History Radar / HeyArnold

* After Helga's confession in {{The Movie}}, and a passionate kiss, Arnold states he's dizzy, and needs to go lie down. Helga's response: "Wonderful...I'll go with you!"
** In the beginning of the movie, it is suggested that they throw a block party to raise awareness and stop the neighborhood from being taken over by Future Tech Industries. When coming up with a name, [[TokenMinority Gerald's]] suggestions are "Block Power" and "It's a Block Thing".

* Helga mentions that she performs "Tantric spells" towards the end of "Helga on the Couch". It's a pretty clever one too. For those who don't know, Tantra is a subset of Hindu spiritualism revolving around the carnal (read: sexual) aspects of human physiology, and it has rituals (often misidentified as "spells") nominally used for inducing lust in a person (it's where the expression "tantric sex" comes from). In short, Helga is using Hindu spiritualism to seduce Arnold.
* In "Helga's Parrot", Helga recited one of her obsessive love poems in the presence of a parrot, who then flew off and almost repeated it to Arnold. One part of the poem was: "Arnold, you make my girlhood tremble, my senses all go wacky." (This one is probably the most well-known adult joke of the series.)
** Here's another one from that same poem. At the beginning of the poem, Helga calls Arnold "My sultry preteen". For reference, the adjective "sultry" can mean two things: something very hot and humid, or something attractive in a way that suggests or causes feelings of sexual desire.
*** In other words, this particular poem pretty much had Helga flat-out state that Arnold made her horny. No wonder she was especially ferocious when going after the parrot.
*** The Latin American Spanish dub actually went UpToEleven, translating Helga's dialogue as "Arnold, my love, my sensual desire".
** In the same episode, she ends up watching Arnold undress and then coos and passes out with a very happy face. Were the censors asleep when approving this episode!?
*** She does a similar thing in other episodes as well, such as when Arnold hugs her in "Arnold's Hat." [[TheModestOrgasm The implication is clear.]]
* Similarly, in "Helga Sleepwalks," it's established that Helga's sleepwalking spells are tied to her subconscious desire to tell Arnold her secret. With that in mind, one of her sleepwalking spells has her end up ''showering in Arnold's shower'', forcing one to wonder exactly where her subconscious was going with that.
** After seeing how many dirty jokes involving Helga are present in this page, you have to wonder if Helga's true intentions with Arnold are entirely innocent... (Made more inappropiate by the fact they're both nine.)

* Helga also says "freakin'" in the episode "Helga's Locket," and says "skanky," "trampy," and "bimbo" in "Summer Love." Big Bob also says "freakin'" in "Helga vs. Big Patty."

* In the Swedish dub, Helga has gotten away with saying "What the hell" and "Damn".

** What makes it better is that it's a ContinuityNod: In "Operation Ruthless", Rhonda is seen dragging a resisting Harold onto a ride while saying "You know you like me, Harold" in a very seductive tone of voice. The ride is called the Tunnel of Love. What the hell did they do in there?

* In "Arnold's Thanksgiving" what could double as a ''FunnyBackgroundEvent'' as Arnold and Helga leave Mr. Simmons' party as his house guests start arguing, as they pass by the window one of his family members who was licking a plate in the previous shot as a woman in front of him argues with another, due to the [[OffModel colorists painting the plate the same color as the woman's pants]] he appears to be licking her butt.

* A literal case of "crap" being slid past the radar. Helga, Harold, Mr. Potts, Dino Spumoni, and others said "crap" and variations of the word. However, it was said so many times that it is unlikely that the word was on the radar at all. Helga also says "freakin'" in the episode "Helga's Locket," and says "skanky," "trampy," and "bimbo" in "Summer Love." Big Bob also says "freakin'" in "Helga vs. Big Patty."

