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** One of the jobs Rocko tries after getting fired from Super Lot-O-Comics is a "specialty phone operator". It's [[GettingCrapPastTheRadar clearly supposed to be a phone sex hotline]], but Rocko's idea of talking dirty is to say "Oh baby, oh baby, oh baby." in [[BadBadActing a half-hearted monotone]]. Awkwardness ensues when his customer recognizes his voice, he recognizes her as Mrs. Bighead, and the two hastily hang up.
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** One of the guys in the demolition derby is a guy on a [[ThePennyfarthingEffect Pennyfarthing bicycle]].
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** Earlier in the episode, Spunky is sent to the pound for not having his collar (after another, tougher dog took it off him). When Rocko tries to rescue him, he is [[MistakenForDog mistaken for a dog by the warden]] and imprisoned in the pound. The other dogs in the pound tell Rocko about the conditions they are forced to endure, one of which is [[CoolAndUnusualPunishment being subjected to repeats of]] [[TastesLikeDiabetes a syrupy cartoon]] [[CoolAndUnusualPunishment called]] ''[[CoolAndUnusualPunishment Mervin the Happy Cat]]''.

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** Earlier in the episode, Spunky is sent to the pound for not having his collar (after another, tougher dog took it off him). When Rocko tries to rescue him, he is [[MistakenForDog mistaken for a dog by the warden]] and imprisoned in the pound. The other dogs in the pound tell Rocko about the conditions they are forced to endure, one of which is [[CoolAndUnusualPunishment being subjected to repeats of]] [[TastesLikeDiabetes a syrupy cartoon]] [[CoolAndUnusualPunishment cartoon called]] ''[[CoolAndUnusualPunishment ''[[ShowWithinAShow Mervin the Happy Cat]]''.

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** Heffer's grandmother in [[FireAndBrimstoneHell Heck]]: "I like it here! It's warm!"


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** Heffer's grandmother in [[FireAndBrimstoneHell Heck]]: "I like it here! It's warm!"
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** Earlier in the episode, Spunky is sent to the pound for not having his collar (after another, tougher dog took it off him). When Rocko tries to rescue him, he is [[MistakenForDog mistaken for a dog by the warden]] and imprisoned in the pound. The other dogs in the pound tell Rocko about the conditions they are forced to endure, one of which is [[CoolAndUnusualPunishment being subjected to repeats of]] [[TastesLikeDiabetes a syrupy cartoon]] [[CoolAndUnusualPunishment called]] ''[[CoolAndUnusualPunishment Mervin the Happy Cat]]''.
-->'''Stray Dog #1:''' No more, please!\\
'''Stray Dog #2:''' I can't take it! I CAN'T TAKE IT!\\
'''Stray Dog #3:''' SHUT IT OFF! FOR THE LOVE OF LASSIE!\\
'''Stray Dog #4:''' Somebody neuter me!\\
'''Stray Dog #5:''' (''Grabbing Stray Dog #4 by his neck'') Snap out of it, man! Don't let him break you!\\
'''Stray Dog #6:''' It's against nature!
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-->'''RRBM:''' I have ''nipple blindness''!

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-->'''RRBM:''' --->'''RRBM:''' I have ''nipple blindness''!
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** Ralph Bighead's meltdown of repeatedly screaming "Never" when Rocko asks her to reconcile with her parents. The style of this scene makes it clear that Stephen Hillenberg wrote this episode.

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** Ralph Bighead's meltdown of repeatedly screaming "Never" when Rocko asks her him to reconcile with her his parents. The style of this scene makes it clear that Stephen Hillenberg wrote this episode.



** And of course, the SpringtimeForHitler antics that Ralph gets up to trying to sabotage the show, only succeeding when she actually ''tries'' to make it a show she can be proud of.

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** And of course, the SpringtimeForHitler antics that Ralph gets up to trying to sabotage the show, only succeeding when she he actually ''tries'' to make it a show she he can be proud of.



