Frequently Asked Questions

What is BumpWorthy?

BumpWorthy is a fan-made archive of Adult Swim bumps - the short clips that air between commercial breaks and shows on the Adult Swim programming block on Cartoon Network. We catalog bumps and identify the music used in them.

What is a "bump"?

Bumps (also called "bumpers" or "bumps") are the short interstitial clips that play between shows and commercials on Adult Swim. They typically feature scenic or artistic visuals with text overlays, accompanied by music. Adult Swim has been airing bumps since its launch in 2001.

How do I find a specific bump?

You can browse bumps by category (Bumps, B&W Cards, Toonami, Viewer), search by keyword, or filter by artist, tag, or other criteria using the navigation menu.

How do I find out what song is in a bump?

Each bump page lists the artist, album, and song information when known. You can also browse all bumps by a specific artist using the "by artist" page.

What are the categories?

Bumps (Classic) - Standard Adult Swim bumps featuring scenic photography, cityscapes, and other visuals with white text.

B&W Cards - The iconic black-and-white text cards with messages from Adult Swim, often humorous or philosophical.

Toonami - Bumps from the Toonami programming block, featuring TOM and the Absolution.

Viewer Bumps - Bumps created by viewers and submitted to Adult Swim.

Is BumpWorthy affiliated with Adult Swim?

No. BumpWorthy is an independent fan project and is not owned by or affiliated with Adult Swim, Cartoon Network, Turner, or Time Warner.

Can I submit a bump?

BumpWorthy is no longer accepting new submissions. The archive is maintained as-is.

How can I contact BumpWorthy?

Visit the Contact page for ways to reach us.

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