Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 81 (click to see context) from:
* Even if the dream Arnold has in the Parents Day episode is mostly a TearJerker, seeing that as the start of Grandpa's exagerated stories for him, and also Grandma's crazy behaviour, creating the possibility that those are their methods of helping him cope with his parents never returning, which they held on to during the next years until the time of the series. Considering also them both, with those things as part of them, are what shaped Arnold to be who he is. Those sure are some awesome grandparents.
to:
* Even if the dream Arnold has in the Parents Day episode is mostly a TearJerker, seeing that as the start of Grandpa's exagerated exaggerated stories for him, and also Grandma's crazy behaviour, creating the possibility that those are their methods of helping him cope with his parents never returning, which they held on to during the next years until the time of the series. Considering also them both, with those things as part of them, are what shaped Arnold to be who he is. Those sure are some awesome grandparents.
Added DiffLines:
** The dream sequence in which Arnold remembers all the times his grandparents were there for him ends with Arnold in a plane and his grandparents in a second one, his grandfather cheering him on, happily calling for a flight "off into the wild blue yonder." They fly away into the distance together as an absolutely beautiful instrumental version of "Look Up" plays.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
!!General
* Arnold [[ShipTease hugging]] Helga in "Arnold's Hat", "Runaway Float" and "Arnold Visits Arnie".
* Anytime Phoebe and Gerald show an interest in each other. Their status as Helga and Arnold's BetaCouple is well-deserved.
* Helga [[ThrowingTheFight throwing]] the titular competition of "Spelling Bee" after overhearing that her father attempted to bribe Arnold into losing, as a means to help Arnold and spite her father's lack of belief in her ability.
!!Season 1
* Anytime Phoebe and Gerald show an interest in each other. Their status as Helga and Arnold's BetaCouple is well-deserved.
* Helga [[ThrowingTheFight throwing]] the titular competition of "Spelling Bee" after overhearing that her father attempted to bribe Arnold into losing, as a means to help Arnold and spite her father's lack of belief in her ability.
!!Season 1
Deleted line(s) 28,32 (click to see context) :
* The episode "Hey Harold!", featuring quite possibly one of the most touching and adorable pairings in the history of animation, Harold and Patty.
** For more details, they both go to a party that neither wanted to go to. They meet and butt heads at first, but then they hit it off so much that by the time the party is over and everyone has left, they're ''still'' on the balcony talking.
*** The next day, they hang out and have fun. While eating Patty confesses, much to Harold's disbelief, that she doesn't like lunch period because she usually sits alone and has since second grade, due to her reputation for being tough, and wishes she had a friend to sit with that she could talk to, "in between chewing." After the day ends Harold offers to sit with her at lunch the next day, much to her joy.
*** That single moment cannot be understated. Throughout the show, Patty's voice is usually quiet and doesn't carry much emotion, even when she's angry. But when Harold offers to join her for lunch, the way her voice lights up with surprise and excitement shows arguably more emotion than any other time with Patty, and it's probably the happiest she's sounded in the whole show.
** Any episode starring Big Patty, really; how Arnold manages to convince her to fake a beatdown on Helga and they share a bit of a heart to heart, how Harold stands up to [[ThoseTwoGuys Stinky and Sid]] when they mock Patty (twice; first time after a dance together, second time after losing an arm-wrestling match to her with pride and dignity) and even Rhonda who gave another snobby materialistic girl a verbal beatdown before things escalated into a repeat of the reform school they both went to, or worse. By the end of each episode, they all gain a bit of respect towards Patty and find that she isn't as bad as they first thought after all.
** For more details, they both go to a party that neither wanted to go to. They meet and butt heads at first, but then they hit it off so much that by the time the party is over and everyone has left, they're ''still'' on the balcony talking.
*** The next day, they hang out and have fun. While eating Patty confesses, much to Harold's disbelief, that she doesn't like lunch period because she usually sits alone and has since second grade, due to her reputation for being tough, and wishes she had a friend to sit with that she could talk to, "in between chewing." After the day ends Harold offers to sit with her at lunch the next day, much to her joy.
*** That single moment cannot be understated. Throughout the show, Patty's voice is usually quiet and doesn't carry much emotion, even when she's angry. But when Harold offers to join her for lunch, the way her voice lights up with surprise and excitement shows arguably more emotion than any other time with Patty, and it's probably the happiest she's sounded in the whole show.
** Any episode starring Big Patty, really; how Arnold manages to convince her to fake a beatdown on Helga and they share a bit of a heart to heart, how Harold stands up to [[ThoseTwoGuys Stinky and Sid]] when they mock Patty (twice; first time after a dance together, second time after losing an arm-wrestling match to her with pride and dignity) and even Rhonda who gave another snobby materialistic girl a verbal beatdown before things escalated into a repeat of the reform school they both went to, or worse. By the end of each episode, they all gain a bit of respect towards Patty and find that she isn't as bad as they first thought after all.
Deleted line(s) 44,58 (click to see context) :
* The end of "The Beeper Queen". Miriam's finally taken some initiative and has proven she's more than a "smoothie"-guzzling scatterbrain by taking over for Bob at the beeper emporium, and she ''loves'' it. But once she [[MyGodWhatHaveIDone realizes she's neglected Helga]], she gives it all up to come back home, and she and Helga even hug. This being the [[DysfunctionJunction Pataki]] family makes it all that more meaningful.
** Also, any time Big Bob shows some HiddenDepths and shows that he really does love Helga.
* Related, Big Bob has a health scare, ''almost'' gets persuaded to join a hippie commune, but thanks to Helga, decides not to do so. He also decides that since there were some good ideas in there that were helpful, not to abandon it completely.
* The ending of "Crabby Author". "Even if you're afraid to go looking for magic, magic still may come looking for you. The end."
* In the Veteran's Day episode, Gerald is eager to hear his dad tell war stories from his time in the Vietnam War, only to be disappointed when Martin reveals he was just a file clerk. He offhandedly says that the closest he got to any action was when he drove through an area where a battle had taken place and found a bleeding soldier named Miller that he made a bandage for. Later when they are visiting the Vietnam war memorial, Miller shows up and reveals that if Martin hadn't done that, he would have bled to death and he's been waiting for over twenty years to personally thank him for saving his life. Miller tells Gerald that his dad is a real hero and introduces his wife and kids to Martin and Gerald. Miller's son salutes Martin and they all watch the fireworks display together.
** The credits give special thanks to the real-life veterans who ''really'' won the Battle of the Bulge.
* Also the ending to "Phoebe Skips". It shows how Helga and Phoebe's friendship means to each other.
-->'''Helga:''' You're more than just my sidekick. You're my best friend.
** A bit before that, when Phoebe is crying, saying that skipping grades was a stupid idea, Helga says this: [[YouAreBetterThanYouThinkYouAre "Just because it didn't work out doesn't mean it was stupid. It was smart. You're smart."]] It's brief, but it shows despite being...[[JerkWithAHeartOfGold harsh at times, Helga can still be a good friend]].
* In "Helga on the Couch," the {{Flashback}} to how Helga and Arnold first met surely qualifies.
-->'''Dr. Bliss''': [[TheUnfavourite So nobody's ever noticed you]].\\
'''Helga''': ...[[BecauseYouWereNiceToMe There was]] ''[[ICantBelieveAGuyLikeYouWouldNoticeMe someone]]''...
** And is preceded by a Crowning Moment of Heart''breaking'' in the previous scene, where Helga is announcing that she's going to preschool, only to be completely ignored by her parents.
** Dr. Bliss' entire character is extremely heartwarming -- she's the kind of person a troubled kid like Helga really needs in her life, a genuinely good person who became a child psychologist because she wants to help kids. Having known Helga for barely a day, she cares more about Helga than people who have known her for her entire life, and gets her to open up not necessarily by wheedling her but by encouraging her to be better. It's telling that when Helga first walks into her session, she's bitter and combative, but then by the end she doesn't want to go, promises to come back for another session, and even runs back to give the doc a big hug.
*** It's a small moment, but the first time we see Helga start to actually bond with Dr. Bliss is when they both share a common interest in jumping rope, and even know the same rhymes--cut to the two of them jumping rope side by side while saying the same rhyme.
** Also, any time Big Bob shows some HiddenDepths and shows that he really does love Helga.
* Related, Big Bob has a health scare, ''almost'' gets persuaded to join a hippie commune, but thanks to Helga, decides not to do so. He also decides that since there were some good ideas in there that were helpful, not to abandon it completely.
* The ending of "Crabby Author". "Even if you're afraid to go looking for magic, magic still may come looking for you. The end."
* In the Veteran's Day episode, Gerald is eager to hear his dad tell war stories from his time in the Vietnam War, only to be disappointed when Martin reveals he was just a file clerk. He offhandedly says that the closest he got to any action was when he drove through an area where a battle had taken place and found a bleeding soldier named Miller that he made a bandage for. Later when they are visiting the Vietnam war memorial, Miller shows up and reveals that if Martin hadn't done that, he would have bled to death and he's been waiting for over twenty years to personally thank him for saving his life. Miller tells Gerald that his dad is a real hero and introduces his wife and kids to Martin and Gerald. Miller's son salutes Martin and they all watch the fireworks display together.
** The credits give special thanks to the real-life veterans who ''really'' won the Battle of the Bulge.
* Also the ending to "Phoebe Skips". It shows how Helga and Phoebe's friendship means to each other.
-->'''Helga:''' You're more than just my sidekick. You're my best friend.
