Thank you so much for watching! What episode of Hey Arnold was your favorite?

@julesrules7297

2 жыл бұрын

Helga Blabs It All was probably my favorite but there are so many great ones. As a kid who struggled with weight, I liked the one where Harold has to lose weight after going to fat camp but he gives up for awhile until he realizes he doesn't have to get "skinny," he just wants to get to his pre-fat camp weight because he was fine before that. Really, there were a lot of good side character episodes. I love the spooky episodes, too, and the conflicting (but true) narratives on family taught by the show. Helga and Mr. Simmons have pretty questionable families and they both struggle to find acceptance and meaning through other relationships. Arnold is surrounded by love but stills longs for his parents and tries to give back the love and understanding of his home life to others. It's why I think the show really does have a handful of episodes that could appeal to anyone.

@spyro6474

2 жыл бұрын

God it's so hard to choose man. I love this show.

@spoopzey

2 жыл бұрын

My absolute favorite is probably the Halloween episode because it’s just a direct parody of Orsen Wells’ telling of War of the Worlds. Love it.

@brendaclark6576

2 жыл бұрын

My favorite episode would be grudge match and can you do the most horrible x-mas ever for invader zim please

@kahlil9925

2 жыл бұрын

um, this one. HANDS DOWN.

The best part about Helga's selfless decision isn't just because she's "so" materialistic, but because it really is one of the few times her mother fairly acknowledged her.

@rags-t-richards

2 жыл бұрын

Seriously. The fact that she gave up maybe the *only* tangible evidence that her parents cared about her at all, to restore Arnold's hope and faith without ever getting credit for it speaks volumes about her character.

@TheLadyEmerald809

2 жыл бұрын

so damn sad, yet so very true. i was thinking the same thing

@jalapeno1119

2 жыл бұрын

@@rags-t-richards Thanks for making me sob all over again

@keanu1083

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah

@justcallmeeastia7947

Жыл бұрын

@@rags-t-richards AMEN

A small detail I’ve only noticed recently is that at the very end of the episode, Helga is standing in only her socks. She literally took the shoes off her feet to help Arnold and had nothing else to wear.

@kattriella1331

2 жыл бұрын

I only noticed that rewatching as an adult. It's a detail that really hits you in the gut.

@UltimaKeyMaster

2 жыл бұрын

Holy shit, like she didn't even bring her normal shoes/boots with her. She actively sacrificed her HEALTH to do something like that.

@oooh19

2 жыл бұрын

@@UltimaKeyMaster why didn’t she wear another pair of shoes

I love the little detail at the end with Helga outside of Arnold’s house, because if you look closely, she’s in the snow in her socks… Helga didn’t even run back inside to grab her old shoes, she just ran them boots over to the man while barefooted in the snow. Edit: Helga literally gave the clothes off her back, to give someone else a great Christmas

This episode hit hard for me. I’m adopted from the Philippines, though my circumstances were different from Mai’s since my country wasn’t in an armed conflict at the time, but there are familiar beats. My biological mother written in a letter for me to read for when I can understand it said that she wanted the best for me and like Mr. Hyunh, that option was to put me up for adoption. I can’t fathom the joy Mr. Hyunh and his daughter felt after reuniting, I’ve yet to see my biological family. I hope it’s joy filled like the reunion shown in the show. Great job covering these shows during December, my joy for the holidays low key died too, but these bringing nostalgia. Take breaks, drink some water, and unclench your jaw. Cheers.

@JordanFringe94

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing your personal story and thanks for the support on the content!

@PowerRangersFanAntiDinoFury

2 жыл бұрын

@@JordanFringe94 have you already made a video about rocko's modern life?

This episode still makes me cry, even now in my 30s. Just seeing the clips brings back all the emotions this episode gave me back then. I mirrored a lot of my life around the things this show taught me, to the point Arnold was my favorite cartoon character as a kid.

@Hakajin

2 жыл бұрын

Lol, I remember my mom crying when it first aired.

@chicomac8450

2 жыл бұрын

I’m tearing up watching this video for some reason

@gregzotter6189

2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate this show so much more after seeing how profound an impact it has on others.

