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{{Icons|real}} {{Gallery}} Every '''episode of Arthur has a title card''' which displays the title, the name(s) of the writer and storyboard artist, and a short animation encompassed within a center circle. With the exception of early episodes, the title is read aloud by either [[Binky]], [[Buster]], [[Francine]], or [[Muffy]]. The title card occurs 0:40 - 2:15 minutes into the episode. After Season 1, the typeface for episode titles was modified. The title names were enlarged starting with [[Arthur (season 10|Season 10]]. Also in Season 10 the title cards were replaced with a scene from the episode, making them all unique.
{{Icons|real}} {{Gallery}} Every '''episode of Arthur has a title card''' which displays the title, the name(s) of the writer and storyboard artist, and a short animation encompassed within a center circle. With the exception of early episodes, the title is read aloud by either [[Binky]], [[Buster]], [[Francine]], or [[Muffy]]. The title card occurs 0:40 - 2:15 minutes into the episode. After Season 1, the typeface for episode titles was modified. The title names were enlarged starting with [[Arthur (season 10|Season 10]].   Also in Season 10 the title cards were replaced with a scene from the episode, making them all unique.


==Arthur Underwater==
==Arthur Underwater==
[[File:Arthur_Underwater.png|thumb|200px]]
[[File:Arthur_Underwater.png|thumb|200px]]
The center circle is full of water. We see fish swim by, followed by [[Pal]], followed by [[Arthur Read|Arthur]]. He says "Hi!" but sometimes he will say something else like "Yay!". Sonar noises are audible in the background.
The center circle is full of water. We see fish swim by, followed by [[Pal]], followed by [[Arthur Read|Arthur]]. He says "Hi!" but sometimes he will say something else like "Yay!" Sonar noises are audible in the background.
===Episodes used===
===Episodes used===
*''[[Arthur's Eyes]]''
*''[[Arthur's Eyes]]''
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==Francine Hits Gong==
==Francine Hits Gong==
[[File:Francine_Hits_Gong.png|thumb|200px]] [[Francine Frensky|Francine]] walks up and hits the center circle with a banging noise similar to a gong. This causes [[Arthur Read|Arthur]] to yelp "Agh!" and begin shaking. Initially, Arthur would yelp the instant he comes up, but in later seasons he would do so after he comes up, and in some occasional cases he is silent. This title card is commonly used for episodes where Francine is the central character.
[[File:Francine_Hits_Gong.png|thumb|200px]] [[Francine Frensky|Francine]] walks up and hits the center circle with a banging noise similar to a gong. This causes [[Arthur Read|Arthur]] to yelp "Agh!" and begin shaking. Initially, Arthur would yelp the instant he comes up, but in later seasons he would do so after he comes up, and in some occasional cases he is silent. This title card is commonly used for episodes where Francine is the central character.
===Episodes used===
===Episodes used===
*''[[Francine's Bad Hair Day]] ''([[Francine]])
*''[[Francine's Bad Hair Day]] ''([[Francine]])
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==Arthur Looks for an Umbrella==
==Arthur Looks for an Umbrella==
[[File:Arthur's_Umbrella.png|thumb|200px]]
[[File:Arthur's_Umbrella.png|thumb|200px]]
[[Arthur Read|Arthur]] does a ''Ta-da!'' pose (and in some episodes says "Yeah!" or "Hey!"), but it starts to rain. Arthur rummages through a rubber duck, spaghetti strainer, and bike horn before finding an umbrella, which he promptly uses.
[[Arthur Read|Arthur]] does a ''Ta-da!'' pose (and in some episodes says "Yeah!" or "Hey!"), but it starts to rain. Arthur rummages through a rubber duck, spaghetti strainer, and bike horn before finding an umbrella, which he promptly uses.
===Episodes used===
===Episodes used===