** A bit before that, when Phoebe is crying, saying that skipping grades was a stupid idea, Helga says this: [[YouAreBetterThanYouThinkYouAre "Just because it didn't work out doesn't mean it was stupid. It was smart. You're smart."]] It's brief, but it shows despite being...[[JerkWithAHeartOfGold harsh at times, Helga can still be a good friend]].
* In "Helga on the Couch," the {{Flashback}} to how Helga and Arnold first met surely qualifies.
-->'''Dr. Bliss''': [[TheUnfavourite So nobody's ever noticed you]].\\
'''Helga''': ...[[BecauseYouWereNiceToMe There was]] ''[[ICantBelieveAGuyLikeYouWouldNoticeMe someone]]''...
** And is preceded by a Crowning Moment of Heart''breaking'' in the previous scene, where Helga is announcing that she's going to preschool, only to be completely ignored by her parents.
** Dr. Bliss' entire character is extremely heartwarming -- she's the kind of person a troubled kid like Helga really needs in her life, a genuinely good person who became a child psychologist because she wants to help kids. Having known Helga for barely a day, she cares more about Helga than people who have known her for her entire life, and gets her to open up not necessarily by wheedling her but by encouraging her to be better. It's telling that when Helga first walks into her session, she's bitter and combative, but then by the end she doesn't want to go, promises to come back for another session, and even runs back to give the doc a big hug.
*** It's a small moment, but the first time we see Helga start to actually bond with Dr. Bliss is when they both share a common interest in jumping rope, and even know the same rhymes--cut to the two of them jumping rope side by side while saying the same rhyme.
Deleted line(s) 62,65 (click to see context) :
* Chocolate Boy [[DoesThisRemindYouOfAnything finally being free of chocolate]]. Especially when he's seen all [[GRatedDrug clean and happy]] at the end of the episode. Awwww.
** And it sticks, too, flying right in the face of StatusQuoIsGod. He's now addicted to radishes... well, at least they're healthy.
*** Unfortunately, by the time of ''The Jungle Movie'', he falls right back off the wagon.
* Arnold [[ShipTease hugging]] Helga in "Arnold's Hat", "Runaway Float" and "Arnold Visits Arnie".
** And it sticks, too, flying right in the face of StatusQuoIsGod. He's now addicted to radishes... well, at least they're healthy.
*** Unfortunately, by the time of ''The Jungle Movie'', he falls right back off the wagon.
* Arnold [[ShipTease hugging]] Helga in "Arnold's Hat", "Runaway Float" and "Arnold Visits Arnie".
* There was an episode where the kids try to take the subway but it ends up malfunctioning leaving them alone with a homeless man (Creator/MarkHamill) who keeps telling them to "Get out of [his] house," a blind man (voiced by Creator/KevinMichaelRichardson) with his dog, a psychologist (Creator/TonyJay) and his patient (Creator/KathSoucie) trying to overcome claustrophobia, a retired nurse, and an old man stuck underground. Of course tensions run high but near the end, Arnold notices there's something wrong with the blind man's dog and points it out. The retired nurse joins Arnold while the blind man sits back and worries. Some moments later he asks if his dog is all right, Arnold reassures him and tells him his dog was actually female and just gave birth to a litter of puppies. The blind man just starts crying tears of happiness and says "I'm a daddy?!" And to make it even better, the subway turns back on (thanks to Grandma) and everyone cheers!
** Note that the subway starts up while everyone was singing a song initiated by the homeless man.
* When Arnold tries to collect money to buy a ticket for Mickey Kaline's last baseball game, Grandpa reminds him about the money earned when Arnold took care of dogs. When he goes to take it out, Grandpa sneaks a bill from his own pocket into Arnold's money.
** Provided, he had to retract a bit when it turned out he gave Arnold a $50 bill...
** Grandpa driving Arnold to the stadium to give the homerun baseball back to Micky Kaline was heartwarming on its own. As a way to thank Arnold for his kindness, Micky Kaline decides to play catch for a while, reminiscing about his career with his biggest fan.
* What prevents "Pigeon Man" from being a complete DownerEnding is that Pigeon Man now knows that there are good people like Arnold in the world and hopes to find someone like him.
!!Season 2
** Note that the subway starts up while everyone was singing a song initiated by the homeless man.
* When Arnold tries to collect money to buy a ticket for Mickey Kaline's last baseball game, Grandpa reminds him about the money earned when Arnold took care of dogs. When he goes to take it out, Grandpa sneaks a bill from his own pocket into Arnold's money.
** Provided, he had to retract a bit when it turned out he gave Arnold a $50 bill...
** Grandpa driving Arnold to the stadium to give the homerun baseball back to Micky Kaline was heartwarming on its own. As a way to thank Arnold for his kindness, Micky Kaline decides to play catch for a while, reminiscing about his career with his biggest fan.
* What prevents "Pigeon Man" from being a complete DownerEnding is that Pigeon Man now knows that there are good people like Arnold in the world and hopes to find someone like him.
!!Season 2
* A very subtle moment in the beginning of "Helga's Love Potion" has Mr. Simmons handing back the students' creative writing assignments and quietly remarking to Helga how much he's truly enjoyed getting to know her through her work. It just goes to show what an excellent, devoted teacher he really is.
* "Pre-Teen Scream", which sees Phoebe meeting her favorite pop singer and realizing he's a lip-synching sham, could have easily had Ronnie Matthews be a massive jerk on top of everything. Instead, he's nothing but warm and friendly with Helga and Phoebe, taking them out to his favorite burger joint, joking with them, and being straightforward with them about his role on the stage.
!!Season 3
* The episode "Hey Harold!", featuring quite possibly one of the most touching and adorable pairings in the history of animation, Harold and Patty.
** For more details, they both go to a party that neither wanted to go to. They meet and butt heads at first, but then they hit it off so much that by the time the party is over and everyone has left, they're ''still'' on the balcony talking.
*** The next day, they hang out and have fun. While eating Patty confesses, much to Harold's disbelief, that she doesn't like lunch period because she usually sits alone and has since second grade, due to her reputation for being tough, and wishes she had a friend to sit with that she could talk to, "in between chewing." After the day ends Harold offers to sit with her at lunch the next day, much to her joy.
*** That single moment cannot be understated. Throughout the show, Patty's voice is usually quiet and doesn't carry much emotion, even when she's angry. But when Harold offers to join her for lunch, the way her voice lights up with surprise and excitement shows arguably more emotion than any other time with Patty, and it's probably the happiest she's sounded in the whole show.
** Any episode starring Big Patty, really; how Arnold manages to convince her to fake a beatdown on Helga and they share a bit of a heart to heart, how Harold stands up to [[ThoseTwoGuys Stinky and Sid]] when they mock Patty (twice; first time after a dance together, second time after losing an arm-wrestling match to her with pride and dignity) and even Rhonda who gave another snobby materialistic girl a verbal beatdown before things escalated into a repeat of the reform school they both went to, or worse. By the end of each episode, they all gain a bit of respect towards Patty and find that she isn't as bad as they first thought after all.
* The ending of "Crabby Author". "Even if you're afraid to go looking for magic, magic still may come looking for you. The end."
* "Pre-Teen Scream", which sees Phoebe meeting her favorite pop singer and realizing he's a lip-synching sham, could have easily had Ronnie Matthews be a massive jerk on top of everything. Instead, he's nothing but warm and friendly with Helga and Phoebe, taking them out to his favorite burger joint, joking with them, and being straightforward with them about his role on the stage.
!!Season 3
* The episode "Hey Harold!", featuring quite possibly one of the most touching and adorable pairings in the history of animation, Harold and Patty.
** For more details, they both go to a party that neither wanted to go to. They meet and butt heads at first, but then they hit it off so much that by the time the party is over and everyone has left, they're ''still'' on the balcony talking.
*** The next day, they hang out and have fun. While eating Patty confesses, much to Harold's disbelief, that she doesn't like lunch period because she usually sits alone and has since second grade, due to her reputation for being tough, and wishes she had a friend to sit with that she could talk to, "in between chewing." After the day ends Harold offers to sit with her at lunch the next day, much to her joy.
*** That single moment cannot be understated. Throughout the show, Patty's voice is usually quiet and doesn't carry much emotion, even when she's angry. But when Harold offers to join her for lunch, the way her voice lights up with surprise and excitement shows arguably more emotion than any other time with Patty, and it's probably the happiest she's sounded in the whole show.
** Any episode starring Big Patty, really; how Arnold manages to convince her to fake a beatdown on Helga and they share a bit of a heart to heart, how Harold stands up to [[ThoseTwoGuys Stinky and Sid]] when they mock Patty (twice; first time after a dance together, second time after losing an arm-wrestling match to her with pride and dignity) and even Rhonda who gave another snobby materialistic girl a verbal beatdown before things escalated into a repeat of the reform school they both went to, or worse. By the end of each episode, they all gain a bit of respect towards Patty and find that she isn't as bad as they first thought after all.
* The ending of "Crabby Author". "Even if you're afraid to go looking for magic, magic still may come looking for you. The end."
Deleted line(s) 77,78 (click to see context) :
* There was an episode where the kids try to take the subway but it ends up malfunctioning leaving them alone with a homeless man (Creator/MarkHamill) who keeps telling them to "Get out of [his] house," a blind man (voiced by Creator/KevinMichaelRichardson) with his dog, a psychologist (Creator/TonyJay) and his patient (Creator/KathSoucie) trying to overcome claustrophobia, a retired nurse, and an old man stuck underground. Of course tensions run high but near the end, Arnold notices there's something wrong with the blind man's dog and points it out. The retired nurse joins Arnold while the blind man sits back and worries. Some moments later he asks if his dog is all right, Arnold reassures him and tells him his dog was actually female and just gave birth to a litter of puppies. The blind man just starts crying tears of happiness and says "I'm a daddy?!" And to make it even better, the subway turns back on (thanks to Grandma) and everyone cheers!
