However, Dr Griffiths says that he has encountered toonophiles who are sexually attracted to somewhat more unusual cartoons. This includes Bugs Bunny, The Flintstones, and even Ms Pac-Man.

One of Microsoft's artificial intelligence systems has conquered the 1980s video game Ms. Pac-Man. The team, from Microsoft-owned Canadian AI firm Maluuba, achieved the perfect score of 999,990.

Namco has resurrected the dot-eater in a series of sequels and spinoffs in the four decades since Pac-Man's debut. None quite matched the cultural impact of the original game outside of Ms.

With cartoon visuals drawn by legendary animator ... Eventually, the developers slapped a red bow on the iconic yellow circle ...