Gerald Johanssen is definitely one of the greatest characters from the '90s/'00s Nickelodeon animated sitcom Hey Arnold!.
Gerald was a gifted storyteller, a good brother to his siblings, Timberly and Jamie O, and a really loyal friend. Here are his greatest Hey Arnold! moments.
1. When he didn't take any guff from Helga when she was a bossy theater director.
2. When he taught Arnold how to talk to girls.
3. When he and Arnold were clearly the best dressed kids at a sixth-grade dance, and he knew it.
4. When he conquered his biking fears, won a bike-a-thon, and stunned his competition in the process.
5. When he moved out of his house and was loving this newfound freedom.
6. When he was a trusting consumer.
7. When he started to sell watches and became a savvy businessperson.
8. When he forgave Timberly after she lied about her doll being stolen because she was feeling left out.
9. When he kept things real while he and Arnold were chasing some suspicious men.
10. When he enjoyed the simple things in life.
11. When he was realistic about Arnold's talent show suggestion.
12. When his inner movie critic came out after the gang watched Killer Vegetables From Space.
13. When he gave a word of warning about the subway.
14. When he properly identified the problem behind his and Arnold's failed attempts at flying a kite.
15. When he was a supportive friend.
16. When he evaluated Arnold's feelings for Ruth.
17. When he knew how to think big.
18. When he had a positive outlook on Arnold's unique living situation.
19. When he explained why he'd get an invite to Rhonda's cool party.
20. When he tried his best to go along with Arnold's plan to win Lila over.
21. When he didn't let his addiction to a game called "The King Rules" get in the way of his friendship with Arnold.
22. When he bared his soul to his audience.
23. When he pulled off a great vocal performance after getting his tonsils removed and learned the importance of being himself.
24. And, lastly, when he got philosophical.
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