"We can't go to the authorities, WE JUST BLEW UP THE AUTHORITIES."

@Wailerman

2 күн бұрын

I love that line so much

Bully: YOU'D BETTER SAY YOUR PRAYERS Harold: *says his prayers* Bully: not like that

@413westernmassbornjp6

Жыл бұрын

Ikr 🤣

@emperortrevornorton3119

Жыл бұрын

It is the most beautiful joke ever for children entertainment that adults can enjoy one of my favorite nick classic cartoons

@EmpressKenya832

11 ай бұрын

I laugh at that too because he is saying it in Hebrew and the bully doesn't understand😂😂. I learned from my boyfriend that sometimes being multilingual is a weapon😂😂

@DLAbaoaqu

9 ай бұрын

Actually he just recited a Bible verse in its original language, he didn’t really pray.

@trollshamanpwnage

9 ай бұрын

@DLAbaoaqu actually Harold doesn't exist so he didn't every really say anything as it was just a voice actor saying it Twat

Seriously, Harold and Patty are one of the most underrated couples in animation history.

@idongesitusen5764

Жыл бұрын

Yep

@teasjalamiles9058

Жыл бұрын

Definitely

@SarahsKnight0

Жыл бұрын

They're definitely better than most of the couples you see in "romantic comedy" films, at least.

@slashbash1347

Жыл бұрын

They are genuinely cute together. Her maturity helps Harold grow, while she gets a friend who doesn't fear her.

@shemasmcguire3999

Жыл бұрын

The fact that they were able to lose themselves in conversation like that goes to show even if they don't date they will be best friends

Bully: Say your prayers! Harold: _says his prayers_ Bully: _surprised pikachu face_

@bumbledyke

Жыл бұрын

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I can compare Harold to Binky from Arthur where they are the “bully” but not really.

@mangareader7474

Жыл бұрын

Or Buford from phineas and ferb

@anthrorangerxcosplaydigita8007

Жыл бұрын

Harold and Binky are pretty much the same character

@vallisdaemonumofficial

Жыл бұрын

Binky was a gang leader on a kids show, I don't think Harold could pull that off.

@marcus3490

Жыл бұрын

Yoo I did too that's crazy

@elsakristina2689

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely.

I always loved Patty's character as a kid. She's just a misunderstood girl with a Big heart. She has just as much morals and integrity as Arnold.

@hennakreed8860

Жыл бұрын

Remember when she was going to fight Helga and because it was a public thing, she couldn't back down due to her reputation so she pulled her into a closet and pretended to beat her up?

@bradyryan5105

Жыл бұрын

@@hennakreed8860 I love that episode

@comettamer

Жыл бұрын

@@hennakreed8860 I mean, definitely the upstanding route.

@donyori

8 ай бұрын

Patty having a smooth, calm, and feminine voice is so nice. So many strong built or "ugly" girl characters have this deep, masculine voice that feels like a punchline.

@amylee8969

4 ай бұрын

@xcarnage3936 I agree. She was so nice. Even nicer than Rhonda and Helga. She was just insecure and frustrated with people judging her by her size

I always wondered why no one filed a noise complaint towards Helga when she was outside Arnold's house yelling with the megaphone 😂

@amylee8969

4 ай бұрын

Why would Helga even wanna do that to Arnold is beyond me. She’s suppose to be in love with Arnold

@oooh19

4 ай бұрын

@@amylee8969bc she enjoys picking on and messing with him too but yea it’s frustrating when people are told that someone who treats them like crap must like them maybe it’s true in some cases but Helga stalked Arnold that’s honestly troubling and creepy no matter the gender

@Lepper36

3 ай бұрын

​@@amylee8969 She's the western Tsundere everyone got to know.

@JK-gm6kk

Ай бұрын

her dad is rich maybe?

I really saw Harold as a sensitive soul who try’s to be tougher than he really is

@amylee8969

4 ай бұрын

Yeah. I did love his cowardly sensitive side.

@AoiUsagiOtoko

4 ай бұрын

his sweeter moments are really cute to me-- the episode with the kitten was just adorable

@ikari6399

25 күн бұрын

​@@AoiUsagiOtokohim with the kitten just hit the feels...I love cats too. I do everything with mine and he's my best bro! ❤❤

Honestly, I feel like Harold's explosion in Patty's defense was the only time he was fully ready to back up every ounce of that massive threat he delivered. I don't even think Helga would be willing to call that bluff.

@sheevhernandez3869

Жыл бұрын

Nope not at all

@slashbash1347

Жыл бұрын

Indeed. He shook the room with just his fist.

@oooh19

Жыл бұрын

i don't think helga and harold would get physical harold even had stated if she wasnt a girl hed pound her; it would definitely be too dark for that. although helga punching brainy is played for laughs but then he sneaks up on her and stalks her but things were seen differently when i was a kid (and this feels weird saying this, but yea the 90s is when i was a kid and it's a long time ago but it sure doesnt feel like it)

Just so you know, Harold is 13, not 9. You have to be 13 to have Bar Mitzvah. Also, I was always surprised that this show was one of the few that could say the word "crap" and then make a joke about circumcision. Lastly, the arm-wrestling episode is one of the few times Harold makes good on a threat.

