There’s two types of shows you watch. The first kind, the one timer, is the show you watch once or watched a long time ago and have no interest in watching again. The other kind, the timeless kind, is the show you could watch over and over or at least certain episodes because, well, they rock. Why do we love these shows? Because they give us unforgettable characters, teach us invaluable life lessons and inspire us to stand up for ourselves and what we believe in. Even if you no longer watch these shows, their lessons will stick with you well into college and for that, they're worth remembering.
Jenny Wakeman (My Life as a Teenage Robot)
XJ-9 taught us a lot about the do’s and don’ts of growing up. She taught us how to balance free time and responsibilities, as well as the struggles and pressures we face. She also showed us that no matter how weird or socially awkward you could be, there were good people out there who would stick by you no matter what.
Huey Freeman (The Boondocks)
You could live to be 100, and you’ll never be as cool or as articulate as Huey Freeman. Just ten years old, he saw how confusing and unfair the world can be. His cynicism wasn’t without intelligence; however, he knew what to say and what had to be done. The world’s either with you or against you and Huey taught us to speak our minds and endure, even with every odd stacked against you.
Tommy Pickles (Rugrats)
Tommy was imaginative, clever, loyal and the bravest explorer to ever wear a diaper. Whenever adventure called, he immediately answered and dived head first without a second thought. Coming to college to discover so many new experiences, you can’t be scared like Chuckie or you’ll have too many regrets.
Debbie Thornberry (The Wild Thornberrys)
Debbie was, to say the least, a bit of a Debbie Downer. She just wanted a “normal” life, free from the inconveniences and trouble of living in an RV and driving around the world. Though, this doesn’t mean she didn’t leave us with some important lessons. First of all, life isn’t normal. It’s strange, mysterious and full of surprises. Second, adapting to new environments is exactly what many of us face everyday. Whether it’s living with a roommate/roommates, trying to find a decent meal or surviving the jungle that is a college party, you’re going to be inconvenienced at some point and learning that the world doesn’t revolve around you and making the best of any situation is a great life tip.
Uncle Iroh (Avatar: The Last Airbender)
If you ever watched Avatar: The Last Airbender growing up, you know that there's never been a wiser mentor than Uncle Iroh. Yeah, that’s right, he’s wiser than Yoda, Dumbledore, and Rafiki. All of his profound proverbs and lessons, whether on life, fear, anger, guilt, love or hope, are spectacularly inspiring and insightful. Even if you’re in a strange world, having new experiences, face huge responsibilities or are completely miserable, life is happening all around you, and it’s up to you to become apart of it.
