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5 Kids’ TV Moments From the ’90s That Absolutely Wouldn’t Air Now

The 90s were a different time for kids television…

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The 90s marked a pivotal transition for kids’ cartoons and television. Thanks to shows like Ren & Stimpy, children’s programs could cast a wider net, with more “adult” jokes that kids wouldn’t understand but their older siblings and parents absolutely would. How these passed the censors and made it to television is beyond me.

We’ve compiled a list of five of the most adult jokes that wouldn’t stand a chance of airing in the current climate.

5. Grandpa Lou’s X-rated Movie (Rugrats)

Grandpa Lou ventured to the local movie store (for Gen Alpha: we actually had to go and rent movies from a physical store). He comes back with films for the kids as well as the Lonely Space Vixens, clearly an adult........

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