@squirrelgadget3498

Жыл бұрын

Oh finally someone pointed that out. I thought he would bring it up as it would mean that Harold wss held back a bunch of times.

@wraithreaper22

5 ай бұрын

Weird comment because he literally says this.

@grantmortensonva

4 ай бұрын

Torvald is also 13 and is much much bigger and taller.

@syabilaazri7834

3 ай бұрын

I pretty sure it okey for a kid show to say that word back in the old days. The only time i heard that word even in a cartoon movie was in "Firebrether"

@Cecona

2 ай бұрын

Yet he seemed to be the same age as the others in preschool/daycare, which is kind of strange

Arnold trying to talk to the principal about Harold is the very reason kids grow up to be screwed up adults. He was trying to calmly and rassionaly explain things to only be punished. That was my entire school time and why I felt like killing myself every day

@pauladudleycreatfeat

Жыл бұрын

That's awful, I'm sorry you had to go through that

@hajime5486

Жыл бұрын

Thank you but sadly never got better. My mother put me in a private school where the principal lied his face off and made harassing me his new favorite game

@pauladudleycreatfeat

Жыл бұрын

@@hajime5486 you didn't deserve any of that.

I got to say "Harold The Butcher" has become an unexpectedly relatable episode given my profession as a meat cutter it's a fine profession for someone like Harold it's a fine profession for just about any young man who may not be the brightest student and/or looking to break free from poverty it can also be a point of pride if you look at it as a service to your community

@trollshamanpwnage

Жыл бұрын

I love my meat men. Can't make a good dinner without good cuts and you can't get good cuts without a good cutter. Shout-out to all the folks who make good sausage too,

@FabiolaMacabre

Жыл бұрын

Yeah shout out to all butchers and meat folk, you guys are important for your communities!

@williambertels8257

Жыл бұрын

Literally Mr. Green, a meat cutter, commented on this video. Truly a blessed video.

@jailcatjones3250

Жыл бұрын

It taught me a little about being kosher, being pork and shellfish are a no no in company of someone of the Jewish faith, unless they are "bad" Jews and I've met quite a few who can't stay away from bacon.

@planedecoded

Жыл бұрын

psychos in here cheering on murdering sentient beings

Harold and Patty's relationship is honestly so damn nice to see. Great stuff, especially Harold standing up for himself and her. Great development.

@amylee8969

4 ай бұрын

Yup and putting Stinky and Sid in their place. I never realized how annoying they both were as a kid. They’re like the fakest friends.

i loved how patty seems like a mentor to harold, a voice of reason similar to arnold, whilst harold looks past her appearance and gives her what she always wanted, a genuine friend. i wish there were more episodes featuring the two, such a great dynamic

@melissamurray8307

Жыл бұрын

Patty is one of my favorite minor characters in this series. I love not only her relationship with Harold but also Helga and Rhonda.

@princessmarlena1359

Жыл бұрын

@@melissamurray8307 agreed, I like Big Patty as well.

@DylanRomanov

Жыл бұрын

If we ever get the middle school Hey Arnold their relationship would be so nice to see

@amylee8969

4 ай бұрын

She mentored Rhonda too during their polishing class

Suspension for wanting to actually attend school is ridiculous. Just hearing that drove me up the wall

I've absolutely had body image issues in my life and I get how it feels. And yet "that's not a fat man, it's a fat boy" always slays me. Who would say something that pointlessly mean to a child? It's hilarious

@rzum81

Жыл бұрын

I quote my husband with that like all the time 😂

As a person who grew up in the 90's those "aptitude tests" were always the worst. Mr. Simmons's heavy handed messages implying that a test would absolutely determine your future really hits hard. I'm now well into my mid 30's and I still get some unpleasant dreams of my elementary teacher telling me that I'll fail at life if I don't circle the right answer

@caseyp3447

Жыл бұрын

They did those tests when I was in Jr. High. 2011 I think it was.

@nationalinstituteofcheese3012

Жыл бұрын

I did a career test in high school but it was mainly about helping people and what your hobbies are. I got various psychology jobs which is what I want to do

@amylee8969

4 ай бұрын

@999haunted I never took them in school. So they Must’ve not been that common 🤷🏽‍♀️

@lexiatel

3 ай бұрын

They're a waste of time in the US, but some countries do it to actually encourage kids and direct them in their future studies.

