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When I was growing up, my TV experience subsisted primarily of reruns of old “Three Stooges” episodes. I think that may be why I turned out the way I did. Nevertheless, that brand of humor carried over into my interests in other shows, particularly “Ren and Stimpy”.
For those who aren’t in the know, Ren and Stimpy was an American cartoon in the 90’s about a psychotic Chihuahua and his roommate/friend, an obese, idiotic cat named Stimpy. Like the Stooges, the show’s main focus was sporatic at best, each episode is a different job, setting, and goal (usually food). Yet Ren and Stimpy is one of those shows where you love it or hate it, there is no middle ground. It was demented, insanely violent, cruel, and very, very funny.
It also deserves your respect.
You see, post-cartoon golden age (Looney Toons, Hannah Barberra) cartoons in the 70’s, 80’s and very early 90’s existed only to sell toys, and be tie-ins to existing products. Gone were the days of cartoonists making cartoons, and while some franchises are more well remembered (Turtles, anyone?) most were soulless cash-ins. Enter Ren and Stimpy.
Ren and Stimpy was a very brave, very risky middle finger to the industry, in that it was a new property. The show was cartoonist created, and took everything we had known about cartoons and turned it up to 11. The shows utter insanity is a testament to creator’s brass balls, and the laziness of network screening.
Sadly, (or mercifully if you were a parent) the show didn’t last more than a couple years, but the damage was done. Ren and Stimpy was such a huge hit, that it effectively ended the “Marquee Era” of cartoons, and opened the doors for cartoonist created shows. So if you loved shows like Spongebob, Adventure Time, Rocko’s Modern Life, and pretty much anything on Cartoon Network, thank Ren and Stimpy.
You rock, Ren and Stimpy. This image is but a humble tribute to your greatness, and the sheer lunacy that helped shape my 2nd grade mind. You will always be missed, and you will always be loved!
Clockwise from the top:
Powdered Toast Man
Accident-Prone Kitten
George Liquor, American!
Muddy Mudskipper
Stimpson J. Cat
Ren Hoek
Log
Mr. Horse
All these characters are the property of Spumco, Nickelodeon, and Spike
Artwork Created by me
For those who aren’t in the know, Ren and Stimpy was an American cartoon in the 90’s about a psychotic Chihuahua and his roommate/friend, an obese, idiotic cat named Stimpy. Like the Stooges, the show’s main focus was sporatic at best, each episode is a different job, setting, and goal (usually food). Yet Ren and Stimpy is one of those shows where you love it or hate it, there is no middle ground. It was demented, insanely violent, cruel, and very, very funny.
It also deserves your respect.
You see, post-cartoon golden age (Looney Toons, Hannah Barberra) cartoons in the 70’s, 80’s and very early 90’s existed only to sell toys, and be tie-ins to existing products. Gone were the days of cartoonists making cartoons, and while some franchises are more well remembered (Turtles, anyone?) most were soulless cash-ins. Enter Ren and Stimpy.
Ren and Stimpy was a very brave, very risky middle finger to the industry, in that it was a new property. The show was cartoonist created, and took everything we had known about cartoons and turned it up to 11. The shows utter insanity is a testament to creator’s brass balls, and the laziness of network screening.
Sadly, (or mercifully if you were a parent) the show didn’t last more than a couple years, but the damage was done. Ren and Stimpy was such a huge hit, that it effectively ended the “Marquee Era” of cartoons, and opened the doors for cartoonist created shows. So if you loved shows like Spongebob, Adventure Time, Rocko’s Modern Life, and pretty much anything on Cartoon Network, thank Ren and Stimpy.
You rock, Ren and Stimpy. This image is but a humble tribute to your greatness, and the sheer lunacy that helped shape my 2nd grade mind. You will always be missed, and you will always be loved!
Clockwise from the top:
Powdered Toast Man
Accident-Prone Kitten
George Liquor, American!
Muddy Mudskipper
Stimpson J. Cat
Ren Hoek
Log
Mr. Horse
All these characters are the property of Spumco, Nickelodeon, and Spike
Artwork Created by me
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Still a good work.