Yes, I know it's not a kilt... but you have to admit, everyone thought it was at one point or another, right?

@paulsneddon1234

6 жыл бұрын

I was on my way to correct you but you make a good point.

@CANNIBALISMHOUR

6 жыл бұрын

Damn as soon as you said it i scrolled down

@Pappy_Spoilers

6 жыл бұрын

Thats amazing - thanks for saving me the comment

@de132

6 жыл бұрын

I never did, I always knew it was an undershirt.

@abbyritt7237

6 жыл бұрын

The Royal Ocean Film Society I was watching an old episode of Harold today, and Helga call it a kilt

Hey Arnold was great, I'd still happily watch it now, at 31.

@esmooth919

6 жыл бұрын

A Tiny Adventure agreed. Bought the whole series on DVD for $20, and i continue to watch it.

@ellandecampbell6279

6 жыл бұрын

I'm 27, & just recently bought the entire series on DVD. (I'm up to Season 5.)

@treyissexy87

6 жыл бұрын

I'll be turning 31 in March and I wholeheartedly agree with this comment.

@witchofravens22

6 жыл бұрын

James G. Wall I'm 24 and still watched the old episodes once in a while. Hey Arnold is a reminisce of our childhood. I'm sure each of us can relate to a character in the cartoon. I'm related to Helga lol😂😂😂

@juswolf22

6 жыл бұрын

James G. Wall what does it feel like being 30?

Best Nickelodeon show of all time hands down. The way this show made you think about life even as a kid is just beautiful, it's one of the most human tv shows ever.

@nuwnjay

6 жыл бұрын

The Last Airbender?

@nuwnjay

6 жыл бұрын

Mah Man!

@Treetops27

6 жыл бұрын

Danny Phantom?

@Michael-vl7ey

6 жыл бұрын

Spongebob ?

@juswolf22

6 жыл бұрын

Santi Barrios oooh that's tough this and kenan and kel were neck and neck for me

I agree that not enough kid shows these days show melancholic characters in a similar fashion to Hey Arnold and I think it's because they can't. Hey Arnold seems like it's a show that was meticulously created over a long time and nowadays everything has to be fast and snappy and ends up not as well thought out as a result.

@drendelous

6 жыл бұрын

Janordan U What can you suggest that is worth watching today, close to it?

@tsuss2205

3 жыл бұрын

@@drendelous Clarence is the only one that comes to mind

There's a lot to be said about the now-dead or dying american slice of life cartoon. I think my favorite was Recess, which may have to do with the way it sort of glamourized the mundane. Nothing normal was ever actually normal in Recess, it was always a way over-the-top exaggeration of it. In the same way that A Christmas Story or The Sandlot filters the ordinary through the lens of memory, Recess filtered everything through the lens of childhood's misplaced sense of importance, where the trivialities of recreation are the most important thing to a kid.

@gastaprasta9596

6 жыл бұрын

Well, nowadays I can think of The Loud House and Clarence. To be honest, I'm not too familiar with these shows, though I feel I know Clarence better.

@tss3393

6 жыл бұрын

Teeender!

@AlexThe1Menace

6 жыл бұрын

Yeah Clarence and Loud House are still doing the whole slice of life thing. Harvey Beaks did too but the characters were animals so that might not entirely count but it is very down to earth. Slice of life cartoons are definitely not as numerous as they once were but there are still some around.

@TensyCL

6 жыл бұрын

That's a great thesis. I think South Park is a good example, the episodes that are considered "classics" use this to great effect. I think we can all recall something we thought was much more important than it actually was.

@Michael-vl7ey

6 жыл бұрын

We bare bears

I definitely agree that a strength of the show was in how grounded and relatable it was. "The List" episode stands out for me because it's story is fairly mundane. Arnold trying to have a perfect day doing kids stuff. Everything goes horribly wrong and Arnold gets bummed, but his grandma tells him to shake it off, cheer up, and move on. It didn't need monsters, superheroes, or an epic plot, not that any of that stuff is bad. The message was really simple, sometimes life sucks and you can have a bad day. You just have to learn to roll with the punches, look up, and hope life gets better. As I've gotten older, I've found that the adult characters are more relatable as well. Helga's mom is an alcoholic who probably would have had a better life had she not married Bob. Mr. Hyunh losing and reuniting with his lost daughter. Dino Spumoni being a washed up singer and dealing with his lack of relevance. There's too many to list, but it's a testament to the show that it could create so many memorable and relatable characters that are, for the most part, regular people.