** The episode concludes with Rocko, ''finally'' catching on that Ralph Bighead has been deliberately trying to sabotage the show, convinces her to just give it her all instead - after a brief ''{{WesternAnimation/Fantasia}}''-esque homage, the show is immediately cancelled. Ralph goes out to the desert to create her MagnumOpus - a giant statue of [[SmallReferencePools the bog-standard]] "Still Life in a Bowl". The statue is praised by a passer-by, before segueing into...

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** The episode concludes with Rocko, ''finally'' catching on that Ralph Bighead has been deliberately trying to sabotage the show, convinces her him to just give it her his all instead - after a brief ''{{WesternAnimation/Fantasia}}''-esque homage, the show is immediately cancelled. Ralph goes out to the desert to create her his MagnumOpus - a giant statue of [[SmallReferencePools the bog-standard]] "Still Life in a Bowl". The statue is praised by a passer-by, before segueing into...
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** Rachel Bighead's meltdown of repeatedly screaming "Never" when Rocko asks her to reconcile with her parents. The style of this scene makes it clear that Stephen Hillenberg wrote this episode.

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** Rachel Ralph Bighead's meltdown of repeatedly screaming "Never" when Rocko asks her to reconcile with her parents. The style of this scene makes it clear that Stephen Hillenberg wrote this episode.



** Heffer's epic belch at the talent show, which blows out the windows.

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** Heffer's epic belch at the talent show, which blows out the windows. Also, the fact that while everyone else is laughing their asses off, Rocko is just sitting there in confusion.



** And of course, the SpringtimeForHitler antics that Rachel gets up to trying to sabotage the show, only succeeding when she actually ''tries'' to make it a show she can be proud of.

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** And of course, the SpringtimeForHitler antics that Rachel Ralph gets up to trying to sabotage the show, only succeeding when she actually ''tries'' to make it a show she can be proud of.



** The episode concludes with Rocko, ''finally'' catching on that Rachel Bighead has been deliberately trying to sabotage the show, convinces her to just give it her all instead - after a brief ''{{WesternAnimation/Fantasia}}''-esque homage, the show is immediately cancelled. Rachel goes out to the desert to create her MagnumOpus - a giant statue of [[SmallReferencePools the bog-standard]] "Still Life in a Bowl". The statue is praised by a passer-by, before segueing into...

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** The episode concludes with Rocko, ''finally'' catching on that Rachel Ralph Bighead has been deliberately trying to sabotage the show, convinces her to just give it her all instead - after a brief ''{{WesternAnimation/Fantasia}}''-esque homage, the show is immediately cancelled. Rachel Ralph goes out to the desert to create her MagnumOpus - a giant statue of [[SmallReferencePools the bog-standard]] "Still Life in a Bowl". The statue is praised by a passer-by, before segueing into...
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** Dr. Hutchison's diagnosis of Rocko's condition:
-->'''Dr. Hutchison''': Here's your problem. These little lightning bolts indicate pain.\\
(''Dr. Hutchison grabs a lightning bolt, then touches it with her hook, causing it to electrocute her.'')\\
'''Dr. Hutchison:''' Oop! Good conductor. Anyway, if you look at this chart, you'll see what I mean.\\
(''Dr. Hutchison pulls down a chart showing examples of Pain and Relief.'')\\
'''Dr. Hutchison:''' This is Pain. That's what you've got. What you want is this stuff here, Relief, [[LiteralMinded so we need to get you some blue wavy lines. I'll go check the supply room]]!\\
(''Dr. Hutchison pulls the chart up.'')\\
'''Dr. Hutchison:''' Kay?\\
(''Dr. Hutchison is about to leave the room, but turns to face Rocko.'')\\
'''Dr. Hutchison:''' Oh, and we'll have to cut out your appendix, too.
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** The episode concludes with Rocko, ''finally'' catching on that Rachel Bighead has been deliberately trying to sabotage the show, convinces her to just give it her all instead - after a brief {{Disney/Fantasia}}-esque homage, the show is immediately cancelled. Rachel goes out to the desert to create her MagnumOpus - a giant statue of [[SmallReferencePools the bog-standard]] "Still Life in a Bowl". The statue is praised by a passer-by, before segueing into...