** Note that the subway starts up while everyone was singing a song initiated by the homeless man.
** Note that the subway starts up while everyone was singing a song initiated by the homeless man.
Deleted line(s) 80 (click to see context) :
* Arnold singing to an ill Glueboy the mule in "The Racing Mule".
Deleted line(s) 82,86 (click to see context) :
* "Phoebe Breaks A Leg" is a true friendship episode for Helga and Phoebe. After Phoebe gets hit by a bus running errands for Helga, Helga is immediately, [[MyGodWhatHaveIDone deeply contrite and vows to be a better friend to Phoebe]]. She cleans Phoebe's locker, brings her stuff to wash her hair, gets her lunch for her, etc. Phoebe begins taking advantage of Helga after Helga was treating her like staff, but then when Arnold gives her a subtle WhatTheHellHero and Helga almost gets hit by a bus, Phoebe ''pushes her out of the way''. The two then honestly talk about their feelings when Phoebe visits Helga in hospital. It goes to show that, inconsiderate she may be, Helga truly does have a HiddenHeartOfGold and Phoebe knows this, which is why she's such a loyal friend. Aw.
* When Arnold tries to collect money to buy a ticket for Mickey Kaline's last baseball game, Grandpa reminds him about the money earned when Arnold took care of dogs. When he goes to take it out, Grandpa sneaks a bill from his own pocket into Arnold's money.
** Provided, he had to retract a bit when it turned out he gave Arnold a $50 bill...
** Grandpa driving Arnold to the stadium to give the homerun baseball back to Micky Kaline was heartwarming on its own. As a way to thank Arnold for his kindness, Micky Kaline decides to play catch for a while, reminiscing about his career with his biggest fan.
* A very subtle moment in the beginning of "Helga's Love Potion" has Mr. Simmons handing back the students' creative writing assignments and quietly remarking to Helga how much he's truly enjoyed getting to know her through her work. It just goes to show what an excellent, devoted teacher he really is.
* When Arnold tries to collect money to buy a ticket for Mickey Kaline's last baseball game, Grandpa reminds him about the money earned when Arnold took care of dogs. When he goes to take it out, Grandpa sneaks a bill from his own pocket into Arnold's money.
** Provided, he had to retract a bit when it turned out he gave Arnold a $50 bill...
** Grandpa driving Arnold to the stadium to give the homerun baseball back to Micky Kaline was heartwarming on its own. As a way to thank Arnold for his kindness, Micky Kaline decides to play catch for a while, reminiscing about his career with his biggest fan.
* A very subtle moment in the beginning of "Helga's Love Potion" has Mr. Simmons handing back the students' creative writing assignments and quietly remarking to Helga how much he's truly enjoyed getting to know her through her work. It just goes to show what an excellent, devoted teacher he really is.
Deleted line(s) 89 (click to see context) :
* What prevents "Pigeon Man" from being a complete DownerEnding is that Pigeon Man now knows that there are good people like Arnold in the world and hopes to find someone like him.
Deleted line(s) 96,108 (click to see context) :
* The ending of "Curly's Girl", mainly because Curly gives up on the "relationship" with Rhonda because he realizes how unhappy she is, and hearing his explanation.
-->'''Curly:''' I just figured you were suffering, you know, a saucy specimen like you pretending to like a guy like me.
** It's especially sweet that Rhonda decides to approach him later to thank him for "dumping" her.
--->'''Rhonda:''' I guess you acting like a total freak sometimes is just your way of showing me how much you care. And the truth is, you're...well, you're an okay guy.
---> '''Curly:''' Thanks. [Pause] [[MomentKiller So how about giving me a lock of your hair to keep under my pillow]]?
* Blink and you miss, but in "Love and Cheese", Ruth can be seen looking at Arnold and Lila and smiles at them. She may have noticed Arnold more then we realized and seemed legitimately happy for him finally finding a real girlfriend.
** Also, when Arnold fails to win Lila a big stuffed Teddy Bear at a bottle toss stand (rigged by Helga to sabotage his chances at winning it), the stand attendant gives him a little stuffed turtle as a consolation prize, meekly stating he felt "sorry for him." This [[PetTheDog small but kind gesture]] lets Arnold present the prize to Lila, who found it just as endearing.
* The ending to "Helga's Masquerade", when Helga overhears Arnold admitting that he actually kind of likes her when she's being nice. It's a BittersweetEnding, but with far more emphasis on the "sweet" part.
-->'''Helga:''' Okay...so he doesn't ''like-like'' me. But he does ''like'' me. So, that means I'm halfway there! ''(dreamy sigh)''
* Watching Arnold take care of Helga in "Beaned" especially when he tucks her in. The only thing missing from it was a kiss goodnight.
** At the end of the same episode, where Helga's faking her amnesia, she has a small MyGodWhatHaveIDone moment upon seeing how he ''really'' feels about the situation, now that he has to cancel a lot of his plans in favor of taking care of her. So she decides to pretend to get her memories back, declaring that, quote: "If I can't have you of your own free will, [[IWantMyBelovedToBeHappy then I shan't have you at all!"]]
** Even better: Arnold still helps her out by offering to walk her home...this time because he ''wants'' to! Segues into a funny moment when Helga lets him walk her home but draws the line at letting him carry her books for him (and her thoughts afterward imply that she ''really didn't'' want him to carry them).
* It's constantly shown that Helga only confesses her love to Arnold to those she truly trusts. While in the beginning of the show, Phoebe is just as oblivious as everyone else, but it's shown in "Helga Sleepwalks" that she is aware of it, implying that Phoebe is one of the few people that Helga trusts to know her secret.
-->'''Curly:''' I just figured you were suffering, you know, a saucy specimen like you pretending to like a guy like me.
** It's especially sweet that Rhonda decides to approach him later to thank him for "dumping" her.
--->'''Rhonda:''' I guess you acting like a total freak sometimes is just your way of showing me how much you care. And the truth is, you're...well, you're an okay guy.
---> '''Curly:''' Thanks. [Pause] [[MomentKiller So how about giving me a lock of your hair to keep under my pillow]]?
* Blink and you miss, but in "Love and Cheese", Ruth can be seen looking at Arnold and Lila and smiles at them. She may have noticed Arnold more then we realized and seemed legitimately happy for him finally finding a real girlfriend.
** Also, when Arnold fails to win Lila a big stuffed Teddy Bear at a bottle toss stand (rigged by Helga to sabotage his chances at winning it), the stand attendant gives him a little stuffed turtle as a consolation prize, meekly stating he felt "sorry for him." This [[PetTheDog small but kind gesture]] lets Arnold present the prize to Lila, who found it just as endearing.
* The ending to "Helga's Masquerade", when Helga overhears Arnold admitting that he actually kind of likes her when she's being nice. It's a BittersweetEnding, but with far more emphasis on the "sweet" part.
-->'''Helga:''' Okay...so he doesn't ''like-like'' me. But he does ''like'' me. So, that means I'm halfway there! ''(dreamy sigh)''
* Watching Arnold take care of Helga in "Beaned" especially when he tucks her in. The only thing missing from it was a kiss goodnight.
** At the end of the same episode, where Helga's faking her amnesia, she has a small MyGodWhatHaveIDone moment upon seeing how he ''really'' feels about the situation, now that he has to cancel a lot of his plans in favor of taking care of her. So she decides to pretend to get her memories back, declaring that, quote: "If I can't have you of your own free will, [[IWantMyBelovedToBeHappy then I shan't have you at all!"]]
** Even better: Arnold still helps her out by offering to walk her home...this time because he ''wants'' to! Segues into a funny moment when Helga lets him walk her home but draws the line at letting him carry her books for him (and her thoughts afterward imply that she ''really didn't'' want him to carry them).
* It's constantly shown that Helga only confesses her love to Arnold to those she truly trusts. While in the beginning of the show, Phoebe is just as oblivious as everyone else, but it's shown in "Helga Sleepwalks" that she is aware of it, implying that Phoebe is one of the few people that Helga trusts to know her secret.
Deleted line(s) 110,116 (click to see context) :
* A scene in "The Journal" where Phil is sitting in the front seat of his (parked) car with baby Arnold sitting in his lap. Phil is honking his car horn over and over, and every time he honks the horn he boops Arnold's nose with his other hand like Arnold's nose is the car horn.
* When Oskar finally learns to read by reading a little kids' book called "Pet the Kitty." After being removed from the library, he's afraid he won't be able to read the signs to get home again, but when he finds a stray cat, he picks it up and begins reciting the book. He finally manages to read well enough to find his way home. His staying up reciting the book may have annoyed everyone else, but you could just hear how happy the guy was. Added heartwarming for the cat that got a new home.
* Let's face it, ALL of Helga's dream sequence in "Married". She's so filled with joy over the idea [[HappilyMarried of being married to Arnold in the future]] and throughout the dream the two of them act like quite possibly one of the [[SickeninglySweethearts sweetest most adorable couples in animation history]].
