History Heartwarming / TheRenAndStimpyShow

* "Stimpy's Fan Club". Ren is overjoyed to finally get a fan letter for him, after a stream of fan mail for Stimpy. [[UnsportsmanlikeGloating He gloats about it and shows it off]]... only to finally read "[[WhamLine Love, Your Pal, Stimpy]]". Extra points as he glances dumbfounded at Stimpy, who despite being verbally and physically chewed out by Ren only seconds prior, [[UndyingLoyalty just gazes back with a kind, forgiving smile and hugs him.]]

** Even better there's a meta example for this. The next week, Nickelodeon got a truckload of letters from children telling Ren they loved him too. Aww...
** As much of a {{Jerkass}} Ren was over getting a single letter, it does show how much he values his fans. Once he gets his first fan-letter, he doesn't complain about how Stimpy still has more than he does.

* Ren trying to soothe himself in "Space Madness" can be considered a meta one. In a show that prides itself on making its audience sick, it means a lot that they'd throw in some appealing imagery.

-->'''Stimpy''': I meant every word.\\

-->-'''Howard Beckerman''' (paraphrased)

-->"Do you know why ''Ren and Stimpy'' is popular? It's not because of the gross stuff. It's because they love each other."

* Fake Dad. Ren CANNOT bring himself to spank Kowalski at the very end, and is reduced to tears when he's taken back to prison.

-->'''Stimpy''': I meant every word.
-->'''Ren''' (bursting out crying and snuggling up to Stimpy): Look at me! [[BlatantLies Big]], mean Ren, crying like a baby! Pretty pathethic, huh?!
-->'''Stimpy''': Oh, peeshaw! No one will ever know. You just cry your little eyes out.
-->''(Pan to the window, where [[ContinuityNod the lumberjack, little boy, horse, and teenaged girl who spied on Stimpy giving Ren a sponge bath in "Nurse Stimpy"]] are now watching Stimpy comforting Ren)''

-->'''Ren''': Nice and [[TemptingFate 'stinky']]!
-->'''Stimpy''': Stinky...wwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwWAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH-HAH-HAH-HAH-HAH-HAH-HAH-HAH-HAAH!! WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH-HAH-HAH-HAH-HAH-HAH-HAH-HAH-HAH-HAH-HAH!!! AH, HOO-HOO-HOO-HOO-HOO-HOO! AH-HOO, HOO-HOO-HOO-HOO-HOO-HOO-HOO...
-->'''Ren''': So THAT's it! YOU'RE still crying about your imaginary BUTT stinkyness!
-->'''Stimpy''': I'm not, listening to this, anymore! He's real! He's real!! He's REAL!!!
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-->'''Ren''': Look, man! It's time to get ''over'' this fantasy of yours. Let the wound heal. C'mon, man. I'll help you. Together, we'll get through this. Okay, buddy?
-->'''Stimpy''': I don't care.[[note]]He's been repeating this phrase throughout (most of) the entire scene.[[/note]]
-->'''Ren''' (is reaching the boiling point of his patience): FINE! SIT HERE AND WALLOW! YOU, YOU FAT...YOU STUPID...YOU...[grunts]...'''''WHO NEEDS YA?!!'''''

* In the episode ''Aloha Hoek'', when Ren and Stimpy are marooned and Ren first runs into the whale's corpse, his reaction is to jump into Stimpy's arms and hold him while squeaking in an adorably pathetic and panicked manner. Yes, ''Ren can be cute''[[note]]If that's what John K. wishes.[[/note]]. [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2wa0iEH7nds]]
* The beginning to ''Man's Best Friend'' (Yes, the one that got John K. fired), where George Liquor sees Ren and Stimpy in the pet shop, asleep on top of each other. And it's incredibly cute. Liquor ruins the moment, though. They do it again in the fish bowl.
** [[EsotericHappyEnding It could be said]] that Man's Best Friend's ending was just as heartwarming. Just after Ren beats the heck out of George Liquor, George grabs him by the head in unbelievable rage. Then all of a sudden, they chew rubber doggie treats while dancing to Raymond Scott Music.

-->'''Stimpy''': (Excitedly) Ren! You're back!
-->'''Ren''': So, I turn my back for ten years and you find yourself another chihuahua!
-->'''Stimpy''': ''Ahem''. But Ren...
-->'''Ren''': (Embarrassed) Oh. ''Hehe''. Sure. Well, it's great to be back! Buddy!
-->(The two happily embrace, as do their meat counterparts.)

--> "I don't deserve you.''
--> "I'm sorry I'm all the time mean to you."
--> "God bless you, Stimpy."
* You would ''think'' that the episode ''Double Header'' would have one of these, but let's face it. While it's true that one should be grateful to be alive after an accident, would YOU be happy with an arrangement where your head was sewn on right above somebody's...posterior, especially when that other person decides to have barbecued Boston baked beans?...