@cepahreinholt8710

Жыл бұрын

That's one of the few episode I remember quite well. It was cute with the song at the end.

Hey! Arnold had always been kind of a mystery to me. I never really understood why I used to watch this cartoon when I was a kid, because, looking back at it, there wasn't a lot of stuff going on in the episodes that I thought my younger self would have liked. But this video made me realize why I would stop to watch it every time it was on TV. This really was a fascinating show.

This show takes place in the slums of new York. People have no idea how hard life was back then except for the people who were alive during that time. Run down neighborhoods. Abandoned buildings, cracks in the side walk crippling poverty and debt, drug addiction, litter on the ground. This show shows what the real world is like living in a city. You can't step outside without seeing something along those lines. Not only that but this show promoted interracial friendships which is something we definitely need for our kids in a time like this. I miss this show

Really do miss those Slice of Life cartoons from the '90s. And man was Hey Arnold, Doug, and As Told By Ginger amazing. They really helped me understand the world in a way that I am thankful for. I really don't know why those shows fell out of fashion I wish I knew.

@CowboyLuigi

5 жыл бұрын

Times change and probably some bad parents did not know how to handle kids, so businesses capitlized off of bad parenting and horrid children. There were horses dabbing in a movie and an Emoji movie. I don't want the world to end, but whoever thought fortnite dances were great ideas needs to be lobotomized to the point of becoming brainless, inanimate morons. Better to hear dumb silence than ludicrous loudness.

@eatatjoes6751

3 жыл бұрын

Oversaturation killed the genre. Unfortunately when it happens now it's not quite as good.

The Jungle Movie was a much different feel from the show, yes. But it wasn't supposed to be just like an episode of the series. It was supposed to be an adventure that finally feeds us the carrot that the end of The Journal episode dangled in front of us and either give the show the proper closure it deserved or open up a brand new door should the series be rebooted. We've been left to ponder the ultimate fate of Arnold's parents and we got not only that but Helga's love being the whole reason he got to San Lorenzo and cured his parents and the Green Eyes of the sleeping sickness and Arnold finally clearly realizing Helga's love and that he loves her. It was much more fantasy than the series was but we were given what we were given in Parents Day and The Journal and TJM was a great follow up that was a reward for long time fans and hopefully was the right introduction for a new audience. You're right on about the series though, it was real and relatable and didn't always present a happy ending or get too preachy. It provided emotion without being super sad or dark, made us think, but was also funny and gave us great characters with depth that we want from cartoons. The whole story with Helga and Arnold was just so well presented throughout the series and they Helga especially are among the best characters in all of children's television. I hope there's a reboot just to see what happens with them moving forward along with him and his parents.

I gotta say, I’ve watched you for awhile and have always loved your videos. But recently, there’s been a huge improvement in the quality of your content. Every video is more creative and entertaining than the last. Really love your videos man, keep up the awesome work

Fun fact: during Eminem's relapse off drugs, he traded his drug addiction for Hey Arnold addiction.

@oof-rr5nf

6 жыл бұрын

Hipster Elephant seriously?! That is beautiful.

@hipsterelephant2660

6 жыл бұрын

yep! look it up.

@Michlcalvo_

3 жыл бұрын

I thought he'd change it to excercise 🤔

@raydhen8840

Жыл бұрын

Chocolate Boy must be his favorite episode then

@hueycotton

Жыл бұрын

@@raydhen8840 that episode kills me as someone who struggles with my own addictions 😭

I think Boy Meets World is a really good example of a similar type of young adult/children's show that didn't pull its punches. Maybe it was a 90s thing, but the feeling that TV has become more brash and less thoughtful definitely hits home

@FreyaEinde

6 жыл бұрын

Conor Matchett That certainly is the biggest difference between it and it’s sequel show. The sequel is cloying with its lessons and never lets the show feel like it’s about the daughters unique perspective.

@Rozdlc

6 жыл бұрын

FreyaEinde I wanted to like the show since I loved the original, but I felt like they kept beating me the message of each episode with a bat. And then sometimes they would try to build up to a dramatic reveal but it was always like, "Oh trust me, it's a dramatic thing that I'll keep telling you about but won't actually tell you what it is until the plot demands it." And when they finally reveal it, there's no feeling cause you saw it coming. Like when Farkle found out most of his ancestors were wiped out during the holocaust. How do you mess that up???

