The 90s was a golden era as far as "kids shows" were concerned. At that time, parents by and large had a very loose concept of what constituted a "kids show."
Nowadays, we know that just because something is animated, by no means does that make it suitable for young viewers. Have a look and check out these 15 TV shows that our kids probably shouldn't have watched.
Nowadays our society has an incredibly difficult time digesting satire — especially the kind that grabs you by both ears and screams in your face. I think it's safe to say that there's no way in hell Johnny Bravo would ever get made today.
I was obviously way too young at the time to be able to realize (or even understand for that matter) just how sexual, lewd, and downright disgusting Rocko's Modern Life really was. It's actually impressive they were able to pass this off as a kids' show.
As hard as it might be to imagine, there was a time when Married...With Children was viewed as a progressive show. Be that as it may, it's hard to look past the sexist chauvinistic behavior nowadays.
For some weird reason, claymation was all the rage back in the late 90s/early 00s. Celebrity Deathmatch was one of those shows where even at the time I was watching it, I knew that I probably shouldn't be.
You know your show is going to be a hit when Good Charlotte agrees to write the theme song for you! I can still remember the lyrics word-for-word.
Undergrads is without a doubt one of the best shows you've never heard of.
Are you a fan of The Simpsons? Did you grow up idolizing Beavis and Butt-Head? Well, neither of those shows would even exist were it not for The Ren & Stimpy Show: the most -not-for-kids "kids' show" of all time!
I still remember reading Dilbert in the paper on Sunday mornings — that's how freaking old I am! Dilbert will always have a special place in my heart but even I admit most of the humor was lost on me.
The PJs is great for nostalgia, but any cartoon with a crack addict as a main character is probably best suited for adults — not children. If its any consolation, there's no way that your child would've understood half of what they were seeing or hearing.
"Are you threatening me?!" Ugh. So many classic one-liners, I don't even know where to start!
I was obsessed with Beavis and Butt-Head growing up. Mike Judge is a genius and he doesn't get nearly the amount of credit he deserves.
You might think I'm joking but Are You Afraid of the Dark? is responsible for some serious psychological trauma in my life. I recently discovered while rewatching old episodes that one of my most terrifying recurring nightmares is basically the plot of the "Laughing In The Dark" episode.
Let this be a lesson for all you parents out there: just because there's a "superhero" on the front cover does not mean that it's necessarily meant for kids. Spawn is without question one of the most truly horrifying and violent animated series of all time.
There's no denying that Aqua Teen Hunger Force is one of the most groundbreaking animated sitcoms of the new millennium. That doesn't mean that it's the type of show a seven-year-old should be watching on Saturday morning.
Not many people know or remember Will Ferrell's ill-fated animated cult classic The Oblongs. But the real ones that do know that the show was one in a million. This is yet another one that I'd reserve for teenagers.
Of all the shows on this list, The Boondocks is arguably the most important and most influential out of all of them. This is a monumental series that everyone should see at least once in their lives, but the incredibly racist language makes it difficult to subject young ones to.
I can still remember the day that South Park premiered. I stayed up late at my best friend's house to sneak-watch it while his parents slept. I maintain to this day that it's the most pop-culturally relevant show on TV. However, it is most definitely not for kids.
