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Step away, Britney, move over, Brad; we have even more iconic-verging-on-legendary personas from the ‘90s! And while you’d rightfully guess that we are perchance talking about The Spice Girls, we are, in fact, thinking about characters that came from another world entirely. The world of animation! And yes, ‘90s cartoons were basically oversaturated with memorable personalities, and this is our list paying a long overdue homage to them.

Some of these iconic characters existed solely in the decade yet found their way to immortality by being referenced and cherished even today. Take, for instance, Tommy Pickles from The Rugrats - a true hero of fun and flagbearer of everything imagination. Then there’s Arnold, from Hey Arnold! with his football-shaped head and wisdom beyond his (y)ears. Of course, some of the iconic animated characters merely warmed up in the ‘90s, and their lives still span well into the 21st century. Take Bart Simpson - a forever ten-year-old (he’d be 38 this year!) whose shenanigans and street wisdom are still as relevant and inspiring as way back when. And how about Squidward from SpongeBob SquarePants? Haven’t you noticed that you started heavily relating to this cartoon character like, a couple of years ago? A truly time-defying and famous cartoon character, mister Squidward is!

Of course, we’ve only mentioned a couple of everyone’s beloved ‘90s cartoon characters, and if you’d like to see more of them, just scroll down below and meet our other heroes! Once you are there, give your love to the ‘90s character you still love the most, and be sure to show this article to anyone sharing the same ‘90s nostalgia as you do. 

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Bart Simpson

Bart Simpson looks surprised

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Tom

Tom and Jerry character Tom is happy

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Poor Tom. So many times he was just trying to live his life and then Jerry showed up being a little s**t.

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Taz

Looney Tunes character Taz looks suspicious

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

First beyblade cartoon prove me wrong, just get him to fight himself

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Homer Simpson

Homer Simpson is waiting for food

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

YAAAS I WILL, I WILL SING The THEME SONG WHETHER U LIKE IT OR NOT

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Stewie Griffin

Family Guy character Stewie Griffin speaks and points finger

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Damn I was about to complain about Family Guy being a 90ies show but they started 1999.

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Tommy Pickles

Rugrats character Tommy Pickles is happy

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Dexter

Dexter’s Laboratory character Dexter is angry

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Chuckie Finster

Rugrats character Chuckie Finster is wondering

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Batman

The Batman character Batman is standing still

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Bender

Futurama character Bender holding a cigar

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ah, love Bender. One of my favorite. If u don't agree, bite my shiny metal rear end! :P

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SpongeBob SquarePants

SpongeBob SquarePants character SpongeBob is looking and holding a bag

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Scrooge McDuck

DuckTales character Scrooge McDuck is sitting in an armchair

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Arnold

Hey Arnold! character Arnold is happy

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Lisa Simpson

The Simpsons character Lisa Simpson dreams

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Pinky

Pinky and the Brain character Pinky sitting under the blanket

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Bubbles

The Powerpuff Girls character Bubbles is cooking

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Mickey Mouse

Mickey Mouse character Mickey Mouse is holding a bottle

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Peter Griffin

Family Guy character Peter Griffin standing near red button

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Johnny Bravo

Johnny Bravo character Johnny Bravo is standing and smiling

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Rocko

Rocko’s Modern Life character Rocko disturbed sitting on couch

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Fievel Mousekewitz

An American Tail character Fievel Mousekewitz is happy

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The Brain

Pinky and the Brain character The Brain is unhappy

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The same thing we do every night, Pinky - try to take over the world!

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Groundskeeper Willie

The Simpsons character Groundskeeper Willie is holding a grub hoe and shouting

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Fry

Futurama character Fry is holding a cassette and a drink

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Marge Simpson

The Simpsons character Marge Simpson indicates to stop

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Ralph Wiggum

The Simpsons character Ralph Wiggum is waving

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Squidward Tentacles

SpongeBob SquarePants character Squidward Tentacles speaks with dissatisfaction

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Mr. Burns

The Simpsons character Mr. Burns is looking with folded hands

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Nibbler

Futurama character Nibbler is looking sideways

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Daria Morgendorffer

Daria character Daria Morgendorffer is reading a magazine

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've always felt I'm a cross between Daria and Jane. My first boyfriend was also named Tom which I find odd.

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Leela

Futurama character Leela is surprised

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Wolverine

Wolverine and the X-Men character Wolverine gestures questioningly with his hands

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Moe Szyslak

The Simpsons character Moe Szyslak is sitting at bar with a jar of eggs

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Patrick

SpongeBob SquarePants character Patrick saying and pointing his finger up

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Professor Farnsworth

Futurama character Professor Farnsworth portrait with glasses

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Dot

Animaniacs character Dot is boxing

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Apu Nahasapeemapetilon

The Simpsons character Apu Nahasapeemapetilon is smiling

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Dr. Nick

The Simpsons character Dr. Nick is waving and saying HI

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Ash Ketchum

Pokemon character Ash Ketchum standing still

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Ash was a terrible trainer in season one tbh. Still he won my heart as despite lacking the senses needed he had the heart to even let Pikachu go if needed and i admire him for that.

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Drake Mallard

DuckTales character Drake Mallard with a big hat

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Zoidberg

Futurama character Zoidberg is explaining

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Nelson Muntz

The Simpsons character Nelson Muntz laughs at something

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Helga G. Pataki

Hey Arnold! character Helga G. Pataki is unhappy

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Comic Book Guy

The Simpsons character Comic Book Guy is astonished

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Kit Cloudkicker

TaleSpin character Kit Cloudkicker is positive

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This brings back memories! I probably watched this with my dad when I was a toddler all the time!

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Kif Kroker

Futurama character Kif Kroker is smoking a cigarette

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Wakko

Animaniacs character Wakko shows his tongue

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

*sings states and capitals song* I'm sorry you forgot to answer in the form of a question

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Dr. Hibbert

The Simpsons character Dr. Hibbert calmly talking

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Slimer

Ghostbusters character Slimer is looking horrible

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The real Ghostbusters, this is the best Ghostbuster prove me wrong

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Stimpson J. "Stimpy" Cat

The Ren & Stimpy Show character Stimpson J. Cat is standing happy

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