** Bob calls him a "tea cozy" in "Parents' Day".

** Big Bob calls out the villain for "shafting" him in their deal.[[note]]Basically, a PG-rated way of saying he got "fucked."[[/note]]

* A literal case of "crap" being slid past the radar. Helga, Harold, Mr. Potts, Dino Spumoni, and others said "crap" and variations of the word so many times that it is unlikely that the word was on the radar at all. Helga also says "freakin'" in the episode "Helga's Locket," and says "skanky," "trampy," and "bimbo" in "Summer Love." Big Bob also says "freakin'" in "Helga vs. Big Patty."

** What makes it better is that it's a ContinuityNod: In "Operation Ruthless", Rhonda is seen dragging a resisting Harold onto a ride while saying "You know you like me, Harold" in a very seductive-sounding voice--specifically, the Tunnel of Love. What the hell did they do in there?

* '''Miriam's alcoholism.''' Even WordOfGod says that she's an alcoholic, but the Nickelodeon censors told Craig Bartlett and the writers that they couldn't outright say it, so what do they do? Have her as a depressed, narcoleptic smoothie addict (never mind that some alcoholic drinks do exist as smoothies -- piña coladas, hurricanes, daiquiris, etc). Also if you pay close attention you'll notice that one of her ingredients for a smoothie is Tabasco sauce. There are even hints that she was busted for at least one DUI. One episode has Arnold ask Helga "when did she [Miriam] get her license back?" and another has Bob casually remark that she's supposed to start community service that morning.

* In the episode "Helga's Love Potion," Helga says "What is this crap?" while reading one of her poems after the spell to get rid of her obsession with Arnold gets cast on her.
** Helga, Harold, Mr. Potts, Dino Spumoni, and others said "crap" and variations of the word so many times that it is unlikely that the word was on the radar at all. Helga also says "freakin'" in the episode "Helga's Locket," and says "skanky," "trampy," and "bimbo" in "Summer Love." Big Bob also says "freakin'" in "Helga vs. Big Patty."

** What makes it better is that it's a ContinuityNod: In "Operation Ruthless", Rhonda is seen dragging a resisting Harold onto a ride--specifically, the Tunnel of Love. She also says "you know you like me, Harold" in a very seductive-sounding voice. What the hell did they do in there?

* "Timberly Loves Arnold" has Lila suggest she and Arnold be a threesome with Timberly. The context of the story makes it innocent, but Lila's suggestion with Arnold's flustered expression makes the scene sound a lot dirtier.

** What makes it better is that it's a ContinuityNod: In "Operation Ruthless", Rhonda is seen dragging a resisting Harold onto a ride--specifically, the Tunnel of Love. What the hell did they do in there?

* Speaking of potentially homophobic slurs being thrown, Mr. Simmons is on the receiving end of quite a few (harsher considering that he [[WordOfGay is confirmed to be gay by]] WordOfGod). Though it's possible that these insults are aimed at his wimpy personality rather than his sexuality.

** Both Helga and Big Bob call him a "throw pillow" in "The Aptitude Test".

* Speaking of potentially homophobic slurs being thrown, Mr. Simmons is on the receiving end of quite a few (harsher considering that he [[WordOfGay is confirmed to be gay by]] WordOfGod). Helga calls him a "cream puff" in "The Flood" while both she and Big Bob call him a "throw pillow" in "The Aptitude Test". Though it's possible that these insults are aimed at his wimpy personality rather than his sexuality.

* Speaking of potentially homophobic slurs being thrown, Mr. Simmons is on the receiving end of quite a few (harsher considering that he [[WordOfGay is confirmed to be gay by]] WordOfGod). Helga calls him a "cream puff" in "The Flood" while both she and Big Bob call him a "throw pillow" in "The Aptitude Test". Though it's possible that these insults are aimed at his wimpy personality rather than his sexuality.
* Arnold and Helga are dancing the tango in "April Fool's Day". If you look closely when Arnold says "I've been waiting. Waiting for the right moment" Helga appears to be grabbing his butt rather than his waist for a few frames. Adding to that, he also comes across as unusually flirtatious with her during the dance as well. It's been confirmed that this episode takes place after The Movie, when Helga confessed her love to Arnold. Arnold is aware of her feelings and is toying with her.

