@marduk, uc: i think that the best example of an accomplished multi-layered cartoon is disney's the emperor's new groove. i was 22 when it came out, watched it with a friend who is my age, and we were howling with laughter for the paradoxical, surrealist humor all the time. still, the kids had fun because of the adventure, the funny voices of the characters, and the very appealing drawings. being a scriptwriter for disney, especially when it comes to movies like the aristocats, would be my ultimate dream job, if i don't get to rule the world first.