Runaway Float / Partners - S2-E20
Other mistake: Runaway Float: After Nick Vermicelli says that the parade float is a total mess, as Arnold says, "It's not a mess," the background is of the school hallway, not Arnold's garage. (00:05:28)
Runaway Float / Partners - S2-E20
Other mistake: Runaway Float: When Bob asks the kids who wants to ride on the float, Arnold says to them it's great the way it is. In one shot, Iggy's hair is incorrectly coloured black instead of brown. (00:05:52)
Runaway Float / Partners - S2-E20
Other mistake: Runaway Float: After Nick talks about redesigning the parade float, Bob asks the kids who wants to ride on the float. Arnold then tells them it's great the way it is, and when the kids start saying, "Me! Me!", there is an animation glitch where part of Robert's head and hands get stuck in the air for about a second. (00:06:01)
Runaway Float / Partners - S2-E20
Other mistake: Runaway Float: After Bob says, "Now this float has to scream 'beeper' at the top of its lungs!", as he walks away from Arnold and Helga, Joey has white skin, blonde hair, and an orange shirt. (00:06:31)
Runaway Float / Partners - S2-E20
Other mistake: Runaway Float: When Arnold tears apart the big beeper on the parade float, the float's platform is missing, which makes it look like Bob and Nick are on the road. This happens again after Arnold stops the float, which makes it look like Bob and Nick are floating as a result. (00:10:19)
Answer: The show is based in present day times. Plus most cars aren't old fashtioned, I recall seeing a limo and not to mention a cherry picker, etc.