** It's also heartwarming in a way that Helga keeps nearly all of her friends/classmates close to her within said dream: Phoebe is her Secretary of State, Gerald is (presumably) the head of the CIA, Rhonda and Stinky being at her wedding (the latter even serving as part of Helga's security detail with Harold at her inauguration), Eugene and Nadine attending said inauguration, Sid and Brainy work as her pilots, and Iggy and Curly are soldiers that work for her, showing that deep down, Helga truly cares about her classmates.
** The end of [[AwfulWeddedLife Arnold's nightmare]] has Arnold call out Nightmare!Helga for her {{Jerkass}} [[HiddenHeartOfGold facade]] - too bad the LoveEpiphany is interrupted by his alarm clock.
--->'''Nightmare!Arnold''': Why are you doing this?! Look, I know you're not this lazy and cold and uncaring! You may act like that, [[HiddenDepths but deep down I know you're smart and you have feelings!]] And if we ''have'' to be married to each other, [[DefrostingIceQueen then I want you to start showing it]].
** At the end of the episode, [[ShipperOnDeck Phoebe]] has a much more realistic and understated ImagineSpot with Arnold and Helga on a lighthouse, watching the sunset before holding each other's [[HappilyMarried wedding-ring clad]] hands. Awwww.
* When Oskar finally learns to read by reading a little kids' book called "Pet the Kitty." After being removed from the library, he's afraid he won't be able to read the signs to get home again, but when he finds a stray cat, he picks it up and begins reciting the book. He finally manages to read well enough to find his way home. His staying up reciting the book may have annoyed everyone else, but you could just hear how happy the guy was. Added heartwarming for the cat that got a new home.
* Let's face it, ALL of Helga's dream sequence in "Married". She's so filled with joy over the idea [[HappilyMarried of being married to Arnold in the future]] and throughout the dream the two of them act like quite possibly one of the [[SickeninglySweethearts sweetest most adorable couples in animation history]].
** It's also heartwarming in a way that Helga keeps nearly all of her friends/classmates close to her within said dream: Phoebe is her Secretary of State, Gerald is (presumably) the head of the CIA, Rhonda and Stinky being at her wedding (the latter even serving as part of Helga's security detail with Harold at her inauguration), Eugene and Nadine attending said inauguration, Sid and Brainy work as her pilots, and Iggy and Curly are soldiers that work for her, showing that deep down, Helga truly cares about her classmates.
** The end of [[AwfulWeddedLife Arnold's nightmare]] has Arnold call out Nightmare!Helga for her {{Jerkass}} [[HiddenHeartOfGold facade]] - too bad the LoveEpiphany is interrupted by his alarm clock.
--->'''Nightmare!Arnold''': Why are you doing this?! Look, I know you're not this lazy and cold and uncaring! You may act like that, [[HiddenDepths but deep down I know you're smart and you have feelings!]] And if we ''have'' to be married to each other, [[DefrostingIceQueen then I want you to start showing it]].
** At the end of the episode, [[ShipperOnDeck Phoebe]] has a much more realistic and understated ImagineSpot with Arnold and Helga on a lighthouse, watching the sunset before holding each other's [[HappilyMarried wedding-ring clad]] hands. Awwww.
!!Season 4
* The end of "The Beeper Queen". Miriam's finally taken some initiative and has proven she's more than a "smoothie"-guzzling scatterbrain by taking over for Bob at the beeper emporium, and she ''loves'' it. But once she [[MyGodWhatHaveIDone realizes she's neglected Helga]], she gives it all up to come back home, and she and Helga even hug. This being the [[DysfunctionJunction Pataki]] family makes it all that more meaningful.
** Also, any time Big Bob shows some HiddenDepths and shows that he really does love Helga.
** Related, Big Bob has a health scare, ''almost'' gets persuaded to join a hippie commune, but thanks to Helga, decides not to do so. He also decides that since there were some good ideas in there that were helpful, not to abandon it completely.
* In the Veteran's Day episode, Gerald is eager to hear his dad tell war stories from his time in the Vietnam War, only to be disappointed when Martin reveals he was just a file clerk. He offhandedly says that the closest he got to any action was when he drove through an area where a battle had taken place and found a bleeding soldier named Miller that he made a bandage for. Later when they are visiting the Vietnam war memorial, Miller shows up and reveals that if Martin hadn't done that, he would have bled to death and he's been waiting for over twenty years to personally thank him for saving his life. Miller tells Gerald that his dad is a real hero and introduces his wife and kids to Martin and Gerald. Miller's son salutes Martin and they all watch the fireworks display together.
** The credits give special thanks to the real-life veterans who ''really'' won the Battle of the Bulge.
* Also the ending to "Phoebe Skips". It shows how Helga and Phoebe's friendship means to each other.
-->'''Helga:''' You're more than just my sidekick. You're my best friend.
** A bit before that, when Phoebe is crying, saying that skipping grades was a stupid idea, Helga says this: [[YouAreBetterThanYouThinkYouAre "Just because it didn't work out doesn't mean it was stupid. It was smart. You're smart."]] It's brief, but it shows despite being...[[JerkWithAHeartOfGold harsh at times, Helga can still be a good friend]].
* In "Helga on the Couch," the {{Flashback}} to how Helga and Arnold first met surely qualifies.
-->'''Dr. Bliss''': [[TheUnfavourite So nobody's ever noticed you]].\\
'''Helga''': ...[[BecauseYouWereNiceToMe There was]] ''[[ICantBelieveAGuyLikeYouWouldNoticeMe someone]]''...
** And is preceded by a Crowning Moment of Heart''breaking'' in the previous scene, where Helga is announcing that she's going to preschool, only to be completely ignored by her parents.
** Dr. Bliss' entire character is extremely heartwarming -- she's the kind of person a troubled kid like Helga really needs in her life, a genuinely good person who became a child psychologist because she wants to help kids. Having known Helga for barely a day, she cares more about Helga than people who have known her for her entire life, and gets her to open up not necessarily by wheedling her but by encouraging her to be better. It's telling that when Helga first walks into her session, she's bitter and combative, but then by the end she doesn't want to go, promises to come back for another session, and even runs back to give the doc a big hug.
*** It's a small moment, but the first time we see Helga start to actually bond with Dr. Bliss is when they both share a common interest in jumping rope, and even know the same rhymes--cut to the two of them jumping rope side by side while saying the same rhyme.
* Chocolate Boy [[DoesThisRemindYouOfAnything finally being free of chocolate]]. Especially when he's seen all [[GRatedDrug clean and happy]] at the end of the episode. Awwww.
** And it sticks, too, flying right in the face of StatusQuoIsGod. He's now addicted to radishes... well, at least they're healthy.
*** Unfortunately, by the time of ''The Jungle Movie'', he falls right back off the wagon.
* Blink and you miss, but in "Love and Cheese", Ruth can be seen looking at Arnold and Lila and smiles at them. She may have noticed Arnold more then we realized and seemed legitimately happy for him finally finding a real girlfriend.
** Also, when Arnold fails to win Lila a big stuffed Teddy Bear at a bottle toss stand (rigged by Helga to sabotage his chances at winning it), the stand attendant gives him a little stuffed turtle as a consolation prize, meekly stating he felt "sorry for him." This [[PetTheDog small but kind gesture]] lets Arnold present the prize to Lila, who found it just as endearing.
* The ending to "Helga's Masquerade", when Helga overhears Arnold admitting that he actually kind of likes her when she's being nice. It's a BittersweetEnding, but with far more emphasis on the "sweet" part.
-->'''Helga:''' Okay...so he doesn't ''like-like'' me. But he does ''like'' me. So, that means I'm halfway there! ''(dreamy sigh)''
* It's constantly shown that Helga only confesses her love to Arnold to those she truly trusts. While in the beginning of the show, Phoebe is just as oblivious as everyone else, but it's shown in "Helga Sleepwalks" that she is aware of it, implying that Phoebe is one of the few people that Helga trusts to know her secret.
Deleted line(s) 119,121 (click to see context) :
* Anytime Phoebe and Gerald show an interest in each other. Their status as Helga and Arnold's BetaCouple is well-deserved.
* Helga [[ThrowingTheFight throwing]] the titular competition of "Spelling Bee" after overhearing that her father attempted to bribe Arnold into losing, as a means to help Arnold and spite her father's lack of belief in her ability.
* Leichliter reuniting with his old flame Betty at the end of "Eugene, Eugene".
* Helga [[ThrowingTheFight throwing]] the titular competition of "Spelling Bee" after overhearing that her father attempted to bribe Arnold into losing, as a means to help Arnold and spite her father's lack of belief in her ability.
* Leichliter reuniting with his old flame Betty at the end of "Eugene, Eugene".
Deleted line(s) 124 (click to see context) :
* "Pre-Teen Scream", which sees Phoebe meeting her favorite pop singer and realizing he's a [[BrokenPedestal lip-synching sham]], could have easily had Ronnie Matthews be a massive jerk on top of everything. Instead, he's nothing but warm and friendly with Helga and Phoebe, taking them out to his favorite burger joint, joking with them, and being straightforward with them about his role on the stage.
Added DiffLines:
* When Oskar finally learns to read by reading a little kids' book called "Pet the Kitty." After being removed from the library, he's afraid he won't be able to read the signs to get home again, but when he finds a stray cat, he picks it up and begins reciting the book. He finally manages to read well enough to find his way home. His staying up reciting the book may have annoyed everyone else, but you could just hear how happy the guy was. Added heartwarming for the cat that got a new home.
!!Season 5
* Arnold singing to an ill Glueboy the mule in "The Racing Mule".