@FreyaEinde

6 жыл бұрын

OMG Yes, That and the fact that every episode was a reunion episode but they never wove the characters into the narrative naturally.

I have to disagree with you that TJM "wasn't needed." Fans had campaigned for years to get TJM greenlighted after it was cancelled. Plus Craig Bartlett (who I've interviewed annually since 2011) wanted to do this movie and finished what he started. It was needed more than you think, and I hope Craig gets to continue with Season 6.

@wellesradio

4 жыл бұрын

Wanted vs needed

@DylanRomanov

3 жыл бұрын

I’m a huge fan of the show and I wasn’t a big fan of the Jungle movie, just didn’t have the same vibe

@kaiser1963

Жыл бұрын

@@DylanRomanov It’s funny how the 1st movie is hated when at its core hey Arnold was a series about “community” and the 1st movie is literally about saving the community, the jungle movie on the other hand is about some weird supernatural crap that has little to do with Hey Arnold nor does it the fit the series. Even though the 1st movie could have been executed better it felt more like Arnold than the jungle movie ever did.

@DylanRomanov

Жыл бұрын

@@kaiser1963 what’s the first movie? Edit I’ve watched the first one and it was pretty good basically a long episode

@cookiecat645

Жыл бұрын

​@@DylanRomanov I actually would have preferred if we found out Arnold's parents weren't alive and we watched Arnold come to terms and accept his reality. Maybe Helga would step up as a source of support and their relationship could grow closer in a real way. I think a premise like this, although dark, would have stuck with the show's central theme about overcoming disappointment and staying grounded with reality.

The soundtrack for Hey Arnold is also amazing

Hey Arnold was my #1 favorite 90s cartoon. The lesson it taught me as a kid, it impacted me heavy. I stayed up every night when it would come on, even at 3am. I wouldn’t close my eyes until the credits were over. Loved every episode and I’m glad the Jungle Movie happened. I was in a FB group for years spreading the word to get it on air. Glad it payed off in the end.

It wasn’t until you mentioned it, that I just realized most modern cartoons are more fantastical in premise, they’ve drifted from “everyday life” plots. I mean, don’t get me wrong, shows like Adventure Time and Phineas and Ferb are fantastic, but I do ache for a series that’s for kids *and* about kids. Dang, I miss As Told By Ginger.

@DysnomiaFilms

6 жыл бұрын

Phineas and Ferb is funny and bombastic and self-referential, but that's kind of what I hate about it. The characters don't really have any emotions, except Candice, who's your typical "Stick in the mud who will always fail". They don't take a single thing remotely seriously, even when they're making fun of darker concepts like bullying, obsession or mental illness, so it ends up feeling weirdly cold and mocking and flipant. But it's just a silly, fun show.

@skylercooper5719

6 жыл бұрын

It's just natural for ideas to change. Slice of life cartoons could still have their place on TV, but the people creating cartoons right now have their own visions and ideas. 30 years from now we'll be reminiscing about how cartoons used to be in any particular era.

@alliecat92

4 жыл бұрын

I agree with your comment. But I couldn’t help but notice your hair and classes. You are adorable girl!

@skylercooper5719

3 жыл бұрын

@Shaman Xeed you're an idiotic mindset

@OGRE_HATES_NERDS

3 жыл бұрын

big mouth does it and also f is for family does ot even better

I’m certain that show played a big part in the way I am today. Not just my attitude and morals, but even my love of Jazz. Recent chill-hop lofi music have been sampling music from Hey Arnold.

man, nobody makes shows like this anymore. i'm glad i got to watch this as a kid. in fact, i still watch some episodes from time to time.

