Top 10 Times Arthur Tackled Serious Issues
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- For a PBS show, "Arthur" tackled a lot of serious issues. For this list, we’ll be looking at times when “Arthur” was much more than a kids’ show, addressing important topics in a way that all ages can understand. Our countdown includes natural disasters, banning books, PTSD, and more! Which serious issue do YOU think "Arthur" tackled the best? Let us know in the comments!
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I have not watched the Autism episode yet but am glad to see more characters with my learning disability.☺️
The part where they talk about cancer really hurts me i actually lost my dad due to brain cancer like one or two years ago along with five family pets that same year and we consider our animals as relatives so that's six family members i lost in total that year.
I really love how they tackled Mrs MacGrady's cancer diagnosis, and the characters struggling to come to terms with it. Being a young child when I first watched the episode, it was a sweet, sensitive look into a serious topic.
If I remember correctly it came out around the time an important adult in my life had cancer and it genuinely helped me deal with it.
My grandmother had pancreatic cancer. It came back after 13 years. We were lucky to have 13 more years with her than we thought we would.
Agreed. The way they described cancer to younger characters as “bad weeds” in the body made my heart melt 🥺 so beautifully done 💓
@@homosoftommorow same here. I actually cried during the episode because it was so relatable
@@infjgirl3850
I know how you feel. My sister died from lung cancer back in 2015, just two months short of her 59th birthday. It was all because of her cigarette habit, although she insisted that it was from the asbestos in the walls of her old high school. Even if that were so, her constantly smoking cigarettes probably made it worse!
The worst part of it was that when my sister started getting cancer treatments (mostly radiation and chemotherapy), she declared that she was going to beat her cancer, and that she was going to outlive me. Unfortunately, she kept up her smoking habit, even though she promised her doctor that she was going to give it up.
I think she was just addicted to cigarettes, because all too often, she acted like she couldn't go through a single day without them. Sometimes, she would order me to look around our apartment because she was sure there was at least one pack of cigarettes around, although I already looked around the place and found not one single cigarette. When I told her so, she would get mad at me and start yelling at me! I guess I should have expected that since she always was a bit temperamental and overly sensitive, even when we were kids. Whenever we would get into a little quarrel, she would start screaming her head off at me, as if all her problems were my fault!
Well, when she couldn't get any fresh cigarettes, she would simply smoke the old cigarette butts from the ashtray! That shows you how hooked she was on those little "cancer sticks," as some people call them today.
At the time she was diagnosed with cancer, she was also found to have had a stroke as well, and that messed up her body and her mind. Half the time, she had trouble speaking, which left me unable at times to understand her speech.
To come to the end of the matter and not to abuse your patience, one day, sis fell in the bathroom and broke her hip. I had to call 911, and the paramedics came and took Vickie (that was my sister's name) to a local hospital. The doctor there said she was too far gone with her cancer, that operating on her hip would just spread the cancer around and kill her, so he said it was best to move Vickie to a hospice care facility and let nature take its course. So, that's what we did.
I have autism, and I love how Arthur depicted the topic of how people with autism see, hear, feel, smell and taste the world in a different way by George connecting with Carl by learning about his condition.
I have autism to am guessing your a lot older then me like 30
Same. It's great when autism is shown in a kids cartoon.
Where can I find this episode?
Same!! I definitely see things a lot differently than most folks do. For example, if I give someone a hug, it has to be my idea. Also, when I was younger, when I would see somebody I knew out and about, I’d often run away. But I’ve definitely come a long way since then.
@@kaylakain6039 31 in fact. I didn’t know I had autism till I was 28
I'm surprised that the episode, "Grandpa Dave's Memory Album" didn't get an honorable mention. It shows that Arthur's grandfather is in the early stages of Alzheimer's Disease and how the family learns to adapt and cope with it.
"Buster's Breathless" should have gotten one too as it educated kids what Astma is as well as not treating other differently or strangely because of a disability or illness.
Oh and "Arthur's Underwear".
It shows that kids of all ages occasionally go through embarrasing moments and that they're not alone. They just have to find ways to overcome it.
Yeah this episode is very important as my grandma is gonna die soon from it
I live with her and don't wanna lose her
Yeah same here.
Amen! So many episodes that should’ve had honorable mentions didn’t, including that one.
As a person who suffers from PTSD, autistic, and someone who's pets have passed away, this list hits closer to home. As a matter of fact, most of this list hits closer to home. Except for the glasses and embarrassing jobs part. Nonetheless, I'm glad Msmojo made this video.
@Shadow The hedgehog Yeah, that's what I meant. Thanks for correcting me. Btw, nice profile picture.
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my dog just died I am so sad
@Jake B. thanks for caring
I have autism, dead relatives and dead pets
Top 10 isn’t enough, wish it was top 20 due to the fact that this show tackled more different serious topics
I agree
Agreed
I agree
Agree
Hopefullly they’ll make a part 2!
Arthur is one of the few PBS kids shows that actually deals with real kid issues, like parents divorce, 9/11, school disasters, even cancer with McGrady! Not even Sesame Street was able to air that divorce episode with Snuffy’s parents, at least Arthur was able to discuss the possible outcome to kids who have divorced parents!
There was a 9/11 episode? Which one
@@tswwarrior8089 it’s called April 9, they switched it from September to not happen exactly like 9/11, because its a kids show.
Yes but Sesame Street showed a separate short of divorce but I understand. Arthur is still a great show.
@@gracebleekman2557 I know they showed a short video that was unrelated to Snuffy’s parents. But Arthur was able make an episode about divorce and parents that get into a very heated argument!
@@Markimark151 I do completely understand and I love Arthur and I love Sesame Street I wasn’t trying to have a argument that was just my opinion.
“Maria Speaks” is a very underrated episode. Stuttering is rarely represented on television and to see it after 23 years made me cry.
Yeah
I loved that show as a kid
I had a speech impediment when I was a kid and can remember being made fun of for it. I especially hated it when other kids would want me to say certain words just so that they could laugh at how I pronounced it.