@viki5503

2 ай бұрын

Same I have had panic attacks going to school. Like literally going to college was an emotional trigger to me. Which is sad for me because I thrived in a wholesome learning environment 😔

Can we all give a round of applause for the actor or actress who voiced the lost kid in "Harold's Bar Mitzvah"? I don't know who they are but my God are they an amazing voice actor. They sounded so much like a distraught and scared child crying for their mother that it made me tear up a little. They deserve an academy award 🏆

@jessicakey-olmsted9838

Жыл бұрын

Did you know they were the same person who voices Phil and Lil, and their mom?! 😊

@Enter_the_Toshiverse_1996

Жыл бұрын

@@jessicakey-olmsted9838 Huh, small world

@NotWhatIamMadeFor

4 ай бұрын

the mom makes me laugh saying "danny boy!" like the old song lol

These episodes didn't change my perspective on Harold, but they do make me question why the hell he puts up with Sid and Stinky? They're assholes! They fueled Harold's self-esteem issues by mocking his weight. They mocked Harold for liking a girl they found unappealing. They mocked him for losing to said girl. I know they're kids, but some lines had to be drawn with their behavior

@dennistmennace

Жыл бұрын

I think it’s cause they’re like him-dumb kids who have chips on their shoulders/good intentions but don’t always know how to express them (e.g. the episode where Sid tries to be friends w Lorenzo but lies about his room being Arnold’s room bc he has kind of poor living conditions & he thought Lorenzo wouldn’t like him bc of it. Also, when Stinky could’ve signed a million dollar deal, but didn’t bc the exec’s behind the commercial he was in had bad intentions-shows he has integrity). They’re also friends w Helga & Rhonda who’re typically mean to everybody too.

@PaizuruInsanal

Жыл бұрын

Shawn explained it. Harold's an extrovert, he craves social interaction and isn't exactly the best at it, so he hangs out with toxic people because they'll take about anyone in. Also even adults struggle with setting boundaries now you're expecting way too much of someone who might just be special needs.

@prcervi

Жыл бұрын

if he doesn't he's not got much of anyone else who'll talk to him on the regular

@stewpidasso3910

Жыл бұрын

@@PaizuruInsanal I never thought of that but Harold probably is special needs. I just thought he was a little Ld but maybe there was deeper meaning to it

@riqueramalhete2348

Жыл бұрын

Sid and Stinky are the real bullies

omg when harold stuck up for himself and defended patty, i teared up 😭 harold is right. you shouldn’t care what anyone thinks. it only matters what you think. and just because your peers don’t find who or what you like cool, doesn’t mean it’s not cool.

@amylee8969

4 ай бұрын

I felt especially bad for him when Sid and Stinky fat shamed him. On top of that, it wasn’t just them. But the ice cream man and a random kid calling him a “fat man” followed by his mom saying “He’s a fat boy”….which I use to think was funny as a kid, but now I realize how messed up the rude comments really was. Like yeah, I completely understand that obesity isn’t health my especially for kids his age. But there’s a right way to help him take care of his health.

I related to Harold a lot more than I would have ever wanted to admit as a kid because I was the only Jewish kid in my class and I would have meltdowns in school all the time because of my undiagnosed autism that made me cringe whenever I saw Harold's "aaaa mommy" outbursts because they reminded me of my own outbursts

About the Harold losing to Patty thing. If I was Harold my reply to the people making fun of me would be: "can you beat her? No, because I recall you losing to me. If I am a wuss for losing to her, you are even more pathetic for losing to me, so shut your mouth"

@coffeebux

16 күн бұрын

I'm sure that came to Harold 5 days later in the middle of the night after everyone forgot about it.

Helga, as mean and obnoxious as she can get... reminds me of Squidward when she's angry: -similar inflections -similar sass -can be a complete savage when she needs to be

@teddsthedog

Жыл бұрын

You're not the only one who thinks that. I feel like whoever wrote the character of Squidward was inspired by watching this show.

I really love Harold’s kitty. It’s actually a cute little episode of a big bully taking good care of a kitten. Giving him a name, playing with him, ending his entire arch in basically a police shakedown. It’s just so good.

@amylee8969

4 ай бұрын

Reminds of an episode of Arthur. When Binky Barnes reluctantly agrees to babysit Francine’s cat but later growing to like him and bond with him.

Helga saved Herold's life. That episode was a great showcase of BOTH "bully" characters. She had NO incentive to save him from drowning the way she did.

The friendship/relationship between Harold and Patty is absolutely beautiful...

I remember being shocked by the use of "crap" by Hey Arnold characters. I think Harold and Helga said it multiple times. Those were the days.

The kitty episode has always made me cry. I have a soft spot for animals. When I was a kid I was into that situation in which I felt like a pet was mine and wanted it for myself but the owner was another person. I tend to get attached to animals, I love interacting with them so it really made me feel a lot for Harold when I saw this one.

Not only did he take being beaten by her a third time gracefully, he actually put up a challenge that time, because instead of throwing the contest, Patty trained Harold in concentration, tuning out distractions, and overall everything he needed to know. She is so patient, and he is better off for knowing her close.

@amylee8969

4 ай бұрын

He was only embarrassed b/c Sid and Stinky acted like jerks. Glad he put them in their place.

