'Arnie the Doughnut' read by Chris O'Dowd
StorylineOnline・2 minutes read
Arnie the Doughnut, a children's book read by Chris O'Dowd, tells the story of a doughnut named Arnie who forms an unexpected friendship with his intended eater, Mr. Bing, showcasing the power of compromise and friendship despite traditional roles.
Insights
- Arnie, a chocolate-covered doughnut with candy sprinkles, faces an existential crisis when he discovers his fate is to be eaten, prompting a journey of self-discovery and transformation.
- The story of Arnie the Doughnut and Mr. Bing showcases an unexpected and heartwarming friendship that defies traditional roles, emphasizing the power of empathy, compromise, and understanding between individuals with seemingly conflicting purposes.
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Recent questions
Who is the author of Arnie the Doughnut?
Laurie Keller
What is Arnie's name after being iced and sprinkled?
Cool Iced-D
What does Mr. Bing decide to do with Arnie?
Have him as a pet
What is the setting of Arnie the Doughnut?
Downtown Bakery
What is the central theme of Arnie the Doughnut?
Friendship and compromise
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Summary
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Arnie the Doughnut: A Sweet Friendship Story
- Arnie the Doughnut, written by Laurie Keller, is read by Chris O'Dowd on Storyline Online, presented by the SAG-AFTRA Foundation.
- Arnie, a chocolate-covered doughnut with candy sprinkles, is made at the Downtown Bakery, known for the "Best Doughnuts A-'Round'!"
- Arnie reflects on his creation process: cut into a ring, deep-fried, cooled, iced, sprinkled, and named Cool Iced-D.
- Arnie observes other doughnuts at the bakery, including a muffin and an apple fritter who doesn't want to talk.
- Customers flock to the bakery in the morning, choosing doughnuts to buy, and Arnie eagerly awaits being picked.
- Mr. Bing chooses Arnie, but Arnie panics when he realizes Mr. Bing intends to eat him.
- Arnie calls the bakery to warn other doughnuts, only to discover that doughnuts are meant to be eaten.
- Arnie and Mr. Bing brainstorm alternative uses for Arnie, but they can't agree, leading to Arnie leaving sadly.
- Mr. Bing realizes he can have Arnie as a pet, and Arnie becomes his beloved doughnut-dog, enjoying walks and playing fetch.
- Arnie and Mr. Bing form a strong bond, illustrating that different individuals can compromise and become friends, even if one is traditionally the eater and the other the eaten.