It is, I know lots of people who have trouble with their speech. Even one of my best friends. But she’s so smart, kind, generous, fun, and a hard worker.
I NEVER realized that “April 9th” was based off the events of September 11, 2001. But it shows that everybody has a different way of processing and coping with tragic events.
Source for that it was supposed to be about 9/11?
There was also an episode where Arthur's grandfather forgot Arthur's name-- I don't remember much about the episode, but I'm sure it was some kind of allusion to Alzheimers.
Grandpa Dave
Yeah
It's a really emotional episode
It wasn’t even allusion. It was an episode all about explaining Alzheimers addressing the actual diagnosis.
Muffy was spoiled in cases but in this case she realized some people are dealing with worse situations than her family did in terms of the storm! Taught me to be greatful for what I have
I also think the "In My Africa" did a good job about teaching kids how to tackle learning about new countries and cultures. Yes, DW started off by using horrible stereotypes in that drawing, but I liked how it showed that anyone, regardless of age, can learn about new places in a respectful way, that it's ok to ask for help learning to do it right, and there are fun ways to go about it. I still catch myself humming their song about Africa to this day :)
I also appreciated that DW a character who’s known for being stubborn wanted to fix her mistake and felt bad about portraying Africa in such an ignorant way.
It also shows how stereotypes from media can influence others
@@katie15732 The episode were Arthur got a pen pal also did that.
Also, in one episode called "Dear Adil"
Same with dear adil
I'm usually pretty hostile towards depictions of ASD because it's so easy to do it wrong and make it horrendous to watch. Arthur avoided that pothole beautifully.
I'm the same way, and I agree with you! I think the show did a good job at it!
Isn’t it funny how much better a kids show was able to depict what it’s really like than a whole team of people working on the sia movie
@@sparklefairy8544 It's because the team behind Arthur want to make something good and meaningful. Sia wanted to make 'art' and failed at every step
@@ashleightompkins3200 I always credit Arthur for teaching me so many valuable lessons in life
Yeah I'm sure it's totally healthy to be hostile in your words to things you want to be depicted just as long as you personally approve of the depiction. I like how people used to not be terrible people and think effort was worth something.
I’m so grateful that there are shows like Arthur that focused on these issues because in today’s society, some people don’t take consideration into other people’s emotions
Facts Arthur was one of my favorite kids shows when I was younger
As a person who has autism
“When Carl Met George “ was a real heartwarming episode
When Carl pointed out how he likes his juice in a box not a bottle
My heart skipped a beat because I’m like that too!
My parents would give me a hard time when I wouldn’t eat white slice over yellow cheese.
But these days I eat both but I prefer yellow American cheese over white.
I was telling my boyfriend, Ryan, one day that I don’t get blu ray movies on their own because I love the cases to be bigger and not small.
He found me nuts!😂😅
I have mild autism.
@Christopher Bingham I’m glad I saw the episode . My dad and his ex-wife of the time talked about Asperger’s and it made me curious about it so watching the episode when Carl met George I got to see what it’s like.
Plus there’s an episode where George discovers he’s dyslexic and Ratburn talks about famous people who are dyslexic like Walt Disney
Juice Box team!! 🧃
@@Princessitaandreita is there really a difference between apple juice from a box over bottle? ( I’m honestly curious about this and I’m a person who prefers yellow American cheese over white American cheese)
I'm proud to say I grew up watching Arthur. If you did too, you understand how it has shaped your character and childhood. I'm thankful.
Same but not that much in terms of watching the show. That being said Sesame Street and Arthur helped me become the person I am today.
I watched it, too. Who was it that was revealed in one episode to wear pull-ups? Sue Ellen? Or someone else? Anyway, I wondered if that would be on this list.
@@fishandjam5383i think her name was Jenna, she's a cat and really good at sports
I watched "Arthur" with my children in the early 2000's, and was deeply impressed with the show. They deftly handled serious subjects with compassion and age-appropriate stories and resolutions. This is truly what children's programming - and TV generally - does at its best. Bravo, Arthur!
The episode that got me was when Binky told everyone he's in ballet/dancing. During that time in school, it was almost taboo for girls to like boy things and boys to like girl things. In some places, you're nearly ostracized for that to the point that people are chased out of town or worse. The fact that Binky was brave enough to tell everyone he's into dancing took guts and bravery. Wish that was the same case in the real world but it gives me hope.
I remember that he thought he was dying because he ate a green potato chip. Before that he always wanted to take ballet but was afraid his friends would laugh at him. With him being convinced that he was about to die soon he decided that life was too short to be afraid to try new things.
@@melissacooper8724 I thought it was DW that ate the green potato chip.
@@NAVEMAN3 Yes she did eat a green potato chip. Arthur and Buster tried to get her to confess to it by stating within earshot that green potato chips were poisonous. She kept silent because she didn't want her mom to be upset. Later at the park Binky overheard DW talking to the Tibbles about it. He then stated that he ate a green potato chip two days prior.
@@melissacooper8724 Oh. Well still a good episode.
I remember this episode
Children shouldnt be shielded from serious issues, children are still affected by those issues, so instead of protecting them ignoring important topics only makes kids not understand them later in life. Arthur did a great job at teaching children about important issues in a way that they can understand and relate to them.
If not shown these issues, it can be even harder to find healthy coping mechanisms.
As an autistic person, there are many things I love about the autism episode:
Carl has multiple distinctive autistic traits, but is portrayed as being able to function quite well, which debunks the myth that we can't. It's called a spectrum for a reason. There are people who can barely function without constant care or are non-verbal, there are people like me who are the complete opposite, can function in most ways and can talk your ear off, and then there are people like Carl, who are somewhere in between or any combination of those things at varying degrees. Carl talks, but answers primarily to topics that interest him, going on about them for hours, and doesn't seem to do small talk as much as someone like me would. He is able bodied, with good motor function, and his main struggles are possibly some kind of sensory issue that triggers a reaction where he stims, and social interactions, which his mom helps him through in a kind, healthy manner.
