Rate These 90s Cartoons And We'll Reveal What Size Family Is Waiting In The Future
- by Erica Blair
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If you were a child of the 1990s you know that it was the golden age of cartoons. We had it all- from spinoffs on popular shows to the rise of the "adult cartoon". The Simpsons hit its groove in the 90s and the decade is thought of as best and most creative time for the original cartoon geared towards adults. Without the Simpsons and Daria, we would never have Family Guy or anything on Adult Swim! They were the true pioneers. Additionally, we had the intelligently written Darkwing Duck and Talespin to tide us over after school was done. Who did not love to dig into the Dunkaroos and binge on some Tiny Toons? Cartoons were a staple of any 90s kid's day and we bet you have at least one or two faves from the era.
Now that you are all grown up, your cartoon preferences will let us reveal how many children are in your future! Tell us if you love these 90s favorite cartoons of if you'll pass instead and we will reveal how big you can expect your family to grow. Are you ready to take a deep look into your future? Let's get started.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Although this cartoon actually premiered in 1987, it still takes the cake as one of the top cartoons of the 1990s because every kid knew who the pizza-loving martial artists who lived in the sewer were. Spawning a number of spinoffs and fan culture, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is in a league of its own.
Tiny Toons
Looney Toons for a new generation, Tiny Toons is one of the most beloved cartoons of the 1990s and follows the escapades of a group of small toons who are learning the basics of comedy at Acme Acres Looniversity. Their adventures are epic and hilarious.
TaleSpin
TaleSpin was a spinoff of the Jungle Book and contained characters from the favorite Disney flick. Instead of living in the jungle, they have moved to Cape Suzette and run a trade business. Baloo is the main character, but you also have King Louie and Shere Kahn.
The Wild Thornberrys
Be honest, you always wanted to be part of the Wild Thornberrys growing up. Who wouldn't want to travel around the world shooting an epic television nature show? This cartoon is a cult fave because of the wild destinations and also the fact that Eliza can talk to animals.
The Simpsons
The granddaddy of all cartoons that cater to adults, the Simpsons is the undisputed gold standard in cartoon satire and humor. It spanned for over a decade, spawned a movie and has a cult following with 1990s kids and beyond. There will never be a show like this again.
South Park
South Park isn't known for just toeing the line; these crude elemetary school kids jump over it. South Park makes fun of everything and everyone with no holds barred. It is one of the most hilarious shows on television and even spawned a major movie.
Spongebob Squarepants
Under the sea things are heating up in Bikini Bottom with a cherished cast of underwater misfits headed up by a yellow sponge who is unflinchingly optimistic. You know you tried to make Krabby Patties at home and you never missed an episode of this one.
Sailor Moon
We know what manga is because of Sailor Moon. Everyone had visions of meeting a black cat who would turn them into a hero that would save the world and the animation was like nothing we had ever seen before! You know that you loved this one.
Rocko's Modern Life
You loved Rocko's Modern Life because of the cast of characters and the fact that it featured a wallaby, but also because the show got a little rude and crude from time to time. It was like getting away with watching those adult shows that your parents wouldn't let you see.
Rugrats
This show was a staple of any 1990s cartoon television diet and contained one of the most lovable casts of characters to ever exist on television. Following the cast of babies and toddlers as they navigated the world has never been so fun!
Ren And Stimpy
Ren and Stimpy was your favorite show on Nickelodeon and you were always a little bit worried that your mom and dad would walk in and see some of the naughtier jokes that premiered from time to time. Who could forget the musical stylings of "Log"? Ren and Stimpy for life!
Recess
Before Disney made it into a feature-length film, Recess was the cartoon series about six elementary school kids and their interactions with teachers. Everyone could relate to at least one character from the Recess gang and we totally watched this epic show religiously.
The Powerpuff Girls
Blossom, Bubbles and Buttercup made being a badass super cute in this cult favorite show about pint-sized superheros. The Powerpuff Girls were the original girl power and we tuned into the show regularly to see what new adventures they had that week. Did you love this one?
Pinky And The Brain
This spin off about Acme Labs laboratory mice was one of the most popular shows in the 1990s. The Brain is smart, cunning and a little on the evil side. Pinky is not as bright but he has a heart of gold. The premise is that these two rodents are always trying to take over the world. We're sure you heard that last sentance in the Brain's voice!
Pokémon
Before Pokeemon Go prompted us to try to catch them all in real life, there was the popular 1990s cartoon. You probably never missed an episode of this one and you for sure had all of the playing cards to trade with your friends. Pokemon was one of the staple cartoons of the 1990s.
King Of The Hill
Who knew that the adventures of a middle-aged propane salesman could be so entertaining? King of the Hill has loosely based off a character in Beavis and Butthead and just takes his story to the next level. With his three friends, including hilarious conspiracy theorist Dale- Hank and the crew had us rolling in the 1990s.
