Arthur's Big Hit facts for kids
Quick facts for kids "Arthur's Big Hit" |
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| Arthur episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 4 Episode 1b (66b) |
| Written by | Joe Fallon |
| Original air date | October 5, 1999 |
| Running time | 10 minutes |
"Arthur's Big Hit" is a famous episode from the popular TV show Arthur. It was the first episode in season 4 and first aired on October 4, 1999. In this episode, Arthur gets really angry and punches his younger sister, D.W.
This particular scene, where Arthur punches D.W., later became a very well-known meme on the internet.
About the Episode
The episode begins with Arthur remembering times he got very upset with D.W. He is trying to build his toy airplane and tells D.W. not to touch it. Arthur walks away for a moment, but then he hears his airplane crash to the floor.
The Big Problem
D.W. then tells Arthur that his airplane can't fly at all. Arthur takes D.W. outside and discovers his plane is broken. He gets extremely angry and yells at D.W., "I told you NOT TO TOUCH IT!" In a fit of rage, he punches her in the arm.
D.W. falls to the ground and starts crying. She runs to her mother, who then calls out, "Arthur Timothy Read, come here!" Arthur immediately knows he's in big trouble because his mother used his middle name.
Facing the Consequences
In the living room, Arthur's dad tells him that he won't be allowed to watch TV for a whole week. Arthur complains that it's not fair. His mother picks him up and tells him to apologize to D.W. right away, but Arthur refuses.
Later at school, Arthur tells all his friends what happened. The "tough customers" (a group of older kids) tell Binky Barnes to punch Arthur in the arm the next time he sees him.
Binky's Dilemma
Binky doesn't want to punch Arthur. So, he tries to come up with a plan to avoid seeing Arthur ever again. However, while walking with his friends, Binky spots Arthur at the playground. His friends remind him that he has to punch Arthur.
Binky feels pressured and punches Arthur in the arm. Arthur then runs all the way home crying.
Making Amends
After getting punched by Binky, Arthur finally understands how D.W. must have felt. He goes to D.W. and apologizes for hitting her. After this, their relationship goes back to normal, and they are friends again.
