1. He had a Hollywood career

 

The pigs that played Arnold on Green Acres literally had a Hollywood career, but Arnold the character made it to the bright lights of Southern California too! Arnold turned heads at the Hooterville Theater and Lisa believed in what she saw. As a result, she took him to Hollywood, where he had much success and plenty of eyes on him. Lisa enjoyed taking Arnold on this journey, one that resulted in this timeless image. Oliver on the other hand, didn't enjoy the trip to SoCal nearly as much. Don't listen to him Arnold! 

2. He understands the importance of saving money

 

Arnold isn't just a stereotypical Hollywood star. He knows what it's like to have a real job, too! Take this paper route for example. He needed some extra cash to save up for a colored TV set! As Lisa Douglas puts it, "he's tired of looking at the world in black and white." By the time he dropped the newspaper off at the Douglas farm, he had a whole five bucks saved up! When Oliver asks Lisa why he doesn't head to Las Vegas and try to turn that five into ten dollars, she reveals, "Arnold doesn't gamble anymore since he lost all that money playing the horses." Keep up the good work, Arnold!

3. He tried to place his earnings in the bank

 

All that hard work adds up to cash! Arnold plays it smart and opens an account at the Pixley Bank and Trust Company. Well, he tries to at least. Arnold was simply trying to be a smart citizen and keep his money in the bank when the place is held up! The pig gets the last laugh, after he tells the authorities that Lisa and Oliver are being robbed. He's a Hooterville hero. 

4. He knows how to wheel and deal

 

Right before his rise to fame, Arnold needs a hotel room in Los Angeles. When Lisa and Oliver check-in, they request a separate room for Arnold. When the hotel worker sees he's a pig, he refuses to give him his own room. In protest, Arnold causes a ruckus in the hotel lobby, sending customers running! Finally, the worker caves and gives the pig his own room. 

5. He has relationship problems too

 

Arnold has to deal with relationships just like us humans. When Cynthia the dog wants to marry Arnold and spend more time with him, he has to be the one to explain why it simply won't work out. As Arnold puts it, "because you're a dog and I'm a pig." The truth hurts. 

6. He went to school

 

Arnold is ambitious in the classroom, but it frustrates the teacher. Arnold inquires about his piece of work in the art fair, frequently interrupts the lesson and he even forgot his notebook! Perhaps worst of all, he eats a classmate's lunch! But Arnold isn't the only bad "kid" in the classroom. When the teacher isn't looking, a classmate shoots a spitball at her, then blames Arnold for it! That was the last straw, as he's sent to the principal's office.

7. He likes to relax

 

To further prove Arnold is very human-like, when he isn't working, going to school, taking trips or having a conversation, he simply relaxes in front of the TV. He loves a good Western series, but he gets on Oliver's nerves a little bit because he likes the volume turned up loud. Occasionally, he'll change the channel to switch things up. 

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