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How ‘Rocko’s Modern Life’ Somehow Got This Phone Sex Joke Past Nickelodeon
The early Nickelodeon episode barely disguised the adult joke, complete with an “Oh, baby” phone call and a very revealing workplace sign.
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Among the many adult jokes made in children’s programs of the 90s was a not-so-subtle innuendo about Rocko’s job in Rocko’s Modern Life. In one of the first few episodes, Rocko was let go from his Super-Lot-O-Comics.
The hit Nickelodeon program tackles the relatable feeling of being fired and desperately searching for money. He can’t pay for food, water, or any of his other basic needs. This leads to Rocko landing some strange odd jobs,........