* Speaking of potentially homophobic slurs being thrown, Mr. Simmons is on the receiving end of quite a few (harsher considering that he [[WordOfGay is confirmed to be gay by]] WordOfGod). Helga calls him a "cream puff" in "The Flood" and she calls him a "throw pillow" in a few other episodes. Though it's possible that these insults are aimed at his wimpy personality rather than his sexuality.

* Speaking of potentially homophobic slurs being thrown, Mr. Simmons is on the receiving end of quite a few (harsher considering that he [[WordOfGay is confirmed to be gay by]] WordOfGod). Helga calls him a "cream puff" in "The Flood" and Big Bob calls him a "throw pillow" in another episode. Though it's possible that these insults are aimed at his wimpy personality rather than his sexuality.

* Arnold and Helga are dancing the tango in "April Fool's Day". If you look closely when Arnold says "I've been waiting. Waiting for the right moment" Helga appears to be grabbing his butt for a few frames. Adding to that, he also comes across as unusually flirtatious with her during the dance as well. It's been confirmed that this episode takes place after The Movie, when Helga confessed her love to Arnold. Arnold is aware of her feelings and is toying with her.

* Speaking of potentially homophobic slurs being thrown, Mr. Simmons is on the receiving end of quite a few (harsher considering that he [[WordOfGay is confirmed to be gay by]] WordOfGod). Helga calls him a "cream puff" in "The Flood" and Big Bob calls him a "throw pillow" in another episode. Though it's possible that these insults are aimed at his wimpy personality rather than his sexuality.

* In "Synchronized Swimming," Harold worries that Wolfgang will call him a "fruit cup," which can easily be interpreted as a homophobic insult.

* Speaking of potentially homophobic slurs being thrown, Mr. Simmons is on the receiving end of quite a few (harsher considering that he [[WordOfGay is confirmed to be gay by]] WordOfGod). Helga calls him a "cream puff" in "The Flood" and Big Bob calls him a "throw pillow" in another episode. Though it's possible that these insults are aimed at his personality rather than his sexuality.

* Speaking of potentially homophobic slurs being thrown, Mr. Simmons is on the receiving end of quite a few (harsher considering that he [[WordOfGay is confirmed to be gay by]] WordOfGod]]). Helga calls him a "cream puff" in "The Flood" and Big Bob calls him a "throw pillow" in another episode. Though it's possible that these insults are aimed at his personality rather than his sexuality.

* In "Synchronized Swimming," Harold worries that Wolfgang will call him a "fruit cup," which can easily be interpreted as a homophobic insult.

** What makes it better is that it's a ContinuityNod: In ''Operation Ruthless'', Rhonda is seen dragging a resisting Harold onto a ride--specifically, the Tunnel of Love. What the hell did they do in there?

** What makes it better is that it's a ContinuityNod: in an early episode, Rhonda is seen dragging Harold onto a ride--specifically, the Tunnel of Love. What the hell did they do in there?

** What makes it better is that it's a ContinuityNod: in an early episode, Rhonda is seen dragging Harold onto a ride--specifically, the Tunnel of Love. What the hell did they do in there?

* The sole fact that Oskar's last name, "Kokoshka". Replace the O's with A's, and it means "shit" in Russian. [[SincerityMode How fitting.]]

** Big Bob calls out the villain for "shafting" him in their deal. Depending on who's hearing, this can be inappropiate or not.

** In the Latin American Spanish dub, he actually says "I must be in Hell!"

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** What makes it better is that it's a ContinuityNod: in an early episode, Rhonda is seen dragging Harold onto a ride--specifically, the Tunnel of Love. What the hell did they do in there?
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* The sole fact that Oskar's last name, "Kokoshka", means "shit" in Russian. [[SincerityMode How fitting.]]

** Helga, Harold, Mr. Potts, Dino Spumoni, and others said "crap" and variations of the word so many times that it is unlikely that the word was on the radar at all. Helga also says "freakin'" in the episode "Helga's Locket," and says "skanky," "trampy," and "bimbo" in "Summer Love."