meltdbutta
05-06-2003, 12:43 AM
I know its a long read, but its very funny...
REN & STIMPY Toon In, Turn On, Drop Out
Happy, happy! Joy, joy! Once upon a time, boys and girls, there was a cartoon on Nickelodeon called The Ren & Stimpy Show, about a scheming chihuahua and the idiotic pussycat who lived with him. A modern-day Laurel & Hardy, it was a kids’ show with an adult sense of humor that paved the way for everything from Beavis & Butt-Head to South Park. Unlike its would-be successors, though, this show had brilliant animation to match the Pythonesque surrealism of its writing. Now the Dyspeptic Duo is back on TNN, with creator John Kricfalusi at the helm once again. A&F sent Sean T. Collins to speak with the stars themselves, and man, did he get an earful.
It’s been a while since you two have graced our televisions. How have
you been these past years? Ren Pretty crappy! Stimpy Oh joy of joys! I’m feeling wonderful. It’s such a beautiful day that— Ren (smacks Stimpy, who falls off his chair) There. I feel much better now.
Have there been any TV shows since your hiatus that you feel were worthy successors? Stimpy I just love that Eminem character! Ren Yeah, he’s the best show. Eet’s so fun to watch him dance around in his baby clothes. What a great cartoon!
Your adventures often involved attempts to make money. When you were no longer on television, how did you make ends meet? Stimpy Hey Ren, I love it when our ends meet! Ren Not those ends, stupid. You keep your end where eet belongs! You filthy swine!
Many stars have sought to regain the spotlight in a variety of Survivor- or Real World–style programs. Were you ever tempted to go on a reality TV show? Ren I’ve always wanted to try Joe Meellions. Just imagine having relations with over 20 different weemen—and getting paid beellions for eet! Stimpy For shame, Ren!
Now you’re back. This time, however, you’re on an adult network, TNN, whereas you used to be on a kids’ network, Nickelodeon. Will that change your approach at all? Ren Yessiree pops. We’ve decided to kick eet up a notch. Each episode will be jam-packed with the regular stuff you can expect from the old Ren & Stimpy show. Of course the fans will be getting extra boogers, extra flatulence and (covers Stimpy’s ears) since I’ve been given some creative control, I decided to throw in a little something for the boys!
Does that mean we can expect some nude scenes? Ren That’s right, Jack! Let’s just say that there will be some eenteresting beach ball scenes! Stimpy (uncovers ears) Ren, you always leave me out! Ren Oh yeah, I almost forgot about you! The fans can also expect that each episode will have some fat [cat] shots! Stimpy Joy! Ren Real fat!
Which of your TNN network mates do you prefer: WWE wrestling, Blind Date or CSI? Ren Well, after a hard day’s work smacking Stimpy around, there’s nothing that I enjoy more than some “Ruthless Aggression.” So I guess I would say WWE.
Ren, you’re a dog; Stimpy, you are, for all intents and purposes, a cat. The two of you live together. What’s your take on canine-feline relations? Ren I don’t care who I live weeth, just as long as they know who wears the pants around the house! Stimpy Ren is so nice to me that sometimes we switch. I get to wear the pants and he wears the flea collar! Ren Stimpy... shut up!
Stimpy, Ren has been known to insult your intelligence on a fairly regular basis. Have you been taking any steps to further your education? Stimpy Duh, I’m taking tap-dancing lessons! Ren You’re a streetard!
One of your early shows depicted the charming customs surrounding the holiday known as Shaven Yak Day, on which all the good little boys and girls decorate their houses with disposable diapers in hopes that the Shaven Yak will bring them a present of shaving scum. But now you’re older, more mature. Stimpy, do you still believe in the Shaven Yak? Stimpy Yeah, yeah, of course I do! I also believe in UFOs, ghosts and the Bloody Head Fairy! Ren This eediot will believe anything! Stimpy But Ren, I can prove it! Ren Go ahead. Stimpy Uh, explain the Bermuda Triangle! Ren See what I have to put up weeth?
Let’s just say that there will be some eenteresting beach ball scenes!”
Any plans to auction your Magic Nose Goblins off on the Internet? Stimpy My Nose Goblins? Are you nuts? I collect other people’s and sell them. Do you think I can have that baby hanging from you nose? Gimme!
What would you like to say to the fans that have been clamoring for your return? Ren Get ready for a rude awakening. No more of this Rugroots crap, or Bunghole SquareDance either. Those shows are for pantywaists. Stimpy But Ren, I love those shows! Ren See what I mean?
What about the fans that’d just as soon have you stay the **** away? Ren Tell those fools to shove eet! Stimpy Ren, watch what you say. They could be reading this right now!