@Lowkeylie

Жыл бұрын

God if anything it makes me cry _more_ now that I’m older. This episode hits so much different as a father.

@thekidfromiowa

Жыл бұрын

It's may be a cartoon but Mr Hyunh's hardship is rooted in a real life tragedy. That's part of why it resonates.

This was and always will be in my top five of greatest Nickelodeon Christmas specials. No Santa Claus, no elves and reindeer, just something you can take from real life and become the biggest miracle worker you could ever be.

@astridvvv9662

Жыл бұрын

And everyone remembers this episode vividly.

Despite Hey Arnold not being one of my most watched shows as a kid, I still fondly remember this special due to how much of a real story it was. Like you said, it wasn't about magic or santa, it was about goodwill onto others, doing something not because you should be rewarded, but because it was the right thing thing to do. It's easily one of the best christmas specials ever made, and I dare anyone to fight me on that.

@krishrama

2 жыл бұрын

its deff among the best of em. among nicktoons this one and dougs christmas was really deep... i miss this era of cartoons. ohh the memories!! :(

I appreciate that you mentioned Gerald's kindness in the episode. The ep is mainly on Helga's sacrifice and Arnold doing what he can to reunite My Hyunh and his daughter so it ends up overshadowing the subtler ideas. Like I only realized that Mr Bailey has a family but doesnt spend time with them due to his own overworking issue, something of a parallel to Mr. Hyunh who has lost his family but would def make time for her if she was only present. Both of them got their Happy Christmas with theri family because of Arnold. And then Gerald, like it's literally Christmas eve, he should be with his family but instead spent the whole time helping Arnold find the daughter and helped him with the shopping rush. He never even asks for anything back that he def deserves so much credit.

Nickelodeon: Okay we need a script for this children's cartoon christmas special. Writer: Can I make it about the misplaced refugees from war torn Vietnam? Nickelodeon: I... sure I guess?

The fact the Vietnam War was discussed in a Christmas special of all things helps this one stick out. No dead bodies or blood just the impact of the army and tanks outside his house and the panic of the people trying to get out. Also as many have said, Helga got acknowledged by her neglectful mom for once and may have gotten in trouble afterwards. One of the few times on screen that Helga is paid attention to WHILE Olga is in the house as well. Her mom sacrificed time and effort for those boots only for Helga to "lose them". That smile Miriam gave seeing Helga so happy with her gift is rare. Probably why Miriam makes no effort after this episode to do something special for Helga apart from the road trip episode. Bob probably got angry too since it would be his money being used for those boots. Helga really sacrificed to make this happen which makes it better/worse after rewatching the series. This special has some hiccups animation wise but that doesn't take away from the heart of the special. A favorite of mine every year for sure.

This episode to this day has me shook. The sacrifices of Mr. Hyun, Arnold and helga are inspiring. They don’t make ‘em like this anymore

As far as I'm aware, this and Spongebobs "Christmas Who?" is the only Christmas special of a kids show that isn't "I must find a present that keeps selling out" or "let's help Santa" and that's what makes it so special to me even as an adult.

@JordanFringe94

2 жыл бұрын

I got something special cooking for that episode soon

@JulianimeIsAmazing

2 жыл бұрын

Technically the Boots are literally "I must find a sold out present" and the Spongebob one does also literally help Santa introduce Christmas to Bikini Bottom and once Squidward does Santa's job for him, Santa repays his kindness and true spirit of Christmas by replacing all of his furniture.

@thekidfromiowa

Жыл бұрын

@@JulianimeIsAmazing The Nancy Spumoni snow boots are a McGuffin. They're a plot device but not the end all be all of the plot. They're an obstacle in reaching their main goal of finding Mai Hyunh.

The Hey Arnold Christmas special is like a less cheap version of "The Christmas Shoes" where instead of being a low-blow depressing story about how somebody else's Christmas cancer teaches an already successful person to spend money at Christmas, the Hey Arnold story uses pain to tell a constructive story. It's a story about people who love each other and how the very nature of that love ripples into something bigger than an individual effort. In the end it tells a Christmas story that is at the core of the Hey Arnold ethos: the value of community.