* "Phoebe Breaks A Leg" is a true friendship episode for Helga and Phoebe. After Phoebe gets hit by a bus running errands for Helga, Helga is immediately, [[MyGodWhatHaveIDone deeply contrite and vows to be a better friend to Phoebe]]. She cleans Phoebe's locker, brings her stuff to wash her hair, gets her lunch for her, etc. Phoebe begins taking advantage of Helga after Helga was treating her like staff, but then when Arnold gives her a subtle WhatTheHellHero and Helga almost gets hit by a bus, Phoebe ''pushes her out of the way''. The two then honestly talk about their feelings when Phoebe visits Helga in hospital. It goes to show that, inconsiderate she may be, Helga truly does have a HiddenHeartOfGold and Phoebe knows this, which is why she's such a loyal friend. Aw.
* The ending of "Curly's Girl", mainly because Curly gives up on the "relationship" with Rhonda because he realizes how unhappy she is, and hearing his explanation.
-->'''Curly:''' I just figured you were suffering, you know, a saucy specimen like you pretending to like a guy like me.
** It's especially sweet that Rhonda decides to approach him later to thank him for "dumping" her.
--->'''Rhonda:''' I guess you acting like a total freak sometimes is just your way of showing me how much you care. And the truth is, you're...well, you're an okay guy.
---> '''Curly:''' Thanks. [Pause] [[MomentKiller So how about giving me a lock of your hair to keep under my pillow]]?
* Watching Arnold take care of Helga in "Beaned" especially when he tucks her in. The only thing missing from it was a kiss goodnight.
** At the end of the same episode, where Helga's faking her amnesia, she has a small MyGodWhatHaveIDone moment upon seeing how he ''really'' feels about the situation, now that he has to cancel a lot of his plans in favor of taking care of her. So she decides to pretend to get her memories back, declaring that, quote: "If I can't have you of your own free will, [[IWantMyBelovedToBeHappy then I shan't have you at all!"]]
** Even better: Arnold still helps her out by offering to walk her home...this time because he ''wants'' to! Segues into a funny moment when Helga lets him walk her home but draws the line at letting him carry her books for him (and her thoughts afterward imply that she ''really didn't'' want him to carry them).
* A scene in "The Journal" where Phil is sitting in the front seat of his (parked) car with baby Arnold sitting in his lap. Phil is honking his car horn over and over, and every time he honks the horn he boops Arnold's nose with his other hand like Arnold's nose is the car horn.
* Let's face it, ALL of Helga's dream sequence in "Married". She's so filled with joy over the idea [[HappilyMarried of being married to Arnold in the future]] and throughout the dream the two of them act like quite possibly one of the [[SickeninglySweethearts sweetest most adorable couples in animation history]].
** It's also heartwarming in a way that Helga keeps nearly all of her friends/classmates close to her within said dream: Phoebe is her Secretary of State, Gerald is (presumably) the head of the CIA, Rhonda and Stinky being at her wedding (the latter even serving as part of Helga's security detail with Harold at her inauguration), Eugene and Nadine attending said inauguration, Sid and Brainy work as her pilots, and Iggy and Curly are soldiers that work for her, showing that deep down, Helga truly cares about her classmates.
** The end of [[AwfulWeddedLife Arnold's nightmare]] has Arnold call out Nightmare!Helga for her {{Jerkass}} [[HiddenHeartOfGold facade]] - too bad the LoveEpiphany is interrupted by his alarm clock.
--->'''Nightmare!Arnold''': Why are you doing this?! Look, I know you're not this lazy and cold and uncaring! You may act like that, [[HiddenDepths but deep down I know you're smart and you have feelings!]] And if we ''have'' to be married to each other, [[DefrostingIceQueen then I want you to start showing it]].
** At the end of the episode, [[ShipperOnDeck Phoebe]] has a much more realistic and understated ImagineSpot with Arnold and Helga on a lighthouse, watching the sunset before holding each other's [[HappilyMarried wedding-ring clad]] hands. Awwww.
* Leichliter reuniting with his old flame Betty at the end of "Eugene, Eugene".
!!Season 5
* Arnold singing to an ill Glueboy the mule in "The Racing Mule".
* "Phoebe Breaks A Leg" is a true friendship episode for Helga and Phoebe. After Phoebe gets hit by a bus running errands for Helga, Helga is immediately, [[MyGodWhatHaveIDone deeply contrite and vows to be a better friend to Phoebe]]. She cleans Phoebe's locker, brings her stuff to wash her hair, gets her lunch for her, etc. Phoebe begins taking advantage of Helga after Helga was treating her like staff, but then when Arnold gives her a subtle WhatTheHellHero and Helga almost gets hit by a bus, Phoebe ''pushes her out of the way''. The two then honestly talk about their feelings when Phoebe visits Helga in hospital. It goes to show that, inconsiderate she may be, Helga truly does have a HiddenHeartOfGold and Phoebe knows this, which is why she's such a loyal friend. Aw.
* The ending of "Curly's Girl", mainly because Curly gives up on the "relationship" with Rhonda because he realizes how unhappy she is, and hearing his explanation.
-->'''Curly:''' I just figured you were suffering, you know, a saucy specimen like you pretending to like a guy like me.
** It's especially sweet that Rhonda decides to approach him later to thank him for "dumping" her.
--->'''Rhonda:''' I guess you acting like a total freak sometimes is just your way of showing me how much you care. And the truth is, you're...well, you're an okay guy.
---> '''Curly:''' Thanks. [Pause] [[MomentKiller So how about giving me a lock of your hair to keep under my pillow]]?
* Watching Arnold take care of Helga in "Beaned" especially when he tucks her in. The only thing missing from it was a kiss goodnight.
** At the end of the same episode, where Helga's faking her amnesia, she has a small MyGodWhatHaveIDone moment upon seeing how he ''really'' feels about the situation, now that he has to cancel a lot of his plans in favor of taking care of her. So she decides to pretend to get her memories back, declaring that, quote: "If I can't have you of your own free will, [[IWantMyBelovedToBeHappy then I shan't have you at all!"]]
** Even better: Arnold still helps her out by offering to walk her home...this time because he ''wants'' to! Segues into a funny moment when Helga lets him walk her home but draws the line at letting him carry her books for him (and her thoughts afterward imply that she ''really didn't'' want him to carry them).
* A scene in "The Journal" where Phil is sitting in the front seat of his (parked) car with baby Arnold sitting in his lap. Phil is honking his car horn over and over, and every time he honks the horn he boops Arnold's nose with his other hand like Arnold's nose is the car horn.
* Let's face it, ALL of Helga's dream sequence in "Married". She's so filled with joy over the idea [[HappilyMarried of being married to Arnold in the future]] and throughout the dream the two of them act like quite possibly one of the [[SickeninglySweethearts sweetest most adorable couples in animation history]].
** It's also heartwarming in a way that Helga keeps nearly all of her friends/classmates close to her within said dream: Phoebe is her Secretary of State, Gerald is (presumably) the head of the CIA, Rhonda and Stinky being at her wedding (the latter even serving as part of Helga's security detail with Harold at her inauguration), Eugene and Nadine attending said inauguration, Sid and Brainy work as her pilots, and Iggy and Curly are soldiers that work for her, showing that deep down, Helga truly cares about her classmates.
** The end of [[AwfulWeddedLife Arnold's nightmare]] has Arnold call out Nightmare!Helga for her {{Jerkass}} [[HiddenHeartOfGold facade]] - too bad the LoveEpiphany is interrupted by his alarm clock.
--->'''Nightmare!Arnold''': Why are you doing this?! Look, I know you're not this lazy and cold and uncaring! You may act like that, [[HiddenDepths but deep down I know you're smart and you have feelings!]] And if we ''have'' to be married to each other, [[DefrostingIceQueen then I want you to start showing it]].
** At the end of the episode, [[ShipperOnDeck Phoebe]] has a much more realistic and understated ImagineSpot with Arnold and Helga on a lighthouse, watching the sunset before holding each other's [[HappilyMarried wedding-ring clad]] hands. Awwww.
* Leichliter reuniting with his old flame Betty at the end of "Eugene, Eugene".
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 79 (click to see context) from:
* In "Casa Paradiso", where Grandpa tries to sell the boarding house and tries to make Arnold, who refuses to leave, come with him to live in a condo. The heartwarming part comes in as the residents stand by Arnold's protesting of selling their home, and they swear that they'll take care of him.
to:
* In "Casa Paradiso", where Grandpa tries to sell the boarding house and tries to make Arnold, who refuses to leave, come with him to live in a condo. The heartwarming part comes in as the residents stand by Arnold's protesting of selling their home, and they swear that they'll take care of him. Even the real estate was so touched by this he burst into tears.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
No meta moment.
Changed line(s) 89,90 (click to see context) from:
* What prevents "Pigeon Man" from being a complete DownerEnding is that Pigeon Man now knows that there are good people like Arnold in the world and hopes to find someone like him. The reveal of his given name, [[{{Tuckerization}} Vincent]], also becomes meta heartwarming considering the character was [[InkSuitActor essentially a homage to his voice actor]], Creator/VincentSchiavelli.