Ren & Stimpy, courtesy of Spumco, illustrated by creator John Kricfalusi
REN & STIMPY Toon In, Turn On, Drop Out
Happy, happy! Joy, joy! Once upon a time, boys and girls, there was a cartoon on Nickelodeon called The Ren & Stimpy Show, about a scheming chihuahua and the idiotic pussycat who lived with him. A modern-day Laurel & Hardy, it was a kids’ show with an adult sense of humor that paved the way for everything from Beavis & Butt-Head to South Park. Unlike its would-be successors, though, this show had brilliant animation to match the Pythonesque surrealism of its writing. Now the Dyspeptic Duo is back on TNN, with creator John Kricfalusi at the helm once again. A&F sent Sean T. Collins to speak with the stars themselves, and man, did he get an earful.
It’s been a while since you two have graced our televisions. How have
you been these past years? Ren Pretty crappy! Stimpy Oh joy of joys! I’m feeling wonderful. It’s such a beautiful day that— Ren (smacks Stimpy, who falls off his chair) There. I feel much better now.
Have there been any TV shows since your hiatus that you feel were worthy successors? Stimpy I just love that Eminem character! Ren Yeah, he’s the best show. Eet’s so fun to watch him dance around in his baby clothes. What a great cartoon!
Your adventures often involved attempts to make money. When you were no longer on television, how did you make ends meet? Stimpy Hey Ren, I love it when our ends meet! Ren Not those ends, stupid. You keep your end where eet belongs! You filthy swine!
Many stars have sought to regain the spotlight in a variety of Survivor- or Real World–style programs. Were you ever tempted to go on a reality TV show? Ren I’ve always wanted to try Joe Meellions. Just imagine having relations with over 20 different weemen—and getting paid beellions for eet! Stimpy For shame, Ren!
Now you’re back. This time, however, you’re on an adult network, TNN, whereas you used to be on a kids’ network, Nickelodeon. Will that change your approach at all? Ren Yessiree pops. We’ve decided to kick eet up a notch. Each episode will be jam-packed with the regular stuff you can expect from the old Ren & Stimpy show. Of course the fans will be getting extra boogers, extra flatulence and (covers Stimpy’s ears) since I’ve been given some creative control, I decided to throw in a little something for the boys!
Does that mean we can expect some nude scenes? Ren That’s right, Jack! Let’s just say that there will be some eenteresting beach ball scenes! Stimpy (uncovers ears) Ren, you always leave me out! Ren Oh yeah, I almost forgot about you! The fans can also expect that each episode will have some fat [cat] shots! Stimpy Joy! Ren Real fat!
Which of your TNN network mates do you prefer: WWE wrestling, Blind Date or CSI? Ren Well, after a hard day’s work smacking Stimpy around, there’s nothing that I enjoy more than some “Ruthless Aggression.” So I guess I would say WWE.
Ren, you’re a dog; Stimpy, you are, for all intents and purposes, a cat. The two of you live together. What’s your take on canine-feline relations? Ren I don’t care who I live weeth, just as long as they know who wears the pants around the house! Stimpy Ren is so nice to me that sometimes we switch. I get to wear the pants and he wears the flea collar! Ren Stimpy... shut up!
Stimpy, Ren has been known to insult your intelligence on a fairly regular basis. Have you been taking any steps to further your education? Stimpy Duh, I’m taking tap-dancing lessons! Ren You’re a streetard!
One of your early shows depicted the charming customs surrounding the holiday known as Shaven Yak Day, on which all the good little boys and girls decorate their houses with disposable diapers in hopes that the Shaven Yak will bring them a present of shaving scum. But now you’re older, more mature. Stimpy, do you still believe in the Shaven Yak? Stimpy Yeah, yeah, of course I do! I also believe in UFOs, ghosts and the Bloody Head Fairy! Ren This eediot will believe anything! Stimpy But Ren, I can prove it! Ren Go ahead. Stimpy Uh, explain the Bermuda Triangle! Ren See what I have to put up weeth?
Let’s just say that there will be some eenteresting beach ball scenes!”
Any plans to auction your Magic Nose Goblins off on the Internet? Stimpy My Nose Goblins? Are you nuts? I collect other people’s and sell them. Do you think I can have that baby hanging from you nose? Gimme!
What would you like to say to the fans that have been clamoring for your return? Ren Get ready for a rude awakening. No more of this Rugroots crap, or Bunghole SquareDance either. Those shows are for pantywaists. Stimpy But Ren, I love those shows! Ren See what I mean?
What about the fans that’d just as soon have you stay the **** away? Ren Tell those fools to shove eet! Stimpy Ren, watch what you say. They could be reading this right now!
Ren & Stimpy, courtesy of Spumco, illustrated by creator John Kricfalusi