The Regular Story Of Rudy | The Normal Life Of Louise's Best Friend

[@TersTrippyTV]

I love Rudy! He brings a calm energy into Louise's Life. I just love their friendship 💕 P.S. I found out from a viewer that Gaga ball is a real game, not just a Frond idea. Imagine how fun it would've been to have Gaga pits as a kid!

[@AJHyoton]

Been around since the 50's, mostly at Jewish summer camps, it seems. Seems like a good activity for recess along with four-square and tetherball.

[@fifteendozenalleyroses]

I played Gaga ball in elementary school and it was so fun(even when u suck like I did)

[@chewurmilk6455]

They really remind me of just a younger version of bob & Linda with their opposite personalities balancing each other 😭❤️

[@thatvalensteingirl]

I get the same vibe with Zeke and Tina, that balance

[@VagabondPink]

Linda does seem like she sorta grew up the 'Louise' type (throwing stones at cars, cheating, etc), and Bob just vibes with Rudy easily. I do feel like Rudy and Louise could be the Bob and Linda, or even the Harold and Edith in the future hehhe.

[@kenetabansi5016]

@@VagabondPink linda feels like she was so much worse than louise tho. like louise is a troublemaker but from some of her throwaway lines linda was a menance

[@meagantesterman]

Rudy's episode from this season was prob the realest the show's ever got and legit hurt my heart, but such a good episode in my opinion.

[@stevengalloway8052]

The episode with RS Rudy and his divorced parents is actually one of the great episodes of Bob's Burgers. I like how the writers approached the Belchers from his direction, and how their lives are much better than Rudy's family... 😔

[@Lynn17]

Rudy and Louise are one of the best cartoon "toy ships" ever. Honestly they have shades of Bob and Linda, now that I think about it, a (mostly) calm guy who's drawn to a chaotic girl for the adventures she brings into his life, and in turn he evens her out and brings out her softer side. Typically a girl like Louise would totally steamroll a guy like Rudy and he'd just let her, but Bob's Burgers is just really good at writing relationships both good and bad.

[@AJHyoton]

I think it is impossible to not love regular-sized Rudy. He has a pretty good dynamic with everyone on the show, not just Louise. If he dyed his hair black, he could pass for a 4th Belcher kid, or at least their country cousin from Quebec (place of origin for the Belcher surname). I would love to see pocket-sized Rudy get a little more exposure. He has only been mentioned a few times in the show, but one episode showcased that Louise actually has a strong sense of justice when she stood up for him because some bullies were playing keep away with his lunch. Regular-sized Rudy seems like he would be an animal lover. It would be great if he had a pet, one he is probably allergic too, but he still hugs and cuddles his puppy/kitten/bunny and needs to alternate between being affectionate, taking a drag from his inhaler, and using his epi-pen.

[@Babidi111]

- Rudy is my jam, had wicked bad asthma as a kid and he handles the concept of losing his inhaler and slowly suffocating way better than I did.

[@addambelmont3050]

Standard-Sized Sylvester

[@emmaconn1627]

Lovely video, one of my fav characters. Only thing though, Frond didn't make GaGa Ball up. I believe it's an Israeli game originally. We used to play it at my summer camp when I was a kid xx

[@emmaconn1627]

Also the kids loving GaGa is so accurate bc we used to eat that game UP as kids

[@TersTrippyTV]

Thats so interesting! I had no idea. The episode framed it as a "Frond Idea" so I just assumed. Honestly GaGa ball sounds like so much fun. I loved dogeball as a kid so I would've loved this game.

[@roirdanvalentine]

I love regular sized rudy. one of my favourite lines in the show is his, from the museum trip episode, when bob is trying to find him and louise in the amazon room, and rudy says "and i'm kate bush". cracks me up every time

[@justjoannak]

Ugh, Avatar: The Last Airbender and Bob's Burgers are the only animated shows that also do the side characters justice. Regular Size Rudy x Louise is great because they work plantonically *AND* romantically; even if they don't end up together romantically, I'll be happy ngl

[@KayelaProjects]

This video should have more views! You did such a good job. Rudy has become one of my favorites he's hilarious. "They should serve a meal on that flight." his line deliveries are iconic. I hope to see more of Rudy in future episodes 🙏 🙌. I love how you touched on the fact that he can stand up for himself and to Louise if needed. He has his own opinions, and if he feels like something isn't ok or Louise is going too far, he's not afraid to tell her. Like that moment at his birthday party when he blew up at Louise because she wouldn't listen to him. The writers could have had Rudy forgive her easily or just brush aside what she did. But nah, he was rightfully upset. And Louise had to make it up to him. (In a very cute way I may add) Just really good video I'm always up for someone talking about Rudy. As well as Rudy and Louise's friendshi. Because they're really cute and I agree they definitely ride or die. (And the little crush Louise has on him is super cute,)

[@TersTrippyTV]

Thank you so much 💓. I love Rudy so much because he's so comfortable with himself. I like that he's the only friend that she'd genuinely go out of her way for. She protects Rudy all the time and its adorable lol. I'm trying to figure out which video to do next. I have a Ms.Labonz video ready to edit. I'm not sure which vid to do next. I have to script pt 2 of the linda video and I want to make a Teddy video. I think I want to do other shows too 🤔. Either way I'm glad people seem to like the latest two videos! I'm happy people love the show as much as I do.