*''[[Arthur's Spelling Trubble]]''
*''[[Arthur's Spelling Trubble]]''
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==Buster makes sounds==
==Buster makes sounds==
[[File:Buster_Roars.png|thumb|200px]] [[Buster Baxter|Buster]] walks into the circle and roars (a parody of the MGM Lion logo), burps, trumpets like an elephant, or another different sort of sound (like a rooster or horse sound) for most title cards. After he does, Arthur walks up beside him and laughs. The sound of Arthur laughing was changed in later seasons. This title card is commonly used for episodes where Buster is the central character.
[[File:Buster_Roars.png|thumb|200px]] [[Buster Baxter|Buster]] walks into the circle and roars (a parody of the MGM Lion logo), burps, trumpets like an elephant, or another different sort of sound (like a rooster or horse sound) for most title cards. After he does, Arthur walks up beside him and laughs. The sound of Arthur laughing was changed in later seasons. This title card is commonly used for episodes where Buster is the central character.
===Episodes used===
===Episodes used===
*''[[Arthur and the Real Mr. Ratburn]]'' ([[Francine]])
*''[[Arthur and the Real Mr. Ratburn]]'' ([[Francine]])
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==Magnifying Glass==
==Magnifying Glass==
[[File:Tlwinter.jpg|thumb|200px]]
[[File:Tlwinter.jpg|thumb|200px]]
Buster is searching the sides of the centre circle, he goes behind it and it magnifies his face. He either says "Hey!" or "Hi"
Buster is searching the sides of the centre circle, he goes behind it and it magnifies his face. He either says "Hey!" or "Hi"
===Episodes used===
===Episodes used===
*''[[The Long, Dull Winter]] ''([[Binky]]. [[Buster]] says "Hi")
*''[[The Long, Dull Winter]] ''([[Binky]]. [[Buster]] says "Hi")
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[[File:Intertitle_-_Hide_N_Seek.jpg|thumb|200px|Hide-N-Seek Circle
[[File:Intertitle_-_Hide_N_Seek.jpg|thumb|200px|Hide-N-Seek Circle
]]
]]
[[D.W. Read|D.W.]] passes in front of the Central Circle screaming "Arthur!" and then goes away. Soon after, the circle turns and Arthur is behind it. Then, Arthur says, "shh!" to the audience.
[[D.W. Read|D.W.]] passes in front of the Central Circle screaming "Arthur!" and then goes away. Soon after, the circle turns and Arthur is behind it. Then, Arthur says, "shh!" to the audience.
===Episodes used===
===Episodes used===
*''[[Hic or Treat]] ''([[Binky]]. Arthur's pants are green and D.W.'s dress is a peachish hue)
*''[[Hic or Treat]] ''([[Binky]]. Arthur's pants are green and D.W.'s dress is a peachish hue)
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==Arthur Takes A Bath==
==Arthur Takes A Bath==
D.W. walks up to the centre circle, looking for Arthur, and pulls open the bath curtain. Arthur is behind the curtain, taking a bath and screams or yells "hey!" when he notices D.W. He is embarassed and sinks lower into [[File:Intertitle_-_Bath.jpg|thumb|200px|Arthur takes a bath]]the tub.
D.W. walks up to the centre circle, looking for Arthur, and pulls open the bath curtain. Arthur is behind the curtain, taking a bath and screams or yells "hey!" when he notices D.W. He is embarassed and sinks lower into [[File:Intertitle_-_Bath.jpg|thumb|200px|Arthur takes a bath]]the tub.


===Episodes used===
===Episodes used===
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==Arthur Playing a Slot Machine==
==Arthur Playing a Slot Machine==


[[File:The_Election_-_Intertitle.png|thumb|200px]]
[[File:The_Election_-_Intertitle.png|thumb|200px]][[Arthur Read|Arthur]] pulls down a lever and a picture of the center character appears. The characters seen for this title card are George, Muffy, and Sue Ellen. A "Ding, ding, ding" sound is heard when each section of the face appears. Arthur does a ''Ta-Da!'' pose. This title card was introduced in [[Season 5]].
 