Oh man, this was a great special - especially considering Helga's parents bought her the shoes and acknowledged her for once, only for Helga's consciousness to kick in and she helps Arnold out.

This review just made me realize something. This is probably the one Christmas episode of a children's show that did NOT feature Santa, eleves, or any othe fantasy based trope. It felt like something that fit right in that show's universe.

this whole special is easily one of the most touching 'real' feeling christmas specials out there for not only kids but near everyone out there, and honestly it should continued to be played each year whether on regular nick or teen nick

This episode chokes me up every time I watch it. The last few minutes of it always brings a happy tear to my eye, especially when Mr. Hyunh finally reunites with his daughter after so many years. And when we see how sweet and compassionate Helga can be.

I actually just watched this again last night since my mom wanted something to get her into the holiday spirit. It's a beautiful and heartwarming holiday story, one with a great message.

I think this is my favorite Christmas special from any cartoon. It’s basically a perfect illustration of what Christmas is really about.

@SailorMya

2 жыл бұрын

This is so true! Even down to the fact that Helga doesn't tell him what she did. It would have been so easy for them to end it with Helga making a snide remark about all she did and Arnold giving her a hug but they took a mature approach that even if he didn't know at the end she was happy that he was happy.

I teared up just from the plot synopsis. This Christmas episode really is a gem

This episode, in my opinion, is the best Christmas special out of any show ever. I say this without hyperbole. While rewatching it as an adult, it blew my mind.

"It was a Christmas Miracle, no need for explanation". I still remember this quote and it makes me happy just thinking about the amount of heart this episode had

For all the reason you mentioned, Hey Arnold is also my favorite cartoon of all time. It is a show about complex people, all good at their core, but the situations and circumstances that make people act how they do. Sometimes, things are bad, and you feel bad, and that is perfectly normal and okay. Hey Arnold was my introduction to jazz. Smooth, mellow yet somber, introspective jazz. As a kid, it was unusual to see cartoons have moments of stillness and silence. Hey Arnold let us linger in the thoughts and feelings our characters were going thru so we ourselves can resonate with it as powerfully as they do. Oh God this show is so good I gotta stop typing now lok

The ending scene in the parent’s day episode always gets me to tear up. Arnold dreaming of flying off in a plane and the music that follows is special.

I didn't watch Hey Arnold when it aired on Nickelodeon, but I got to see a few episodes on The Splat (I think) and from what I have seen, this show is really good. I hope I get to watch the Christmas special one of these days

I appreciate you acknowledging that Helga was under no obligation to give up her boots. No one even knows she's aware of what Arnold was trying to do nor would anyone blame her for keeping the present that she both really wanted and got from her mother (one of the few times she's actually acknowledged by her family). - It's a great example of "What am I in the Dark" and I love it!

I always loved how down to earth comforting Hey Arnold was. This Christmas special was amazing. While I do love Fantasy a ton, having cartoons like this is also important. Arnold's lessons on empathy really stood out at the time it was airing and now even. I also love the watercolored look of all of the backgrounds. 💕

I never really grew up with this show, but I can see why so many people enjoy it. Just going by this episode, I can tell it was made with a lot of heart and passion and was able to connect with people just by their story telling and characters. If I can I’ll try to watch it and give it a shot.

@lisaswayne8241

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah don't watch it it teaches kids how to be stalkers and oh yeah there is an episode with Hitler in it

@kentalacrucia

2 жыл бұрын

I hope you do get the chance to watch it, just to get that warm feeling of selflessness.

@jalapeno1119

2 жыл бұрын

It's on Hulu!

@mirandataylor6385

2 жыл бұрын

It's on Hulu. I rewatched the entire series with my husband who had never seen the show. It's easily one of his favorie shows now!

Oh man, I appreciated Hey Arnold!’s profound stories just as I did its silly moments. This was a wonderful episode! I’m glad this is your favorite cartoon, Jordan! It truly was something special!

The Hey Arnold Christmas special is the greatest, especially the ending!

