Mahatma Gandhi

"...Mahatma Gandhi, showing no resistance, passive or otherwise, to this adoring crowd."

- An announcer in Arthur's imaginary "Heroes of the 20th Century" parade

Mahatma Ghandi was an Indian indepdence leader known for advocating nonviolent resistance.

On Christmas, Arthur Read imagined a Heroes of the 20th Cenutry Parade in which Ghandi appeared among other heroes as a balloon. The parade's announcer quipped that Ghandi was showing "no resistance, passive or otherwise," to the adoring crowd that had gathered to watch the parade.

Appearances

 * Arthur's Perfect Christmas