** "I just hope there's another Arnold where I go next..." *sniff*
** "I just hope there's another Arnold where I go next..." *sniff*
to:
* What prevents "Pigeon Man" from being a complete DownerEnding is that Pigeon Man now knows that there are good people like Arnold in the world and hopes to find someone like him. The reveal of his given name, [[{{Tuckerization}} Vincent]], also becomes meta heartwarming considering the character was [[InkSuitActor essentially a homage to his voice actor]], Creator/VincentSchiavelli.\n** "I just hope there's another Arnold where I go next..." *sniff*
Changed line(s) 130,134 (click to see context) from:
!! Meta
* It took 15 years of fan requests, but Nickelodeon finally decided to [[http://comicbook.com/2015/11/23/nickelodeon-developing-hey-arnold-tv-movie/ green light ''The Jungle Movie'']] and bring back most of the [[http://www.comingsoon.net/tv/news/694849-voice-cast-announced-for-hey-arnold-the-jungle-movie original crew and voice actors]].
* In a weird way, the ending of "New Bully on the Block". Due to Wolfgang being voiced by [[Creator/LaneToran Toran Caudell]] (Arnold's Season 1 voice actor) and Ludwig being voiced by Phillip Van Dyke (Arnold's Season 2 and 3 voice actor), it seems oddly touching that the episode ends with the two of them becoming friends.[[spoiler:.. [[TheBadGuyWins at the expense]] [[NiceJobBreakingItHero of screwing over Arnold himself]] (and the other fourth graders).]] In fact the whole reason the episode was made was so they could have all three of Arnold's voice actors in the same episode and a special thanks for them is listed in the credits.
* In the episode "The Journal" it's revealed that Abner was a wedding present to Arnold's parents and Grandpa wanted to eat him but Arnold's mother instinctively protected Abner.
* While we don't actually see it, WordOfGod says Arnold and Helga will eventually end up HappilyMarried as adults.
* It took 15 years of fan requests, but Nickelodeon finally decided to [[http://comicbook.com/2015/11/23/nickelodeon-developing-hey-arnold-tv-movie/ green light ''The Jungle Movie'']] and bring back most of the [[http://www.comingsoon.net/tv/news/694849-voice-cast-announced-for-hey-arnold-the-jungle-movie original crew and voice actors]].
* In a weird way, the ending of "New Bully on the Block". Due to Wolfgang being voiced by [[Creator/LaneToran Toran Caudell]] (Arnold's Season 1 voice actor) and Ludwig being voiced by Phillip Van Dyke (Arnold's Season 2 and 3 voice actor), it seems oddly touching that the episode ends with the two of them becoming friends.[[spoiler:.. [[TheBadGuyWins at the expense]] [[NiceJobBreakingItHero of screwing over Arnold himself]] (and the other fourth graders).]] In fact the whole reason the episode was made was so they could have all three of Arnold's voice actors in the same episode and a special thanks for them is listed in the credits.
* In the episode "The Journal" it's revealed that Abner was a wedding present to Arnold's parents and Grandpa wanted to eat him but Arnold's mother instinctively protected Abner.
* While we don't actually see it, WordOfGod says Arnold and Helga will eventually end up HappilyMarried as adults.
to:
* It took 15 years of fan requests, but Nickelodeon finally decided to [[http://comicbook.com/2015/11/23/nickelodeon-developing-hey-arnold-tv-movie/ green light ''The Jungle Movie'']] and bring back most of the [[http://www.comingsoon.net/tv/news/694849-voice-cast-announced-for-hey-arnold-the-jungle-movie original crew and voice actors]].
* In a weird way, the ending of "New Bully on the Block". Due to Wolfgang being voiced by [[Creator/LaneToran Toran Caudell]] (Arnold's Season 1 voice actor) and Ludwig being voiced by Phillip Van Dyke (Arnold's Season 2 and 3 voice actor), it seems oddly touching that the episode ends with the two of them becoming friends.[[spoiler:.. [[TheBadGuyWins at the expense]] [[NiceJobBreakingItHero of screwing over Arnold himself]] (and the other fourth graders).]] In fact the whole reason the episode was made was so they could have all three of Arnold's voice actors in the same episode and a special thanks for them is listed in the credits.
* In the episode "The Journal" it's revealed that Abner was a wedding present to Arnold's parents and Grandpa wanted to eat him but Arnold's mother instinctively protected Abner.
* While we don't actually see it, WordOfGod says Arnold and Helga will eventually end up HappilyMarried as adults.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Added DiffLines:
* Even in the modern age where LovingBully has become condemned, Helga's attitude towards Arnold when he's not looking shows how she really feels about him: nothing but undying devoted love she would be happy to express if her upbringing didn't leave her in a perpetual survival mechanism. It really makes you root for her especially when episodes like "Helga's On The Couch" show ''why'' she tries to keep him at a distance, she's afraid of being rejected by the first person to ever be nice to her.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 58,59 (click to see context) from:
* "6th Grade Girls: After revealing that they used Arnold and Gerald that they were just using them to make their boyfriends jealous, they say that Arnold and Gerald are still pretty cool for fourth graders. They give them some encouraging words, saying that they if stay as cool as they are now, girls are going to be coming for them before they know it.
** Before they leave to scold their boyfriends, the girls thank the two boys for taking them to the dance. As a token of gratitude, the girls give their respective date [[SmoochOfVictory a kiss on the cheek]]. And the girls intentionally ensured their kisses would leave a LipstickMark on the boys cheeks.
** Before they leave to scold their boyfriends, the girls thank the two boys for taking them to the dance. As a token of gratitude, the girls give their respective date [[SmoochOfVictory a kiss on the cheek]]. And the girls intentionally ensured their kisses would leave a LipstickMark on the boys cheeks.
to:
* "6th Grade Girls: After revealing At the end of the night, Connie and Maria reveal that they used always knew that Arnold and Gerald that they were just using not 6th graders the whole time, and let the boys take them to the dance to make their boyfriends jealous, they say that Arnold jealous. The two boys are understandably upset upon hearing this, but Connie and Gerald are still pretty cool for fourth graders. They give them some encouraging words, Maria continue by saying that they actually had a great time at the dance, finding that the two boys were actually very sweet and attentive. They tell the boys that it would be different if they were older, but assures them that as long as they stay as sweet and cool as they are now, girls are going to it'll only be coming for them a matter of time before girls will be swarming them when they know it.get older, which cheers Arnold and Gerald up.
**Before they As a token of their gratitude, both of the girls pull their respective date closer before giving them a [[SmoochOfVictory prolonged kiss]] that leaves a LipstickMark on their cheek. Even as the girls leave to scold their boyfriends, Arnold and Gerald are left in [[PostKissCatatonia complete bliss]] over getting kissed by the girls thank the two boys for taking them to the dance. As a token of gratitude, the girls give their respective date [[SmoochOfVictory a kiss on the cheek]]. And the girls intentionally ensured their kisses would leave a LipstickMark on the boys cheeks. girls.
**
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Added DiffLines:
** Also when Phil hears Arnold sounding like him when Gerald tells him he's been working all morning(due to Phil needing his held)and flashes back to his own youth of working on a snowy day looking longingly at his friends skating and having fun while he's working until his grandfather pelts him with a snowball and laughs and says "Let the games begin!". Phil then comes to a realization and creates a makeshift ice rink so Arnold and his friends can skate and have fun and we see a montage of everyone having fun in the snow til dark.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Added DiffLines:
* In "Baby Oskar", Oskar initially resents his titular infant nephew when he comes to visit because Suzie is busy tending to Baby Oskar instead of him and he finds it confusing that they share a name. When Suzie has to work, Oskar is left to take care of Baby Oskar by himself, and while he still resents him at first, the two start to bond with each other. When Oskar believes Baby Oskar to be sick, he rushes him to the hospital, not stopping despite the hardships in his way (a huge traffic jam, a closed subway, and missing the bus), and when he arrives, [[MyGodWhatHaveIDone feels guilty about not taking proper care of him]], even going as far as to pray for him to get better. When the Doctor tells Oskar that Baby Oskar just had a minor case of [[HiccupHijinks the Hiccups]], Oskar is overjoyed that Baby Oskar isn't sick after all. At the end of the episode, when Suzie's cousin Nancy returns to take Baby Oskar home, he reaches out for Oskar, feeling that he likes him. Suzie tells Nancy that she feels that Oskar likes Baby Oskar more than he's willing to let on, and hugs Oskar for taking such good care of Baby Oskar.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 68 (click to see context) from:
** Miriam's demanding the police find her missing daughter, Big Bob's about to get in his Hummer and patrol the city for Helga and Olga's made up a bunch of flyers of her sister to hang up. And when Helga's parents and sister see that she's safe and sound, they're overjoyed and all admit out loud that they love her.
to:
** Miriam's demanding the police find her missing daughter, Big Bob's about to get in his Hummer and patrol the city for Helga and Olga's made up a bunch of flyers of her sister to hang up. And when Helga's parents and sister see that she's safe and sound, they're overjoyed and all admit out loud that they love her. Although, most likely Helga's parents only noticed Helga is missing because Olga noticed first.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 49 (click to see context) from:
--->'''Helga''': "You're more than just my sidekick. You're my best friend."
to:
Changed line(s) 96 (click to see context) from:
--->'''Curly:''' I just figured you were suffering, you know, a saucy specimen like you pretending to like a guy like me.
to:
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 4,5 (click to see context) from:
Hey Arnold is one of the more emotionally touching kids cartoons ever made. That means a lot since there are more heartwarming moments than TearJerker moments.
* In "Olga Comes Home", at the end of the episode, Olga claims that despite what Helga probably thinks of Olga getting so much attention and praise from their parents (particularly their father), [[GrassIsGreener Olga actually hates it and claims that Helga's lucky]] that their parents don't essentially force her to "perform for them like a little wind-up doll" (as Olga describes it). Since Olga revealed that she's well-aware of Bob and Miriam's neglect of Helga, Olga's somewhat overwhelming affection and doting over her "dear baby sister" could be her reaching out to Helga and giving her the love and attention that she doesn't get from either lf their parents. Which makes Helga's insistence that she "can't stand" Olga in a later episode really sad.