[[Arthur Read|Arthur]] pulls down a lever and a picture of the center character appears. The characters seen for this title card are George, Muffy, and Sue Ellen. A "Ding, ding, ding" sound is heard when each section of the face appears. Arthur does a ''Ta-Da!'' pose. This title card was introduced in [[Season 5]].
===Episodes used===
===Episodes used===
*''[[The Election]]'' ([[Francine]])
*''[[The Election]]'' ([[Francine]])
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==Brain Underwater==
==Brain Underwater==
[[File:Brain_Underwater.jpg|thumb|200px]]The same version as ''Arthur Underwater'', but [[Arthur Read|Arthur]] is replaced by [[Brain]], the fish are dark grey and [[Pal]] is darker. Brain says "Hey!' or occasionally says nothing.
[[File:Brain_Underwater.jpg|thumb|200px]]The same version as ''Arthur Underwater'', but [[Arthur Read|Arthur]] is replaced by [[Brain]], the fish are dark grey and [[Pal]] is darker. Brain says "Hey!' or occasionally says nothing.
===Episodes used===
===Episodes used===
*''[[Brain Gets Hooked]] ([[Muffy]])''
*''[[Brain Gets Hooked]] ([[Muffy]])''
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==Big Bird Foot==
==Big Bird Foot==


[[File:Intertitile-504.png|thumb|200px]][[Arthur Read|Arthur]], [[Buster]], [[Brain]], [[Muffy]], and [[Francine]] work together to break the egg they're in, the top half cracks open and falls to the left. A large bird claw then appears and they all gasp and clear the screen. In later seasons, Muffy yells "Aah!"
[[File:Intertitile-504.png|thumb|200px]][[Arthur Read|Arthur]], [[Buster]], [[Brain]], [[Muffy]], and [[Francine]] work together to break the egg they're in, the top half cracks open and falls to the left. A large bird claw then appears and they all gasp and clear the screen. In later seasons, Muffy yells "Aah!"


===Episodes used===
===Episodes used===
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==Family Photo==
==Family Photo==


[[File:Read_Family_Picture.png|thumb|200px]]The Read Family is taking a photo, they're all ready until suddenly, [[Kate]] starts crying! It's too late, [[Arthur Read|Arthur]] has taken the picture and it turns out chaotic.
[[File:Read_Family_Picture.png|thumb|200px]]The Read Family is taking a photo, they're all ready until suddenly, [[Kate]] starts cryingIt's too late, [[Arthur Read|Arthur]] has taken the picture and it turns out chaotic.


=== Episodes used===
=== Episodes used===
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==Prunella Sees the Future==
==Prunella Sees the Future==
[[File:Prunella_Future.png|thumb|200px]]
[[File:Prunella_Future.png|thumb|200px]]Prunella is performing as a fortune teller on stage, saying: "now, I predict that you will shortly see...", at which point the lights flicker and go out with a zap and the title is read. This title card was introduced in Season 4, and has since been used for episodes where Prunella is the central character.
 
Prunella is performing as a fortune teller on stage, saying: "now, I predict that you will shortly see...", at which point the lights flicker and go out with a zap and the title is read. This title card was introduced in Season 4, and has since been used for episodes where Prunella is the central character.
===Episodes used===
===Episodes used===
*''[[Prunella's Prediction]]'' ([[Buster]])
*''[[Prunella's Prediction]]'' ([[Buster]])
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==Binky Blows a Bubbble==
==Binky Blows a Bubbble==
[[File:Binkyblowsabubble.jpg|thumb|200px]][[Binky]] is chewing pink gum and blows a bubble that pops once it reaches the size of the centre circle. Strings of gum hang everywhere, he struggles but is un-able to get out.
[[File:Binkyblowsabubble.jpg|thumb|200px]][[Binky]] is chewing pink gum and blows a bubble that pops once it reaches the size of the centre circle. Strings of gum hang everywhere, he struggles but is un-able to get out.
===Episodes used===
===Episodes used===
*''[[Love Notes for Muffy]]''
*''[[Love Notes for Muffy]]''
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==D.W. Chases the Toad==
==D.W. Chases the Toad==
[[File:DW_Chasing_Frog_Intertitle.png|thumb|200px]]D.W.'s pet toad [[Toady]] is being chased by Pal; D.W. screams "Wait! Come back!" Toady returns to D.W.; she embraces him. Sometimes D.W. will just scream, then say "Hey!" when she picks up Toady.
[[File:DW_Chasing_Frog_Intertitle.png|thumb|200px]]D.W.'s pet toad [[Toady]] is being chased by Pal; D.W. screams "Wait! Come back!" Toady returns to D.W. She embraces him. Sometimes D.W. will just scream, then say "Hey!" when she picks up Toady.
===Episodes used===
===Episodes used===
*''[[D.W.'s Imaginary Friend]]''
*''[[D.W.'s Imaginary Friend]]''
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==Arthur and Super D.W.==
==Arthur and Super D.W.==


