History Awesome / TheHitchhikersGuidetotheGalaxy

--> '''Vogon Troops''': (''entire army collapses'') I'm soooo depressed.

*** Chances are the robot had the idea from the moment it was confirmed there were nuclear missiles homing in on them, but didn't say anything because [[TheEyeore he concluded that being blown up would be a welcome break.]] Also, Trillian figured that it would be a good idea once it was suggested, but wanted to know why Zaphod thought it was a bad idea at the time.

** The fact that Arthur was the only one to even think of the idea. Considering he was in the company of an [[OurPresidentsAreDifferent Intergalactic President]], [[InsufferableGenius a robot with a brain supposedly the size of a planet]], [[HumanAliens an alien from somewhere in the vicinity of Betelgeuse,]] [[ArsonMurderAndJaywalking and an astrophysicist]].

* Zaphod avoids being a complete KarmaHoudini for accidentally having the Earth blown up thanks to Trillian sicking the POV Gun on him. True he steals it away from her a moment later but, it seemed to have an impact.

** The fact that Arthur was the only one to even think of the idea. Considering he was in the company of an [[OurPresidentsAreDifferent Intergalactic President]], [[InsufferableGenius a robot with a brain supposedly the size of a planet]], an alien from somewhere in the vicinity of Betelgeuse, [[ArsonMurderAndJaywalking and an astrophysicist]].

** The fact that Arthur was the only one to even think of the idea. Considering he was in the company of a [[OurPresidentsAreDifferent Intergalactic President]], [[InsufferableGenius a robot with a brain supposedly the size of a planet]], a alien from somewhere in the vicinity of Betelgeuse, [[ArsonMurderAndJaywalking and an astrophysicist]].

* Zaphod is put in the room where he will be killed by psychological overwhelmingness by being shown his significance in comparison to ''the entire rest of everything in the universe''... and lives. Albeit, because [[spoiler:he's actually in a virtual reality specifically created for him to explore, where he ''is'' the most important thing in the universe]].

** The fact that Arthur was the only one to even think of the idea. Considering he was in the company of a [[OurPresidentsAreDifferent Intergalactic President]], [[InsufferableGenius a robot with a brain supposedly the size of a planet]], and a alien from somewhere in the vicinity of Betelgeuse.

* All of the "Guide entries", which are traditional animation masquerading as computer graphics, and still look good thirty years later

-->"[[DestinationDefenestration Would you like to step outside]]?"

-->"Would you like to step outside?"

* Marvin's BigDamnHeroes recovery with the P.O.V. gun.

-->"Would you like to step outside?[[labelnote:*]] Remember: flying far above the surface of a planet.[//labelnote]]"

* The very moment Arthur becomes the ultimate form of UnfazedEveryman:
-->"Would you like to step outside?"
** Keep in mind that he is saying this to ''[[DidYouJustFlipOffCthulhu Thor, the Norse God of Thunder]]''.
** ''Also'' keep in mind they are on a flying party at the time. Meaning Arthur ''just got Thor to throw himself into thin air.'' Seriously, that part is so subtle, it's easily missable and awesome in and of itself.

* Zaphod is put in the room where he will be killed by psychological overwhelmingness by being shown his significance in comparison to ''the entire rest of everything in the universe''... and lives. Albeit, because [[spoiler:he's actually in an alternate dimension where he ''is'' the most important thing in the universe]].

* Slartibartfast showing Arthur the "factory floor" and Earth 2.0. Arthur is unsurprisingly floored.

* Ford bluffing his way passed a crapload of armed security officers to smuggle himself, Arthur and Fenchurch onto a [[FirstContact very public spacecraft]].

** Coupled with the RunningGag of him finding new and inventive ways to bankrupt the company using a stolen credit card. In one instance, he dials the Speaking Clock from a distant galaxy, collect, and then forwards the charges to the Guide.

* The very moment Arthur becomes the ultimate form of [[ArthurDent the trope that bears his name]]:

* Ford breaking out of the ''Guide'' building with everyone trying to catch him and still finding time to rip off the entire place. (It's under new management.)

!!''So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish''

!!''Mostly Harmless''

*** And he actually (presumably) '''''kills Thor''''' with this, tricking him into stepping out of a floating building and falling to his death. His casual remark afterwards just makes it even better. Yes, ordinary "useless" Earthling Arthur Dent '''''killed a god'''''.

** Keep in mind that he is saying this to ''[[DidYouJustFlipOffCthulhu Thor, the Norse God of Thunder]]''.

** Keep in mind that he is saying this to ''[[DidYouJustFlipOffCthulu Thor, the Norse God of Thunder]]''.