* In "Olga Comes Home", at the end of the episode, Olga claims that despite what Helga probably thinks of Olga getting so much attention and praise from their parents (particularly their father), [[GrassIsGreener Olga actually hates it and claims that Helga's lucky]] that their parents don't essentially force her to "perform for them like a little wind-up doll" (as Olga describes it). Since Olga revealed that she's well-aware of Bob and Miriam's neglect of Helga, Olga's somewhat overwhelming affection and doting over her "dear baby sister" could be her reaching out to Helga and giving her the love and attention that she doesn't get from either lf their parents. Which makes Helga's insistence that she "can't stand" Olga in a later episode really sad.
to:
----
* In "Olga Comes Home", at the end of the episode, Olga claims that despite what Helga probably thinks of Olga getting so much attention and praise from their parents (particularly their father), [[GrassIsGreener Olga actually hates it and claims that Helga's lucky]] that their parents don't essentially force her to "perform for them like a little wind-up doll" (as Olga describes it). Since Olga revealed that she's
Changed line(s) 10,12 (click to see context) from:
** How about Helga sacrificing her own gift (the Nancy Spumoni signature boots that were considered a hot Christmas item) in order to make it happen without any recognition and without any sort of notice. And keep in mind that this was from her parents who seem to have a WellDoneSonGuy relationship with her. So for her to sacrifice that rare bit of recognition and love from them in order for Arnold to make Mr. Hyunh's wish come true is just...it's a mix of a Heartwarming and a TearJerker. [[WhatYouAreInTheDark And no one will ever know]].
** Thing is, it almost didn't happen because the guy who wanted the Snow Boots in the first place was just leaving work. Helga doesn't have any of that and convinces him to go back inside to look for Mai, because she knows that Arnold's world view is at stake of being crushed.
--->'''Helga''': But if you leave now, that little football headed kid will never believe in miracles again.
** Thing is, it almost didn't happen because the guy who wanted the Snow Boots in the first place was just leaving work. Helga doesn't have any of that and convinces him to go back inside to look for Mai, because she knows that Arnold's world view is at stake of being crushed.
--->'''Helga''': But if you leave now, that little football headed kid will never believe in miracles again.
to:
** How about Helga sacrificing her own gift (the Nancy Spumoni signature boots that were considered a hot Christmas item) in order to make it happen without any recognition and without any sort of notice. notice? And keep in mind that this was from her parents who seem to have a WellDoneSonGuy relationship with her. So for her to sacrifice that rare bit of recognition and love from them in order for Arnold to make Mr. Hyunh's wish come true is just...it's a mix of a Heartwarming and a TearJerker. [[WhatYouAreInTheDark And no one will ever know]].
** Thing is, it almost didn't happen because the guy who wanted the Snow Boots in the first place was just leaving work. Helga doesn't have any of that and convinces him to go back inside to look forMai, Mai because she knows that Arnold's world view worldview is at stake of being crushed.
--->'''Helga''': But if you leave now, that littlefootball headed football-headed kid will never believe in miracles again.
** Thing is, it almost didn't happen because the guy who wanted the Snow Boots in the first place was just leaving work. Helga doesn't have any of that and convinces him to go back inside to look for
--->'''Helga''': But if you leave now, that little
Changed line(s) 23 (click to see context) from:
* A short but sweet one at the end of "Door #16". We are given an episode surrounding the mysterious Mr. Smith, a boarder who is heavily dedicated to his privacy and implied to be a government agent. Arnold is tasked with delivering a package and after going around and some chaos, we discover what the package is: A framed picture of all the boarders at the dinner table with the words "My family" written underneath.
to:
* A short but sweet one at the end of "Door #16". We are given an episode surrounding the mysterious Mr. Smith, a boarder who is heavily dedicated to his privacy and is implied to be a government agent. Arnold is tasked with delivering a package and after going around and some chaos, we discover what the package is: A framed picture of all the boarders at the dinner table with the words "My family" written underneath.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 100 (click to see context) from:
** Also, when Arnold fails to win Lila a big stuffed Teddy Bear at a (rigged) bottle toss stand, the stand attendant gives him a little stuffed turtle as a consolation prize, meekly stating he "felt sorry for him." This small but kind gesture lets Arnold present the prize to Lila.
to:
** Also, when Arnold fails to win Lila a big stuffed Teddy Bear at a (rigged) bottle toss stand, stand (rigged by Helga to sabotage his chances at winning it), the stand attendant gives him a little stuffed turtle as a consolation prize, meekly stating he "felt sorry felt "sorry for him." This [[PetTheDog small but kind gesture gesture]] lets Arnold present the prize to Lila.Lila, who found it just as endearing.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 48 (click to see context) from:
---> Helga: "You're more than just my sidekick. You're my best friend."
to:
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 57,58 (click to see context) from:
** Before they leave to scold their boyfriends, the girls thank the two boys for taking them to the dance. And then they give their respective dates a [[SmoochOfVictory a kiss on the cheek]]. They intentionally prolong the kiss,
** Both of the girls' kisses leave a LipstickMark on the boy's cheeks, and they seemed to do intentionally. "Field Trip", where Arnold and his grandma team up to free an old, ill-treated turtle from the aquarium. The episode ends with them watching him swim away to the sea, as the sun rises.
** Both of the girls' kisses leave a LipstickMark on the boy's cheeks, and they seemed to do intentionally. "Field Trip", where Arnold and his grandma team up to free an old, ill-treated turtle from the aquarium. The episode ends with them watching him swim away to the sea, as the sun rises.
to:
** Before they leave to scold their boyfriends, the girls thank the two boys for taking them to the dance. And then they As a token of gratitude, the girls give their respective dates a date [[SmoochOfVictory a kiss on the cheek]]. They cheek]]. And the girls intentionally prolong the kiss,
** Both of the girls'ensured their kisses would leave a LipstickMark on the boy's cheeks, and they seemed to do intentionally. boys cheeks.
* "Field Trip", where Arnold and his grandma team up to free an old, ill-treated turtle from the aquarium. The episode ends with them watching him swim away to the sea, as the sun rises.
** Both of the girls'
* "Field Trip", where Arnold and his grandma team up to free an old, ill-treated turtle from the aquarium. The episode ends with them watching him swim away to the sea, as the sun rises.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Added DiffLines:
* In the episode "The Journal" it's revealed that Abner was a wedding present to Arnold's parents and Grandpa wanted to eat him but Arnold's mother instinctively protected Abner.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 56,58 (click to see context) from:
* "6th Grade Girls
** After revealing that they used Arnold and Gerald that they were just using them to make their boyfriends jealous, they say that Arnold and Gerald are still pretty cool for fourth graders. They give them some encouraging words, saying that they if stay as cool as they are now, girls are going to be coming for them before they know it. Before they leave to scold their boyfriends, the girls give them a token of their gratitude to the Arnold and Gerald taking them to dance by giving their respective dates a kiss on the cheek.
* "Field Trip", where Arnold and his grandma team up to free an old, ill-treated turtle from the aquarium. The episode ends with them watching him swim away to the sea, as the sun rises.
** After revealing that they used Arnold and Gerald that they were just using them to make their boyfriends jealous, they say that Arnold and Gerald are still pretty cool for fourth graders. They give them some encouraging words, saying that they if stay as cool as they are now, girls are going to be coming for them before they know it. Before they leave to scold their boyfriends, the girls give them a token of their gratitude to the Arnold and Gerald taking them to dance by giving their respective dates a kiss on the cheek.
* "Field Trip", where Arnold and his grandma team up to free an old, ill-treated turtle from the aquarium. The episode ends with them watching him swim away to the sea, as the sun rises.
to:
* "6th Grade Girls
**Girls: After revealing that they used Arnold and Gerald that they were just using them to make their boyfriends jealous, they say that Arnold and Gerald are still pretty cool for fourth graders. They give them some encouraging words, saying that they if stay as cool as they are now, girls are going to be coming for them before they know it. Before they leave to scold their boyfriends, the girls give them a token of their gratitude to the Arnold and Gerald taking them to dance by giving their respective dates a kiss on the cheek.
* ** Before they leave to scold their boyfriends, the girls thank the two boys for taking them to the dance. And then they give their respective dates a [[SmoochOfVictory a kiss on the cheek]]. They intentionally prolong the kiss,
** Both of the girls' kisses leave a LipstickMark on the boy's cheeks, and they seemed to do intentionally. "Field Trip", where Arnold and his grandma team up to free an old, ill-treated turtle from the aquarium. The episode ends with them watching him swim away to the sea, as the sun rises.
**
** Both of the girls' kisses leave a LipstickMark on the boy's cheeks, and they seemed to do intentionally. "Field Trip", where Arnold and his grandma team up to free an old, ill-treated turtle from the aquarium. The episode ends with them watching him swim away to the sea, as the sun rises.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 70 (click to see context) from:
'''Pookie:''' Oh, Arnold, it wouldn't be Thanksgiving without fireworks.\\
to:
'''Pookie:''' Oh, Arnold, it wouldn't be Thanksgiving without fireworks.\\
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
** Despite priding Olga as their "perfect daughter", when she becomes catatonic after seeing Helga's bogus B+ on her report card, their parents actually do try to assure Olga that it didn't matter all that much and Bob tries to cheer her up by offering to take her out on various ventures that Olga usually enjoys.
