From the introduction of Sonic the Hedgehog, the passing of Queen frontman, Freddie Mercury, and several new Nickelodeon animated cartoons, here’s 1991 in tattoos.
Everyone’s favourite destructive imaginary friend, Drop Dead Fred burst onto cinema screens in 1991.
The Alan Partridge character was created by Steve Coogan and Armando Iannucci for radio in 1991.
To compete with Nintendo’s Mario, Sonic the Hedgehog was first released by Sega in 1991.
Professor Frink made first appearance on The Simpsons in the episode titled “Old Money” (Season 2 – Episode 17).
The Simpsons added another character in 1991, with Groundskeeper Willie’s first appearance in “Principal Charming”.
“Treehouse of Horror II” which aired on Halloween in 1991 presented us with this classic Bart Simpson prank call to Moe’s Tavern.
August 11, 1991 saw Nickelodeon premiere their first three original Nicktoons: Doug, Rugrats, and The Ren & Stimpy Show.
The Silence of the Lambs, starring Anthony Hopkins and Jodie Foster, was released in 1991.
Paul Bearer became the manager of The Undertaker in February of 1991.
The Addams Family made their move from television to the big screen with Angelica Huston as Morticia and Christina Ricci as Wednesday.
Freddie Mercury passed away on November 24, 1991 at age 45.
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