Ugh, such a beautful analysis! You hit on so many points of why I absolutely adore Hey Arnold!. It had stuck in the back of my head since childhood, but when I went to rewatch it as an adult, I thought I wouldn't care about it as much. Wrong! I actually just got way more into it. Because I started picking up on all these subtleties that I'd missed the first time around. Even when I was a kid, though, I related to the emotions. Like, even though I was a pretty quiet kid a that age, Helga was the only character I knew who was my age and experienced the kind of emotional intensity as me. For me it was shipping, but it felt similar. There's a point where I related more as an adult, because as I got older, I did develop this kind of tortured relationship with it (y'know, because it's not, technically real), plus, I experienced actual unrequited love and jealousy, and I grew into that strong sense of identity that Helga has. She's totally my spirit animal. And I feel like Hey Arnold! as a whole reflects who I am as a person. It never shies away from reality, and it does have that sense of melancholy, but it maintains a sense of optimism, wonder, and understanding for other people. It does focus a lot on disappointment, but... I think beyond that, there's a sense that what you want isn't always what you think it is, and that you can still find happiness in ways you didn't expect. Like Arnold's disappointment with Ruth? That same episode is where we see him and Helga really connect for the first time. And yeah, that connection does feel deep and real. They're working through something that kids go through, but it still feels important, and... I dunno, throughout the series, I got the sense that Arnold and Helga are the same kind of people inside, emotionally, and that they have similar holes in their lives, and that when they finally do work it out (because the series made it pretty obvious that they were meant for each other), they'd find real happiness together. I'm impressed that the show takes their relationship so seriously, that it never treats it as something shallow just because they're kids. It treats all the characters' emotions that way, and I think that's why it resonated with kids so much. It shows them other people's perspectives, and that they're not alone in their struggles. And isn't that one of the most important functions of literature? One thing rewatching Hey Arnold! reminded me of is how, even if I'm older and wiser, I'm still the same person at heart. And I'm not so different from the kids who love it today.

@erice3095

2 ай бұрын

I know it's been years but god this comment of yours right here illustrates why this show strikes such a chord with so many and why it's so special even all these years later despite it not airing on TV these days. Really well put!

Maybe I am just being nostalgic. The right ending for a great video essay. I think about that sometimes.

I’ve always appreciated how a kid’s show about growth featured music scoring of jazz, what would be considered mature complex unpredictable music. The scoring made perfect sense!

I completely agree. I started to watch the show because my kids did in the mid nineties, but I kept on watching it because I fell in love with the story telling and the characters. My kids are adults now, and I keep watching the show whenever I manage to find it.

Now I want to watch hey Arnold again

You've articulated everything I find troubling with modern cartoons, notwithstanding nostaglia. These shows deal with real issues and aren't dealing with fantastical elements.

@eavyeavy2864

2 жыл бұрын

In the internet the ONLY people saying character are believeable/real in ANY show are always suburban people who had shit life. It says more about their life in slum rather than other part of demographic Or does people having better life than you is that unreal?

I've honestly never watched Hey Arnold or ever grew up with it. But after watching this great video, I'm convinced to catch up what I missed out on.

@Brony459

6 жыл бұрын

BAMFONY you should. I think it holds up so well that even if 2017 (going into 2018) it's still as heartfelt of a series to watch. Especially the journal episode in season 5 (that episodes was extremely heart felt)

@Hakajin

6 жыл бұрын

Oh, yeah, you really need to! I grew up with it and decided to rewatch it over the summer because The Jungle Movie was coming out. I thought, I won't be as into it now that I'm an adult. Haha! No, I was actually way more into it, because I picked up on all these complexities and subtleties that I missed as a kid. Not that I was dense back then, but... Well, for example, Arnold kind of idealizes traditional families, particularly sibling relationships. If I noticed that as a kid, I thought it made sense for an only child. But rewatching as an adult with the experience of loss, it struck me that it's probably because he doesn't have parents, and his grandparents are already elderly-- he probably worries about ending up on his own. I think kids can understand that kind of thing, but it might not occur to them if they haven't been there. And I like it that those subtleties are there, but not really explained, because isn't that how it is in real life? It's a really smart show that way.

@75qu0

6 жыл бұрын

DO IT! Go to Kiss Cartoon!

I still watch Hey Arnold to this day .

@Trudragon88

6 жыл бұрын

I’m 30

@stripedpinkglitter

5 жыл бұрын

I'm 23

@cookiesandmilk_gl4689

3 жыл бұрын

Gillian Dumpit I’m 11

The pigeon guy episode broke my heart when I was a kid. Thanks for reminding me that this thing existed in my memory.

*sees title* Yeah no shit. I watched this show when I was 4 years old and it had remained at the top of the list of favorites after all these years.

i did not hit her, it's not true, it's bullshit, i did not hit her, i did not~ oh Hey Arnold

@simonwoods7112

6 жыл бұрын

Haha so brilliantly random! Love the Room

This made me tear up. Never thought a Hey Arnold retrospective would bring up so much emotion, but it did. This was one of my favorite shows too.... Another thing that made the show so great was the soundtrack. The cool jazz, really gave each scene a unique aura.. i used to think that much be what it's like to be a kid growing up in New York City..

