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Ren And Stimpy Fans Are Flipping Out Over Show’s Return

Ren & Stimpy are making a comeback, as it’s been announced that The Ren & Stimpy Show will be […]

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!

For as many people who are happy aboutย Ren & Stimpy‘s return, there seem to be others who never want the series to air again.ย 

Happy Happy, Joy Joy

You knew that was going to be the first thing a lot of fans said.ย 

Here We Go Again

Ren and Stimpyย tried to comeback once before in 2003, asย Ren & Stimpy “Adult Party Cartoon”ย on Spike TV; it got through three episodes before it it was canceled. Hope Comedy Central fares better.ย 

Ren & Stimpy Never Died

This is accurate: the originalย Ren & Stimpyย changed the entire face of animation. So many 2000s cartoons owe their existence to the groundbreaking series.ย 

Traumatic Memories

Ren & Stimpyย creator John Kricfalusi was accused of sexually predatory behavior towards several underage girls back in 2018.ย  As a result, some fans now seeย Ren & Stimpy in a whole different (and traumatic) light.

Split Decision

If we had to sum it up, this is pretty much the conflicted nature of how most fans aboutย Ren & Stimpyย returning.ย 

Better Choices

Some fans think there were other series more deserving of a reboot. I’m sure you have your own opinions.ย 

’90s Animation Re-Domination

Withย Ren & Stimpyย Comedy Central now has an animation block that includes rebooted Beavis and Butthead, andย Clone Highย series, as well as aย Dariaย spinoff. Comedy Central is definitely bringing that ’90s – 00s animation nostalgia back.ย