It’s interesting that Harold’s Dad appreciates Harold’s Mom, and is so sweet to her which sets up Harold as not valuing girls until he knows them. You can tell he is just still a little immature, but obviously has a great role model in his father who loves Harold’s mother despite their personality differences. Harold and Patty is always one of my favorite storylines! Especially with Sid and Stinky. I know you didn’t like that, but it was SO accurate to my school experience as a girl. Friends of a crush who were jealous of my crush being away from them or because I could beat their ass at something… happens along all gender lines, just shows how immature they are. And it also sheds light on how Harold’s family structure allows him to stand up for women/girls he loves.

1 HOUR AND 46 MINUTES? Thank you so much dusk, I can't even imagine the amount of effort it took to do this video

@bobthedopeman7327

Жыл бұрын

I love his videos. Straight. Up. Quality.

@otheamazing

Жыл бұрын

Totally agree. Though why wouldn't you just call him shawn that's most likely his name

@purepuredotcom

Жыл бұрын

I couldn't have said it better.

@karlinha9893

Жыл бұрын

Jesus love you

@karlinha9893

Жыл бұрын

@@bobthedopeman7327 Jesus love you

Its actually nice that Helga got a grade as high as olga for once. Even if harold accidentally took it.

@amylee8969

4 ай бұрын

It’s implied that she’s just as academically smart as Olga. Besides that, she’s street smart….something Olga unfortunately lacks.

@melaniegrace7707

4 ай бұрын

@@amylee8969agreed… although she definitely is lacking in emotional intelligence. But for a 9 year old that’s not the biggest deal lol

Stinky really is from the south lmao. "Now tha feds are after us" BTW Harold literally says "outside circumcisions" LMFAO

@nationalinstituteofcheese3012

3 ай бұрын

Well he is Jewish 😂

@mariyahj8609

3 күн бұрын

Lmao 😂

Harold The Butcher is one of my favorite episodes! By the way, not all of us keep kosher in the Jewish community. While I observe it during holidays, I know plenty of Jewish people who really like bacon and could never give it up, hahaha! The Bar Mitzvah episode also has a special place in my heart. I believe I was 12 when it aired for the first time, and so I was taking the study course at Synagogue in preparation for my own. I relate so much to the nightmare Harold had too. All the adults in the congregation make such a big deal of the whole thing- Bat Mitzvahs (the feminine version of Bar Mitzvah) are even planned as extravagantly as weddings where I'm from. The only representation I had growing up were Harold and Tommy from Rugrats, but you know what they say about quality vs quantity, right? So glad I watched so many Nicktoons when I was a kid!

Never made sense that they'd roast Harold for losing to Patty considering he easily beat all of them himself. That means they would *also* lose to Patty so it's an empty burn.

@Bad_Gazpacho

Жыл бұрын

That's actually pretty accurate. In fact: even the strongest kid in the playground will catch abuse when the other kids outnumber them; since you can't whoop all of them at the same time they feel secure in jabbing from the sidelines.

It seems like there really isn't a lot content based around Hey Arnold in general. I am so glad you are doing this dedicated deep dive on the series. As a millineal, I think this cartoon has some of the most replay value of any from my childhood. A show thatwas really enjoyable at the time but has even more to love an appreciate as an adult. Your work here is very appreciated.

@TayoEXE

Жыл бұрын

I agree. This show is very rewatchable even as an adult. I'd argue I like it even more as an adult.

@connorshaw-case6030

Жыл бұрын

cant agree more

@malinachainey1564

Жыл бұрын

Agree. This and Doug were my fav cartoons as a kid and I still like to watch them now...even if my kids don't (sigh)

@FabiolaMacabre

Жыл бұрын

I second this ☝️

@mid-s_to_earlysViBEZ

10 ай бұрын

*It’s really weird,* that *I HATED* this show as a little kid, in 90’s/early 2000’s, *BUT,* I started watching it, when I got older, and I *realized,* it’s a very good, wholesome cartoon… *I love it, now* because it reminds me of my childhood.

In the early seasons it was shown that Rhonda liked Harold. It was funny cause she was either saying he was gross or was clearly crushing on him. I kinda wish it came up in the polishing Rhonda episode. I'm glad they switched his crush up to Patty because patty was a great character. One of the best of the series

@bazzjedimaster

Жыл бұрын

Idk, I feel Rhonda having a crush on Harold greatly favors her character because is the only thing non superficial she has ever shown without having a negative prior reaction (like when she had to wear glasses right after been mean to others for that same reason). Also I find way more compelling that Harold and Patty develop a real friendship without any real romantic overtones (like sure you can read them as romantic but i see that more as platonic) because it breaks Harold's mold of just having male friends and show us how much he can respect and support someone who happens to be a girl, personally I feel Harold sees Patty as he sees Arnold, in that they are the more dependable and can be more honest than with Sid and Stinky, the difference being that unlike with Arnold, Patty has more hobbies and personality traits in common with Harold.

Wow, I've forgotten just how well written Harold and Patty are. They have good chemistry and have been big supports of each other. Sadly, it is true about kids acting like Stinky and Sid when it comes to feelings towards someone they deemed unattractive. The Harold focused episodes really do resonate with me as a lot of the things he dealt with, I could relate, though I do relate more with Patty. Awesome vid! I love these deep dives

"Helga On The Couch" "On The Lamb" and "Suspended" are 3 of my favorite Hey Arnold episodes.

