You probably have a ready list of ’90s kids shows you loved, that are so obviously better than the others, but do you have any favorite ’90s theme songs? This throwback Thursday it’s time to examine the merits of the songs that let you know your favorite cartoon was on, because for every Pokemon theme there’s a Chip ‘N Dale Rescue Rangers song.
30. Digimon
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5FCYURvubxc&w=560&h=315]
The absolute worst. This non-song will get in your head and never, ever let go.
29. Angry Beavers
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=geRR7JF-3FI&w=560&h=315]
It’s like some weird ’60s house party you’re glad you skipped.
28. Aaahh!! Real Monsters
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uP07louhhBY&w=560&h=315]
More screaming than actual music.
27. Rocko’s Modern Life
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_HmEGRVUcR0&w=560&h=315]
This song just kind of happens. Whether you want it to or not.
26. Rocket Power
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zcqKYHqNz2Q&w=560&h=315]
Every overly aggressive song that ever blasted out of a Pac Sun.
25. Pinky and the Brain
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYXBzE-Cpec&w=560&h=315]
You might remember this as catchy, but you’re mistaken.
24. Dextor’s Laboratory
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jdYVSRBNqKc&w=560&h=315]
Not much of a song, but it does nail the creepy vibe.
23. The Wild Thornberrys
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nmBSiYulUSk&w=560&h=315]
This is a nothing sort of theme song, a big let down after the explanation of Eliza’s powers.
22. Chip ‘N Dale Rescue Rangers
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hFXTa2yeYWs&w=560&h=315]
It’s ’80s-ish, nothing terribly exciting about it.
21. SpongeBob Square Pants
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CKJD563qHfI&w=560&h=315]
No. Stop. It actually has the screaming kids within the song in case you don’t have any on hand to scream in person.
20. Captain Planet
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZGegECwSiGY&w=560&h=315]
It sounds like a song from an early ’90s aerobics class, but that kind of works. The power is yours!
19.Franklin
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Zf8t-uAzhk&w=560&h=315]
Continuing the trend of wonderfully mellow kids theme songs that are wasted on stress-free kids.
18. Rollie Polie Ollie
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJPIpQK1Z4E&w=560&h=315]
An agreeable song. He is smart and small and round.
17. Disney Adventures of the Gummi Bears
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g2z8V2yL5P0&w=560&h=315]
Obviously a hold over from the ’80s style wise, this will make you want to take up Parkour while eating gummy bears.
16. The New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BdKnojhNBeI&w=560&h=315]
The calming breeze of childhood theme songs. Everything’s okay now, Winnie the Pooh will entertain you.
15. Aladdin: The Animated Series
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zfoZ1xOBwkw&w=560&h=315]
Stealing from your source material seems like a good move.
14. Tiny Toons Adventures
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4HW7YTWeg20&w=560&h=315]
Learning all the words was like the kid version of learning rap lyrics.
13. Animaniacs
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YzTXxt9oOY&w=560&h=315]
Listen to this one again, you’ll appreciate the lyrics way more as an adult.
12. PB&J Otter
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HcMMLuVz8aw&w=560&h=315]
This pre-school show theme is just so cute.
11. Recess
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89kdKlaHYZs&w=560&h=315]
That’s it. That’s the show.
10. Hey Arnold
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OKL1ffelnNk&w=560&h=315]
A+ use of sound effects within the song.
9. The Weekenders
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q905fHDQGvM&w=560&h=315]
Fun fact: their theme song is performed by Who’s Line Is It Anyway? star Wayne Brady.
8. The Magic School Bus
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v53mhRXXT2g&w=560&h=315]
You always had to add in the “sit back” shout when you sang along.
7. CatDog
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TA6MMC12uDQ&w=560&h=315]
Bonus points if you know any words other than “CatDog.”
6. Pepper Anne
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V88Sud73sRo&w=560&h=315]
The warrior cry of middle school girls everywhere.
5. Doug
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CdmURW0Go9Q&w=560&h=315]
Not to be confused with the theme song from Disney’s Doug, which, like the entire series, is garbage.
4. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nNa2Fr6CA0E&w=560&h=315]
If we play it enough times maybe we can forget the remake even happened.
3. Arthur
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7zkX6kfnWbk&w=560&h=315]
Seriously, forget the mediation music, this song will mellow you out perfectly.
2. Pokemon
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NcfdoSuC6MI&w=560&h=315]
Still the number one song to get you psyched up for a run.
1. Rugrats
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Zch-CGnH9c&w=560&h=315]
The entirety of ’90s childhood nostalgia in a 45 second sound-byte. If this isn’t the top of your list, I assume something traumatic happened to you while you were watching Rugrats.
