Cobrathon: The G.I. Joe Episode That Predicted “Fundraising Grifts” + Cyber Warfare
There are G.I. Joe episodes that feel like toys smashing together in the backyard… and then there’s “Cobrathon”—an episode that feels weirdly modern in 2026 because it’s basically about two things adult fans now recognize as everyday threats: Aired October 6, 1986 (Season 2, Episode 12), “Cobrathon” is Cobra doing what Cobra does best: finding the most cynical shortcut to power, then packaging it as a show you can’t stop watching. Cobra’s Plan: A Telethon for Criminals (And It’s Not Even Subtle) The premise is hilarious on the surface: Cobra…
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