Made during an experiment using ‘sugar, spice, and everything nice,’ Blossom (everything nice) is the self-assured leader, Bubbles (sugar) the softest and sweetest, and Buttercup (spice) an outdoorsy Tomboy. The Powerpuff Girls ran for six seasons and is recognized for its Japanese-style animation, empowering female leads, and use of adult humor. 

5. Beavis and Butt-Head

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These two knuckleheads defined the MTV generation. The dim-witted Beavis and Butt-Head are two high school slackers whose life revolves around rock music, sex, and junk food. Despite having few redeeming qualities, the duo quickly became heroes to the disenfranchised youth of the 90s. Neither is really that likable, but somehow they connected with audiences and went on to appear in eight seasons and a feature film.

Depending on your view, Beavis and Butt-Head are two of the worst characters ever created or a witty satire on 90s pop culture and society at that time. Whatever your thoughts, there is no doubting these two chortling buffoons had a massive impact on American culture. 

6. Ickis, Oblina, and Krumm

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If there is one thing you can’t complain about with 90s cartoon characters, it’s originality. Take for instance Aaahh!!! Real Monsters. This 25-minute episode cartoon is about three young monsters–Ickis, Oblina, and Krumm–who are learning how to scare humans. What a ridiculous premise for a TV series, but it works. The show is incredibly funny and all three of the monsters are outrageously entertaining. Each has a different personality that shines through in the show and makes for great viewing. 

7. Tommy Pickles

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The main character of the classic 90s series Rugrats, Tommy Pickles is a one-year-old troublemaking baby. Possessed with a vest for life and a need to explore, Tommy gets up to all sorts of mischief with his infant friends. Dressed in a nappy and blue t-shirt, Tommy is an adventure baby who converses with his baby friends when adults aren’t present and often finds himself in all sorts of trouble that he manages to survive thanks to his quick wit and intelligence.