Episode 21a: Sue Ellen Moves In
The Cold Opening: Arthur talks about how sometimes when kids first meet they have a hard time getting along. We get a flashback of Muffy and Prunella acting out American politics. But they are good friends now. Binky and the Brain get along too, apparently. But nothing was like when they all met Sue Ellen.
The Episode: Sue Ellen , as I've mentioned in the very first episode of Arthur post, was kind of there in the background this one is here to bring her in as an origin story. Anyway, the kids see that someone is moving in a house. They wonder if there's a kid and this leaves Buster and Arthur to snoop and peak, but they apparently end up thinking that the new family is invisible because the TV turned on without them seeing anyone. (Alex's remote in Home Alone 3 would mess them up)
Buster's mom tells Buster she wants to interview the new family for the newspaper. That is either a clue or really slow small news town. Arthur wants to be more rational before spreading a rumor that invisible people are amongst them. They find that the people there aren't invisible, though Buster doesn't think they can just switch. Prunella tells them that her sister with unfortunate name of Rubella (never realized that) said that the new family had to move. They have alot of statues and painting and Prunella thinks they are a family of art thieves. (If an eight year can just steal the Mona Lisa, she should be allowed to keep it.)
Arthur doesn't think she's a robber, he thinks Sue Ellen is some sort of super-spy. (Arthur, are you alright? Also if an Eight-Year-old can drive a Miata then she can steal and do anything she wants) Buster thinks that's insane, but her being an alien is his theory. Then a game of telephone happens to allow bad rumors happen. Buster calling Mr. Ratburn was funny.
Sue Ellen introduces herself to Arthur and Buster and they look at her like she had lobsters crawling on her face. She's never seen snow before either which also scares Arthur and Buster. (Californians would blow their minds) Buster finds out his Mom invited them over for dinner , he thinks they are coming to neutralize him. Buster thinks he's the last line to Earth's safety.
Arthur comes by to tell Buster that Sue Ellen's family lived all over the world, he got that from the paper interview. Buster decides to let Arthur come in as backup for dinner. Then Sue Ellen does a school presentation to mention her life. Buster still thinks she's an alien but not one to take over the world. (moral)
I'm glad Sue Ellen didn't hear the rumors , that'd be bad. Kind of interesting blend of wondering about a new family who seem a little strange because of the stuff they have and were they have been, and how rumors can get a little too out of control. The story ideas they had for Sue Ellen's backstory were funny. Buster was funny at how silly his idea was. I like how Arthur , and it seems the others, were easily able to drop their rumors and found Sue Ellen interesting and friendly. Fun early "Arthur" charm episode.
More after the jump
The Cold Open: Arthur says he likes having friends over. He goes through examples like Buster eats all the food and Francine messes up the house. Those are good reasons. Then he's like he wishes his friends could just live there, uh oh.
The Episode: Arthur is such a good friend that he doesn't know that (the) Brain's real name is Allen until memory recall set in. This is the first episode to mention that so... I guess the viewers weren't good friends. Arthur is excited his friend is coming over to stay for the weekend. He thinks about the fun things he and Brain can do during the weekend, acting like brothers. (I wonder what could go wrong?) D.W doesn't like the idea because it will be like having two Arthurs around. (Would watch)
The Brain comes over and things are going well until dinner time. Also it starts where Arthur's mom notices that Allen keeps his clothes neat and that he's very responsible and polite. He also sees that Brain is good at basketball. He doesn't want to sneak down and watch TV either. He also taught Pal new tricks. (This episode needs to cool down) Arthur becomes more annoyed because he thinks Brain is just perfect as he goes around helping the parents and D.W. Yes, even impressing D.W.
Arthur vents to Buster about this. Buster says he wouldn't do it on purpose, Buster being the reasonable one is always is good to show their balance. He comes home and it seems Pal doesn't run to him and he hears D.W being happier playing with Brain. Brain comes home and Arthur follows him. It seems that Brain was being very polite because he was being a good guest.
This is one is relatable Arthur. I think most people know that guests usually act more polite outside of home than they do at home in their own home comfort. I like how the episode works itself out too. It is funny that Arthur was feeling a little jealous of the part where D.W was liking Brain, but it shows that he does have some care about being her older brother even when it seems like there's a distain towards her. Buster being the voice of reason is a good contrast to the last episode where it ends up being Arthur, shows their friendship well.
That's it for now, tune in next time when we stay in your house for 2 days.
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