He is given an arc, he is able to learn and grow and make a friend. Going off of that, George is a good friend to him, and is more worried about offending Carl than about Carl offending him.
The episode shows him stimming, which is also realistic. I also stim when certain things bother me.
I love Carl's mom. She knows what to do. She's kind, she's attentive, and prepared to help him through anything, also encouraging him to make a friend without implying that he needs to change his personality. I don't really see her as a caretaker, exactly. She guides him interactions and helps him calm down when he's having a vulnerable moment, which is harder when you're a little kid, so it makes sense, though I think she's mainly there with him because she loves her son and wants to spend time with him. Autism Speaks likes to send the harmful and inaccurate message that autistic families are unhappy, but this episode debunks that myth too. The dynamic between Carl and his mom matches the dynamic I have with my parents, and that's a happy thing to see.
Brain's explanation that he learned from his uncle is spot on. (I also have an autistic uncle, so I relate to both of these things) The Brain also chooses to focus on his uncle's experience based on what his uncle told him, without claiming that it's the same for everyone on the spectrum or claiming to know everything about it, taking an approach that is mainly meant to broaden George's perspective, and it really works.
My favourite part of the episode is describing having autism as like landing on a planet where everything looks mostly like Earth, but everything is a little off, especially the people, and you don't have a guidebook. And that's just for people who have the kind of autism that used to be diagnosed as Asperger's. It's probably harder for a lot of other people with autism - and maybe it's easier for others. Some people probably feel like they can understand two languages, but can only speak their own, which is the one no one else understands (and this isn't just for non-verbal people - often people who can talk feel like they're never understood when they try to explain things).
Being autistic myself, I had a lot of sensory issues growing up. In elementary school, whenever I found out that a fire drill was imminent, I’d get so nervous that I’d almost wet myself.
Thank you for explaining autism in detail. When I was a child, my aunt (who lives in the U.S) made a backhand comment that I might have autism because I don't socialize a lot. Things like autism and other mental disorders are still taboo or not understood by most Filipinos hence people who are different are still labeled as "abnormal". But somehow, some children with autism are being cared for by their parents (or single mothers).
I'm not really autistic though, I'm just an introvert who doesn't know how to make conversations especially with the opposite sex.
I have high-functioning ASD and I relate to you. I also hate Autism Speaks and want to see it disappear, more than I do with PETA (and we all know how bad PETA is).
@@charliejoson9145 actully i am autistic and that has some flaws with it i recommend checking out r/AutisticPride for better information
Another serious topic Arthur tackled that I'm surprised didn't even get an honourable mention, is the struggles and mental trauma caused when a family member, like an older sibling, goes missing and the younger sibling has to step up for the even younger siblings.
In D.W. and the Beastly Birthday, Arthur and several of his classmates get sucked into a wormhole on D.W.'s 5th birthday and get sent 4 years into the future.
When Arthur goes home, he mistakes a now 5-years-old Kate as D.W. and learns D.W. goes by Dora now and is now older than him.
After meeting with Dora, soon she starts distancing from Arthur and, while it seems odd at first, there's actually a very valid reason... and it's extremely depressing when you realise it.
When Arthur and his class vanished through the wormhole 4 years ago, D.W. realised she had to be the big sister now, for Kate's sake.
Yes, she was already Kate's big sister by default and took great pride in that, but it was different before.
She was still not the oldest, being the middle sibling. Unbeknownst to D.W., she leaned on Arthur a lot for support subconsciously.
He was 1 constant in her life that, deep down, she knew if anything was wrong, she could turn to Arthur, because he was the older brother and knew more about the world.
When he was sucked into that wormhole, D.W. suddenly found herself as The Older Sister. She couldn't rely on Arthur anymore, Kate would now be relying on HER.
D.W. realised, probably after a few days or weeks of Arthur being gone and told he wouldn't be coming back for 4 whole years, that she needed to grow up fast, for Kate, probably one of the reasons she decided to go by Dora after her 6th birthday.
So, over the years, she did just that. She tried to be the best older sister she could for Kate, but it was heavily weighing on her.
She saw through Arthur's perspective what being the older sibling means, as well as realising how hard she'd made it for him and how unfair she'd been.
Then, the day Arthur and his class returned, still exactly the same as the day they vanished, Dora thought things could return to some version of normal.
As she and Arthur bonded, both sharing their feelings about Ratburn's ridiculous amounts of homework, the struggles of being the oldest sibling and even both being able to enjoy a Bionic Bunny spin-off called Cyborg Cindy, Dora thought it was fine.
It was later that night, however, laying in bed... she realised it wasn't.
While they'd joked about it, her jokingly mocking Arthur for being a shorty... she was OLDER than Arthur. She was a year ahead of him in school now. He WASN'T the Older Brother she could lean on again.
SHE was now ALWAYS going to be The Older Sister.
Things could and would never be like they used to be, because Arthur was now her YOUNGER brother and, even if he hadn't realised it himself yet, the day would come where he, after fully settling into this new life, would start leaning on Dora the same way she had to him all those years ago.
She tried to brush it off the next morning, but, when Arthur slipped up and called her D.W. by accident, it fully cemented itself for Dora.
She was the Older Sister now. She couldn't go back to leaning on her Big Brother anymore... because she no longer HAD a Big Brother. She had a Little Brother.
So, she chose to put off her homework and hang with Vicita for a while, try to get her mind off of things... but it didn't work.
When Arthur confronted her about Lying about doing her homework, she instantly saw the scene in reverse, with herself doing the same thing to Arthur and it all came flooding back.
She kept trying throughout the next few hours to not think about it, but, when Arthur, having gained his moral understanding when hearing Kate upset about no one having time for her and it making him think how often he made D.W. feel that way, came in and apologised to Dora for how he hadn't been the best Big Brother it was both was good and bad for Dora's mindset at the time.
It gave her one small bit of closure, but further cemented in her mind the new dynamics of their brother and sister relationship.
The sad fact was... she didn't know how she felt around Arthur anymore.
She still needed time to come to terms and make peace with the idea her Big Brother would forever be her Little Brother from now on.
