I loved cow and chicken as a child. When someone gave me the complete collection on DVD I had to re-live my childhood. Boy oh boy, this was a great idea. It brought back so many memories of me as a child watching cartoon network after I finished my school homework and on the weekend mornings!
As for the show itself, I am personally amazed I was allowed to watch this as a child. It's comedy rested with its vulgarity. When you look at the characters you can sense they don't wash very often and enjoy rolling in their own physical and verbal filth. It was funny for me, but I am sure many people would disagree.
Much of the comedy came from stupidity too. When your grandparents refer to the TV as the "idiot box", you will understand why they think this when you watch this cartoon. I am amazed this was allowed to air at the time. It would certainly not pass today's standards. However, I am glad it is a part of cartoon history. It comes from a time with fewer restrictions and more creative freedom than today. I thoroughly enjoyed watching these episodes again and I am sure others will agree. After all, "dad was proud...he didn't care how!"
As for the show itself, I am personally amazed I was allowed to watch this as a child. It's comedy rested with its vulgarity. When you look at the characters you can sense they don't wash very often and enjoy rolling in their own physical and verbal filth. It was funny for me, but I am sure many people would disagree.
Much of the comedy came from stupidity too. When your grandparents refer to the TV as the "idiot box", you will understand why they think this when you watch this cartoon. I am amazed this was allowed to air at the time. It would certainly not pass today's standards. However, I am glad it is a part of cartoon history. It comes from a time with fewer restrictions and more creative freedom than today. I thoroughly enjoyed watching these episodes again and I am sure others will agree. After all, "dad was proud...he didn't care how!"