get their attention but to keep it. You need a big and extroverted personality to act this way.
These people rarely let things slide. They’re the drama kings and queens who have a big reaction for almost anything. If they’re offended, they’re offended in a big way; if they’re touched, they’re going to make a grand gesture and make sure everybody knows how overjoyed they are.
Sometimes it’s the person’s body movements that cause them to be cartoonish; maybe they have a funny way of dancing or a particular way of cleaning their house. It may look strange to an outsider, but to the cartoonish person, it's perfectly natural.
1. LEO (July 23 - August 22)
Leos can be cartoonish because of their big personalities and presence. Rarely do Leos slip into a room; they make an entrance. They have to greet and flirt with everybody because they like to be be seen. Leos enjoy being the center of attraction, and if they have to make a big scene, they will.
They can also have huge emotional responses which is why they sometimes have meltdowns and tantrums when they don't get their way. They are captivating and never dull, so you'll never fall asleep out of boredom when you're listening to a Leo talk. More than likely, you'll be fascinated by their often outlandish stories, their ability to make almost everything interesting, and their charisma.
2. SCORPIO (October 23 - November 21)
Scorpios can be thought of as cartoonish due to their sometimes melodramatic personalities. They're very passionate and feel everything deeply. No one can go from feelings of happiness to feelings of rage faster than Scorpio. They don't just get angry; they become livid to the point of making revenge plans.
It's never halfway with Scorpio because they are so intense. They are exciting, magnetic, and when they commit, they're all-in. Once their vengeance is activated, it's nearly impossible for them to brush it off.
3. ARIES (March 21 - April 19)
Aries are cartoonish in their lack of fear and the physical feats they do. They're one of the more energetic and competitive of the zodiac signs, and they can get quite cartoonish in their need to win, to best other people's records, and to do things that scare the crap of others.
Aries can be a daredevil and they enjoy the stunned looks on other people's face when they do things that are considered foolhardy or dangerous. It's their unpredictable temper that makes them cartoonish as well because it comes out of nowhere, they blow up, and then recover quickly. How melodramatic is that?
4. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 - December 21)
Sagittarians can be cartoonish in their optimistic nature. The sky could be falling, and Sagittarius will say it's good because now they can see the planets better. They always try to look on the bright side, even when it's challenging.
It's most likely their sense of humor, which helps them laugh and see things in a funny light. Sagittarians love making people laugh and don't care how foolish they look doing it. If they're exaggerated or acting like a fool and they get a laugh out of it, well, they can live with that.
Christine Schoenwald is a writer, performer, and astrology lover. She has written over 500 articles on the zodiac signs and how the stars influence us. She's had articles in The Los Angeles Times, Salon, Woman's Day, and is a contributing writer to Ravishly, I AM & CO, and YourTango. Check out her website, her Facebook writer's page, and her Instagram.