How come most animated characters only have 4 fingers

[951-Riverside]

I noticed this on family guy, disney films & the simpsons they all have 4 fingers.

[SoCalDem]

1. If they had thumbs, it would be total anarchy?

:)

[redwitch]

3. I've seen what it's like in 'toon town.

Thumbs? :scared:

[trof]

2. Easier to draw.

Cheaper to animate.

[johnnie]

10. That's pretty much my understanding also n/t

[Crazy Dave]

4. Not this classy babe

[NV Whino]

9. Ooops, didn't know

Betty had five. But is that just a still? In animations does she still have five?

[uppityperson]

5. 5 makes hands too big, classic cartoonist thing

[sakabatou]

6. This is usual for american animation

I don't think it applies to other animations?

[momophile]

7. so they don't get mistaken for real?? nt

[NV Whino]

8. Cartoon hands look clunky with five fingers

I think it's always been done that way. Can't think of a character with five fingers.

[Hugin]

11. 90% of them wear white gloves too...

and no pants.

[eeyore]

12. A little survey for you...

AHAH! Found some real-live five fingered cartoon characters!