* This page in one of the comics is so precious. [[http://41.media.tumblr.com/d545d71b35a44aaa2ea8fd05b88bf2e5/tumblr_nm18zdk4zT1sbrfnfo1_500.png]] Ren and Stimpy are digging graves in a graveyard, which leads to Stimpy talking about their inevitable "Big Sleep". He says he's prepared for when it happens and shows Ren his tombstone. Then he asks Ren to show him his, which Ren refuses out of embarrassment. After some begging, Ren finally relents. His tombstone simply says "I'm weeth stupeed" with an arrow pointing to the left. Ren, in his own way, shows how he truly loves Stimpy and wants to be buried next to him when they pass away. Stimpy realizes this and hugs him while exclaiming "Awwwww!"

(Important note: Because the show had the above mentioned things, among others, YMMV on whether or not these actually count as "heartwarming" or not, especially since, during the John K. era, many if not all of the "heartwarming" elements [[ExecutiveMeddling were actually forced on him as part of a compromise]] between himself and [[Creator/{{Nickelodeon}} the network]].[[note]]This especially applies to [[Recap/RenandStimpy2x07SonofStimpy that]] infamous episode.[[/note]])

-->'''Ren''' (is reaching the boiling point of his patience): FINE! SIT HERE AND WALLOW! YOU, YOU FAT...YOU STUPID...YOU...[grunts]...'''''[[spoiler: WHO NEEDS YA?!!]]'''''

* You would ''think'' that the episode ''Double Header'' would have one of these, but let's face it. While it's true that one should be grateful to be alive after an accident, would YOU be happy with an arrangement where [[spoiler: your head was sewn on right above somebody's...posterior, especially when that other person decides to have barbecued Boston baked beans?...]]

* "Son of Stimpy". CrowningMomentOfHeartwarming combined with a CrowningMomentOfFunny, since the whole episode is dedicated to Stimpy's fart, that he happens to believe is his son (originally aptly titled "Stimpy's First Fart"). Stinky (as in, the fart) leaves his home (as in, Stimpy's butt). The whole episode is spent on Stimpy trying to find Stinky, and is sealed with a heartwarming reunion.

* Pilot episode "Big House Blues". Ren and Stimpy get put into shelter by a dog catcher and a little girl chooses Ren for her pet. Ren, happy to make it out alive, celebrates. After he's taken out of the cage, he realizes Stimpy has been left alone. He says to the girl "You can't have me, unless you take Stimpy too!" and starts praying for the girl to accept. She accepts, and an overjoyed Stimpy jumps and lands on top of Ren.

* Pilot episode "Big House Blues". Ren and Stimpy get put into shelter by a dog catcher and a little girl chooses Ren for her pet. After he's taken out of the cage, he mumbles at the girl "You can't have me, unless you take Stimpy too!".

** Even nore heartwarming (despite being both NauseaFuel and RuleOfFunny) is when, after getting gypped out of the money from his [[ItMakesSenseInContext shrieking nerve endings by the Nerve Ending Fairy]], which was going to be used to buy new teeth, Stimpy gives Ren one of his own teeth instead.

* In "Big House Blues", The dog catcher gives Ren to a girl that mistakes Ren for a poodle and Ren is excited to leave alive. Then, realizing Stimpy is still left alone in the cell, Ren explains to the girl that he can't go unless she takes Stimpy too. Ren is then seen praying aloud, hoping the girl will say yes. The girl accepts, resulting in a happy Stimpy jumping on top of Ren.

* Pilot episode "Big House Blues". Ren and Stimpy get put into shelter by a dog catcher and a little girl chooses Ren for her pet. After he's taken out of the cage, he mumbles at the girl "If you take me, you have to take Stimpy too!".

!! Adult Party Cartoon
For as vulgar and mean-spirited as it is, there are a couple of surprisingly heartwarming moments.

