As I already have a post ready for Sunday, I find it fitting to throw up a news update today. So here we go:

First up, in site news, we have really been jumping into social media. We now have a Facebook page, a Twitter account, and a Google + account. Feel free, to like, follow, add, +1, or whatever us if you'd like.

Also related to social media, the Arthur Facebook page is trying to get 1 million likes. It would be great if they could reach this goal before the start of season 16, and we are all in to help them out! So while you are in the social media vicinity, pleas consider liking their page if you haven't already.

I think it is pretty important to use this post as an opportunity to discuss season 16, so here is a rundown of when each new episode will be airing:

"Based on a True Story" - October 15
"Flippity Francine"/"Muffy Takes the Wheel" - October 16
"All About D.W."/"Blockheads" - October 17
"Get Smart"/"Baby Steps" - October 18
"Night of the Tibble"/"Read and Flumberghast" - October 19

Finally, at the end of tomorrow's post, I'd like to showcase (if possible) some fan excitement in regards to the new season. If you would like to participate, you can comment on this post, message me on the forum, or contact us through our social media outlets giving us any sort of statement of your excitement about the new season.

Since we are less than a week away from Season 16, it's time for us on this blog to help you get ready for season 16. First off, I'm going to once again plug our forum: http://elwoodcitycentral.createaforum.com/index.php. This forum is one of the best places to talk about the new season. Just click the register button at the top and create an account and join right in the Arthur fun.

Another site I also want to plug is Arthur Wiki. During the season 16 airdates, we will be tirelessly adding new information on that site about the new season, and you can also read info on existing seasons. Feel free to join the chat to further discuss the season.

In other, more substantial news, a new season 16 promo came out recently:

Now there is a lot to talk about in these promos, which we will be detailing in the coming days, along with another new article or two that we hope to be an extremely fun and interesting read.

Happy Season 16!

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As most readers probably know, Season 16 of Arthur will be coming out on October 15. However, there is something extremely unique that we are noticing early on in the previews and summaries of this season, and it is that the Tough Customers could be put back into the larger role they once had.

The immediate thing to notice here is the fact that two Tough Customers are set to appear that haven't appeared in ages, Kieper and the unnamed brown dog. It is really nice to see these characters, as they seem to have been forgotten over time. An interesting thought to bring up is this: might the unnamed brown dog get a name this season? It could be possible. But only time will tell.

Also note the absence of Slink in this scene. Slink has become a Tough Customers staple since around season six, so it's weird to find him not with the gang. However we do have evidence of a possible Slink appearance. On his Facebook page, Bruce Dinsmore (who voices Binky), noted that he recorded a song with Michael Yarmush, who is the original performer of Arthur. Yarmush still voices Slink, so it would make sense that the two might perform some sort of song together, being that they are both Tough Customers.

Now this isn't a lot of proof that the Tough Customers are going to have a major role this season until we look further. One of the future episodes that will be airing later on (after October) is called "The Last Tough Customer." No summary has been released of this episode, but it is obviously involving the Tough Customers. At this point we can only speculate as to the plotline in this episode, but there could even be a slight chance that it involves the reuniting of the entire group, or even a new Tough Customer.

The fact that they actually brought back two original members implies that this might be a big year for the bully group. Only time will tell, but the song, the episode title, and the character bringing back says that they will.

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