| Woogles | |
|---|---|
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| Item Type |
Collectible toy |
| Owner |
Many of the 8-10 year old children (formerly) |
| First Appeared (cartoon) | |
Woogles are a collectible toy that are briefly, extremely trendy and highly sought-after fad merchandise. They make their first appearance in "Arthur Rides the Bandwagon" and occasionally make cameo appearances throughout the show afterwards.
Features[]
Woogles can squeeze, bounce like a ball, stretch like a snake, shimmy, shake, and talk when they are hugged. They can also be customized to wear outfits and other gimmicks.
Rise in popularity[]
In a short period of time, a majority of the residents in Elwood City have at least one Woogle. Muffy, who in addition to having a whole collection, possesses the official collector's guide to which she consults when attempting to sell a Woogle to Arthur. Since fads briefly capture the imagination of a community, according to Brain, they evolve from being a commonly sold out toy to being tough sellers once Arthur introduces the idea of clicking a juice cap.
Arthur is reluctant to engage in the fad after seeing a commercial because of how "dopey" they look. His reluctancy evolves into desperation to have one for himself, out of fear of being left out socially. In an attempt to satisfy the social demand, he unknowingly purchases a cheap knock-off.
Fad decline[]
Despite believing he needed one, Arthur refuses to outright say he ever wanted one, proving their insignificance to Francine by making a juice cap seem more fun in comparison through clicking it. Arthur's juice cap then captures the attention of all the kids in the park effectively making Woogles irrelevant.
After previously complaining to his grandmother how everyone he knows has a Woogle except him, he is later gifted a Woogle by her as a reward for good grades after the fad dies out. The Woogle is shown to be a resident of his room in episodes after. Arthur tries to sell it in a yard sale with no success. "Desperately Seeking Stanley" Eventually, he sells it via advertising on the Internet to even Buster's shock in "Arthur Sells Out."
According to Mr. Toad, the Woogle fad "went out with the 90s." "The Great Sock Mystery"
Trivia[]
- Muffy still has her Woogle collection stored in the basement of her mansion. "The Friend Who Wasn't There"
- Poogles are a cheap knock-off of a Woogle.
- In "Desperately Seeking Stanley," a Woogle is shown tormenting Arthur's stuffed bear, Stanley, according to Baby Kate and Pal's perception.
Known Woogles[]
Commercial[]
- Narrator: Is it a toy? Is it a pet? Is it an ALIEN?
- Kids: AHHHHH!
- Girl: No, it's my Woogle!
- Singer: OOOOH, They bounce like a ball, they stretch like a snake, they wiggle and waggle, and shimmy and shake. They smile when you hold them, and cry when you don't...
- Woogle: *cries*
- Singers: They're Woogles, Woogles, Woogles! They say something cute when you give them a squeeze, like
- Woogle: Can I have a hug? Pretty please?
- Singer: You can put them in hats, or even a dress... and they're better than pets because they don't make a mess! Woogles, Woogles, Woogles!
- Woogle: Woogles, coming in every color of the rainbow (and then some). So, collect them all! Get yours today!
Trivia[]
- They are a parody of Silly Slammers, which were popular around the same time this episode was released.
Appearances[]
Arthur[]
- 30701. Arthur Rides the Bandwagon
- 31501. Arthur and D.W. Clean Up
- 60101. Sue Ellen Gets Her Goose Cooked
- 70102. The Great Sock Mystery
- 806. Postcards from Buster
- 80702. Desperately Seeking Stanley
- 110201. Arthur Sells Out
- 131001. The Pride of Lakewood
- 140301. Nicked by a Name
- 160801. Buster's Book Battle (picture)
- 180201. The Friend Who Wasn't There
- 180502. Arthur Calls It
- 190301. Arthur's Toy Trouble
- 200502. The Butler Did It
- 230102. Citizen Cheikh