PPL used to think it was inappropriate in the 1990's when it was on tv, but now it seems pretty tame, as said by my dad.
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The Ren & Stimpy Show
(Rated TV-Y7, Children, cartoons, & animation, Starring Billy West, John Kricfalusi, Where to watch: Nicktoons, DVD)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 13, age appropriate for kids over 15; suggested age 13. -
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Common Sense says
Nasty cat-and-dog duo isn't for little kids.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 13–15
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What Parents Need to Know
About The Ren & Stimpy Show
Parents need to know that there have been several incarnations of this show, including some "lost episodes" that were aired in 2003 under the title Ren & Stimpy: Adult Party Cartoon. Although the original series (which still airs in syndication and is available on DVD) is tamer than that version and was definitely marketed toward grade-schoolers and tweens, between the frequent implications that the main characters are gay and their constant abuse of each other, it's really a much better fit for older tweens and teens. What's more, the show -- which first aired in 1991 -- was ground-breaking in its willingness to disregard social conventions by depicting bodily functions and adding a significant amount of gore to its cartoon violence. The episodes that air on Nicktoons usually offer a somewhat watered-down version, but they still aren't meant for kids.
Read our full review by KJ Dell Antonia
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the trends that this series started (or at least heralded), contributing to the current media landscape in which there are far fewer limits than there used to be. Was the show's influence good (South Park) or bad (arguably, South Park), and what affect has it had on the rest of society? Is society different because we've grown used to watching animated creatures defecate on TV?
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- I rate this title on for age 10 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- Negative role models
Off 6- Iffy 7-9 On 10+
- I rate this title on for age 10 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- Negative role models
Off 6- Iffy 7-9 On 10+
PPL used to think it was inappropriate in the 1990's when it was on tv, but now it seems pretty tame, as said by my dad.
- I rate this title on for age 11 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Negative role models
Ok for tweens but nothing younger
The humor is gross, and is not appropriate for kids under 11 or 12.
- I rate this title iffy for age 7 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- I rate this title off for age 13 and give itMy concerns are:
Parental advisory: extremely explicit content
This is one of the worst cartoons that I saw in my past time. It ridicules the patriotic song entitled My Country, 'Tis of Thee with the lyrics of the Royal Canadian Kilted Yaksmen. It also depicts ill-doing in the light of humor by showing Ren and Stimpy practicing Sodomy. When The Ren and Stimpy Show was on Nickelodeon, this show was rated TV-Y7, but the content of this show is extremely sordid, that it show be rated TV-MA. There is also a lot of graphic images within each episode such as the hairy buttocks frequently being exhibited.
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| 67% | of parents don't think the messages are positive |
| 33% | of parents don't feel there are good role models |
| 33% | of parents say the sexual behavior isn't age appropriate |
| 33% | of parents say it's too violent |
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