In trying to figure out the mystery of Artie, the Strongest Man in the World, we have put together this list of known facts:
Artie, the Strongest Man in the World, is the strongest man in the world. He is used in several episodes for his super-human strength. [Various episodes]
Artie, the Strongest Man in the World, derives his super powers from the red and blue underwear that is his costume, a 4
0/60 blend of titanium and cotton. [One of the early shorts]
While Artie, the Strongest Man in the World, is younger Pete's personal super-hero, he is not imaginary. Other people have used him for his super-hero abilities. [Various episodes]
While being super-strong, Artie, the Strongest Man in the World, has other super-hero abilities like heat vision. ["Staremaster"]
Artie, the Strongest Man in the World, has a set jurisdiction. ["King of the Road"]
Tire air is the favorite smell of Artie, the Strongest Man in the World. ["Farewell, My Little Viking"]
Artie, the Strongest Man in the World, likes armpit noises because, as he says, it reminds him of his mother. ["Farewell, My Little Viking"]
Artie, the Strongest Man in the World, hates riding in cars. ["Farewell, My Little Viking" Part 1]
Artie, the Strongest Man in the World, lives in a porta-house. ["When Petes Collide", "Farewell, My Little Viking"]
Artie, the Strongest Man in the World, is NOT an alien --- this was proven scientifically by Ellen. ["Space, Geeks, and Johnny Unitas"] He is referred to many times as a "mutant", although it is never explained. [Various episodes]
Whammy bars affect Artie, the Strongest Man in the World, like "deadly kryptonite". ["Hard Day's Pete"]
"Love Rollercoaster" (and perhaps funk in general) attracts Artie, the Strongest Man in the World, like a "giant funk magnet". ["Day of the Dot"]
Artie, the Strongest Man in the World, has a past with Clark (a turtle), Ernest Hemmingway, and Gertrude Stein. ["Rangeboy"]
Artie, the Strongest Man in the World, is not invincible. He has been defeated by an evil bowling ball. ["When Petes Collide"]
Artie, the Strongest Man in the World, is a character of the past. In a two part episode, he left because younger Pete no longer needed him. ["Farewell, My Little Viking"]
