Ren & Stimpy are making a comeback, as it’s been announced that The Ren & Stimpy Show will be returning on Comedy Central. In a statement, ViacomCBS Entertainment & Youth Group president Chris McCarthy said “I want to thank our partners at Nick Animation as we reimagine these iconic characters with a new creative team.” Naturally, the announcement that Ren & Stimpy is returning has sparked a major reaction from fans. A lot of them are overjoyed to have the cult-hit ’90s series back – but there’s also some controversy, as the adult-themed and subversive comedy (sans its controversial creator) is returning to a very different world.
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Here’s what fans are now saying about Ren & Stimpy‘s return:
Don’t Do It!
please dont bring back ren and stimpy
— jimbo duckman (@cannedtins) August 5, 2020
NO ONE NEEDS MORE REN AND STIMPY JUST LET IT DIE
— jimbo duckman (@cannedtins) August 5, 2020
MAKE NEW CARTOONS
For as many people who are happy about Ren & Stimpy‘s return, there seem to be others who never want the series to air again.
Happy Happy, Joy Joy
Ren and Stimpy! Happy Happy Joy Joy!
— Kenny Rugby (@kenny_rugby) August 5, 2020
You knew that was going to be the first thing a lot of fans said.
Here We Go Again
Damn. It’s happening again.. #Stimpy #RenandStimpy #HistoryRepeats pic.twitter.com/ylhebL4Up3
— ArtbyChazDaviscz COMMISSIONS ARE OPENED! (@ChazDaviscz) August 5, 2020
Ren and Stimpy tried to comeback once before in 2003, as Ren & Stimpy “Adult Party Cartoon” on Spike TV; it got through three episodes before it it was canceled. Hope Comedy Central fares better.
Ren & Stimpy Never Died
there are so many elements of Ren and Stimpy in today’s cartoons anyway. it’s kind of pointless.
— David North (@DavidNorthart) August 5, 2020
This is accurate: the original Ren & Stimpy changed the entire face of animation. So many 2000s cartoons owe their existence to the groundbreaking series.
Traumatic Memories
Isn’t John K a Pedo? Can’t we just “used to like” Ren and Stimpy and leave the past in the past?
— Sentient_Pickle (@Sentient_Pickle) August 5, 2020
Not at all surprised that the creator of Ren and Stimpy was a predator. The milkshake episode will haunt me to my grave.
— Louise (@propluslouise) August 5, 2020
Ren & Stimpy creator John Kricfalusi was accused of sexually predatory behavior towards several underage girls back in 2018. As a result, some fans now see Ren & Stimpy in a whole different (and traumatic) light.
Split Decision
Love ren and stimpy but john k is a creep.
— Rei (@ReireiEire) August 5, 2020
If we had to sum it up, this is pretty much the conflicted nature of how most fans about Ren & Stimpy returning.
Better Choices
Ren and Stimpy shouldn’t had return, for me the show aged badly duo to its creator and very gross humor, Jimmy Neutron or even My Teenage as Robot should’ve returned, or Danny Phantom without Butch Hartman.
— ✨Javi✨ (@Rain20_Sky) August 5, 2020
Some fans think there were other series more deserving of a reboot. I’m sure you have your own opinions.
’90s Animation Re-Domination
Looks like @ComedyCentral is about to debut an entirely new block of 90s animation 😎#RenAndStimpy #BeavisandButthead #CloneHigh #Daria https://t.co/zbsK6teSo3
— Macho Mike (@MachoMike_TV) August 5, 2020
With Ren & Stimpy Comedy Central now has an animation block that includes rebooted Beavis and Butthead, and Clone High series, as well as a Daria spinoff. Comedy Central is definitely bringing that ’90s – 00s animation nostalgia back.