[[File:Super_DW.png|thumb|200px]]
[[File:Super_DW.png|thumb|200px]][[Arthur Read|Arthur]] is in the title's central circle when [[D.W.]] dressed like a super-heroine, swoops in, causing Arthur to spin, and shouts "Ta-da!" In some episodes of [[Arthur (season 1)|Season 1]], [[Bionic Bunny (character)|Bionic Bunny]] can be heard saying "''Faster and more annoying than a mosquito...it's SUPER SISTER!!''", "''Peskier than the mosquito!''", or "''Faster than a speeding bullet, it's super sister!''", but these quotations were removed after Season 1. This is one of the title cards commonly used when episodes focus on D.W. herself.
 
[[Arthur Read|Arthur]] is in the title's central circle when [[D.W.]]. dressed like a super-heroine, swoops in, causing Arthur to spin, and shouts "Ta-da!". In some episodes of [[Arthur (season 1)|Season 1]], [[Bionic Bunny (character)|Bionic Bunny]] can be heard saying "''Faster and more annoying than a mosquito...it's SUPER SISTER!!''", "''Peskier than the mosquito!''", or "''Faster than a speeding bullet, it's super sister!''", but these quotations were removed after Season 1. This is one of the title cards commonly used when episodes focus on D.W. herself.
===Episodes used===
===Episodes used===


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==Fairy D.W.==
==Fairy D.W.==


[[File:Dw_magic.png|thumb|200px]][[D.W.]] swings down, tied to the end of a rope, in a fairy costume; she uses her wand to make [[Arthur Read|Arthur]] appear and do a ''Ta-da!'' pose, and promptly turns his head into that of a frog or toad that croaks. Popping sounds are heard when she uses her wand.
[[File:Dw_magic.png|thumb|200px]][[D.W.]] swings down, tied to the end of a rope, in a fairy costume; she uses her wand to make [[Arthur Read|Arthur]] appear and do a ''Ta-da!'' pose, and promptly turns his head into that of a frog or toad that croaks. Popping sounds are heard when she uses her wand.
===Episodes used===
===Episodes used===
*''[[Kiss and Tell]] ([[Francine]])''
*''[[Kiss and Tell]] ([[Francine]])''
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==Buster Arrives on Spaceship==
==Buster Arrives on Spaceship==
[[File:Spaceship_buster.jpg|thumb|200px]]A spaceship, the central circle, flies in and lands (causing dust clouds to form) with a blue alien that has red eyes. The top half of the circle, which is transparent, opens to the right and the alien reaches for it's head, starting to twist it. It pops off, revealing a smiling [[Buster]].
[[File:Spaceship_buster.jpg|thumb|200px]]A spaceship, the central circle, flies in and lands (causing dust clouds to form) with a blue alien that has red eyes. The top half of the circle, which is transparent, opens to the right and the alien reaches for it's head, starting to twist it. It pops off, revealing a smiling [[Buster]].
===Episodes Used===
===Episodes Used===
*''[[Kids are From Earth, Parents are From Pluto]] ''([[Buster]])
*''[[Kids are From Earth, Parents are From Pluto]] ''([[Buster]])
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==Stampede==
==Stampede==
Arthur starts running, then the rest of the kids start running after him. Arthur jumps on the back of D.W.'s tricycle.[[File:DW-23.PNG|thumb|200px]]
Arthur starts running, then the rest of the kids start running after him. Arthur jumps on the back of D.W.'s tricycle.[[File:DW-23.PNG|thumb|200px]]
===Episodes used===
===Episodes used===
*''[[Fifteen]]''
*''[[Fifteen]]''
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A man is in his car while it is being towed along the road.
A man is in his car while it is being towed along the road.
===Episodes used===
===Episodes used===
[[File:Tow_Truck.png|thumb|200px]]
*[[File:Tow_Truck.png|thumb|200px]]''[[Pick a Car, Any Car]]''
*''[[Pick a Car, Any Car]]''
*''[[Buster's Sweet Success]]'' ([[Muffy]])
*''[[Buster's Sweet Success]]'' ([[Muffy]])