I never watched this episode as a kid but today as a 23 year old man this warmed my heart thank you jordan

Ugh, Hey Arnold! is my favorite show of all time! Which is funny, because I didn't appreciate it as much when I was a kid. I mean, I loved it, but it wasn't my favorite. But as an adult? Holy shit. My adult life has been rough: I lost both my parents before the age of 30, and I'm pretty much on my own. My dad died the year before I first rewatched Hey Arnold!, and at that point, I just felt gray and aimless. But this show took me right back to the magic of childhood! I felt happy and excited about something again, the way I had felt about my favorite shows as a kid! I related a lot more, too: I started noticing that Arnold helps people a lot with their families, which, considering his situation, says a lot. While I'd always understood him as kind of a goody-goody as a kid, as an adult, I finally grasped that intertwined sense of empathy and loneliness that characterizes him. Which totally recontextualized his relationship with Helga for me; holy shit! I got the feeling he felt connected to her the whole time; while he didn't like her behavior, he really always cared a lot about her as the person he suspected she was. It's one of those pairings where, yes, it's problematic, but good God, I feel deep in my soul that they're soul mates. Even if it's fiction, that really makes me believe that kind of thing does exist, and... You know, Hey Arnold! is often characterized as having a lot of good moral lessons, but I don't think that's quite right. I think of "moral lessons" as having to do with, doing the right thing because it's the right thing. But more often than not, it was about empathy, genuinely caring about others and wanting them to be happy. Even if Helga frames it as a "moral dilemma" herself, that's not what it feels like to me. She doesn't do it because it's the right thing; she does it because she genuinely loves Arnold. More than just telling us what we "should" do (which, let's face it, we already knew), it makes you think it must be wonderful to care for someone that much and want feel the same. That's why it doesn't feel preachy. Ugh, I love it so much!

This is a must watch episode of Hey Arnold every year. One Christmas episode I always look forward to watching. I love how you point out how much meaning this episode has in it and how much we learned from this episode.

Damn. I never really connected with Hey Arnold growing up, but the way you summarized this episode brought me to tears. I don't know how much of that is the episode plot itself and how much is your storytelling, but amazing video either way!

@JordanFringe94

2 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks so much! I truly appreciate the kind words and support!

@UltimaKeyMaster

2 жыл бұрын

I can vouch for Jordan's description of the episode, it is a true tear jerker that makes you come out of the other side loving life knowing there are *these* pure souls in this world. No matter what happens, Arnold and Helga separately without a word to each other BOTH chose to sacrifice so much to make others happy.

The fact Mr. Huynh even survived the Fall of Saigon is amazing! Even more is that they actually showed it in a kids show- the end of the Vietnam War!

Hey Arnold was a treasure of a show. One episode that really stuck in my brain was the field trip episode where Arnold frees the abused sea turtle from an Aquarium. This show did a great job of teaching valuable life lessons in a really relatable way, it really is one of the greatest cartoons ever. Truly great video as always, Jordan 😄

@JordanFringe94

2 жыл бұрын

Such an amazing show! Thanks so much for watching!

@joshgaston7839

2 жыл бұрын

@@JordanFringe94 I liked your analysis on how layered the characters are, not always putting on the same face all the time. I say that here to say that I'm pretty sure it was Herald that also engaged in abusing this turtle and even through ice cream at the turtle if I remember correctly. Such a bully of a character but then he finds the kitten and you just love to see how it cha he's him. There were other episodes too where Herald was a nice kid and showed good quality, but others like the pigeon man where he wrecks his stuff. Favorite cartoon of all time

Helga has always been my favorite character on any show ever! She is nowhere near prefect but you get to see why that is and she can grow! Hey Arnold is a great show all around and this episode was so beautiful! My favorite episode is of course "married" because while the narrative of their dreams are completely different the end with Phoebe's vison of them being somewhere in-between is just prefect! Re-watching this show as an adult is so much fun!

When I was younger I didn't understand hey Arnold I was too young and thought the show was weird due to the character design but as I got older I realized how good this show truly was

This special makes me cry every single year I see it. It really is a must see.

The reunion always makes me teary eyed, im a sucker for daughter-father stories

One of my friends had never seen this special, as she is younger than me by just enough to have missed Hey Arnold at its prime. So a few years ago during the Christmas season I turned it on and what followed was her clutching a pillow to her chest for about 90% of the time, many tears, and after Mr. Hyunh explains his backstory she looked at me with watery eyes and said "When does it get happy?" We have since used that line anytime we are watching something that is sad, despite knowing a happy ending is all but assured.

