History Photographed on Instagram: "In 1995, 24-year-old Craig McCracken introduced The Powerpuff Girls with a short called 'Whoopass Stew!' on Cartoon Network’s 'What a Cartoon!' showcase. ⁠ ⁠ Born in 1971, McCracken developed the idea while studying at CalArts, turning his student project into a network pilot. ⁠ ⁠ By 1998, it expanded into a full TV series that became one of Cartoon Network’s biggest hits, running for six seasons and spawning toys, video games, and even a feature film in 2002.