Joe Murray Reflects On Using Animals With Anthropomorphic Qualities On 'Rocko's Modern Life'

alisonfraser April 16, 2020

“Using animals with anthropomorphic qualities allowed me to delve into the human psyche in a more pedagogical way. I could get away with more (including the lead character not wearing any pants.) The stories had bite with lots of wackiness thrown in.” -Joe Murray, creator of Rocko’s Modern Life, in a 2014 interview with The Huffington Post. Original art by Joe Murray himself! Are you looking forward to Nick's upcoming Rocko’s Modern Life TV movie, "Static Cling"? Sound off in the comments below!

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