On August 11, 1991, The Ren & Stimpy Show premiered on television across America, and even all these years later, today’s audiences seem unsure of how to unpack the shocking cat and dog duo. Originally airing on Nickelodeon, Ren & Stimpy is now characterized by its inappropriate innuendos, grotesque animation, and highly controversial and shameful creator John Kricfalusi that make the mums and dads of today probably steer clear of sharing the ’90s throwback. However, it is hard to deny the widespread influence that The Ren & Stimpy Show has had on much of today’s popular cartoons and animation.