If the special had continued on, showing more days in this future, with Arthur and Co settling into their new lives, maybe Dora would've set Arthur down and had it out with him, so all cards were on the table and both siblings had a full understanding of the other's feelings.
But, we didn't get that, sadly.
But, it's really sad when you think about what Dora went through and makes her distancing Arthur so understandable.
The episode unintentionally teaches the emotional stresses older siblings have and the stresses of younger siblings when they have to grow up faster for their own younger siblings and the difficulties they face when their older siblings return to their lives after so long.
The only difference for Dora being she still stayed the older sibling.
Wow. That was a really good analysis
Wow. Thanks! I feel like I've seen it even though I haven't. 🤗 you are good at synopsis!
... This was a canonical episode!?
@@redculturedash8074 yep
Sounds more like some of the shows currently on Disney channel.
Arthur was so important to our cultural landscape for almost three decades, not including the books. I'm going to miss this wonderful little gem of a show.
Sadly there’s a lot books that are being banned for no reason at all, the same thing with the internet and social media especially when it comes to false allegations and a lot of lies.
Those reasons all what makes us hate overprotective parents!! They overreact to everything!
Sounds like we are dealing with a band of Nazi wannabes. If this keeps up, they might even ban manga and anime in the future. Why can't they just ban MAD magazines, Garbage Pile Kids, and crude and insulting shows like Robot Chicken, and Teen Titans Go, and spare all the innocent books and shows?
There is plenty of content that should be kept away from children, which is why we have various ratings systems and various kinds of parental controls (which both sadly need more parents to pay attention to them), but banning content outright is rarely a good idea.
I especially appreciate the episode of "The Famous Jett Jackson" that focused on a local ban of "Fahrenheit 451" of all books! That was brilliant irony!
There's one book I know called Walk Two Moons that was literally banned for being "too sad", because it deals with losing loved ones and shows how a child might grieve such losses.
I think it's horrible that holocaust books are being banned, Yet I saw a video of a school board meeting where highly sexualized books were allowed. And the school still continued to defend allowing them.
Arthur literally changed my life. I was able to figure out that I had dyslexia from watching it which gave me the ability to show my friends and explain to adults what my world was like, which was so powerful. I went from feeling so behind and confused, to being able to get the help I needed, and eventually studying dyslexia professionally. That wouldn't have happened without George's several episodes on the subject which I was able to show my parents.
When Carl met George is the most personal episode for me. My parents told me I was diagnosed with Asperger's at age 4, but even with therapy I was getting throughout elementary school, it was in 7th grade that was the first time I fully heard I have it. Upon watching the episode after I was confused, I learned how those with Asperger's (and Autism in general) react differently to many things in life than those who don't have it. But social interactions are the most affected by it, with said people speaking their own unique way or not generally showing full attention to another. I was thankfully able to make many friends in life despite my disorder, but I've also faced many serious challenges because of it.
They did a great job with exemplifying some individual characteristics: increased sensitivity, lack of understanding certain social phrases, and being amused and entertained by things that others may not feel the same for. It makes the point clear that you might always feel different, but you can certainly fit in with others.
I literally didn't know Arthur was this dark, and mature that's honestly interesting.
Yes! No wonder it stayed near and dear to my heart as well as others.
It's relatable and entertaining even post elementary-age childhood.
THEY DIDN'T EVEN MENTION MARINA!!!!!!!!! Marina was not only intelligent, moved around with ease, and even did sports, but Prunella very regularly underestimated her because she was blind. And a lot of their relationship was Marina explaining what things she needed help with, and what she could do just fine on her own.
Yes! They should have mentioned that episode. Even the one where Buster develops Astma and kids begin treating him weirdly and differently.
@@amylee8969 Yeah! Or the one where Binky discovers he has life-threatening allergies overnight and has to change his whole diet.
Honestly when they mentioned Carl they should've honestly placed disabilities seeing as many characters in the show had a certain disability
Yes! I loved this episode when I was a kid! Being a blind girl seeing another blind girl on TV, (albeit total blindness rather than my partial) was just awesome to me! I loved how Braille literacy was emphasized too, with Marina getting the universe's version of a Harry Potter book.
As a blind kid, one of the best things you can have is a sight friend who gets you, learns to understand the blindness, and push out of the comfort zone. Though my childhood best friend and I haven't spoken in awhile, I will always cherish her for that.
Also yes, they should have at least mentioned other disabled characters when they mentioned Carl: Marina's blindness, Lydia being a wheelchair user, George's dyslexia, Maria's stutter, and IDK what else.
Arthur was a huge part of my childhood and I was so sad when it ended. Seeing this list reminded me how much of an impact it made to everyone else
"April 9th" helped me a lot as an 11-year-old. I was a "Buster" (a child removed from the disaster) but I felt very much like a "Binky" due to the spread of Anti-Arabic sentiments following 9/11. Now that I'm older, I know better and therapy helped me understand while there are a lot of social problems in the Arabic world that doesn't make every Arabic a bad person. So when I met a friend of mine's Arabian aunt (by marriage), I wasn't scared of her at all.
I loved that this episode showed the disaster from different perspectives.
1) Arthur’s dad being trapped in the building and barely getting out safely. And Arthur being traumatized and fearful afterwards.
2) The janitor who actually did get hurt and broke his leg. As a result, had to leave his job to take care of his health.
3) Binky….who wasn’t directly affected but saw flames and heavy smoke up close.
4) Sue Ellen, who lost her journal, which to her is a special possession.
As an autistic child, I can tell that Carl seems like he should have more episodes, even tho the show is over. I LOVED THIS SHOW!!!!!!!
Even as an adult, I adore Arthur
I’m an adult too and I still like Arthur
Yes! Who doesn't. It's strange that Arthur is the only show from my childhood that I never fully outgrew. Maybe cause it tackles a variety of issues that even teens and adults can face.
I'm 23 yrs old now Arthur brings so Much Nostalgia,Mr Rogers neighborhood,Zoom and yes even PowerRangers have tackled so much Issue of the Real World they were all ahead of its time.