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==Octopus Arms==
==Octopus Arms==
D.W. is sitting, enjoying a book until an octopus arm, coming from the centre circle, grabs her shoulder. This causes her to scream and run away. The [[Tibble Twins|Tibbles]] then come up from under the octopus arms, revealing that they are the ones that were responsible, they then laugh.
D.W. is sitting, enjoying a book until an octopus arm, coming from the centre circle, grabs her shoulder. This causes her to scream and run away. The [[Tibble Twins|Tibbles]] then come up from under the octopus arms, revealing that they are the ones that were responsible, they then laugh.
===Episodes Used===
===Episodes Used===
*''[[To Tibble the Truth]]'' ([[Buster]])
*''[[To Tibble the Truth]]'' ([[Buster]])

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Every episode of Arthur has a title card which displays the title, the name(s) of the writer and storyboard artist, and a short animation encompassed within a center circle.  With the exception of early episodes, the title is read aloud by either Binky, Buster, Francine, or Muffy.  The title card occurs 0:40 - 2:15 minutes into the episode. After Season 1, the typeface for episode titles was modified.  The title names were enlarged starting with Season 10.   Also in Season 10 the title cards were replaced with a scene from the episode, making them all unique.

Arthur Underwater

The center circle is full of water. We see fish swim by, followed by Pal, followed by Arthur. He says "Hi!" but sometimes he will say something else like "Yay!" Sonar noises are audible in the background.

Episodes used

Notes

In Fern's Slumber Party , Fern actually mentions, when her mother says they should go to the title card, that they should see that nice swimming one.

Francine Hits Gong

Francine walks up and hits the center circle with a banging noise similar to a gong. This causes Arthur to yelp "Agh!" and begin shaking. Initially, Arthur would yelp the instant he comes up, but in later seasons he would do so after he comes up, and in some occasional cases he is silent. This title card is commonly used for episodes where Francine is the central character.

Episodes used

Arthur Looks for an Umbrella

Arthur does a Ta-da! pose (and in some episodes says "Yeah!" or "Hey!"), but it starts to rain. Arthur rummages through a rubber duck, spaghetti strainer, and bike horn before finding an umbrella, which he promptly uses.

Episodes used

Buster makes sounds

Buster walks into the circle and roars (a parody of the MGM Lion logo), burps, trumpets like an elephant, or another different sort of sound (like a rooster or horse sound) for most title cards. After he does, Arthur walks up beside him and laughs. The sound of Arthur laughing was changed in later seasons. This title card is commonly used for episodes where Buster is the central character.

Episodes used

Magnifying Glass

Buster is searching the sides of the centre circle, he goes behind it and it magnifies his face. He either says "Hey!" or "Hi"

Episodes used

Hide-N-Seek Circle

D.W. passes in front of the Central Circle screaming "Arthur!" and then goes away. Soon after, the circle turns and Arthur is behind it. Then, Arthur says, "shh!" to the audience.

Episodes used

Arthur Takes A Bath

D.W. walks up to the centre circle, looking for Arthur, and pulls open the bath curtain. Arthur is behind the curtain, taking a bath and screams or yells "hey!" when he notices D.W. He is embarassed and sinks lower into

File:Intertitle - Bath.jpg
Arthur takes a bath

the tub.