@theponyofglory8545

Жыл бұрын

Same. in fact every time i watch "Helga On The Couch" and i see the part where Helga goes to preschool alone, it makes me think that after hearing a story like that it's amazing that shrink didn't call social services otherwise Helga's parents would've been arrested for child neglect and Helga would've ended up in foster care. i mean i know there are episodes where Helga's parents got some development but still.

@bobthedopeman7327

Жыл бұрын

@@theponyofglory8545 I literally just thought her mom was always sleepy. Now as an adult.... I understand.. lol

@baymaxinarmor4133

Жыл бұрын

The Suspended episode always made me hate Principal Warts, because his behavior in that episode proved that in real life many school principals do tend to go overboard and abuse their authority in fact i agreed with Arnold when he said that Wart's acted like a tyrant with how seriously he took the school rules.

@bobthedopeman7327

Жыл бұрын

@@baymaxinarmor4133 like the episode when he blamed the FIRST kid he saw when a prank was played on him. I think it was Curly

@baymaxinarmor4133

Жыл бұрын

@@bobthedopeman7327 You're refering to the "Full Moon" episode where Harold,Stinky and Sid mooned Warts and it was actually Arnold who got caught by Warts because Arnold saw what happened but even in that episode Warts went overboard and gave Arnold 4 weeks detention for failure to cooperate and was even threatening to put it on Arnold's permanent record.

When I was a kid I always felt that Hey Arnold had a dark undertone to it I'm glad I'm not alone in that evaluation.... but at the same time it's still one of the greatest cartoons ever made mainly because of it's legendary rewatchability factor.

Wolfgang saying you can't suspend me I am already suspended so warts unsuspends him is nutty after that whole episode

I’m so glad you’ve decided to continue this series!! The Helga episode is SO good. I hope you do a deep dive on as many characters as you can! Love this show so much

@OneFitBitchxo

Жыл бұрын

If he does each character I'll DIE I've never seen it where each character gets an in depth look

@karlinha9893

Жыл бұрын

Jesus love you

@karlinha9893

Жыл бұрын

@@OneFitBitchxo Jesus love you

@cometisV2

Жыл бұрын

@@OneFitBitchxo the description says this is the last one, unfortunately

@dennistmennace

Жыл бұрын

@@cometisV2 He actually meant last as in “previous” bc he was talking about the Helga episode

Mr. Simmons was pretty negligent in not making sure every single student was accounted for before the bus left

@mariyahj8609

3 күн бұрын

Lmao 🤣 smh 🤦🏾‍♀️

This was great. Everyone looks at Helga for analysis, but almost never is Harold or Sid are brought up. Can you do a deep dive into Sid or Ronda next?

@remyhavoc4463

Жыл бұрын

Rhonda definitely needed more episodes I'm surprised she didn't have a like a major role Even more surprised that they had Lila more as Helga's rival rather than Rhonda I really thought Rhonda was gonna have a major role like that, definitely didn't expect Lila to come along 😂

@oooh19

Жыл бұрын

@@remyhavoc4463 Lila and Helga are more opposite in personality plus Arnold likes Lila. however it WAS cool seeing them get along at times as well like the costume part episode and the school play

@amylee8969

4 ай бұрын

@oooh19 I agree. She may have been jealous of her, but she trusted Lila with her biggest secret ever! That she likes Arnold.

Around 1:14:00 when he says the highest score since Olga (Helga's sister) and then you remember that it's Helga's test. Helga is definitely intelligent, just like her sister. In a perfect world, where they were both nurtured for their gifts, they could have been a powerful duo. You also see that Harold thrives when he "thinks" that he's smart. It shows you how smart he actually is

The Harold Gets Suspended episode of the show (and by extension, all '90s/'00s episodes about school skipping) is really funny to me now because there's literally shit to watch on TV where back in the day kids were literally tempted to skip school in order to watch stuff like Hey Arnold or because they were bored.

I watched TV to escape reality, but I appreciate how competently Hey Arnold portrayed it.

Is weird to think Stinky and Sid ended up being kind of bullies to Harold

@amylee8969

4 ай бұрын

The know is weak spot so they run with it. Harold’s only strength was physical strength. But he was highly sensitive on the inside.

Today most cartoons are aimed towards silly and wacky goofy comedy but often miss the messages and lessons much better cartoons taught. Back in the late 90's and early 2000's they were common place. Even in the 80's there were PSA messages at the end of cartoons. But looking at the world today, we need more shows like this. Sure they won't fix everything but they can help people understand stuff that they never thought of, how others feel and the very real situations they can get in; both kids and adults could learn from.