I'm 20 and can't explain enough how much nostalgia and love I have for Arthur
Arthur was the best when it tackled serious issues. I would put two other honorable mentions: the subject of wheelchair accessibility where Brain learned about how he could help those with wheelchairs after having to use one himself and the subject of grandparents with memory loss as Arthur thought he did something wrong when his grandpa’s memories are fading and even went as far as blaming his sister, though he learns how he can make a visual aid for his grandpa.
Another honourable mention they should've included are the struggles younger siblings face when forced to become the older sibling when their older sibling goes missing and the follow up struggles when older siblings return after the fact.
Yeah, there was an episode that actually tackled that hard a lesson
Another one is talking about dyslexia with George seeing as it was very prominent that he was having a hard time reading and paying attention you know what there's too many to list and literally would be filled with Another one comments
Another one:
Buster learning he has Astma and his friends learn that he's still the same so they shouldn't treat him weirdly or different b/c of it. Oh and educating kids what Astma is.
George finding out he's dyslexic: educated kids exactly what dyslexia is.
Yeah hopefully they make a part two.
I was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder when I was a little girl. At the time, it was thought as a "boy's disease" as boys are four times more likely to be diagnosed than girls. Autism Speaks really didn't help as it spread hurtful misinformation about autism, such as vaccines causing autism and that marriages will end in divorce due to a child having autism.
Although growing up was difficult due to stimulation overload (I hate loud noises and certain smells and being in unfamiliar places), I actually achieved a lot in graduating from college and having a full-time job, with some accommodations in place.
I can’t believe this is over but it’s crazy amazing that it’s now in our kids lives too and the lessons are timeless!
I know!!
When I was little, I read the Harry Potter books. I think it was Death Hallows Part 1 that was banned from my school because it apparently had an inappropriate scene in it. I stopped reading the books after that, but when I entered into high school, my English Composition class was given a chance to read one ban book before they were taken away. This book moved me so much, I convinced the librarian to let me have it. Every book should be read, especially banned books.
As someone with autism, had pets die and so on and so forth, I feel like Arthur had a lot of teachable moments for kids and even adults from when it first aired in the 90s to now even though the show finished it’s 25 season run. Thank you Arthur and also Marc Brown for bringing us lessons and joy for all these years.😊
One thing that I always liked about muffy is that even though she was privledged and everything when she did realize how bad something is or could be she tried her best to understand
Even if her father fell short sometimes regarding teaching her that, she did still have Bailey who could help her learn empathy.
I like the exchange between Brain and his Dad. Brain has a scientific outlook which says, if you follow the steps then the result is predictable. His dad turned their tragedy into a lesson: some things in life are beyond your ability to predict or to control.
I haven't seen this show in so long, yet I still remember "April 9th," "Binky Rules," among others.
Could you make lists for Dinosaur Train and Wild Kratts?
I think there was an episode that tackled one of Ratburn’s student having a stutter and George discovering he’s Dyslexic.
"Arthur's Underwear" and "Night Fright" should've been mentioned. Both tackle issues of kids at any age being fearful over embarrassing moments and secrets that peers tend to laugh and poke fun at.
Such as Binky sleeping with a nightlight and Arthur ripping his pants exposing his underwear.
@@amylee8969 And Jenna needing to either wear an alarm or a pull-up to sleep so she doesn't wet the bed. There was one episode where she was invited to a sleepover and had to face the embarrassment of having bladder control issues, and it stuck with me even though I never had to deal with that (you know, aside from having a period, but that's another story).
Yeah, I think her name was Maria. Mr. Ratburn also reveals that he had a stutter as a child but speech therapy helped him work through it. Of course, they still didn’t treat it as something guaranteed to work and that it can take a very long time, shown by Maria undergoing it as well but still showing her stutter coming through.
I really connected with the cancer episode, because after a while when it came out, my grandfather passed from cancer. It really made me relate to what Francine went through
The episode where they deal with Grandpa Dave's alzheimers got me. I was 30ish years old bawling my eyes out at a kids show.
Bravo Arthur. Bravo.
As an autistic child of divorced parents, I feel really seen by Buster and Carl.
Having spanned twenty five seasons, this staple of my childhood ends its run by making history as the "Longest-running kids animated series in history." I have no doubt Arthur will go down in history as one of the most iconic television shows of all time!
Yeah I kinda doubt that but okay
Never clicked so fast. Arthur is my childhood. So sad that it ended this year. How about a Top 10 Arthur Characters?
Boy, I miss Arthur already. I'm glad the included the episode with John Lewis, tho I never saw it. But, at least the subject of race catered to the younger generation of achievers in a way they can understand. All these entries are one in a million any time Arthur tackled heavy subjects head on. ❤️
Not sure if they included these or not, but what about the following:
1) Buster's Breathless: (Buster discovers he has Astma and he worries kids will start treating him differently b/c of it.)
2) The one where George finds out he's dyslexic.(Teaches about Dysexia).
3) Arthur's Grandpa having dementia (Teaching kids about Alziemers)
4) Arthur's Underwear: (Overcoming embarrassment moments at school).
#2's title is "The Boy With His Head in the Clouds"
Arthur didn't always get all its lessons right (there was an episode where Arthur unintentionally becomes a bully and the episode's solution to the problem is shun/make the bully an outcast until he changes his ways), but I will always respect it for trying. The episodes about Cancer and the Fire will always stick out as classics.
You mean "The Hit" ?
I didn't like Francin and Muffy that episode because they decide to bully and insult Arthur even more after Arthur wrote a letter that was suppose to appologise to the person he unintentionally bullied but became him slightly twisiting to blame the victim a little bit. What Arthur did wasn't the right thing but it still was not right to bully back which made that episode my least favourite episode of Arthur. When ever it aired again I would just leave the room and come back when it ended to continue watching PBS kids.
Agreed. Episodes about social issues often only offer a one-sided perspective/solution. Some of these very important social issues get boiled down to "be nice" or "be a good person" but have a narrow scope of what actions/perspective a good person would take.
