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See you later old friend
Did you think that such a beautiful show wouldn't have moments that would make you cry? Think again!

  • When the episode "What Is Blue Afraid Of?" begins, Blue is seen shaking under a blanket and whimpering in fear. Not only is she afraid of something, but she's even too scared to skidoo into the picture by herself.
  • In "Blue's Sad Day", well, as the title implies, Blue is sad. Just before the Mailtime Segment, she even comes up behind Steve, whimpering sadly.
  • Steve leaving for college at the end of "Steve Goes to College." It's pretty easy to say that long-time viewers of the show cried their eyes out when they saw it.
    Steve: ... I'm gonna miss you. (Steve hugs Blue and turns to the viewers) I'm gonna miss you, too. I'll never forget how you helped me find all those clues. You really are so smart! Which reminds me... will you take good care of my brother, Joe, while I'm at college? ...Great, cause sometimes he needs a little help, kind of like me.
    • Steve then wishes all the other residents goodbye, and just before he leaves, he turns to the viewers again.
      Steve: Thanks again for all your help.
    • Steve's very last words to us. He calls Blue and talks to her a little while, then asks Blue to let him talk to his friend (us).
      Steve: Hi! How are you? (he pauses for our response) I miss you... Have fun playing Blue's Clues with Joe. Bye.
    • For the 25th anniversary of Blue's Clues, Nick Jr.'s Twitter released a video of Steve Burns reprising his role of Steve talking to adult fans about what happened to him after he left for college. This whole thing is just a treat for the adults who watched Blue's Clues as a kid and were saddened by Steve's departure from the show. The video has Steve go over his time at college, both the great stuff and the hardships. And just like in the show, he addresses the audience directly as if we're part of the conversation. Thus, when Steve sincerely thanks the audience for supporting him throughout the years and says he'll never forget you, it definitely pulls at the heartstrings. Fans returned their love in droves as the tweet got over 2 million likes.
      Steve: And I wanted to tell you that I really couldn’t have done all of that without your help. And in fact, all the help that you helped me with when we were younger is still helping me today. Right now. And that’s super cool. I guess I just wanted to say that after all these years, I never forgot you... ever. And I’m super glad we’re still friends. Thanks for listening. (Steve signs "Thank you".)
  • "Blue's First Holiday" reveals that Blue came from a dog farm book, but she was the only magical puppy there, and therefore felt lonely. The reason she stayed in the yellow house was because young Steve was the first who treated her as an equal, so she never wanted to return to her book.
  • Paprika crying in the episode, "Love Day", when she believes that her dad, Mr. Salt only loves Cinnamon but not her.
    • What makes it worse is when you look closely while she is crying. Mr. Salt looks on in sympathy and tries to expand his arms for a hug, but Paprika continues to cry and ignores him.
      • Mr. Salt looks on very hurt as Paprika continues to cry.

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