Episodes used

Hot Air Balloon

Arthur, Mr. Read, Buster, Francine, and Muffy go up in a hot air balloon. The centre circle being the balloon.

Episodes used

Arthur Playing a Slot Machine

Arthur pulls down a lever and a picture of the center character appears. The characters seen for this title card are George, Muffy, and Sue Ellen. A "Ding, ding, ding" sound is heard when each section of the face appears. Arthur does a Ta-Da! pose. This title card was introduced in Season 5.

Episodes used

Brain Underwater

The same version as Arthur Underwater, but Arthur is replaced by Brain, the fish are dark grey and Pal is darker. Brain says "Hey!' or occasionally says nothing.

Episodes used

Big Bird Foot

Intertitile-504.png

Arthur, Buster, Brain, Muffy, and Francine work together to break the egg they're in, the top half cracks open and falls to the left. A large bird claw then appears and they all gasp and clear the screen. In later seasons, Muffy yells "Aah!"

Episodes used

Family Photo

The Read Family is taking a photo, they're all ready until suddenly, Kate starts crying. It's too late, Arthur has taken the picture and it turns out chaotic.

Episodes used

Prunella Sees the Future

Prunella Future.png

Prunella is performing as a fortune teller on stage, saying: "now, I predict that you will shortly see...", at which point the lights flicker and go out with a zap and the title is read. This title card was introduced in Season 4, and has since been used for episodes where Prunella is the central character.

Episodes used

(Note: This intro is also part of a scene in the episode To Beat or Not to Beat.)

Binky Blows a Bubbble

Binkyblowsabubble.jpg

Binky is chewing pink gum and blows a bubble that pops once it reaches the size of the centre circle. Strings of gum hang everywhere, he struggles but is un-able to get out.

Episodes used

D.W. Chases the Toad

D.W.'s pet toad Toady is being chased by Pal; D.W. screams "Wait! Come back!" Toady returns to D.W. She embraces him. Sometimes D.W. will just scream, then say "Hey!" when she picks up Toady.

Episodes used

Arthur and Super D.W.

Arthur is in the title's central circle when D.W. dressed like a super-heroine, swoops in, causing Arthur to spin, and shouts "Ta-da!" In some episodes of Season 1, Bionic Bunny can be heard saying "Faster and more annoying than a mosquito...it's SUPER SISTER!!", "Peskier than the mosquito!", or "Faster than a speeding bullet, it's super sister!", but these quotations were removed after Season 1. This is one of the title cards commonly used when episodes focus on D.W. herself.

Episodes used

(Note: In D.W. the Copycat, There was an intro scene with the outfit on D.W.)

Fairy D.W.

Dw magic.png

D.W. swings down, tied to the end of a rope, in a fairy costume; she uses her wand to make Arthur appear and do a Ta-da! pose, and promptly turns his head into that of a frog or toad that croaks. Popping sounds are heard when she uses her wand.

Episodes used

Fern Writing

Fern Writes.png

Fern is pictured in the central circle, sitting at a desk and writing intently. This title card is used when Fern is the focus of the episode.

Episodes used

Buster Arrives on Spaceship

Spaceship buster.jpg

A spaceship, the central circle, flies in and lands (causing dust clouds to form) with a blue alien that has red eyes. The top half of the circle, which is transparent, opens to the right and the alien reaches for it's head, starting to twist it. It pops off, revealing a smiling Buster.

Episodes Used

Stampede

Arthur starts running, then the rest of the kids start running after him. Arthur jumps on the back of D.W.'s tricycle.

DW-23.PNG

Episodes used

Car Getting Towed

A man is in his car while it is being towed along the road.

Episodes used

Pal Howls

Pal Howls.png

Pal sniffs around, howls, sniffs again, and walks away.

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Octopus Arms

D.W. is sitting, enjoying a book until an octopus arm, coming from the centre circle, grabs her shoulder. This causes her to scream and run away. The Tibbles then come up from under the octopus arms, revealing that they are the ones that were responsible, they then laugh.

Episodes Used