Pepper Ann
Pepper Ann is based off a cartoon character that first appeared in YM magazine and hit us right in the teenage angst sweet spot during the 1990s. Pepper Ann was smart, self-assured and made for one of the two redheaded role models of the 1990s (the other being Dana Scully).
Hey Arnold!
Arnold is the nine-year-old with the famously football shaped head that we tuned in to watch on Nickolodean in the 1990s. Everyone could relate to a character in Hey Arnold! and even the bully Helga is a little pitable. She is in love with Arnold after all! You loved this show!
Johnny Bravo
Johnny Bravo taught us all how not to date, and the main character showed the brawn and looks do not necessarily mean that you can get all of the girls. Johnny Bravo was cool in that it straddled the line of kids cartoon and adult cartoon in the way that was just emerging in the 1990s.
Futurama
Futurama was created by the same guy who made The Simpsons, so you know it will make for really good television. Set in the future, it follows the adventures of a slacker fry cook and his merry band of misfits as they fight evil adn explore the brave new world that they found themselves in. Great show.
Goof Troop
Goof Troop is another one of the epic Disney spinoffs that took a beloved character and fleshed out his story. In this show, Goofy is a dad who has to navigate life and lead his son Max in the right direction. It had just the right amount of suburban life plus a dose of Disney cartoon fun. How did you feel about this one?
Family Guy
Family Guy is what happens when you set the Simpsons in Massachusets and add a little more raunchiness to the plotline. Known for skirting and jumping over the line from time to time, Family Guy is one of the most beloved cult classics on telelvision and shows no signs of going anywhere.
DuckTales
DuckTales is one of the most popular television shows that was ever produced by Disney. We bet that you can even hear the theme music right now! It is one of the most beloved shows that follows the story of Scrooge McDuck and his three grandnephews. Did you love this one?
Ed Edd and Eddy
This show follows the adventures of the three Eds- Ed, Edd, and Eddy who live in Peach Creek and embark on all sorts of zany adventures in an attempt to get their favorite candy- jawbreakers. While it sounds a little silly, you know that you wanted to be part of the gang when you were growing up!
Doug
Doug Funnie was one of the best characters on all of television and our pre-teen selves definately considered him a kind of spirit animal for our youth. From his crush Patti Mayonnaise to the school bully, Doug has his fair share of capers and mishaps but he always comes out on top.
Dragonball Z
Dragonball Z was one of our most favorite anime cartoons and centered around the adventures of Goku who was working to save the world from menacing intruders. Growing up in the 1990s we loved cartoons where the stakes were super high and Dragonball Z definately did not dissapoint on any level.
Dexters Laboratory
Dexter was a child prodigy who had a laboratory in the basement of his house and enchanted us with his constant antics. Who didn't love watching Dexter interact with his comperably less intelligent but equally mischevious sister, or deal with his parents who just didn't understand?
Darkwing Duck
Darwing Duck was a cult favorite that aired right after school and featured the escapades of a superhero who has a relatively unassuming alter ego named Drake Mallard. Although some people thought it was a DuckTales spinoff, the creators of Darkwing Duck were adamant that the shows existed in different universes.
Courage The Cowardly Dog
Courage The Cowardly Dog features the tiny pink main character and its two elderly caregivers as they battle all sorts of dark forces, like supernatural elements that threaten the comfort of their home. Known for combining horror themes into a children's cartoon, this one was ahead of its time.
Catdog
Catdog took the concept of conjoined twins and turned it on its head by combining two unlikely brothers- a cat and a dog. This show riffed off the idea of an odd couple. Although the cat and dog love each other, they definitely have two completely different personalities.
Chip And Dale Rescue Rangers
Chip and Dale Rescue Rangers is another cartoon show that spun off a famous Disney character and fleshed out their story. This show was a true afterschool classic that featured the team of Chip and Dale, Monterey Jack, Gadget and Zipper as they fight antagonists like Fat Cat and Rat Capone. This is easily one of the most beloved shows of the 1990s.
Animaniacs
Animaniacs was an addictive mix of adult brand humor with a kids themed variety show containing different characters. There really was not any strict storyline, but each episode was a series of animated shorts that kept the audience engaged for long periods of time. Did you love this classic 1990s show?
Beavis And Butthead
Before there was Peter Griffin, there was Beavis and Butthead, the original rude duo from MTV who made being a 1990s slacker totally cool by judging music videos from their place on the couch. In between viewing the latest MTV offerings, Beavis and Butthead had a series of hilarious encounters at school, work and with their neighbors.
Daria
Daria was the ultimate 1990s girl, and for a generation who was a little too young to relate to the characters on cult classic Reality Bites, she was the It Girl of the generation who could care less. Daria was actually a little ahead of its time and helped usher in the era of Adult Swim and other grown up cartoons.
X Men
This show was a staple of Saturday morning television and totally took home to prize of being the most beloved in the Fox Lineup during its heyday in the 1990s. X Men was so popular that it spawned a number of feature films and amassed a tremendous cult following that very few other shows have been able to duplicate.