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** The episode concludes with Rocko, ''finally'' catching on that Rachel Bighead has been deliberately trying to sabotage the show, convinces her to just give it her all instead - after a brief {{Disney/Fantasia}}-esque ''{{WesternAnimation/Fantasia}}''-esque homage, the show is immediately cancelled. Rachel goes out to the desert to create her MagnumOpus - a giant statue of [[SmallReferencePools the bog-standard]] "Still Life in a Bowl". The statue is praised by a passer-by, before segueing into...
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** Rachel Bighead's meltdown of repeatedly screaming "Never" when Rocko asks her to reconcile with her parents. The style of this scene makes it clear that Creator/StephenHillenberg wrote this episode.

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** Rachel Bighead's meltdown of repeatedly screaming "Never" when Rocko asks her to reconcile with her parents. The style of this scene makes it clear that Creator/StephenHillenberg Stephen Hillenberg wrote this episode.
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* "Mama's Boy": The scene when Heffer is late opening up the Chewy Chicken.
** The IronicJuxtaposition when Heffer is on the phone with his mom and repeatedly says he's fine on his own, while wandering through the desert, being robbed at gunpoint, picking at rocks in jail, on a meat rack, about to crash in a plane, is being tortured, and finally in Hell!
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As one of the flagship Nicktoons of the 90s, it stands to reason that Rocko's Modern Life has a goldmine of funny material.


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-->'''Mrs. Bighead''': Oh, you're right. Oh yes, Ed, this is ''disgusting''! Quick, Ed, get the telescope out of the hall closet!

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-->'''Mrs. Bighead''': Oh, you're right. Oh yes, Ed, this is ''disgusting''! Quick, Ed, get the telescope out of the hall closet!



'''Mrs. Bighead:''' Oh, shut up Ed and take your trousers off, 'cause we are gonna boogie 'til the sun comes up!

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'''Mrs. Bighead:''' Oh, shut up up, Ed and take your trousers off, off and join the party, 'cause we are gonna boogie 'til the sun comes up!
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* "Hypno Puppy Love":
** Rocko coming out of his hypnosis:
--->'''Rocko''': Hey guys. When are you going to hypnotize me? Wait... why am I hairless? Where are my clothes?! You guys are sick!
** Heffer using his X-ray specs:
--->'''Heffer:''' I can see you! I can see ''all'' of you!
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* In the episode "Pipe Dreams", Rocko and Heffer are trying to unclog a toilet. Cue fake commercial for a drain cleaner known as "Tropical Plumber". Heffer squeezes the bottle, and a lemon, a banana, and a pineapple start singing and dancing ([[EarWorm Tropical Plumber, Hey! Unclog your pipes today!]]). They get into a canoe and are about to go down into the toilet to do their thing, when they are eaten by Spunky, [[BlackComedy screaming in horror]]. The jungle disappears, and they are once again standing miserably in the flooding bathroom.

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* In the episode "Pipe Dreams", Rocko and Heffer are trying to unclog a toilet. Cue fake commercial for a drain cleaner known as "Tropical Plumber". Heffer squeezes the bottle, and a lemon, a banana, and a pineapple start singing and dancing ([[EarWorm Tropical (Tropical Plumber, Hey! Unclog your pipes today!]]).today!). They get into a canoe and are about to go down into the toilet to do their thing, when they are eaten by Spunky, [[BlackComedy screaming in horror]]. The jungle disappears, and they are once again standing miserably in the flooding bathroom.
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** When Ed Bighead starts winning the golf game against Mr. Dupette (with Heffer's help), Mr. Noway goes on speaker phone to chew out the Dark Groundskeeper for not handling the situation (that is, thwarting Ed Bighead). Suddenly, Noway starts coughing and choking, making it seem like a parody of the scene in ''Film/StarWars'' when Vader chokes Admiral Motti. But apparently the Dark Groundskeeper had nothing to do with it:

