If you guessed Harold for the next chapter, then you'd be right! Harold was another character that is a little more complex than people gave him credit for. I hope you guys like my take on him.
Honestly, this is has been incredibly fun to write. Thank you guys so much for your feedback and reviews.
Ajay435- Stinky is exactly what you stated, well adjusted and unashamed of who he is. I also think his nature is much more easy going than Sid or Harold. People may gawk at his simpleton ways, but that's because they're not looking hard enough. He's got guts and a tremendous amount of character.
Kryten- Indeed, he's far more than he appears to be. I'm sorry regarding Sheena. I think one of the main issues was that she never had an episode that revolved around her. She's ever present, but we don't know a whole lot about her, so I didn't feel comfortable writing a one shot about her.
Call Me Nettie- Haha I feel you there, that drawl is definitely one of the more recognizable accents in the show, especially considering they are in the cartoon equivalent of Brooklyn.
thatamosgirl- Thank you! And you guessed correctly! :)
The Rhombus- I think that's the best way to describe Stinky's best quality- practical intelligence. He has it in spades, even if he doesn't always score well on tests. Stinky also cracked me up numerous times on the show lol.
Now for our favorite eating machine and lovable Hebrew!
The Bully- Harold Berman
So what if I'm tough, obnoxious and mean? People need to know that if they mess with me, they're gonna get pounded! The big people can do what they want. That's how it works.
I mean, it's not my fault I'm so big. Just because my parents held me back for two years. I've always been bigger than most kids anyway and that's the best part about being a bully…it's also kind of the problem.
I say I like being big, but I also know I'm fat. I'd pound anybody else for saying it, but it's true. I eat way too much and it's caused me to get made fun of in the past. And that's why I make sure everyone knows how tough and big I am! Because deep down, I'm a lot different.
Hurting people isn't that fun, I'm just afraid they'll try to make fun of me first. I'm not that obnoxious, I just want people to like me, and even though I try to be mean, I get scared really easily, especially by ghost stories…I thought I was going to pee myself when Arnold told us about the headless cabbie. And being scared just makes me want my mommy!
Actually, when I really think about it, being a bully kind of sucks. I've been happier during times where I was hanging out with everyone or having fun with Stinky and Sid. I'd never admit this either…but I like hanging out with girls too and I think they're pretty. I took a love boat ride with Rhonda once…she made me swear not to tell anyone about what happened, but I know how she really feels aha! And then there was that night I danced with Patty. You know, everyone gets her all wrong. I think that's why she and I get along so well. She's a bully too, but not really one at the same time…I guess? She's actually really nice and she's the only one who's ever beaten me in an arm wrestle. At first I thought is was the most embarrassing thing ever to lose to a girl. But now I think it's cool, and it only makes me want to get better…and uh…hang out with Patty more. And Stinky and Sid sure learned their lesson about making fun of me for it!
You know, maybe I'm not such a bully after all. Maybe I can just be a guy everyone likes, even if I do have to pound them once in awhile for making fun of my weight.
Yeah! That sounds much better! *rumble Ah great! All this thinking is making me hungry!
To me, Harold's evolution from bully to one of Arnold's crew is a highlight of the series. He still has aggressive tendencies, but it's pretty apparent by Season 5 that he's a big softy at heart. He's a kid that has a bit of a one track mind, however, he is also capable of coming to intelligent decisions if pushed in the right direction or given the right amount of time to think about it. I never saw him as dumb actually, just so focused on eating and sports that he didn't actually try to apply himself to much else. But when he does, the results are usually positive.
Anyway, we're down to our final four people! The next update will be soon. I think the last characters are pretty obvious, but try and guess the order in which they appear!
Rock on!
~The Wasp
