Nickelodeon was pushing just about every boundary for kids’ television in the 90s. From adult jokes to horror that left a lasting impression on the audience, Are You Afraid of the Dark? falls under the latter category. It’s questionable how it even passed the suits at Nickelodeon for television airtime. For comparison, Goosebumps , which was AYAOTD’s direct competition, wasn’t even as scary. Sure, it had more dark endings, but because AYAOTD used it more sparingly, it was all the more frightening for kids. Videos by VICE Not only was the subject matter borderline too adult for a kids’ program, but the show’s editing—the suspense, darkness, and generally negative atmosphere—still gives me the genuine creeps. The Kids’ Show That Accidentally Traumatized an Entire Generation Season 2, Episode 10, “The Tale of the Shiny Red Bicycle” might now be the scariest episode ever, but the storyline is really heavy for a kids’ program. Two boys, Mike and Ricky, are racing their bikes through town.…