@@PrincessofEllaburNo I think they meant that episode “So Funny I Forgot to Laugh” . If you meant “The Hit” as in “Arthur’s Big Hit” that was the one where Arthur hit DW and Binky hits Arthur as well because of peer pressure.
I think my fav episode was talking about MacGrady cancer so I like how the characters struggle with this topic and was happy when Mrs. MacGrady return to the show and was feeling better, I had several family members pass away from cancers
I loved how every kid had different feelings about Mrs. McGrady having cancer. Muffy didn’t seem that concerned while Francine is extremely concerned and fears she may die, Arthur will do anything to cure her.
Each Chapter:
TEN THROUGH TWO:
10) 0:36 - Natural Disasters, "Shelter From the Storm"
9) 1:45 - The Environment, "The Cherry Tree."
8) 3:00 - Banning Books, "The Scare-Your-Pants-Off Club"
7)4:02 - Misinformation on the Internet, "Buster the Myth Maker"
6)5:27 - Growing Up With Divorced Parents, "Arthur's Perfect Christmas"
5) 6:43 - Autism Spectrum Disorder, "When Carl met George"
4) 8:00 - LGBTQ Marriage, "Mr. Ratburn and the Special Someone."
3) 9:17 - PTSD, "April 9th"
2) 10:24 - Cancer, "The Great MacGrady"
HONORABLE MENTIONS
11:37 - Insecurity About Glasses, "Arthur's Eyes"
11:53 - Distance Between Best Friends, "Arthurs Faraway Friend"
12:15 - Death of a Pet, "So Long, Spanky"
12:31 - Being Embarrassed About a Parents Job, "My Dad, The Garbage Man"
12:56 - Mistreating Others, "The Last Tough Customer"
NUMBER ONE:
12:24 - Race and Peaceful Protests, "Arthur Takes a Stand"
The scare-your-pants-off club really hit me because I like video games and when I see video games being judged by parents for "curropting kids" or when they blame the game studio, I hate that. It is true that parents will blame video games, movies and other media for giving their kids issues or landing them in hot water instead of try working to out the problems or teaching their kids.
I remember when church groups wanted the Harry Potter books banned because they felt that the books would corrupt their children. I hurried and bought all that was available at the time (The latest was Goblet of Fire.) I read the books and loved them!
The one thing that makes my blood boil about that episode is when Arthur and his friends try to present a petition to Mr. Crosswire but he just brushes them off with an ignorant 'That's nice'.
When Arthur Is better at explaining Cancer then a multi million dollar company
I believe it. Have you read the Goosebumps books, or even watched the tv show based on them? They were terrifying for a kids series. And I'm glad I was a kid at the time. I'm also really glad they weren't banned. I don't believe in banning books...giving them ratings sure but not banning.
This hits home! I have always loved that Arthur never shied away from heavy issues!
Overall, kids shows SHOULDN'T be considered ONLY for children. Adults can learn from them. I understand teaching the next generation though teaching the last one is also a step for a better evolution.
Yeah, I agree. In fact maybe they shouldn’t even be called “kids shows” to begin with. Why can’t they instead be called “family-friendly shows if they want to appeal to an adult audience as well as children? Because calling it just “a kids’ show” is the reason why some people see these shows and view as “only for kids/children. ”
idk just my opinion if you disagree with that then fine.
You know it's a great show when everything on the honorable mentions list is an absolute banger
I first saw the autism episode when I was about eleven and I actually got diagnosed myself a year or two later even though I already knew I was autistic since I was nine. I love that George is so patient with Carl and that he understands him so well, that’s the way my best friend is with me.
That fire episode made me remember in 2016 when there was the biggest fire in Fort mcmurray for a long time I was only 4 but it scared me so much the fire was called the beast and many people lost their lives and homes I was lucky but still my heart goes to anyone else that was effected by it
No Binky goes Nuts? it's another great episode with a serious topic about Food Allergies.
Also, Buster's Breathless. It's talking about asthma
There’s also “Grandpa Dave’s Memory Album” which deals with dementia and folks getting older.
Honestly any of these choices in my opinion would've been better than the LGBTQ+ entry I say that bc they didn't explain it they just do what every other show does now and just put one in bc it has to have one
@@richardperaza5083 Having it in NORMALISES it. There are still too many who think that gay couples shouldn’t be shown in children’s media because kids are too young to see it, even though it’s not like the characters are having smexy times on screen. They have zero issues with Disney movies showing deep kisses for straight couples though.
It shouldn’t need to be explained, it should just be. And in the episode, it was. The kids were just happy Mr. Ratburn was marrying someone nice, because all they cared about was him being happy. No different to if he had been marrying a woman.
I really love Arthur. It's weird to say that an Adult can love a kid's cartoon but I do. I used to rent the videos and show them to my little class of first and second graders. There always was a good lesson to learn. I haven't been able to watch in the past several years, I see that a lot of issues mentioned here are pretty controversial I think kids are pretty smart and can handle a lot of issues if it is handled in a good way and Arthur is one of the best vehicles to do that. Our world is struggling with lots of issues today and kids seem to be drug through them all and are good at adapting well but some very adult issues should not be addressed until they get a lot older.
same so sad that Arthur is gone RIP that was a good show
Yeah I totally agree I’m in training as a teacher and I feel like kids could benefit from it.
@@lukecohen1374Okay? All shows have to come to an end. They can’t last forever just for you to not feel sad.
When I had my first epileptic seizure in 2002, I was surprised they didn't have an episode tackling the serious issue of how epilepsy can affect kids and their families. The same goes for the neurological condition Spina Bifida.
Yes! I hoped one day they’d do a serious issue video with Arthur.
Same here!
@TheRapper10000 Though a lot of the issues can be serious in their own rights, especially to children, and do need lessons taught. These are big issues but so is bullying. There were several episodes dealing with disabilities and chronic illnesses and food allergies. With over 20 years of content, they would have been talking for days if they tried to cover everything.