* "Onward and Upward" has Stimpy demurely ask Ren if he could carry him across the threshold of their new home. Ren smiles cutely, bats his eyelashes, and then obliges before hopping into Stimpy's arms.
** The title card is surprisingly cute and silly.
** Despite their previous altercation, there's a brief moment where Ren is cuddling up to Stimpy while they're asleep.
** Stimpy offers Ren an alternative shampoo to use, which Ren accepts. In an adorably cutesy voice that's so unlike him in this series. Stimpy slaps his hand again, and Ren pouts at him in a cute manner. It manages to be funny and quite sweet in its own way.
** While they're getting ready for bed, Stimpy asks Ren if they could have sex (cutting him self off, but it's obvious). But stops midway, thinking he's too tired (like he was earlier in the episode). Ren, however, has other plans. He calls Stimpy, then is revealed to be decked out in a baseball uniform while gazing at him seductively. All before asking, "Are you ready for a speedball, my little blumpkin pumpkin?" Despite the wording, his tone and smile indicates it's meant to be affectionate.
* "Ren Seeks Help" is disturbing, sad, and full of NightmareFuel. Ren's recent NoodleIncident has left Stimpy to the breaking point, and Ren genuinely feels horrible. He promises Stimpy that he'll do something about it and get help.
* "Fire Dogs 2" has the Fire Chief (played by and designed after Ralph Bakshi) taking Ren and Stimpy under his wing. Despite his absolute horrid behaviour all throughout, the boys do try their hardest to put up with it. They may be it in for a certain gain, but the effort they put in to accommodate the Fire Chief is pretty sweet.
* In "Naked Beach Frenzy", the points definitely go to Stimpy. Around the end, Ren ends up getting stuck in a [[ItMakesSenseInContext man's behind]] and begs Stimpy for help. Stimpy, despite everything Ren put him through, still goes out of his way to save him. He pulls Ren out, smothers his face in kisses with relief, and asks if he's okay (albeit worded differently).
* "Altruists" consists of the boys going out of their way to help a homeless widow and her handicapped son that fell on hard times. Granted, they commit multiple crimes and other felonies in order to help her, it ends up being strangely sweet of them.
** Even the homeless widow gets a special mention, as she clearly cares very much about her son (despite that he has no head). She had even given up her brassiere just so that she could buy him a neck.
** In that same scene, Ren tells Stimpy to give her his (Stimpy's) bra. Stimpy balks at the idea, but not out of any sort of greed. But because the bra is special to him since Ren gave it to him on their [[AwLookTheyReallyDoLoveEachOther anniversary.]] However, Stimpy relents and gives it to her.
* "Stimpy's Pregnant", while it is usually considered more disgusting than heartwarming, manages to have a few moments.
** During Ren's relatively understandable freakout, Stimpy is trying to calm him down and offers sweet assurances about the situation. On top of that, he refers to the baby as their love child.
** When Ren finally comes around to the idea of being a father, he happily talks to the baby and coaxes it to come out. All while a bunch of animal couples observe from the window.
** Stimpy's UndyingLoyalty throughout the whole thing.
** When Mr. Horse discovers the actual problem, he hesitates telling them that Stimpy isn't actually pregnant. The camera then pans over to Ren and Stimpy, who are actually having a genuinely loving moment. Ren is sweetly assuring him that everything is going to be okay while petting him and kissing his nose. It's quite possibly the sweetest he's ''ever'' been in the Adult Party Cartoon. (With the exception to the ending of "Onward and Upward")
** Throughout the episode, Ren's {{Jerkass}} meter was pretty much UpToEleven. However, it's during the hospital scene that he's actually supportive and worried for Stimpy, right down to holding his hand while Stimpy pushes.
** There's plenty of {{Squick}} in regards to their baby, considering what he's made of, and understandably so. However, the immense joy Ren and Stimpy share as they relish their newborn can be considered sweet.
** Ren asks Stimpy what they should name him. Stimpy thinks about it for a few moments, then comes up with Little Ricky, to which Ren is touched and is thrilled by the name.
** The final shot of the three of them together as a family is sweet [[http://i.imgur.com/HDFvmMx.png?1]]. When it fades out, a silver heart appears with "The I Love Stimpy Show" written on it.

* "Stimpy's Fan Club". Ren is overjoyed to finally get a fan letter for him, after a stream of fan mail for Stimpy. [[UnsportsmanlikeGloating He gloats about it and shows it off]]... only to find out the letter was from Stimpy himself. Extra points as he glances dumbfounded at Stimpy, who despite being verbally and physically chewed out by Ren only seconds prior, [[UndyingLoyalty just gazes back with a kind, forgiving smile and hugs him.]]

* "Stimpy's Fan Club". Ren is overjoyed to finally get a fan letter for him, after a stream of fan mail for Stimpy. He gloats about it and shows it off... only to find out the letter was from Stimpy himself. Extra points as he glances dumbfounded at Stimpy, who despite being verbally and physically chewed out by Ren only seconds prior, [[UndyingLoyalty just gazes back with a kind, forgiving smile and hugs him.]]

-->'''Ren''' (is reaching the boiling point of his patience): FINE! SIT HERE AND WALLOW! YOU FAT...YOU, YOU STUPID...YOU...[grunts]...'''''[[spoiler: WHO NEEDS YA?!!]]'''''

-->'''Ren''': Look, man! It's time to get ''over''' this fantasy of yours. Let the wound heal. C'mon, man. I'll help you. Together, we'll get through this. Okay, buddy?

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