Mr. Hyunh's story is probably the most heart-wrenching I ever saw in a cartoon as a kid, and the resolution was very heart-warming. And egg nog is awesome, especially with some Captain Morgan mixed in 😜 Too bad I likely won't be enjoying any this year, as I'm trying to eat and drink (cut out soda and I guess the nog) healthier right now.

@bloodless653

2 жыл бұрын

Also, I'm starting to cry as you talk about the resolution for Mr Hyunh. Thanks, Jordan, wasn't looking forward to crying today! It's just like Erin's arc conclusion in the finale of The Office!

This episode is so good, even Pan Pizza held back on his riffing almost entirely when he discussed it.

Hands down Nicks best Christmas special. This episode made its way back into my Christmas show/movie rotation a few years back and it’s there to stay for years to come. Such a touching tale of compassion and selflessness. I love Hey Arnold! In general. An all time classic for me

Hey! Arnold is the best! Thank you for making ALL of these classic videos Jordan! We appreacite you keeping the memories alive.

@JordanFringe94

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching!

This episode is one of many from this show that made me cry. This was such a memorable episode

This is one of my favorite episodes to watch during the Holidays. It's a classic for those of us who grew up in the 90's.

This episode is the entire reason I fell in love with this show (especially Helga's character.) Even if I didn't exactly grow up with Hey Arnold around the time it was airing, this episode stuck with me so much I can hardly believe it.

This episode never fails to choke me up! Definitely one of my favorite cartoons of the era/my childhood.

This Christmas episode always made me tear up... Arnold always had a way of tugging on everyone's heartstrings, but this hit different. Still not gonna rush to the NorthPole to become an Elf, but it's beginning to look alot like Christmas here in Whoville.

I always liked how this episode put a spin on "real meaning of Christmas" trope. It deals with giving being the best part of the holiday, rather than receiving, but goes a step farther and has it be a non-material gift that is given. Also, it is nice to see character development for Mr. Hyunh as well as for Helga, who would be two characters that would normally never interconnect in the show. Also, also I like how the show is able to show, in a mature way, the true cost of war and the lasting damage of the Vietnam War. Masterfully done episode. Possibly one of Nick's best Christmas episodes of any show.

That horn noise when something goes wrong in the show will forever be burned into my head.

I did not come here to cry, but here we are.

Yessss this episode is the first thing that came to my mind when you announced the series😍 I screamed at the noggy bit especially with my comment on that video🤣 This episode is an absolute classic and now I just wanna brew some fresh coffee and find it online. From helga who helps the social worker(?) who helps Arnold who helps mr hyunh.. so much feel good😭❤️

One of my favorite cartoons that I still regularly watch with friends. This episode taught me much about being selfless. It’s a great episode showing Arnold’s compassion in that he starts the episode just wanting to give Mr. Hyunh a good Christmas present and ends up just wanting to reunite a family. But Helga truly shines in this episode when she gives her speech to the social worker and willingly gives up a present given to her fairly lovingly from her mother who barely acknowledges her at this point in the show and it’s one of the few things she can tangibly hold to feel her mother’s love. Her giving them up shows her dedication not only to Arnold but in wanting another human being to feel the kind of love that she doesn’t receive on a daily basis. Probably my second favorite Helga depiction, just behind Helga On The Couch, an episode that I’m not certain if you have dedicated a whole episode to talking about it but would love to know your thoughts behind it and how well the writers handled developing Helga’s character realistically and respected the audience instead of just shoving emotional drivel down our throats because “the audience is just a bunch of dumb kids”.

Arnold's Christmas is my all time favorite Christmas special of any show ever made. If there was ever a perfect masterpiece of an episode, it's this. It captures the spirit of Christmas in the most brilliant way, and I love how everything is connected between Mr. Hyunh, Arnold, and Helga. The massive effort by Arnold to give Mr. Hyunh the best gift, the huge sacrifice by Helga giving up her snow boots, and then you top it off with the most beautiful ending that puts a lump in my throat every time I see it. Craig Bartlett and his team really outdid themselves with this one

This episode is always a good one to show to people have have never seen it before

Ugh, this one always would tug at my heart. Absolute favorite.