Harold is the best bully character of all time. Yeah, I said it! Just like Nelson Muntz on the Simpsons and Binky Barnes on Arthur, Harold starts out as a standard bully jerkoff, but gradually becomes a core part of the group and a good friend of the main character. And with a character like him that isn't exactly the brightest (what with him being held back 4 years to the point where he has his Bar Mitzvah as a 4th grader) or the most socially adept, watching Harold grow and seeing how much love and care went into his character development is one of my favorite things about Hey Arnold. And I say this largely because growing up, I could relate to him in a number of ways. I wasn't a bully like Harold, but I had (and still do have) very similar self-esteem issues along with a deep-seated desire to be accepted by my peers that he does. And along with that, I grew up in a Jewish household, and thus related to the Bar Mitzvah episode a lot, especially by the time of my Bar Mitzvah. It's one of my favorite episodes of the whole show. But honestly, the butcher episode has my favorite moment of Harold's, at the very end when he jumps in the air and says "ALRIGHT!!!" That right there pretty much encapsulates why he's such a great character on the show. He realizes his true potential and finds something that he's passionate about, and gets the validation he deserves for it after all the time feeling like he would not amount to anything. P.S. You didn't include my favorite line from the weight loss episode, when Arnold goes to see Harold, his dad knocks on the door, Harold asks who's there, and his dad says "...It's the pizza man!"

@ArendAlphaEagle

Жыл бұрын

Now that I think about it, Buford Van Stomm from Phineas and Ferb is also like characters such as Harold and Binky, in the sense that he starts out like your typical, stocky bully, but gains depth as the series continues.

"Nobody here but us boxes" I swear, thats some straight up Metal Gear Solid shit and I love it!

Harold was definitely more than just a one dimensional bully character.

@amylee8969

4 ай бұрын

Off topic but it was hilarious and sweet when Helga stopped Harold from putting his hands on Arnold (for obvious reasons of course lol ) causing Harold to delay it for 24 hours lol

The episode about Harold’s weight is an episode that I can relate to. I’ve been in multiple situations where I was body shamed by not just random people passing by me but people who I know personally. I’ve been on psychiatric medications since I was 7 years old and no matter how healthy I eat and how many workouts I do, I stay the same weight and clothing size. It has taken me three years to love myself. It has taken me years to find a diet that works and even longer for me to feel good in my clothing. Sorry for the off topic but I know how that feels.

@Spheriment

Жыл бұрын

Same here

@thechurchofmoomin441

Жыл бұрын

@Viewer I have had blood panels done. There weren’t any results like that.

@Acacius1992

Жыл бұрын

Can at least relate to the bullying part of tis episode. Wasn't overweight but... yeah in general odd. I hated me how and who I was back then... And I still do it to this day. At least you found a way and reasons to love yourself, I have neither.

@chrishansen5784

Жыл бұрын

Get a bicycle and friend that love the outdoors. When you live an active life your metabolism will go into g Hyper drive! Also cut out all sugar drinks and juice. Just drink 8 glasses of water a day and natural whole foods. And the weight will be lost at a steady rate

@GldnClaw

Жыл бұрын

Only thing I can think of is the Snake Diet. The guy who teaches it is a foul-mouth (a Canadian bafflingly enough) but I can guarantee it's effective.

Since Part 2, I've binge-watched the entire series & both movies. I turn 40 this year & this show still holds up as a middle-aged adult.

I like how you acknowledge the different sides of characters to the point of considering them as vital parts of an analysis. You're very well-spoken and thorough, and some people are too quick to dismiss a character having another side to them as bad writing or something only meant to surprise the audience once and then exit stage left. I love that you take characters more seriously.

Can we stop to appreciate how good of a man Mr. Green is to allow Harold to work to redeem himself. I know he's upset with him, but any of us would be, especially after he ruined the sausages too. If I recall, Mr. Green uses a manual grinder for the filling. Also, most of what I knew as a kid about Jews were because of Rugrats and this show.

@lionocyborg6030

Жыл бұрын

Same here. I only knew Jews don’t eat pork because of the Rabbi saying that to Harold, what a bar mitzvah is for the same reason and what Passover is and who Moses was because of Boris and Minka in Rugrats.

@oooh19

Жыл бұрын

for some reason i think Mr Green is Jewish as well but maybe not as religious?

@LegendStormcrow

Жыл бұрын

@@oooh19 Maybe he's ethnically Jewish, but not a Jew. I'm pretty sure lots of Jews renounced their faith in WW2

14:20 Stinky: "I reckon we should go to the authorities!" Harold: "We can't go to the authorities... WE JUST BLEW UP THE AUTHORITIES!!!" That whole exchange nearly killed me lol

(to clarify this isnt meant in a derogatory way, just reminded me of a few talking points) in regards to "Harold's Kitty", episodes seemed to always never be in a "correct" order. I think you could catch a rerun of the episode later on and see it as a precursor to Harold being accepted by the other kids. In regards to it being written for a season 2 epsiode, could have possibly been written for season 1 but got scrapped for later and also possible they had an idea for the story, and the concept of the self contained episode story took precedent over "canon" which in alot of 90s cartoons was not a priority because of the syndicated nature of cartoons of the time. As kids if we missed an episode, there was no telling when it would come on again, I dont even remember noting when most cartoons had specific days of airing til close to my teen years. We couldnt look it up after. You had to record it or wait for a home video release to have it. Otherwise you could look at a TV Guide to possibly know (I never could figure them out as a kid) or maybe Dish Network guide later on but even then it didnt go too far ahead in schedule. Cartoons of the era just dont always translate the best to watching in unison to people used to the streaming era.