Scenes like Mr. Hyunh telling the story of getting separated from his daughter during the fall of Saigon just goes to show that this show was never afraid to get real

@ccbam32

6 ай бұрын

I absolutely agree! It makes me like it more because it’s so rare to find shows like this. It helped me really reflect on life

Anyone else remember THE WEEKENDERS? That one was probably the final show within that stream of "non-fantasy slice of life" cartoons ROFS talked about. And to me it was one of the best. It perfectly captured that feeling of ennui you feel as a kid, and the search for fun that it often creates. Plus, it had a killer opening theme song...

@kostajovanovic3711

6 жыл бұрын

I do, fine memories

@Asummersdaydreamer14

6 жыл бұрын

The theme song to the Weekenders still is up there with the DuckTales theme for being able to put me in a good mood every time I hear it.

@don_brodka

6 жыл бұрын

Was just about to post this comment. Absolutely loved that show!

@tylerp.5253

6 жыл бұрын

The Weekenders was an incredible cartoon. Probably one of my favorites, as a 90s kid. It resonates with me that you have to ask if anyone remembered it though. It often felt like a ghost-show because it never seemed to have a stable timeslot, I never knew when there was gonna be a new episode, and I only knew like 2 other kids who watched it.

Now, I think one of the most amazing things is how some more supernatural shows like Steven universe and adventure time have incorporated slice of life every day problems into their show. To elaborate, Steven may have been raised by three aliens and come to life due to a different alien giving up her light form but Steven deals with real world issues, like coping with the death of family, regret, anxiety and even more, including internal conflicts that the aliens have to deal with but they are still incredibly human. Something like that is amazing to watch, as far out as it seems most of the internal conflict are things we all deal with. That, to me is what a cartoon should end up being. It can take you to a place that isn't real but still relate to your own life

@DarkLordFluffee

6 жыл бұрын

doesn't hurt that the Crewniverse is clearly inspired by anime, where slice of life is a major genre and frequently bleeds into other genres like shojou and shonen,all of which are present in the show. So we get to see that sort of slice of life introspection and internal conflict, right alongside shonen battle sequences, hell "Stronger Than You" is literally both a battle sequence and a character affirming who they are as a person by how strong their emotional bond is, rather than their muscles, which is rare in and of itself.

@SilverFan8

6 жыл бұрын

There are too many slice of lifes as it is and it's only been a few years. It's fucking boring.

I refuse to ignore you; you are absolutely correct and nostalgic. Hey Arnold! is one of those shows whose true brilliance is not upfront, but in the mundane details. There's so much growth and depth in nearly all characters that it is easy to glance over if you don't have the patience to pay attention to. Moreover, the fact the writer decided to make the show slower and trust kids will enjoy the feelings rather than the overt action is beautiful and still stands the test of time.

This show is honest about how plans don't always work and such as longest Monday where pretty much nearly every 4th grader got trashed, but on the flip side arnold points out that when they become 5th graders they can let the tradition die out and be forgotten. This is show to relate to.

Hey Arnold! was one of my favorites! I think the fact that it was so real and honest made it so special. I could relate to the characters and loved how the adults were shown as flawed because it's the truth. The show didn't talk down to kids, which was rare in kids shows at the time and even now, I'll bet.

When I was a kid, Hey Arnold was one of my favorite shows. I'll be turning 30 in May, and currently me and my gf are rewarching this amazing show that was such a huge part of our childhood, and I think I like it even more that I'm an adult. We can't go back in time to relive our childhood, but we can still appreciate these jewels of animation

I've been rewatching Hey Arnold! recently and it just...it's just so good, and has more heart than really any other cartoon I've ever watched. It makes you laugh and it makes you feel things. They truly don't make cartoons like this anymore.

I felt the special was a decent way to end it thought I feel it shouldn't have taken so long. It felt more like something you see a show wrap up like Ed, Edd, and Eddy. It was more over the top, but I'll admit that when Arnold finally meets his parents that I almost teared up. Which is something I think the show did very well. Having small moments that have big impacts. Most famous probably is the christmas episode. The small act of finding a lost family member turning to one of the most memorable moments of the show.

