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*** But Fonzie's interested in his lineage seems more like family pride than curiosity about where he comes from.
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** This is standard Mom wisdom: you (in general, not just Joanie) should always wear clean underwear just in case you’re in an accident and the doctor/paramedics see them.
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** She was originally supposed to be just TheGhost; the writers had a RunningGag that Joanie had this friend who told her naughty things. When Creator/RonHoward left the show, Joanie took on a much more important role in the show, so she needed an actual onscreen friend to hang out with, and they'd already established that her closest friend was Jenny Piccalo, so it made sense to introduce her.

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** She was originally supposed to be just TheGhost; the writers had a RunningGag that Joanie had this friend who told her naughty things. When Creator/RonHoward left the show, Joanie took on a much more important Joanie's role in the show, was expanded, so she needed an actual onscreen friend to hang out with, and they'd already established that her closest friend was Jenny Piccalo, so it made sense to introduce her.
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** She was originally supposed to be just TheGhost; the writers had a RunningGag that Joanie had this friend who told her naughty things. When Creator/RonHoward left the show, Joanie took on a much more important role in the show, so she needed an actual onscreen friend to hang out with, and they'd already established that her closest friend was Jenny Piccalo, so it made sense to introduce her.

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* I was watching the episode where Richie comes home drunk while on his motorcycle, and after it's revealed that Richie had spilt beer on his underwear (he wasn't wearing pants at the time of his arrival), Marion explains to Joanie that "this is why [Joanie] should always wear clean underwear"... What was that joke supposed to mean? Methinks it's a menstruation joke, or a throwaway line about Joanie being a [[BringMyBrownPants bed wetter]], but I'm not sure. Explanation please?

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* I was watching In the episode where Richie comes home drunk while on his motorcycle, and after it's revealed that Richie had spilt beer on his underwear (he wasn't wearing pants at the time of his arrival), Marion explains to Joanie that "this is why [Joanie] should always wear clean underwear"... What was that joke supposed to mean? Methinks it's It would appear to be a menstruation joke, or a throwaway line about Joanie being a [[BringMyBrownPants bed wetter]], but I'm not sure. the implications aren't strong. Explanation please?please?
* Why did Jenny Piccalo take so long to finally appear on-screen when she was mentioned numerous times beforehand?
* In "White Christmas", how did Fonzie and the gang escape Arnold's, and Howard and Joanie escape the hardware store, even with the snow outside blocking the exit?
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** He wasnt "acting" tired, he ''was'' tired. Hearing that he had to get a crew cut if he forfeited was enough of a BerserkButton to give him a new burst of energy.

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** He wasnt wasn't "acting" tired, he ''was'' tired. Hearing that he had to get a crew cut if he forfeited was enough of a BerserkButton to give him a new burst of energy.



--->In Season 6's, ''Christmas Time'', a military friend of Vito's stops by Fonzie's place with a Christmas present. He ask if Fonzie has anything he wants to pass on to his father, but Fonzie has nothing to say, and doesn't even want to accept the present. Fonzie later learns that the "friend" was actually Vito himself, and wonders why he wouldn't admit the truth. The letter explains that Vito had always been a traveling sea man and simply couldn't settle down. Fonzie finally perks up, as he had always felt that he was to blame for his father leaving, but realized he wasn't.

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--->In Season 6's, ''Christmas Time'', a military friend of Vito's stops by Fonzie's place with a Christmas present. He ask asks if Fonzie has anything he wants to pass on to his father, but Fonzie has nothing to say, and doesn't even want to accept the present. Fonzie later learns that the "friend" was actually Vito himself, and wonders why he wouldn't admit the truth. The letter explains that Vito had always been a traveling sea man seaman and simply couldn't settle down. Fonzie finally perks up, as he had always felt that he was to blame for his father leaving, but realized he wasn't.
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** WordOfGod confirmed that since Chuck's replacement actor in the second season didn't capture the character well, he was written out of the show in a deliberate attempt to gain fan backlash. The script wrote him out by having him leave home to head off to college.



--->In Season 11's, ''Arthur, Arthur'', Fonzie is united with his brother Arthur "Artie" Fonzarelli whom he previously didn't know exist. Artie wants to talk about their father, but Fonzie won't hear anything about it. It turns out Vito has died, leaving Fonzie with conflicting emotions, as there was so much he wanted to know about Vito, and now can't. Although the two brothers were quite dissimilar in personalities, they were able to bond over the loss, and keep in touch.