Harold is the character I remember the most fondly due to his versatility, because he was sometimes antagonistic and sometimes friendly it reflected the reality that when you grow up with people they are relevant to your life week to week even if you don't want to put up with each other. That said, there's a solidarity where at the end of the day you can say you know who they are and what they're about. Over the course of 13 years you may even have a handful of moments where they're not unpleasant to deal with that actually offer chances of friendship. I am sure that when they finished their schooling, Harold and Arnold would respect each other enough to smile at each other as they walked the path into their adulthood.

It’s also interesting that Harold is the second major character in a Nicktoon to be Jewish after Tommy from Rugrats and this played a much greater role in the former’s character than the latter. Part of that is because both of Harold’s parents are Jewish while Stu is presumably atheist, agnostic or at least non-practicing Christian given what he values about the holidays. I can honestly see Stu and Arnold getting along. Getting back to Harold though, it’s kinda hilarious that Rabbi Goldberg said that Harold stealing a ham specifically was more important than him just committing theft in and of itself. Yes, kosher is important to religions that practice it but I would think theft would be the bigger concern given not only the mention of commandment "Thou shalt not steal" but his story being related to theft rather than kosher.

@Bad_Gazpacho

Жыл бұрын

I think the kosher bit was in order for gentiles like me to understand what it was and how important it was. I sure didn't know what kosher was until I watched the episode.

@VideoKilledTheHeros

Жыл бұрын

Shows how little you've studied Judaism and/or spoken to Jewish people ...

@Bad_Gazpacho

Жыл бұрын

@@VideoKilledTheHeros Hey, cut me some slack; I didn't actually meet a jewish person until I was 16; by age 8-12 (when I watched the show) I didn't know jack.

@nationalinstituteofcheese3012

6 ай бұрын

@@VideoKilledTheHerosWhat’s your information on Judaism/Jewish culture? Don’t insult people if you don’t know anything yourself

@Chimeragui

4 ай бұрын

⁠@@Bad_Gazpachoyeah that’s completely fair if that was the point of even bringing up kosher altogether

As someone who also struggled with weight issues as a kid (and even poor body image now) the weight episode hit me HARD… having been pretty overweight and shamed for it as a child, it’s actually pretty jarring to hear anyone calling me thin or average as an adult, because I physically cannot see my body that way, and it just sucks… Seeing Harold’s softer side in these episodes is actually really sweet; seeing how much he cared for that cat was just really adorable. Also, Harold and Patty are actually quite cute together.

The episode where Harold deals with his weight is very sad and relatable. I've dealt with that even now.

Everybody talks about Zuko’s redemption arc, but nobody talks about how good Harold’s one was.

Principal Wartz’s face at 23:56 is so hilarious! Lol 😂😂😂 When I first saw this episode as a kid especially this scene when Harold disguise himself as a pizza-delivery guy is super funny! I always laugh at this scene whenever I rewatch this classic episode, 🤣😆hahaha!

I love how Harold mom designed their home. The green zebra wallpaper was my favorite ❤️

Harold reminds me alot of myself I was an aggressive kid but always wanted to just be a softee but it's hard to show yourself as a kid sometimes due to peer pressure and the like. I was always overweight and goofy too but I was nice to everyone and never got rude to all the good kids

I’m glad I just found this! I loved this show as a kid and a relative recently said it was ‘too adult’ and the children are innocent and that the messages in this show were ‘inappropriate’. Clapped back that I knew nothing but Harolds, lots Helgas, a few Arnolds and so on. No everyone comes from a good or happy background being a child doesn’t shield you from that so this show in a way helped me seeing these situations and people in real life. It’s nuanced and full of good lessons for young and old, then and now.

This definitely was one of my favorite shows because it wasn’t just about Arnold. It was about everyone that circulated around his life, and made for some very powerful stories

11:07 Arnold levitated for that close up, he IS crazy

@CAT-2323

Жыл бұрын

😂

This is great. I wonder what Part 4 will be on Gerald, Phoebe, Eugene, Stinky, Rhonda, Curly, and even Sid. You can easily make a 10 part series out of this

I can definitely relate to Harold. As someone who has struggled with weight and self esteem being a bit brash and aggressive to bully levels after the world around me was shunning me because of my appearance. I had a hard time making friends especially growing up in the 90s/2000s when overweight people were portrayed as lazy slobs that deserve loneliness. Loneliness can be a very dangerous thing and sometimes the only friends you have are the ones that are in the fridge and freezer. Weighing Harold hits my heart in so many ways I can't help but feel so awful for the poor kid and saw a lot in me with him it even helped encourage me to lose weight. My heart towards people is still very much closed off at first but I have been a lot more open since preteen hood

@amylee8969

4 ай бұрын

I think hanging around Arnold, Patty, Gerald, etc brought out the best in him. Meanwhile, fake people like Sid and Stinky were a bad influence on him.