@Hakajin

6 жыл бұрын

He's right that the plot didn't really beg for answers to the questions we had (or it wouldn't have, if it hadn't been for that cliff-hanger), but I think it was important for fans. It's a show that a lot of people (myself included) got deeply emotionally invested in, and obviously, it stuck with us. It didn't bother me as much as it did some people, (mostly because the implication that everything would work out was enough for me), but I've gotten super hung-up on other shows, ships that didn't work out the way I wanted to. Things like that will stick will stick with me for just years; I can't help it, despite knowing how absurd it is. So I think it's wonderful that fans finally got the closure they needed; that's not something that happens often in life.

6:10 It's seems like the new movie lost that principle of letting the story breathe? Those long silent dialogue-free scenes prevalent mostly in anime, especially Ghibli movies or the few western shows like Samurai Jack. Giving the audience reflect on the story instead of pressing "what we've learned in this episode" down our throats. Studios are pretty afraid of losing our attention and treats us like a kid with ADHD but on the other hand it might also have been cut down to fit better into rerun schedules on TV. Giving Nick a reason to air Hey, Arnold again and saving some money while doing it.

@vangogh224

6 жыл бұрын

AlienToppedPancakes It's sad in a way that we are actually shortening our attention spans it's very well know in Media and advertising circles and it's one of the reasons one sees shorter commercials with more and more crazier acts just to grab the audiences attention.

@AmieB2005

6 жыл бұрын

That's actually a very smart observation. Very thoughtful!

@AlienToppedPancakes

6 жыл бұрын

Van Gogh I'm not sure if we as audience really have that short of an attention span. Media has a bad habit of trying to one-up itself because of that fear though. Relying more and more on cheap shock tactics and not having to write anything that respects the viewers understanding. Oldspice is a good example. "Look-up, look-left, turn-around, look-at-me. Product. Buy me!" but one the other hand commercial spots are pretty expensive so companies save a lot of money is they make it as short as possible

Another great overview and analysis. I totally agree - despite being a fan of the original show (I was no more than 9 when it first came on XD), I couldn't sit through the Jungle Movie for more than 20 mins. It was as though the creators "missed the point" of what made the original series so unique and timeless. I also found it noteworthy you mentioned the sense of melancholy, because that's something I always subconsciously felt too. The urban/jazzy soundtrack lends itself to that emotional note, too.

@billyshears8644

6 жыл бұрын

Blind I disagree, I thought it was surprisingly good, altough it was certainly different from the original in tone and pacing. I completely agree about the soundtrack, though. Jim Lang is the man

I think you nailed it on the head what made the series so special and why the latest movie, while not bad, just didn’t feel up to the same standards set years before. Perhaps it would have felt deeper and more cathartic if we saw Arnold mull over more about how his growing up without his parents made his life so much different from the rest of his classmates(yeah we saw it in episodes like Parents Day and Journal, but the movie really needed to sell that point). What Arnold felt he was missing out on. Why he felt such a compelling need to seek them out regardless of the dangerous risks, when he didn’t truly know them aside from stories an objects left behind. In that same vein, Helga’s confession and disappointment at Arnold not immediately returning her feelings was also very rushed and didn’t feel genuine. Instead of angry, I imagine that she would be far more depressingly crushed and unconsolably despondent at the thought that the object of her obsession and affection since she was small (and the one person she depended on to show her love) had seemingly rejected her as she always feared he would. Considering what we know her true feelings about Arnold are, the destruction of the locket should have been an act of giving up hope rather than a fit of temper. If I had to do that shot over I would have had her slowly and meticulously tear the picture up and let the pieces and the locket go and fall in, rather than the frenzied shredding and flinging over that was done. That scene should have been a deeply sad reflective moment for her having that last flicker of hope finally snuffed out, but it was instead portrayed as Helga just getting fed up and frustrated and ultimately indulging in a temper tantrum. The significance of the gesture was less than it should have been. I hope that if they ever do green light a sixth season or spin off, that the writers keep your words in mind when crafting stories. It’s the honesty and quiet moments in so many stories that made the series resonate with many fans.

Dude, this is so true. Thanks for finally making me understand why I loved the old cartoons so much.

Hey Arnold. It's among the best, just from the musical score alone in my book. Jazz too smooth.

As a 25 year old I actually enjoy it more now than as a kid since I can understand a lot of what it's saying. Easily one of my all time fav shows

Beautiful essay.

