Patty Turner is a fictional character from the Nickelodeon animated series Hey Arnold!. She is the best friend of the show's main protagonist, Helga Pataki. Patty is a tomboy who loves sports and is often seen playing basketball with her friends. She is also known for her catchphrase, 'What's up, dude?'. Her nickname is Spatula, which is a seven-letter word that is one of the solutions to the crossword puzzle.