Changed line(s) 84 (click to see context) from:
** Even though Doug was indeed nothing but an unfaithful gold-digger, he does admit that while he may not have loved Olga, he did at least like her, which can be seem as [[PetTheDog uncharacteristically kind]] for someone like him.
to:
** Even though Doug was indeed nothing but an admits (with a surprising sincerity) that he did like Olga, even if he didn't actually love her. Coming from a unfaithful gold-digger, he does admit that while he may not have loved Olga, he did at least gold-digger like her, which can be seem as Doug, that's rather [[PetTheDog uncharacteristically kind]] gracious for someone like him.him]].
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 27,28 (click to see context) from:
*** The next day, they hang out and have fun. While eating Patty confesses, much to Harold's disbelief, that she doesn't like lunch period because she usually sits alone and has since second grade, due to her reputation for being tough, and wishes she had a friend to sit with that she could talk to, "in between chewing." After the day ends Harold offers to sit with her at lunch the next day. The way her voice lights up in surprise and excitement when she accepts is probably the happiest she has ever sounded in the series.
** Any episode starring Big Patty, really; how Arnold manages to convince her to fake a beatdown on Helga and they share a bit of heart to heart, how Harold stands up to [[ThoseTwoGuys Stinky and Sid]] when they mock Patty (twice; first time after a dance together, second time after losing an arm-wrestling match to her with pride and dignity) and even Rhonda who gave another snobby materialistic girl a verbal beatdown before things escalated into a repeat of the reform school they both went to, or worse. By the end of each episode, they all gain a bit of respect towards Patty and find that she isn't so bad as they first thought after all.
** Any episode starring Big Patty, really; how Arnold manages to convince her to fake a beatdown on Helga and they share a bit of heart to heart, how Harold stands up to [[ThoseTwoGuys Stinky and Sid]] when they mock Patty (twice; first time after a dance together, second time after losing an arm-wrestling match to her with pride and dignity) and even Rhonda who gave another snobby materialistic girl a verbal beatdown before things escalated into a repeat of the reform school they both went to, or worse. By the end of each episode, they all gain a bit of respect towards Patty and find that she isn't so bad as they first thought after all.
to:
*** The next day, they hang out and have fun. While eating Patty confesses, much to Harold's disbelief, that she doesn't like lunch period because she usually sits alone and has since second grade, due to her reputation for being tough, and wishes she had a friend to sit with that she could talk to, "in between chewing." After the day ends Harold offers to sit with her at lunch the next day. The day, much to her joy.
*** That single moment cannot be understated. Throughout the show, Patty's voice is usually quiet and doesn't carry much emotion, even when she's angry. But when Harold offers to join her for lunch, the way her voice lights upin with surprise and excitement when she accepts is shows arguably more emotion than any other time with Patty, and it's probably the happiest she has ever she's sounded in the series.
whole show.
** Any episode starring Big Patty, really; how Arnold manages to convince her to fake a beatdown on Helga and they share a bit of a heart to heart, how Harold stands up to [[ThoseTwoGuys Stinky and Sid]] when they mock Patty (twice; first time after a dance together, second time after losing an arm-wrestling match to her with pride and dignity) and even Rhonda who gave another snobby materialistic girl a verbal beatdown before things escalated into a repeat of the reform school they both went to, or worse. By the end of each episode, they all gain a bit of respect towards Patty and find that she isn'tso as bad as they first thought after all.
*** That single moment cannot be understated. Throughout the show, Patty's voice is usually quiet and doesn't carry much emotion, even when she's angry. But when Harold offers to join her for lunch, the way her voice lights up
** Any episode starring Big Patty, really; how Arnold manages to convince her to fake a beatdown on Helga and they share a bit of a heart to heart, how Harold stands up to [[ThoseTwoGuys Stinky and Sid]] when they mock Patty (twice; first time after a dance together, second time after losing an arm-wrestling match to her with pride and dignity) and even Rhonda who gave another snobby materialistic girl a verbal beatdown before things escalated into a repeat of the reform school they both went to, or worse. By the end of each episode, they all gain a bit of respect towards Patty and find that she isn't
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Added DiffLines:
* It’s constantly shown that Helga only confesses her love to Arnold to those she truly trusts. While in the beginning of the show, Phoebe is just as oblivious as everyone else, but it’s shown in “Helga Sleepwalks” that she is aware of it, implying that Phoebe is one of the few people that Helga trusts to know her secret.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Added DiffLines:
** The credits give special thanks to the real-life veterans who ''really'' won the Battle of the Bulge.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Added DiffLines:
* In "Snow", before Ruth being revealed as shallow and dense in the Valentine's episode, she at least smiled at Arnold while she was skating past him.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
Dewicked trope
Changed line(s) 66 (click to see context) from:
'''Pookie:''' [[CrazyAwesome Oh, Arnold, it wouldn't be Thanksgiving without fireworks.]]
to:
'''Pookie:''' [[CrazyAwesome Oh, Arnold, it wouldn't be Thanksgiving without fireworks.]]\\
Changed line(s) 84 (click to see context) from:
* Even if the dream Arnold has in the Parents Day episode is mostly a TearJerker, seeing that as the start of Grandpa's exagerated stories for him, and also Grandma's crazy behaviour, creating the possibility that those are their methods of helping him cope with his parents never returning, which they held on to during the next years until the time of the series. Considering also them both, with those things as part of them, are what shaped Arnold to be who he is. Those sure are some CrazyAwesome grandparents.
to:
* Even if the dream Arnold has in the Parents Day episode is mostly a TearJerker, seeing that as the start of Grandpa's exagerated stories for him, and also Grandma's crazy behaviour, creating the possibility that those are their methods of helping him cope with his parents never returning, which they held on to during the next years until the time of the series. Considering also them both, with those things as part of them, are what shaped Arnold to be who he is. Those sure are some CrazyAwesome awesome grandparents.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Added DiffLines:
** In a mix of heartwarming and tearjerker, after Bob calls Arnold an "orphan boy" Helga [[OOCIsSeriousBusiness is so upset by this that she immediately drops the act]] and attempts to apologize on her father's behalf.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Added DiffLines:
* "6th Grade Girls
** After revealing that they used Arnold and Gerald that they were just using them to make their boyfriends jealous, they say that Arnold and Gerald are still pretty cool for fourth graders. They give them some encouraging words, saying that they if stay as cool as they are now, girls are going to be coming for them before they know it. Before they leave to scold their boyfriends, the girls give them a token of their gratitude to the Arnold and Gerald taking them to dance by giving their respective dates a kiss on the cheek.
** After revealing that they used Arnold and Gerald that they were just using them to make their boyfriends jealous, they say that Arnold and Gerald are still pretty cool for fourth graders. They give them some encouraging words, saying that they if stay as cool as they are now, girls are going to be coming for them before they know it. Before they leave to scold their boyfriends, the girls give them a token of their gratitude to the Arnold and Gerald taking them to dance by giving their respective dates a kiss on the cheek.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 115 (click to see context) from:
* "GRANDMA! GRANDPA! YOU HAVE TO SEE THIS! I FOUND A MAP!!!"
to:
* "GRANDMA! GRANDPA! YOU HAVE TO SEE THIS! I ''I FOUND A MAP!!!"MAP''!!!"
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Added DiffLines:
-->'''Dr. Bliss''': [[TheUnfavourite So nobody's ever noticed you]].\\
'''Helga''': ...[[BecauseYouWereNiceToMe There was]] ''[[ICantBelieveAGuyLikeYouWouldNoticeMe someone]]''...
'''Helga''': ...[[BecauseYouWereNiceToMe There was]] ''[[ICantBelieveAGuyLikeYouWouldNoticeMe someone]]''...
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 102 (click to see context) from:
** The end of [[AwfulWeddedLife Arnold's nightmare]] has Arnold call out Nightmare!Helga for her {{Jerkass}} facade - too bad the LoveEpiphany is interrupted by his alarm clock.
to:
** The end of [[AwfulWeddedLife Arnold's nightmare]] has Arnold call out Nightmare!Helga for her {{Jerkass}} facade [[HiddenHeartOfGold facade]] - too bad the LoveEpiphany is interrupted by his alarm clock.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 5 (click to see context) from:
* In "Olga Comes Home", at the end of the episode, Olga claims that despite what Helga probably thinks of Olga getting so much attention and praise from their parents (particularly their father), Olga actually hates it and claims that Helga's lucky that their parents don't essentially force her to "perform for them like a little wind-up doll" (as Olga describes it). Since Olga revealed that she's well-aware of Bob and Miriam's neglect of Helga, Olga's somewhat overwhelming affection and doting over her "dear baby sister" could be her reaching out to Helga and giving her the love and attention that she doesn't get from either lf their parents. Which makes Helga's insistence that she "can't stand" Olga in a later episode really sad.
to:
* In "Olga Comes Home", at the end of the episode, Olga claims that despite what Helga probably thinks of Olga getting so much attention and praise from their parents (particularly their father), [[GrassIsGreener Olga actually hates it and claims that Helga's lucky lucky]] that their parents don't essentially force her to "perform for them like a little wind-up doll" (as Olga describes it). Since Olga revealed that she's well-aware of Bob and Miriam's neglect of Helga, Olga's somewhat overwhelming affection and doting over her "dear baby sister" could be her reaching out to Helga and giving her the love and attention that she doesn't get from either lf their parents. Which makes Helga's insistence that she "can't stand" Olga in a later episode really sad.
