When Beavis and Butt-Head first hit MTV in the early ’90s, it perfectly captured the slacker spirit of Generation X—complete with juvenile humor, laid-back attitudes, and a deep love for music videos. The show became a cultural phenomenon, defining an era of comedy and satire. But as Gen X aged and Millennials took over pop culture, Beavis and Butt-Head struggled to stay relevant. Despite multiple reboots and revivals, the magic never quite returned—cementing it as a product of its time and a symbol of ’90s counterculture.