SG:C2C as a Representation of NIN
It has come to the attention of astute fans of both NIN and the TV show Space Ghost: Coast to Coast that there are innumerable similarities between the characters on the show, and the personalites of the NIN family. Yes, once again, this is a conspiracy.
If you have know idea what SG:C2C is.... Assuming that since you've come here, you already know a good deal about NIN, but may know nothing about SG:C2C. SG:C2C is a 15 (sometimes 30) minute show on Friday nights at 11pm on the Cartoon Network. The cartoons are simple cut-outs of the 60's cartoon classic "Space Ghost: Elements", yet another cheesy, boring superhero cartoon. But, the zany folks at Cartoon Network resurrected the show a few years ago, taking the characters out of the backgrounds (giving them their own late night talk show), and giving them totally new voices. The result? A hilarious show that has horrible animation (only a few frames of each character's movements were saved).

And these characters are also on the show Cartoon Planet, seen on Cartoon Network, as well as TBS. Although Cartoon Planet is much tamer than SG:C2C, if you've ever seen it, you'll still be able to follow along with the characters here.

hey! You're missing all the great morphs if you don't let the images fully load!

Space Ghost-Tori Amos
Tori Amos and Space Ghost
Tori Amos:
Space Ghost:
incoherent, babbling lyrics
incoherent, babbling words
pretends she doesn't love Trent
pretends to hate Zorak
solitary performer-- in charge
"host" of the show-- in charge
her "group" is named after her
his "show" is named after him
dotes on a lost love (Eric Rosse)
dotes on a lost love (Miss Nesbit)

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Zorak-Trent Reznor
Trent Reznor and Zorak
Trent Reznor:
Zorak:
favorite colour is green
he is green
undersized for the average man
undersized for the average mantis
Catch phrase is "Your god is dead."
Catch phrase is "I'm pure evil."
victim of predatory female (Courtney Love)
victim of predatory female (mantis in drag)
brefriended the screaming idiot Kennedy
brefriended the screaming idiot Brak
has ambivalent sexual preferences
was attracted to a male mantis in drag
featured a mantis prominantly in the "Burn" video
is a mantis.
long, pronounced nose
long, pronounced beak

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Moltar-Chris Vrenna
Chris Vrenna and Moltar
Chris Vrenna:
Moltar:
Kept to the back of the stage
Kept to the back room
Easily distracted (SP)
Easily distracted (CHiPS)
Shaved, smooth head
Smooth, rounded hemlet
Takes abuse from Trent
Takes abuse from Zorak

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Lokar-Kevin McMahon
Kevin McMahon and Lokar
Kevin McMahon:
Lokar:
Not really in NIN (Prick)
Not really a regular characer
Looks alot like Trent
Looks alot like Zorak
Sings with a funny accent
Talks with a funny accent
Would be nothing without Nothing Records
Would be nothing without SG:C2C
Impossible to find pictures of
Impossible to find knowledge of

And, while you're watching 'the ghost', what's a better activity than to get loaded? Answer: Nothing! So Liz-down-the-hall and I created The Space Ghost: Coast to Coast Drinking Game!
Also, get your Unofficial Space Ghost Icons here! (I made 'em with me own two hands! Well, mouse.)
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