Cartoons are designed specifically for entertainment, meaning they are supposed to help us lose ourselves for a little bit while enjoying someone else's world. You don't see it as much anymore, but both animated movies and shows have been known to slip heart-wrenching tidbits into their scripts. These scenes put the true human experience on display, even if their meanings are completely lost on the children watching them. These 5 scenes from cartoons will hit close to home, even if you have the emotional capacity of a boiled potato. 1. Hey Arnold! - Christmas Episode - Mr. Hyunh's Past I