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** When Ed Bighead starts winning the golf game against Mr. Dupette (with Heffer's help), Mr. Noway goes on speaker phone to chew out the Dark Groundskeeper for not handling the situation (that is, thwarting Ed Bighead). Suddenly, Noway starts coughing and choking, making it seem like a parody of the scene in ''Film/StarWars'' ''Film/ANewHope'' when Vader chokes Admiral Motti. But apparently the Dark Groundskeeper had nothing to do with it:
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** The guy Rocko bumps into that's skipping down the hall.
--> '''Guy''': Don't... step on the white ones: Hooooot laaaaaaava. Pineapples!\\
'''Rocko''': Oh, hehe... that's great.
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** The two nerds:
-->'''First Nerd:''' You'll never be satisfied with a mortal woman, because the elf wenches are so beautiful, you'll spend the rest of your life searching for that same beauty again... (''sniffs, eyes dilate'') ''Yes.''\\
'''Second Nerd:''' Wow... [[EvenNerdsHaveStandards You're an]] ''[[EvenNerdsHaveStandards idiot]]''...

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* The ending of "Canned": Rocko's former boss chews that Conglom-O gum and a beehive appears on his head and he freaks, crashing his car and starts running off to the end of the road on the screen and then he comes back running from the rabid giraffes who run right into the screen. [[RunningGag It ends with the trapped flies cheering "Hooray!"]] Followed by an off-screen director yelling "Cut!" and telling the flies they can leave... only for one to linger, apparently desperate for acting work and hoping the role will lead to further appearances.
** The two nerds:

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* The ending of "Canned": Rocko's former boss chews that Conglom-O gum and a beehive appears on his head and he freaks, crashing his car and starts running off to the end of the road on the screen and then he comes back running from the rabid giraffes who run right into the screen. [[RunningGag It ends with the trapped flies cheering "Hooray!"]] Followed by an off-screen director yelling "Cut!" and telling the flies they can leave... only for one to linger, apparently desperate for acting work and hoping the role will lead to further appearances.
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** The ending: Rocko's former boss chews that Conglom-O gum and a beehive appears on his head and he freaks, crashing his car and starts running off to the end of the road on the screen and then he comes back running from the rabid giraffes who run right into the screen. [[RunningGag It ends with the trapped flies cheering "Hooray!"]] Followed by an off-screen director yelling "Cut!" and telling the flies they can leave... only for one to linger, apparently desperate for acting work and hoping the role will lead to further appearances.
** Speaking of: Mr. Dupet's attitude when he enters the comic shop is priceless:
--> '''Mr. Dupet''': Does your ''miserable'' little store sell the five volume pack of ''Nuclear Swan''? I'm double-parked and I have a customer waiting.
** The two nerds:
-->'''First Nerd:''' You'll never be satisfied with a mortal woman, because the elf wenches are so beautiful, you'll spend the rest of your life searching for that same beauty again... (''sniffs, eyes dilate'') ''Yes.''\\
'''Second Nerd:''' Wow... [[EvenNerdsHaveStandards You're an]] ''[[EvenNerdsHaveStandards idiot]]''...
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--> '''Widow''': But I will never ''ever'' be "okay". ''(crunch sound effect)'' 'Kay? ''(Hutch cries and leaves, with Widow stuck with her head upside down)'' [[MajorPainUnderreaction Ow.]]

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--> '''Widow''': But I will never ''ever'' be "okay". ''(crunch sound effect)'' 'Kay? ''(Hutch cries and leaves, with Widow stuck with her head upside down)'' [[MajorPainUnderreaction [[MajorInjuryUnderreaction Ow.]]
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--> '''Widow''': But I will ''never'' be "okay". ''(crunch sound effect)'' 'Kay?