I loved that episode where the parents fought and DW and Arthur were worried their parents would divorce. It was not only a great sibling moment, but it showed that even when parents get into arguments, it doesn't mean the end of their relationship. I'm glad my parents normalized disagreements with me, because a strong couple expresses their feelings around each other, even negative ones, and after the initial anger cools down, they talk about it and strive to do better in the future.
I remember growing up with Arthur, I was 2 when it first aired and an adult when it finally ended. So many memories surrounding this show ♥️
My favorite episode has to be #4. I'm openly gay so I always get touchy when people address same sex couplings. When it's done right its actually really good.
hey don’t listen to anyone hating on you just bc of that, you’re valid
As someone with Asperger’s I will say it is easy for adults or kids unfamiliar or unaware of autism branch disorders to judge a kid. I got in a ton of trouble as a kid because I didn’t follow directions or said or did weird stuff, but that was because I didn’t understand what was being asked of me or what was going on in the social setting. For example, not every kid going into school automatically understands the concept of a test when you first introduce it. Or that you don’t leave the classroom to go to the nurse without permission even if you don’t feel great. And social cues were a NIGHTMARE for me!!!!
I’m not autistic but I can relate to the test thing. I didn’t rly get the whole concept of grades so I just messed around with it. That’s how I ended up getting a tutor who became kinda confused bc he literally saw that I did understand what I was learning. I just didn’t care to properly report it I guess.
I’m not great with social cues either but that’s why I’m taking language therapy. To differentiate, I understand that I’m supposed to ask before going somewhere like the nurse’s office. Boy, let me tell you, I’ve had to go to the nurse’s office for tons of things, from normal things like bloody noses to more extreme things like a throbbing finger I accidentally slammed a door on and falling awkwardly and slightly twisting my foot. Tests was another thing understood, especially as I started middle school because tests were a big part of my grades. I don’t want you to feel bad, though, I’m just sharing my experience as someone else that’s autistic, though maybe to a less extreme degree. Don’t take this comment to harshly.
@@JZJ7777 Don't worry, I'm not. Everyone has different levels of severity and types of symptoms. Everyone's different. I've grown to understand that as an adult.
@@inkheart151 yep, I have too.
I always, *everyday when you're walking down the street, anybody that you meet, has an original point of view .*
i grew up with this show. this also helped me understand certain topics especially hurricanes and divorce. i will never forget this show
rip arthur 1996 - 2022
Arthur was on for over 20 years yet it still deserved bigger popularity not even many adult shows did this subjects.
This was one of my favorite childhood shows. The it means a lot to you for your whole life kind. When I told my dad I just found that it ended, he said he was glad because "it has no business dealing with me serious issues like it did." That hurt. It did, dad. Kids need to know these things and find out in a way that makes sense to them. And plus, I first watched the episode about Mrs mcgrady having cancer while my great grandma was dying when I was 7... It helped me a lot.
As someone who lost their home in a fire, the episode "April 9th" really sticks with me since it was about a fire
Arthur did a great job in raising awareness for dyslexia as well
It was never a kid's show. It's a family show. I'm 32 and still love it.
This is smart children’s programming. My son is autistic and enjoys this series. knowing that there is an episode about it warms my heart. My husband grew up with this series and introduced it to and I’m all the happier for it.
Arthur tackled a lot of serious issues.
Even the struggles younger siblings face when their older siblings go missing and they have to become the older sibling, including the struggles of when their older sibling returns only with a twist
@@autumbreeze1129 I agree.
@@vanessastegall whoa. You understood I was talking about the events in D.W. and the Beastly Birthday?
Normally people have no clue what I'm talking about and I have to explain it to them
@@autumbreeze1129 I grew up with the aardvark. 😉
@@vanessastegall oh, I get that.
Even still, I've described the events of D.W. and the Beastly Birthday to other Arthur fans and they've responded back with things like "stop bringing up your cringe fan fiction/creepypasta" even though it's a legit episode, so for someone to understand exactly what I was referring to is kind of rare for me
I grew up with Arthur ❤️ The 90s episodes were the best! 👍👍👍 I dont remember the episodes being so deep though when I watched them as a kid. For me they were just kid's cartoons. I feel like children shows now are a lot more political and woke 🤣🤣🤣
You should watch the special D.W. and the Beastly Birthday.
It has a surprisingly deep message about the struggles of being the oldest sibling and even the stresses of younger siblings having to grow up faster for their even younger siblings when the oldest goes missing and returns years later, though with a bit a of twist on the idea
@@autumbreeze1129 Is it an older or newer episode? I dont watch the newer episodes but I do re watch the old episodes from time to time for nostalgia purposes 💕
@@SamanthaN92 it's a season 20 episode.
I wouldn't have watched it myself at first, but I stumbled upon a clip of it while trying to find an upload of the finale and what I saw got me curious enough to watch it.
D.W.'s story in the episode, despite it being the title, is kinda dull, but Arthur's story in the episode is what hooks you in.
It's surprisingly deep
@@autumbreeze1129 Is it on CZcams? I will try to find it 👍
When Arthur Found out that Mrs mcgrady had cancer
I'm on the autism spectrum and share at least 2 traits with Carl, however I also relate to Buster. I too tend to believe what I read on the internet. What particularly made me laugh is the part where he talked about the man who found a rat in his grape juice because it reminded me of a CZcams video talking about someone who found a cockroach in their soda and sued the company for it.
Another good episode that I feel that tackles serious issue was George, Boy Stuck in the Clouds.
First episode that deals with George's dyslexic. It is shown that George struggles to read, write, and paying attention but he is also very smart. Like he knew the capital of Norway and how talented he in the arts.
Plus it made me love Mr. Ratburn more as someone who struggled with learning disability. He did ignore the fact George was struggled and viewed him as George not trying hard enough like other teachers were. He let him build his project instead forcing him to do the essay. Which was a great confidence boost for George.
As someone who also struggles with dyslexic, I wish I had teacher like Mr. Ratburn. My second grade teacher qas bipolar opposite of him. She always viewed me as nothing trying hard enough and never let use my strengths either. Plus many of my classmates viewed me as stupid since I was a slow learning.