They really don't make shows like this anymore. So many fond memories of this show. Def an all time favorite

I'm interested in the show now based solely on how you describe Arnold's character. He has the wholesome qualities that I love in a protagonist. :)

Hey Arnold has always drived home the lesson of human kindness and empathy. That Christmas episode was beautiful

You wanna know just how perfect this episode is. Every year around the holidays, my family ends up watching Christmas cartoons and movies. We got the classics such as A Charlie Brown Christmas, Little Drummer Boy, etc. One year, I decided to suggest this absolute masterpiece. It was immediately added to the playlist. We try to play it at least once while I'm over for festivities. A perfect Christmas episode for an amazing series.

This episode is so wholesome. These kids especially Helga, Arnold and Gerald did a great job. Helga 's willing to give that snowboots to Mr. Bailey just to find Mr. Hyunh' s daughter because she knows that will also what's make Arnold happy. It's shows the domino effect of goodness. I really love this episode

This is one of the few christmas specials that really cut through the commercialization and reminded us that the spirit of the holidays isn't supposed to be about presents, decorations, and mythical beings. But on doing good things to help others and make them feel loved. Almost all of the international and multicultural holidays surrounding the winter solstice are about your connections to other people and doing good by them as they do good by you

I loved Hey Arnold so much. This episode still makes me sob as I am also southeast Asian and how so many families including mine were torn apart because of the war. My mother lost an uncle and my grandpa was paralyzed for the rest of his life. This really hits home.

Hey Arnold was very inspired by Charlie Brown. The "boring" main characters, eccentric side characters and somber tone. This Christmas special reminds me of the Charlie Brown Christmas special

I first watched this episode as a 6-9 year old kid. It teared me up back then and it tears me up even more now as an adult.

Hey Arnold was such a thoughtful and kind hearted show. I still think of this episode even years after watching it with my older sister as kids

This was one of those special episodes from any show that stuck with me through all these years. Its impact grew as I got older and wiser(?) about the world around me.

A bad episode makes you mad but a good one makes you cry

This is my favorite Christmas special of all time. Part of the reason is, the ending was the first time I remember crying for a reason that wasn't for myself, but empathy for others. It was a major milestone for my development.

the community aspect of this show, the heart for people's stories, and the diversity that was so naturally explored are what made this show so dang good; it grew me as a human at a time in childhood when i needed it. such a wonderful show

God damnit. This is the sole best Christmas moment a 90s kid could ever ask for. THIS is why Hey Arnold is my favorite cartoon of all time, Jordan.

I didn't grow up with this special, but when I finally saw it, I absolutely cried. I cried just watching this video. It's so good and hits you right in the feels.

One of my favorite parts about this Christmas special has always been how Arnold never found out it was Helga. She could have told him but she still got to give him the best Christmas present she could have that year and he never knew it

Man, this show was something special. There will never be another show that comes close.

Another example of why I love Hey Arnold. This show was not afraid to explore deep topics and emotions, one of my personal favorites being the Pigeon Man episode.

Hey Arnold was definitely up there for me as a show. Probably my second or third favorite Nickelodeon golden age show. That being said, I'm not crying right now, just sniffling and my eyes are watering.

Definitely my most memorable Chirstmas Special being unique compared to honestly all others I've watched, the soundtrack when Mr. Hyunh's daughter shows up is really impactful. Some other good Hey Arnold! episodes are the ones about the popular girl getting bullied, Helga almost getting beaten up, Helga meeting a psycologist, and Pigeon Man

I love Hey Arnold. I hope another cartoon comes along with a similar soul and thought put into it. The thing I loved about it the most was that it was so real.

Truly one of the best episodes of Hey Arnold!!!! I really couldn't understand what I felt after watching the episode as a young child, and it crushed me more once I found out years later that the Vietnam War was something that actually happened.

I love that Helga has a little Holden Caulfield hat. It really ties into the character being a literary genius.

