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Big House Blues Trivia Quiz

On August 10, 1990, "The Ren and Stimpy Show" aired its pilot, "Big House Blues". It was shown in several film festivals before being shown on Nickelodeon. It was the start of a show which changed the landscape of American cartoons as a whole. Good luck

A multiple-choice quiz by tuxedokitten86. Estimated time: 3 mins.

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418,139

Updated
Nov 07 24

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Question 1 of 10

1. In the beginning of the cartoon, what does the narrator incorrectly call Ren? Hint

Ren Hoel

Ren Choke

Ren Hole

Ren Hoke

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Question 2 of 10

2. What do Ren and Stimpy find to eat, only to have it cruelly taken from them? Hint

garbage

bread crumbs

cheese

pet food

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Question 3 of 10

3. Ren and Stimpy eventually are locked up in the pound, where they meet a group of dogs. One of the dogs is sent to "go to sleep". That dog's name is Jasper.

True

False

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Question 4 of 10

4. Unfortunately, this 8-minute cartoon was censored and cut down to about seven minutes by Nickelodeon. Which of these two scenes was cut from Nick's airing?

Ren freaks out about "The Big Sleep", and tells Stimpy they will die.

Ren kisses Stimpy in his sleep. Disgusted, he cleans himself by drinking toilet water.

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Question 5 of 10

5. Ren is covered by Stimpy's hairballs while they are languishing in their cell. However, a little girl mistakes him for a ____.

Answer: (breed of dog (6 letters))

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Question 6 of 10

6. How many lines does Stimpy have in "Big House Blues", which is quite unusual for later outings? Hint

one

zero

three

ten

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Question 7 of 10

7. What color is the sweater Ren receives from the girl's mother? Hint

red

blue

purple

white

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Question 8 of 10

8. What does the little girl's mother gift Stimpy with, which he holds on to for future episodes? Hint

a stuffed catnip mouse

a litter box

a vinyl record of Happy Happy Joy Joy

a television

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Question 9 of 10

9. "Big House Blues" is also the title of what in the "Ren and Stimpy Show" universe? Hint

the ending theme

a cartoon in-universe

the theme song

song sung by the inmates at the pound

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who voices The Dogcatcher, who is also the narrator? Hint

Jim Smith

Billy West

John Kricfalusi

Bob Camp

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In the beginning of the cartoon, what does the narrator incorrectly call Ren?

Answer: Ren Hoke

"Eet's Hoek, you eediot! Not Hoke!"

2. What do Ren and Stimpy find to eat, only to have it cruelly taken from them?

Answer: bread crumbs

The duo chow down eagerly on the bread crumbs, but are forced to have it pecked off their tongues by a bird with a blackjack.

3. Ren and Stimpy eventually are locked up in the pound, where they meet a group of dogs. One of the dogs is sent to "go to sleep". That dog's name is Jasper.

Answer: False

The dog who is euthanized is actually named Phil. Jasper is the name of the dog who tells Ren about poor Phil's fate.

4. Unfortunately, this 8-minute cartoon was censored and cut down to about seven minutes by Nickelodeon. Which of these two scenes was cut from Nick's airing?

Answer: Ren kisses Stimpy in his sleep. Disgusted, he cleans himself by drinking toilet water.

The scene was cut because homosexuality in American television wasn't as widely accepted as it is today. This wouldn't be the last time homosexuality jokes and scenes would be shown, though. Watch "Son of Stimpy" and "The Great Outdoors" for blatant times where it's shown.

5. Ren is covered by Stimpy's hairballs while they are languishing in their cell. However, a little girl mistakes him for a ____.

Answer: poodle

The little girl, voiced by Cheryl Chase (Angelica Pickles!), takes Ren to be adopted.

6. How many lines does Stimpy have in "Big House Blues", which is quite unusual for later outings?

Answer: three

These lines are: "What's the Big Sleep, Ren?", "Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah!", and "My first material possession! Oh joy! I can hardly wait to use it!" Later episodes would have Stimpy talk much more frequently.

7. What color is the sweater Ren receives from the girl's mother?

Answer: blue

It's funny because John K's inspiration for Ren was a photograph of a Chihuahua in a sweater.

8. What does the little girl's mother gift Stimpy with, which he holds on to for future episodes?

Answer: a litter box

The litter box is consistently referred to as Stimpy's "first material possession". Even when it is destroyed in episodes such as "Fire Dogs" and "Ren's Bitter Half", it mysteriously returns in their next adventure.

9. "Big House Blues" is also the title of what in the "Ren and Stimpy Show" universe?

Answer: the ending theme

"Big House Blues" was composed by Die Screaming Lederhosens (Jim Smith, Chris Reccardi, Scott Huml) and plays during the end credits. The theme song, "Dog Pound Hop", is played in the cartoon during the dog pound party, also performed by Die Screaming Lederhosens.

10. Who voices The Dogcatcher, who is also the narrator?

Answer: Jim Smith

John Kricfalusi voices Ren Hoek. Billy West voices Stimpy. Bob Camp is the Dogcatcher when he acts effeminate.

Source: Author tuxedokitten86

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