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--->In Season 11's, ''Arthur, Arthur'', Fonzie is united with his brother Arthur "Artie" Fonzarelli whom he previously didn't know exist. Artie wants to talk about their father, but Fonzie won't hear anything about it. It turns out Vito has died, leaving Fonzie with conflicting emotions, as there was so much he wanted to know about Vito, and now can't. Although the two brothers were quite dissimilar in personalities, they were able to bond over the loss, and keep in touch.touch.
* I was watching the episode where Richie comes home drunk while on his motorcycle, and after it's revealed that Richie had spilt beer on his underwear (he wasn't wearing pants at the time of his arrival), Marion explains to Joanie that "this is why [Joanie] should always wear clean underwear"... What was that joke supposed to mean? Methinks it's a menstruation joke, or a throwaway line about Joanie being a [[BringMyBrownPants bed wetter]], but I'm not sure. Explanation please?
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--->In Season 6's, ''Christmas Time'', A military friend of Vito's stops by Fonzie's place with a Christmas present. He ask if Fonzie has anything he wants to pass on to his father, but Fonzie has nothing to say, and doesn't even want to accept the present. Fonzie later learns that the "friend" was actually Vito himself, and wonders why he wouldn't admit the truth. The letter explains that Vito had always been a traveling sea man and simply couldn't settle down. Fonzie finally perks up, as he had always felt that he was to blame for his father leaving, but realized he wasn't.

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--->In Season 6's, ''Christmas Time'', A a military friend of Vito's stops by Fonzie's place with a Christmas present. He ask if Fonzie has anything he wants to pass on to his father, but Fonzie has nothing to say, and doesn't even want to accept the present. Fonzie later learns that the "friend" was actually Vito himself, and wonders why he wouldn't admit the truth. The letter explains that Vito had always been a traveling sea man and simply couldn't settle down. Fonzie finally perks up, as he had always felt that he was to blame for his father leaving, but realized he wasn't.
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** You don't think he'd be at least a ''little'' curious about where he comes from? Most people would be.

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** You don't think he'd be at least a ''little'' curious about where he comes from? Most people would be.be.
** There's two episodes that deal with Fonzie's long-lost father, Vito Fonzarelli.
--->In Season 6's, ''Christmas Time'', A military friend of Vito's stops by Fonzie's place with a Christmas present. He ask if Fonzie has anything he wants to pass on to his father, but Fonzie has nothing to say, and doesn't even want to accept the present. Fonzie later learns that the "friend" was actually Vito himself, and wonders why he wouldn't admit the truth. The letter explains that Vito had always been a traveling sea man and simply couldn't settle down. Fonzie finally perks up, as he had always felt that he was to blame for his father leaving, but realized he wasn't.
--->In Season 11's, ''Arthur, Arthur'', Fonzie is united with his brother Arthur "Artie" Fonzarelli whom he previously didn't know exist. Artie wants to talk about their father, but Fonzie won't hear anything about it. It turns out Vito has died, leaving Fonzie with conflicting emotions, as there was so much he wanted to know about Vito, and now can't. Although the two brothers were quite dissimilar in personalities, they were able to bond over the loss, and keep in touch.
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*** What would Mork do to Chuck exactly and why?

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*** Haven't you ever been so angry it literally gives you a new shot of adrenaline/energy?



* Why is Fonzie so interested in his lineage if he hardly knew his family?

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*** Of ''course'' he doesn't make that noise when he's normally scared. This is the thing that scares him the most. This way you ''know'' it's serious. As for why he's afraid of it, most likely RuleOfFunny comes into play.
* Why is Fonzie so interested in his lineage if he hardly knew his family?family?
** You don't think he'd be at least a ''little'' curious about where he comes from? Most people would be.
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*** So anger is the same as sleep for him?
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** Perhaps it was both? That was a reaction of genuine fear, not just disgust.

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** Perhaps it was both? That was a reaction of genuine fear, not just disgust.disgust.
*** He doesn't make that noise when he's normally scared, though. And why would he be afraid of it?
* Why is Fonzie so interested in his lineage if he hardly knew his family?
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* In "The Muckrakers", Richie acts as though Fonzie's ''scared'' of the liver, when really he was most likely ''disgusted'' by it, so what's with that?

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* In "The Muckrakers", Richie acts as though Fonzie's ''scared'' of the liver, when really he was most likely ''disgusted'' by it, so what's with that?that?
** Perhaps it was both? That was a reaction of genuine fear, not just disgust.
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** He wasnt "acting" tired, he ''was'' tired. Hearing that he had to get a crew cut if he forfeited was enough of a BerserkButton to give him a new burst of energy.
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** A previous, unseen encounter with [[RealityWarper Mork]]?

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** A previous, unseen encounter with [[RealityWarper Mork]]?Mork]]?
* In "They Shoot Fonzie's, Don't They?", the Fonz clearly has enough energy to do that dance, so why was he acting tired up until it?
* In "The Muckrakers", Richie acts as though Fonzie's ''scared'' of the liver, when really he was most likely ''disgusted'' by it, so what's with that?
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* What happened to Chuck?

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* What happened to Chuck?Chuck?
** A previous, unseen encounter with [[RealityWarper Mork]]?
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* Why was Fonzie scared of liver?

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* Why was Fonzie scared of liver?What happened to Chuck?
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*Why was Fonzie scared of liver?

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