I can relate. Being autistic myself, I DID NOT LIKE my second grade teacher. The biggest conflict(s) between her and I was that she DID NOT understand me, along with the fact that she took NO time get to know me on a personalized level like she did with other students in my class.
I think the biggest reason why I struggled with her, and in that particular class was based upon the fact that I DID NOT have any para support that year and that really made a HUGE difference. I STRONGLY feel like that would’ve helped.
I remember the speech pathologist and occupational therapists had tried several things to help me. (For example, I’d wear an alarm on my waist, if I WAS NOT focused, she’d buzz it). I know they were just trying to help, but the things they were doing just DID NOT help at all. Out of all the teachers I had throughout my years of school, she was the ONLY one whom I DID NOT like.
I do love the fact that Mr. Ratburn let George build his project. I think it should be in a student’s IEP that they can do the same thing as the general ed students, but with appropriate accommodations in place based upon their skill level.
When I was in high school, when I would try and take notes from a PowerPoint, it was in my IEP that I would receive a copy of it, and then I could add my own notes to it.
Mr. Ratburn was an amazing teacher, all about helping the kids learn and not babying them, but also finding where they needed help and accommodating them so they didn’t fall behind unfairly. I feel like he could relate to George in a way. Not because he is dyslexic, but he knew the struggle of growing up with a limitation. In his case, he had a bad stutter as a child. Oral presentations would have been a nightmare for him.
I loved the John Lewis episode! I was lucky enough to meet him three times in my life before he passed away, He was truly one of the most influential civil rights leaders of our time
Arthur was the Bluey of my time. I started watching Bluey and felt very similar vibes. Minus the lack of an extra 15 min. I learned alot from Arthur. My parents both worked long hours so i was often with a sitter who didn't really understand general society so I got alot of it from school and good shows like arthur
Arthur was my childhood
Me too
Yeah an totally awesome show glad it’s over now
Mine too 😟 breaks my heart knowing it's over, but this video made me feel a little better
Same here. Been watching since I was in 2nd grade (around 1997 ish).
@@adriangarcia543 same
When I think about the banned books section of this video, it reminds me of the time in March of 2021 in 8th grade when my English class did a banned books unit. That unit would have to be my favourite. I've also read The Catcher In The Rye, and I am currently reading To Kill A Mockingbird for English class.
That's the thing about banned books. All you do is add to someone's personal library.
I loved To Kill a Mockingbird. So interesting to see things from a child.
@@saphiriathebluedragonknight375 I'm reading that in my English class!
I can't believe Arthur is over after all these years. Kid show or not, some people in the world don't understand that this happens in real life and that you never know what someone is going through until you experience it yourself. Society has changed so much that people just have no regards on other peoples' feelings. God bless everyone reading this.
I love how cartoons from the past tackles the issues. Some today do too but not as much. These issues should come back to help children learn.
What about “The Blizzard” which taught about the importance of sticking together and helping each other in times of need.
Arthur: Banning books is wrong.
Texas: Yall hear something?
I agree with Arthur.
Out of all the problems that can potentially go wrong in schools. They choose to attack AUTHURS, by banning BOOKS. Like when has reading ever caused a child to be tramatized, develop low self esteem, or suffer from depression.
They should ban bullying.
The way Mr.Ratburn smiles while saying "She has cancer :)" 💀
I’m younger than a lot of people who grew up with Arthur, but it’s seriously always been so important to me.
Also, I think being a part of a military family should’ve been a part of it. LaDonna leaving was heartbreaking.
Same. Unfortunately the Compsons weren’t well received characters. A lot of people thought LaDonna was just an annoying motormouth, I actually liked how she was more outdoorsy than most of the other Lakewood kids and people never understood what Bud was for. Personally I enjoyed his friendship with DW his more easygoing chilled attitude served as a balance to her more bossy headstrong demeanour. Not to mention certain events in recent years have made being in the service or family members that serve seem shameful.
That Autism part is very important since I have High Functioning Autism, and I’m in college and work at a church with a ton of friends!
This show is one of the best children shows ever, at least to me it is.
One of the best shows ever period
Arthur was a true trailblazer. I liked the book banning episode and the cherry tree episodes. I haven’t seen the new ones yet
I remember watching the episode where Francine is working on coping with her grandma’s death, I had recently lost my cousin at the time of first seeing it. So it helped me to learn to talk about it.
I grew up with Arthur, and it's still one of my favorite shows to this day. It's sad to see it ending. In 10 years or something, I hope we can see a reboot or something, so the next generations can have it. Although it already ran for over 10 years... hmmm I don't know.
Same
it ran for 25 years
@@3arwig I know, because it's just THAT ICONIC (btw I said over 10 years, not 10 years)
Totally amazing video ms mojo of Arthur tackle serious issues, fantastic job.
the fact that they talk about the 9/11 episode without actually saying it
The thumbnail was truly the darkest moment. I can't survive without wof.
I always cry when Buster says goodbye to Arthur when he leaves to see his dad😰 in the early episodes of Arthur
Number 5 really hit close to home for me. Mostly because I'm autistic myself. And your right the myth that autistic people are unintelligent and need constant care just isn't true. I'm 23yrs old and I'm doing very well for myself.
I feel like they should give attention to underrated shows from childhood like Sagwa
"don't forget your umbrella"
We live in an internet reality nowadays. There is no more “shielding the children” from certain subjects. They’re GONNA find out!
The best we can do is keep the dialogue open; teach them compassion and understanding so they develop the intelligence and critical thinking/reasoning skills needed to navigate the world properly.
Censorship, book banning, and interference in schools won’t do a damn thing when the kids can just Google whatever topics they want to know more about!
As someone who has divorced parents, I can kinda relate to Buster's situation. My parents got divorced in the summer of 2018 and it's been pretty hard here and there, but I learned to cope with it as the years went on and I got married. Even though they're not together anymore, that doesn't change how much they love me.