When he said "im crazy you should never hit a crazy person" i like that shit black air force badass type shit 🔥🔥🔥🔥

I was surprised how hard it was to see Harold struggle in some of these. I never saw a lot of Hey Arnold as a kid, but it looks like I missed out.

48:11 The way he's holding the cat and moving it is so damn adorable.

And here comes Shaun, coming in clutch for my final few hours of work with another episode in my favorite series! Love ya, man!

I'm studying literature so I'm naturally drawn to content of this type. Your analysis recognizes the complexity of these characters (particularly Helga), hence encouraging empathy and critical thinking - two things that are extrenely vital in a time like this. Thank you, DusktilShawn. I just hit the subscribe button.

Damn, wtf is up with the evil ice cream man? He's genuinely scary.

@AwkwardBlackGal613

Жыл бұрын

Fr he seems like he'd kill and bury kids 😳

@matthewsteele99

Жыл бұрын

theres a good episode on him where arnold has to work with him for career day, but the guy hates kids and is put down constantly by his asshole father

I relate so much to Harold on an emotional level, focusing your mind on something converts that inner turmoil into something positive.

For some reason I got emotional when you were talking about the moment where the kid was crying when he couldn't find his mom and Harold "Accidentally" reunited them. It hit me more as an adult than a kid. Great video as always Shawn!.

I really appreciate your deep dives into these old cartoons from my childhood. I feel like shows like these actually helped with my emotional and social development growing up cuz I sure as hell didn't learn it from my parents. It's also nice to look back and see all the things I missed when I was young but also, all the things I actually caught onto and you just confirm.

I absolutely LOVE this series, and am so glad you chose to continue it. Keep up the awesome work, Shawn! Also, Harold's mother telling him to put on his Bar Mitzvah suit and have a good time may be the first time in forever I've heard a mom tell their kid to follow the crowd.

I love Hey Arnold as a kid I didn't watch it a lot but as an adult I love the complexity of the characters and how well written they are. ❤

Can we talk about how Helga was just sitting next to a phone during Wrestlemania?

@tierefuerimmer9635

2 ай бұрын

What's your point?

1:08:54 As someone who WAS 300 lbs in middle school: ouch. Hell, I still struggle with my weight. But, as of writing, I am 260 lbs and doing my best to lose more. I was never a bully, athletic, or mean spirited during my time in grade school, but back then and even now I feel my emotions very strongly. Like, seeing Harold cry over wanting an animal companion of his own hit me hard. Some times some of the simplest things will get a deep emotional response from me and I struggle to understand why. Maybe it's relatable to me. Like when Helga said he eats double his body weight in chocolate, I remember being a kid a scarfing sweets without a care in the world. Unaware of how other kids would call me pregnant or just straight-up fat. I had a hard time socializing back then so I didn't have any friends to be an emotional safety net so I buried it with more sweets once I got home. I have easily eaten hundreds of Hershey bars alone. Led alone all the other sweets I love to eat. (Now just in moderation.) Just thinking back on those days sting. I still have self value, image and esteem issues but less frequently. I've almost graduated college and only in the last 2 years have I taken my health seriously. I know it won't fix all of my mental health issues, but having some semblance of control over myself makes me feel like I can figure myself out a little bit more every day.

Oh boy “Weighing Harold” this is the one. I cry every time. Just seeing this young boy so desperate about his weight really hits close to home

This is such a fantastically well made series. Your hard work is appreciated! Thank you!

These have been so fun to watch. It’s clear how much you enjoy what you are making videos about and it really shines through your content.

The people on the bus wearing red berets are a reference to the Guardian Angels. A vigilante group most active in the 80s and 90s, originating from New York City who would patrol the subways looking to intervene against crime. Their uniform consisted of a white t shirt, a red members only jacket, and a red beret.

Holy cow you are amazing, this is exactly the kind of walkthrough of a show that I needed, I grew up with it in the 90s and I love your description of the characters thank you so much for your time and effort and I really can't wait for the next one.

yessss thank you for keeping this series going 🙏

Just stumbled upon this series and I LOVE IT! the pidgin man one made me cry, thanks for this!

I've been binge watching your Hey Arnold vids and was excited to see a 3rd installment! Thank you 🤓

I just found your channel! I've been using this lovely trilogy as a study companion for my college finals! So well done! Keep it up!

Another banger my guy, loved the last 2 dark side videos and this one is another certified classic. Keep up the amazing work, you'll hit 100K in no time! Hoping to see another character deep dive centric dark side video next year ❤

i love these! greatly put together with expert analyzations and break downs. awesome, thanks!

Man, I can't really explain just how much I appreciate these videos!

This is one of your best series, thanks for the effort

Literally one of the all time best classic cartoon s in my opinion.

YASSSS we've been waiting forever dude thank u so much for this video you deserve a 🌟

been looking forward to a follow up! love your coverage!!