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--> '''Widow''': But I will ''never'' never ''ever'' be "okay". ''(crunch sound effect)'' 'Kay?'Kay? ''(Hutch cries and leaves, with Widow stuck with her head upside down)'' [[MajorPainUnderreaction Ow.]]
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* "Commuted Sentence": Mr. Smitty ''freaking out'' during the "time=money" scene.
--> '''Mr. Smitty''': What is this?\\
'''Rocko''': A clock?\\
'''Mr. Smitty''': And what does it tell us, hmm?\\
'''Rocko''': Time?\\
'''Mr. Smitty''': And how do we get a clock, hmm?\\
'''Rocko''': Go to a clock store?\\
'''Mr. Smitty''': AND?!\\
'''Rocko''': ''(getting nervous)'' Buy one?\\
'''Mr. Smitty''': WITH WHAT?!?!\\
'''Rocko''': Money?\\
'''Mr. Smitty''': ''(breaking his pointer)'' MOOONNNEEEEEEEEYYY!!!... Good. So, any ''moron'' can SEEEEEE that time equals..... what? Huh?\\
'''Rocko''': M-money?\\
'''Mr. Smitty''': I can't hear you!\\
'''Rocko''': Money!\\
'''Mr. Smitty''': Hmm?\\
'''Rocko''': MONEY, SIR! TIME IS MONEY!!!\\
'''Mr. Smitty''': I hope it won't be necessary to have this little "chat" again.
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** The scene where Heffer unknowingly pulls off Mrs. Bighead's towel, who freaks out and jumps into a piano, running through numerous walls.

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** The two nerds:
-->'''First Nerd:''' You'll never be satisfied with a mortal woman, because the elf wenches are so beautiful, you'll spend the rest of your life searching for that same beauty again... (''sniffs, eyes dilate'') ''Yes.''\\
'''Second Nerd:''' Wow... [[EvenNerdsHaveStandards You're an]] ''[[EvenNerdsHaveStandards idiot]]''...



* "Canned": The two nerds:
-->'''First Nerd:''' You'll never be satisfied with a mortal woman, because the elf wenches are so beautiful, you'll spend the rest of your life searching for that same beauty again... (''sniffs, eyes dilate'') ''Yes.''\\
'''Second Nerd:''' Wow... [[EvenNerdsHaveStandards You're an]] ''[[EvenNerdsHaveStandards idiot]]''...


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* "Dirty Dog": Bloaty's boss is coming over for dinner. The first words out of his mouth when Bloaty answers the door:
--> '''Mr. Ickk''': You're '''FIRED'''! ''(Bloaty looks crestfallen)'' I mean, hello.
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** When Rocko, Heffer and Filburt are taking the tram tour of the studio lot, they stop at two guys, one throwing drawings in the air and the other videotaping it, while shouting crazily. Rocko asks the tour guide if that's a step in the filmmaking process, the guide flatly replies, "Uh, no. Those guys are idiots."

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** When Rocko, Heffer Rocko and Filburt are taking the tram tour of the studio lot, they stop at two guys, one throwing drawings in the air and the other videotaping it, while shouting crazily. Rocko asks the tour guide if that's a step in the filmmaking process, the guide flatly replies, "Uh, no. Those guys are idiots."
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** The flushed goldfish's endless bitching. It keeps Rocko up at night.
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** When Rocko, Heffer and Filburt are taking the tram tour of the studio lot, they stop at two guys, one throwing drawings in the air and the other videotaping it, while shouting crazily. Rocko asks the tour guide if that's a step in the filmmaking process, the guide flatly replies, "Uh, no. Those guys are idiots."
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** The home movies, especially Heffer's fifth birthday when he gets carried away trying to break open a pinata and starts attacking the guests.
-->'''Mr. Wolfe:''' Three lawsuits, happy birthday...

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** The home movies, especially Heffer's fifth birthday when he gets carried away trying to break open hit a pinata and starts attacking ends up [[CameraAbuse knocking the camera on its side]] before chasing the guests.
-->'''Mr. Wolfe:''' [[NoodleIncident Three lawsuits, lawsuits]], [[SarcasmMode happy birthday...]]
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** Rachel Bighead's meltdown of repeatedly screaming "Never" when Rocko asks her to reconcile with her parents.

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** Rachel Bighead's meltdown of repeatedly screaming "Never" when Rocko asks her to reconcile with her parents. The style of this scene makes it clear that Creator/StephenHillenberg wrote this episode.

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