Oh that hurts! I love Ren and Stimpy. I even stomached it after Mr K was fired but you are right it never was the same. Then for a brief period the Spike channel got a hold of it and turned it into a vulgar parody of itself. Intimating in most episodes that R&S were life partners. The fireman made a few appearances usually nude. Thankfully Nik got it back and put it on nicktoons on Saturdays. At least for awhile, I haven’t checked lately!
We have a Ren&Stimpy fridge magnet on the side of our fridge. The charming graphic piece made its way into our home via a birthday card my son received when he turned 10 or thereabouts. (At least, I think it’s still on the fridge...it may have become one of those things to which one becomes blind when it’s been sticking around for almost a decade...)
my dear boy - i cannot freaking believe that you parted with such treasure. my hear breaks. my chest clenches involuntarily. my soul deflates a little with the thought of the crunch that crushed a bit of the Ren AND the Stimpy.