History WesternAnimation / RockosModernLife

* ''VideoGame/RockosModernLifeSpunkysDangerousDay'' (1994): A {{Platformer}} for the UsefulNotes/{{SNES}}

* BootCamp/TrainingMontage: Heffer and Filbert train Rocko using this trope to become stronger so he can take out an old bully of his. Heffer's overuse of his sports whistle, however, becomes very irritating to Bev Bighead, the viewers and most likely the other neighbors (better mute the sound when this happens) so Bev snatches it out of Heffer's hand in anger and gives him a less-disruptive party blower.

* TalkShowAppearance: In "Speaking Terms," a bad fight leaves Rocko and Heffer unwilling to speak to each other, so they go on the talk show ''Nosey!'' to give their sides of the story.

* ArmyBootCamp/TrainingMontage: Heffer and Filbert train Rocko using this trope to become stronger so he can take out an old bully of his. Heffer's overuse of his sports whistle, however, becomes very irritating to Bev Bighead, the viewers and most likely the other neighbors (better mute the sound when this happens) so Bev snatches it out of Heffer's hand and gives him a less-disruprive party blower.

''Rocko's Modern Life'' (1993–1996) is one of Creator/{{Nickelodeon}}'s most famous Franchise/{{Nicktoons}}, and the 4th overall, created by illustrator and cartoonist Creator/JoeMurray. It stars Rocko (voiced by Creator/CarlosAlazraqui), a mild-mannered young wallaby from [[LandDownUnder Australia]], adjusting to life on his own in the hectic metropolis of O-Town.

The writers had an amazing talent for [[DemographicallyInappropriateHumour getting away with a lot of risqué material]], making ''WesternAnimation/TheRenAndStimpyShow'''s attempts look amateur and obvious by comparison (although ''Ren & Stimpy'' focused more on shock value). At least two episodes, "Leap Frogs" and "Heff in a Handbasket," were banned after their original airings for their raunchier-than-normal content and certain episodes (i.e. "Road Rash", where Rocko and Heffer encounter a shady motel ran by a stereotypical Asian) had scenes that were cut from broadcast.

''Rocko's Modern Life'' (1993–1996) is one of {{Creator/Nickelodeon}}'s most famous Franchise/{{Nicktoons}}, and the 4th overall, created by illustrator and cartoonist Creator/JoeMurray. It stars Rocko (voiced by Creator/CarlosAlazraqui), a mild-mannered young wallaby from [[LandDownUnder Australia]], adjusting to life on his own in the hectic metropolis of O-Town.

Most of Rocko's days were [[CatchPhrase "very dangerous days"]], in which ASimplePlan like a trip to the laundromat or just trying to keep his job was met with bad luck and other weirdness. In later episodes, Rocko's friends Heffer (Creator/TomKenny) -- a gluttonous, not-too-bright, but amiable bovine who was literally RaisedByWolves -- and Filburt (Creator/MrLawrence) -- a neurotic, hypochondriac turtle -- were often dragged along for the ride. Rocko would also find himself butting heads with his [[CrankyNeighbor cranky next door neighbors]], middle-aged toad couple Ed and Bev Bighead (Creator/CharlieAdler).

* WidgetSeries: To a slightly lesser degree overall than ''WesternAnimation/TheRenAndStimpyShow'', sure, but still ''monumentally'' so regardless, especially with episodes like "Down The Hatch" and "Tickled Pinky" being a thing.

One of {{Creator/Nickelodeon}}'s most famous Franchise/{{Nicktoons}}, and the 4th overall, created by illustrator and cartoonist Creator/JoeMurray. It stars Rocko (voiced by Creator/CarlosAlazraqui), a mild-mannered young wallaby from [[LandDownUnder Australia]], adjusting to life on his own in the hectic metropolis of O-Town.

The writers had an amazing talent for [[{{demographically inappropriate humour}} getting away with a lot of risqué material]], making ''WesternAnimation/TheRenAndStimpyShow'''s attempts look amateur and obvious by comparison (although ''Ren & Stimpy'' focused more on shock value). At least two episodes, "Leap Frogs" and "Heff in a Handbasket," were banned after their original airings for their raunchier-than-normal content and certain episodes (i.e. "Road Rash", where Rocko and Heffer encounter a shady motel ran by a stereotypical Asian) had scenes that were cut from broadcast.

