Ren and Stimpy: why did it end?

in #tv6 years ago

I don't know about you but i LOVED Ren and Stimpy. For young children who accidentally saw it late at night it might have been traumatizing but whatever... it's an experience they'll get past. I know I watched "The Dark Crystal" and had nightmares for the next 23 years but it made me the man I am today.

WARNING: Ren and Stimpy is not for everyone. carry on at your own risk.

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Keeping in mind that this was from a time before anyone had any idea that it would ever be possible to access episodes of just anything at the touch of your fingers (youtube / netflix / etc)... being privy to episodes of Ren and Stimpy required some work because it got moved around so much due to it's controversial nature.

It was a cartoon, but it was forced to be on later at night so that little kids wouldn't see it. There weren't boobies in it or anything but at least for a cartoon, it was pretty dern graphic.

Such as these two gems

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Stimpy's collection of "nose goblins

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an adaptation of an old classic

It was never meant for kids, just like Southpark today and that is why at least initially, it caused quite a stir. Obviously we have a lot of this now (and in Japan they have had it for 500 years) but at the time it was a relatively new and taboo phenomenon.

It is pretty gross. There is an episode where Ren won't brush his teeth and ends up with just nerve endings and he has to pluck those for some reason.
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This series originally aired on Nickelodeon and I think it goes without saying that there were some issues between what the creators wanted to make and what could actually be shown on television, potentially to children. The gruesome, gross, and sometimes wildly violent content resulted in much of the episodes being edited out and some episodes were outright banned. Later MTV picked up the series and then a lot more of it was allowed.

Despite my horrible intro and not doing the show much justice, it was widely critically acclaimed by many experts including Matt Groening which you may of heard of from "The Simpsons." It was attempted to revive the series in the early 2000's but the interest was already gone and the series was scrapped after just a few episodes.

Some of the favorite episodes are the ones that take place in space. here is a clip from that one involving one of my favorite aspects of the show.... the "history eraser button"

There were a number of video games (none of which were very good as far as i'm told) and I purchased a bunch of the comic books too. I looked it up to find this number but it turns out only 44 were made.

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I like how they changed the way things are written to simulate Ren's voice

As you can tell this show is completely ridiculous and I don't think my write-up about it is much better. This is likely my worst blog post yet but I want all of you to know that it began with good intentions, i just couldn't follow through fully.

As always thanks for reading and i'll do better next time.

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This show was a really good time in my life. I really miss "Happy Happy Joy Joy" constantly stuck in my head for months at a time. Informative article, really appreciate it.

I know I watched "The Dark Crystal" and had nightmares for the next 23 years but it made me the man I am today.

lol please i just saw the preview now, and im really creeped out, i like the story line.

it was never meant for kids, just like Southpark today and that is why at least initially, it caused quite a stir.

ah you watch southpark too, how interesting

As you can tell this show is completely ridiculous and I don't think my write-up about it is much better. This is likely my worst blog post yet but I want all of you to know that it began with good intentions, i just couldn't follow through fully.

loool, not really, i think this one is even more fun lol, i got the message thanks for sharing lol

I have watched most episodes of the Ren and Stimpy show on the internet. Actually, the Ren and Stimpy show received lots of positive feedback, however it was its adult spin-off:_ Ren & Stimpy Adult Party Cartoon_ which caused the block of the show. Kinda sad tho, 'cause the adult spin-off was more or less like Brickleberry and southpark. Too bad it was aired in the early years when there were very strict rules concerning media sexual contents. It's still amusing tho, I sometimes watch few episodes from time to time. My favorite character is Stimpy, he also comes off as innocent, and stupid.

I wish that little clip was longer, I enjoyed the little I watch. I had to go back to watch again.
The history eraser button , did he get to touch it ? I’m curious and what happened afterwards

As you can tell this show is completely ridiculous and I don't think my write-up about it is much better.

I don't really know what you meant by that statement because it has nothing to do with your explanation on this comic series.
Everyone has a way of passing his message to the world, Ren and Stimp are trying to do just that in the way they know best.

There is an episode where Ren won't brush his teeth and ends up with just nerve endings and he has to pluck those for some reason.

The way the message was presented might be wired, but the message is clear enough, if you leave your teeth un-catered for, it won't be long before they would be removed.

Ren and Stimpy Show
The Ren & Stimpy Show is a children's cartoon show that airs on Nickelodeon.Nickelodean itself is a cable TV channel or pay TV America that specializes in showing a number of cartoon shows.And one of them is The Ren & Stimpy Show.Funny indeed, but unfortunately this cartoon show is not suitable to be a children's show.

Why? This is just a cartoon movie.The Ren & Stimpy Show becomes an unsuitable show for children because it contains pornographic content and contains messages that children should not watch. Oh yes,do not forget also the use of rough language and also this show displays a number of violent scenes.

Thank you @gooddream

history eraser button 😃 so funny
It actually looks gross man. But sometimes gross can be fun to watch.

Ren and Stimpy is a wonderful tv show....i like it....Bassically The Ren & Stimpy Show is an American animated series created by John Kricfalusi for Nickelodeon. The series follows the adventures of title characters Ren, an emotionally unstable chihuahua, and Stimpy, a good-natured, dimwitted cat. It premiered on August 11, 1991, as one of the original three Nicktoons, along with Rugrats and Doug. Throughout its run, the show was controversial for its off-color humor, sexual innuendo, dark humor, adult jokes, and violence........85% of the people who are watching this TV show love it..........First Episode Date of Promotion: August 11, 1991
Last episode date: December 16, 1995.......Event creator: John CrickFlussie........Network: Nickelodion..........Acting: John Crickoff, Billy West, Sheryl Chase, Harris Pitt, Gary Owens, Mark Hamil, Tommy Davidson...............I liked a few episodes of it, I liked it very much. I wanted to finish this big phase and see your post......

I saw the Dark Crystal which made me like 23 years of nightmare but now I am a man like a man, an extraordinary brother.

I used to like watching this weirdly inappropriate show. A cat and dog..best pals?? wild. I think the cats full name was Stimpson J Cat or something like that. Too bad the creator of the show is looking to be another looser that's into under age girls. John Kricfalusi, creator, was recently accused by two women to have been abused when they were like 13 and 16, I believe. What a shame and if found to be accurate, I feel for these poor women.

..Otherwise..The show defiantly ranked up their with the other adult comedy cartoons I loved to watch. I still see greeting cards at the store, every so often, featuring these two. They are the kind that you open and there is an audio clip that plays. OBVIOUSLY inappropriate clip..lol.

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