And he didn’t even have to deliver dialogues for that.
The helpful “pet” of the Addams Family, Thing is often considered more lovable than Wednesday herself. A loyal servant and member of the Addams Family, Thing helps Wednesday in many ways along her journey through Nevermore.
From providing emotional support to saving lives, here are the top 5 times Thing proved to be a true member of the Addams Family.
1. When Thing Helped With Wednesday’s Birthday Party
Despite Wednesday’s disdain for all bright events, including her own birthday, Thing helps her friends throw a little surprise for her in Crackstone’s crypt. Thing’s wearing a party hat on his wrist is such a genuine moment, showing that he cares about Wednesday and wants to make her happy, even if she tries to hide her emotions.
2. When Thing Burned The Statue of Joseph Crackstone
In the third episode, Wednesday and Thing team up to sabotage the unveiling of a monument dedicated to Joseph Crackstone, one of the first pilgrims to settle in the town in 1625 and a high-ranking member of the community who was actually a bigot. While Wednesday plays her cello, Thing causes chaos by lighting a match and setting the town’s heritage on fire.
3. When Thing Visited Gomez in Jail
After Gomez Addams, the head of the Addams Family, is arrested for an incident from the past, the Thing, as a true member of the family, visits his friend in jail. In a touching scene, Thing shows his love and loyalty to Gomez by touching the window that connects the outside world to the prison, demonstrating that he cares for the Addams Family and treats their troubles as his own.
4. When Thing Was With Enid During Her Full Moon Transformation
In the series finale, the Thing stands by Enid’s side as she goes through a transformative experience in the woods and eventually becomes a wolf. Not only does Thing stay with her, but he holds Enid’s hand, trying to make her first experience less painful by showing her that she is not alone.
5. When Thing Almost Died For Wednesday
In one of the most heart-wrenching scenes of the series, Wednesday finds Thing stabbed and bleeding to death in a mess in her dorm room. She rushes him to Uncle Fester, and we get our first glimpse of Wednesday crying and begging for her friend’s life. This incident highlights not only Thing’s value to the Addams, but his unwavering loyalty and willingness to protect those he cares about.