* ''Rocko's Modern Life: Spunky's Dangerous Day'' (1994): A {{Platformer}} for the UsefulNotes/{{SNES}}

* SeasonalRot: [[invoked]] In "Wacky Delly", Rachel Bighead decides to take over writing of ''Wacky Delly'', which gets the show cancelled. Later, she's seen in the desert after completing her masterpiece. A man walks up to her and asks her if she's seen ''Wacky Delly''.

* EvilDebtCollector: The second half of "Who Gives a Buck?" is a big TakeThat against debt collectors and their thuggish ways. [[KickTheDog Not]] [[AssholeVictim like]] [[AcceptableTargets they don't deserve it.]]

** In "Frog's Best Friend", Earl and Mr. Bighead take part in a chase montage that parodies ''VideoGame/PacMan'', ''Film/{{Bullitt}}'', ''Film/RaidersOfTheLostArk'' and ''Film/{{Godzilla}}''.

* EvilDebtCollector: The second half of "Who Gives a Buck?" is a big TakeThat against debt collectors and their thuggish ways. [[KickTheSonOfABitch Not]] [[AssholeVictim like]] [[AcceptableTargets they don't deserve it.]]

** In "Put Out to Pasture," when Rocko, Heffer, and Filburt are trying to substitute a "potato, water, and lightbulb" experiment, there is a section featuring potato chips. Rocko slowly deals out the chips [[DoesThisRemindYouOfAnything like poker chips]], and while Heffer [[BigEater eats all of his instantly]], Filburt plans to eat [[SuperOCD one potato chip per day]]. Heffer [[InelegantBlubbering begs]] for Rocko's chips, scarfs them down, licks his fingers ''[[spoiler:and his fingers]]'', and starts begging for Filburt's chips. Filburt goes so insane that [[ObfuscatingInsanity he starts talking to his own chips]]. [[spoiler:Ironically, this turn of events reveals the setup for a new plan to power the lightbulb by loading Heffer up with potato-related foods]]

* CrankyNeighbor: Ed Bighead.

* GroupIdentifyingMark: In "The Good, the Bad, and the Wallaby", Heffer tries to join the cattle on the ranch, but is rejected for not having a brand mark, so he fools them by drawing a fake mark on his butt.

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[[caption-width-right:350:Clockwise from top left: [[DogsAreDumb Spunky]], [[DirtyOldWoman Mrs. Bighead]],[[FatBastard Mr. Bighead]], [[SicklyNeuroticGeek Filburt]], [[BigEater Heffer]], [[UnluckyEverydude Rocko]].]]

One of {{Creator/Nickelodeon}}'s most famous Franchise/{{Nicktoons}}, and the 4th overall, created by illustrator and cartoonist Creator/JoeMurray. It stars Rocko (Creator/CarlosAlazraqui), a mild-mannered young wallaby from [[LandDownUnder Australia]], adjusting to life on his own in the hectic metropolis of O-Town.

Most of Rocko's days were [[CatchPhrase "very dangerous days"]], in which ASimplePlan like a trip to the laundromat or just trying to keep his job was met with bad luck and other weirdness. In later episodes, Rocko's friends Heffer (Creator/TomKenny) -- a gluttonous, not-too-bright, but amiable bovine who was literally RaisedByWolves -- and Filburt -- a neurotic, hypochondriac turtle -- were often dragged along for the ride. Rocko would also find himself butting heads with his [[CrankyNeighbor cranky next door neighbors]], middle-aged toad couple Ed and Bev Bighead (Creator/CharlieAdler).

One of {{Creator/Nickelodeon}}'s most famous Franchise/{{Nicktoons}}, and the 4th overall, created by illustrator and cartoonist Creator/JoeMurray. It stars Rocko, a mild-mannered young wallaby from [[LandDownUnder Australia]], adjusting to life on his own in the hectic metropolis of O-Town.

Most of Rocko's days were [[CatchPhrase "very dangerous days"]], in which ASimplePlan like a trip to the laundromat or just trying to keep his job was met with bad luck and other weirdness. In later episodes, Rocko's friends Heffer -- a gluttonous, not-too-bright, but amiable bovine who was literally RaisedByWolves -- and Filburt -- a neurotic, hypochondriac turtle -- were often dragged along for the ride. Rocko would also find himself butting heads with his [[CrankyNeighbor cranky next door neighbors]], middle-aged toad couple Ed and Bev Bighead.