29 Cartoon Memes That Will Take You Back to Your Nickelodeon Childhood
Niceklodeon—it was more than just a channel; it was a lifestyle. If you spent your afternoons watching Rugrats, Fairly Odd Parents, or Spongebob, then these cartoon memes are about to hit you right in the nostalgia. As someone who grew up with the unforgettable characters and chaotic antics from those shows, these nostalgic Nickelodeon memes bring back all the memories of simpler times when your biggest worry was whether or not you’d make it home in time for Jimmy Neutron.
These 29 cartoon memes are a tribute to the golden age of cartoons, perfect for anyone who wants to take a trip down memory lane. Whether it’s Doug being his over-the-top self, Squidward freaking out over another terrifying situation, or the Ahh Real Monsters slicing through enemies with precision, these Nickelodeon memes tap into the humor and weirdness that made these shows so beloved.
Each of these nostalgic cartoon memes is nod to the characters and episodes that left a lasting mark on childhoods everywhere. Blending cartoon humor, animated classics, and that undeniable 90s and 2000s vibe, this collection brings the magic of those cartoons back in the funniest way possible.
After scrolling through these cartoon memes, you’ve probably laughed at how perfectly they capture the chaos and humor of those classic shows. From Jimmy's fairly odd genius gone wrong to Plankton's endless pursuit of Krabby Patties, these gems took you back to the golden age of cartoons.
If these cartoon memes gave you a much-needed dose of childhood nostalgia, there’s more where that came from. Thunder Dungeon has meme galleries dedicated to your favorite 90s and 2000s TV shows, cartoons, and animated classics. Whether you want to dive deeper into memes about recent TV shows, or more nostalgic content from your favorite era, we’ve got the perfect meme collections to keep the fun going.
Stick around and explore more memes that take you back to the good old days of cartoon chaos and laughter.
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Phil M., Co‑Founder & Content Strategist
Phil is one of Thunder Dungeon’s co‑founders, doubling as our resident meme analyst and dark‑room brainstormer. He specializes in trend‑spotting across social platforms and shapes the editorial calendar to keep our galleries fresh, topical, and worthy of your valuable procrastination.