It's not a kilt, it's an undershirt! Great video though.

As Told By Ginger was my favorite! It was like seeing somebody's diary come to life and I felt like I could relate to some of the problems at the time it came out. I've made it a tradition where I start watching the episodes at the end of October into November.

This TV series stands the test of time because it explores the depth of human experience in the most candid and heartwarming way. It's etched in memory.

The episodes pigeon man and the haunted train are my so far favorite hey Arnold episodes. Pigeon man shows that pigeon man is basically a pigeon enthusiast and seems to be tired of people shaming pigeons and himself. So he is basically feeling a pigeons pain and tried to shrug it off, but left him no choice but to move to a place where he can live in peace with his feathered friends which was the jungle. And for me being a pigeon enthusiast, I can relate to that. For the haunted train, it's a very good Halloween episode for any steam locomotive enthusiast like me as well.

We’re ignoring the fact that Jim Lang put together some incredible material for this series. It’s like a flashback hearing the snow day episode music, not to mention the warmth of the parents day songs, and generally all of it. Brilliant composer in imo

The background is major chill.😎👌

@hotmojoe2483

5 жыл бұрын

Bunny in the Box i know the song... but i can’t remember it... and it’s tearing me apart from the inside out that i cant

@garrettp.2049

4 жыл бұрын

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Pigeon man's ending is definitely a metaphor for him jumping...

@duckdudette

6 жыл бұрын

Unders I stand corrected.

@arielwebb1523

6 жыл бұрын

When I first saw Birdman, it reminded me of Pigeon man. So when people were saying Birdman jumped at the end, I thought of the creator of Hey Arnold, and decided that he flew off instead haha

@JosueGarcia-ve6zc

6 жыл бұрын

It is, and its also a reference to The Little Prince which was a children's book about similar deep meanings

@hyrulean_gamer5323

3 жыл бұрын

The pigeon man was on the new movie, so the theory is not true

It is difficult to explain why I have such a deep connection with this show but this video does a great job at verbally expressing how I feel about Hey Arnold!

watching it at 35 years and never gets old (not like me).

I never got into Hey Arnold, but that's because I didn't realize it was aiming for growth and maturity instead of just entertainment. I wish I could give it a second chance.

The Christmas episode and the last line said by Helga in it is why the show was amazing! No cartoon could ever pull that kinda feelz today.

This stuff is exactly why I love Adventure Time.

@hyrulean_gamer5323

3 жыл бұрын

Only the first two seasons had that feel.

I lol'd when he talked about how the 90s had shows that weren't centered around "extraordinarily gifted characters" while showing Rocket Power footage of those kids fucking shredding

I loved everything about this explanation, and hadn’t realized how much quietness was a beautiful factor of this show to its entity.

We were lucky to have this show when we did. As a kid I understood the importance of it. As a adult there's a sense of humor that you wouldn't get as a kid. In short I still have time for Hey Arnold at 36 years old...

Hands down my favorite cartoon growing up for many of the reasons described in the video. Well done!

I love what you're doing with your content. It feels so natural and honest. Maybe it's because you focus so much on the feelings the media you talk about produce on you, rather than trying to sound intellectual. Makes it all feel more grounded, relatable and affective than the other channels with similar content. Thank you for doing this.

as a big "recess" fan, i am more than willing to offer props to "hey, arnold". as always, thanks for the effort and the sharing. thumbs up.

this is such a well made video. i didn't even realize when it ended. thank you for making this. its been a while since i've watched a non exaggerated video.

Hey Arnold is my favorite TV show of all time! Period! 💛📺

You summed up so well the way I've felt about this show for so long! I always found it so relaxing to watch

I just love all the 90s cartoons front Disney, Nickelodeon and Cartoon network.

The main reason why I like this show is the same reason why I enjoy Ghibli movies: they don't treat their audience in a condescending way, they have nuanced characters, quiet moments and they have this slice of life vibe that's so nice.

nice job with the style and tone on this one, really fit the content well

Thank you for the beautiful analysis of one of my favorite shows as a child. I think one of the reasons why it was is from the point you make: it gives time to think and that disappointment is a part of life. Whenever I would tune into the show I knew it wasn't going to be some happy sappy show but something deeper, to question the very fabric of your childhood, which would help transition into a teenager. It wouldn't make the world more magical but more realistic with serious situations. That's what I enjoyed. Not taken in by fantasy but by reality.

this is quality content

Hi i´m from Brazil, Hey Arnold! used to be a great success here in the late 90´s and early 2000´s. The vision that you imply the cartoon had, makes me remenber of the movie Boyhood, and the angst of growing up in suburbia. Same here in the south hemisphere.