This is defiantly one of those rare Christmas specials that I never ONCE forgot about since I first saw it. Hey Arnold is a great show full of fun quarky character but it also feels extremely human. My older brother and I didn't have many tv specials we could watch together since we were so far a part in maturity, but this is one we try to watch every Christmas. Even now, over 20 years later. Thank you, Jordan and I will be sure to share your video with me brother ; )

Oh yes. This episode leaves me in tears a lot. It shows true sacrificial love, and it was well done.

This episode is so amazing. And massive props and credit to that solider, seeing a small child in the crowd and not only immediately going to take her onboard, but really trying to tell the father where she would be. In that situation, that man did all he could

Right in the feels. I absolutely adore this show. Even as a kid it had heart, depth and a wonderful cast of complex characters. It tackled a lot of interesting themes and topics.

This was always my favorite cartoon growing up and I appreciate it even more as an adult

They don't make shows like they use to and you can tell. This show is sooooo underrated and I haven't stopped watching episodes I'm always coming back to this show and the quality in this show on character analysis is far beyond any show that's ever been for a kids show

I remember that episode It was such a good episode I remember watching with my younger brother and feeling the Christmas spirit

I also watch this every year This is undoubtedly my absolutely favorite Christmas special ever. There maybe be funnier ones out there, ones that have more action, ones that tell a more interesting story, or ones that have funny and catchy songs in them, but no other special was able to match this one’s heart, that what makes this not only one of the best Hey Arnold episodes, not only one of the best Christmas episodes, but one of the best things that I’ve ever seen. I’m going to say what most people say about this, the endings is very moving, I love that fact that Arnold didn’t know it was Helga who helped him, what makes this all the more heartwarming is that face that Helga all throughout the special is trying to get a gift for Arnold but make sure he knows that is FROM her so he would like her better. At the end she is just satisfied in knowing that she helped Arnold and made him happy. I also like that the reason the guys helped wasn’t necessarily because she gave him the boots remember he was getting a cab when she offered them to him and he told her he was going home, it was only AFTER Helga appealed to his heart that he agreed to help her. I like to think that because of that Helga was able to keep the boots, though that could take away her sacrifice a bit. There’s just no other word that describes this better then fantastic

Glad I watched this, because I always tell people this is the best christmas special. I just can’t find a story that hits home this hard.

Yes I watch this special every year. It's just so heartwarming.

I'll never forget how Helga danced in the snow in the end of this episode, she created a miracle for not only Arnold but Mr. Hyunh as well.

This episode also cemented a lot of views and beliefs about Christmas when I watched it as a kid that I have today. The show as a whole was extremely engaging and it always felt like that world was real. The show had life. Between this episode and the Halloween special you covered before you can really see how the shows writers weren't afraid to be real and show you life through the eyes of a kid.

@UltimaKeyMaster

2 жыл бұрын

Not just that, but how the adults in their lives, while flawed in their own right, *actively engage with the kids* instead of always always always brushing them off. There's a lot of shows about kids where the adults are 100% useless, but Hey Arnold is one of those shows where you cannot have it without them. The show is JUST AS MUCH about the adults as the titular kid and his friends. It's impressive. This show makes you feel for so many one-off adults characters like Mickey Kaline and did it so well, Dino Spumoni went from some I dunno Frank Sinatra clone to a legitimate character in his own right. (Forgive me if I got the artist parallel mixed up, I'm kinda bad at recognizing musicians)

This episode is one of the many examples on why it's my favorite show period. It was a cartoon, but it fells like real life at the same time.

Ah the feels of that episode. I do enjoy Hey Arnold as well, loved watching it as a kid. This is a wonderful Christmas special! Them feels! So good

Hit the like button before I even watched this - it is absolutely one of the best Christmas specials to ever exist. The one from Kenan & Kel had some similar themes of selflessness and the spirit of giving, though nothing will ever hit as hard as Hey Arnold.

I've been waiting for this one!!!!! I'm almost 30 and I still love this episode!!!!

Always hits me in the feels watching this episode because I lost my dad when i was young so i connected with him when I was little and always hated the holidays too not being able to have that one person around... that's life I guess.