I recently rewatched S1-3 and hadn't seen any of them since I was like 10/11, and it's really stood the test of time. Something that stands out for me is that the adults are all flawed in some way, and that it reflects how a child would see them, rather than how they see themselves. I also rate how it breaks a lot of stereotypes about "perfect" family life and almost none of them have a perfect family.

great episode! I loved your commentary and choice of editing.

My kids watched this show growing up and I right along with them. It’s become family lore that dad had tears in his eyes at the end of the pigeon man episode. lol true story .. what an amazing show..

“Kilt-Wearing” boy that’s his shirt

From the way you describe how Hey Arnold! and its contemporaries dealt primarily with real life and how cartoons today drastically contrast it by throwing them into ridiculous situations or overblowing their significance, it makes me realize and appreciate how much Avatar: The Last Airbender bridged that gap. Even if just for no one else but itself, it was a rare series that could give you both and not too much over the other.

@ellandecampbell6279

6 жыл бұрын

Well said. Just talking about Nickelodeon, they've had a lot of great shows (especially cartoons) in their history, & "Hey Arnold!" (IMO) is the greatest non-Avatar show of them all

When characters are just staring in silence is a good tool for bringing more empathy with them when you watch the scene. Studio Ghibli uses it in different movies. Kiki's Deliveries, for example.

I loved the realistic aspect of hey Arnold as a kid. I’m watching it through now at 28. It’s somehow even better ☺️

@therealslimshawty1854

3 жыл бұрын

Me too. Unlike many cartoons, the show relied on realism but still managed to be enjoyable. Not many accomplish so.

@selemawit9411

2 жыл бұрын

Yessss the only other one I can think of was as told by ginger.

your review on this show took the words right out of my mouth. that is why i appreicate it more as an adult than when i was growing up because i was not able to endure the melancholic attitude of the show at that time.

Ohh, you're right. Disappointment is a big subject in many episodes. I love it.

This is the second of your videos I've ever watched, and I gotta say, I love 'em already. I dunno what it is, your style just seems so chill, so mellow. Maybe it's your voice, maybe it's your tone, or maybe it's the calm and peaceful music in the background. Whatever it is, you're doing something right here, man. Keep it up.

One of the show's I'll never forget

I would love to have Hey Arnold back. At least for one more season only..

You, my good sir, have officially taken over the reigns of EveryFrameAPainting, congratulations on being one of the best video essay channels on KZread. That's pretty cool.

Dude you killed it, great job man👍🏼👍🏼

You made some excellent observations. Hey Arnold has always held a place in my heart and I agree about the nostalgia the show exemplifies. That pigeon man episode was one of my favorites and I don't think it was corny. As a kid that scene felt so majestic and surreal that it gave it a lot of gravitas. Loved your video, much appreciated!

0:58 "And the timelessness of Charles Schultz's Peanuts" I see what you did there...

Great content, and even better approach. You brought the melancholic mood of hey Arnold! into your video. Now i want to watch it again lol

I have not watched a second of this video but I just wanted to confirm that the title is absolutely correct. Congratulations (I was literally thinking about this show last night and how Arnold was so brave and smart and kind, in a world that was often bizarre and cruel. I loved the relationship he had with his grandpa. Also can we agree that that the final shot of that Halloween episode about the haunted train was absolutely terrifying. Also - what if Arnolds surname is Haigh or like Hay or something )

It took watching this essay for me to see connections between Hey Arnold et. all & the work of Bakshi. Nice piece as always, Andrew!

who must i murder to replace the entirety of Big Mouth with Hey Arnold re-runs?

Great analysis man, i'm watching the series for a second time, and I get choked up from time to time, and with the must mundane stuff, it can be a simple shot of Arnold and his friends around a bonfire, or Helga being a poet for Arnold's love. It is a show about growth and coping with disapointment, wich will happen one way or another in your life.

I always love the jazzy background noise❤💯

Dude. I love your channel. Thanks for making these videos. I especially loved Hey Arnold too!

Love these analyses!

Favorite video of yours so far

I love Hey Arnold! Thank you for another wonderful video. 🙌🙌🙌