[@themevrouwdewi]

I looove Rudy!! I saw someone on Reddit call him a square (lovingly) and that fits him so well. In S13 and S14 I really started to realize just how easily he slots in with the Belchers, heck, they even gave him a primary role in Louise’s potential future and it didn’t feel out of place at all. I hope this means that he’s going to be a consistent presence in the show like Jimmy Jr, because I’d really like that.

[@Oiyuki]

Aw Rudy. I love this weird little guy. Sometimes he’s so relatable

[@shinygems739]

Rudy is kinda like Bob in a lot of ways. Maybe that's why he and Louise get along so well, maybe he reminds her of her dad. Ya know, in a normal and healthy way lol. Great content, I'm loving these long form essays

[@Amy_Rice]

The over protective parents of kids with medical needs statement is absolutely true! My cousin is very high on the autism scale. My aunt (who passed when he was 16) was tying his shoes for him and cutting his food at 16. He came to live with us after and he had to learn these basic skills at 16! He learned quickly because yes he is autistic but he isn’t helpless

[@The_Lucky_DUCKEY]

We need a follow up cause of the newest season its so good and really explores rudy and louises relationship

[@tobydandelion]

I don't think it's a bad thing that Rudy's dad doesn't mention he has a kid until after the first date. If you advertise you have a kid while looking for dates, that could attract gross, dangerous people. But yeah leaving him by himself for his parenting time frequently, and the catfishing, does suck of him lol.

[@TersTrippyTV]

I personally think its important to mention that you're a parent because not everyone wants to potentially become a step parent. Dating someone with a kid is different than dating someone childless. They come with different expectations you know. Its up to his dad to weed out any creepy people and ask the right follow up questions. That's just my perspective though. I grew up with a single mom who always was upfront about having kids and made sure they knew her kids come first. But a respect your perspective too. I do like seeing different povs in my comments. It gets me thinking lol

[@beabea5985]

It's very important, because lots of people don't want kids, especially someone else's. So by omitting that fact yes, you have more people be interested, but you're effectively wasting their time.

[@sonicjrjr14]

I am sad this video couldn't wait until "The Amazing Rudy". That episode broke me.

[@kimberleesi]

"He may not be the favorite for the fans..." he is for me he's my everything. To this day whenever I watch Carpe Museum I send my friends a link to the exchange with Bob where he's like "why do they call you that" and Rudy's like "just look at me." Just letting the world know hey I AM watching the Rudy intro episode again. Yes yes I AM watching the most precious boy in the world rn.

[@adrielayson749]

I have a special request for Courtney Wheeler. At first she was very annoying in her debut episode, but later on, grew to be a part of the group.

[@TersTrippyTV]

I was actually thinking about doing a video about Courtney! I just didn't know if ppl would want to watch it lol. But okay she's officially on the list! I wanted to do a Gene centric video anyway

[@AJHyoton]

I definitely want that Courtney video. She is one of the few characters that has shown a good amount of development. She transformed from a person who should only come out at Halloween into a pretty cute girl. "Well, at least after we run the mile we can all go get a free scoop of ice cream. Friday is free scoop day at Moo's Clues. I've been saving up my money for it for weeks. Just kidding, it's free so I won't need any money." I do hope she gets more screen time, along with her friends, Julie and Rupa. I think the three of them along with Gene and Alex should form some sort of squad doing performance arts.

[@caylapowell920]

I love louise and rudy's friendship especially after the most recent episodes. I think they will be endgame when they grow up. I think you should do a video on Millie and Logan as well because i also think those relationships are kinda coded as potential love interest for louise when she's older especially the comment that gene made in the episode where logan worked at the restaurant and millie's obession with louise gives me sapphic but i'm a kid so i express it in a weird way 😂

[@jimthecactus7425]

I find the idea of shipping Louise and Logan kind of appalling. How do y'all look at a 9 year old and a high schooler and think "omg they'll be so cute as lovers 😍". Even if you say that it's just for when they're older it's still really weird.

[@caylapowell920]

@@jimthecactus7425 you are making it seem worse than it is. again, it’s based on a comment gene had made in the series and i just think it would be an interesting storyline to explore if the characters were adults 🤷🏾‍♀️it’s only weird because you’re trying to make it weird

[@caylapowell920]

also these are fictional characters 😭

[@devilh0rnsinc]

One of my faves! Spot on with everything, very well done video, I noticed the thank you in the description 🥰 hope you make more videos soon!! 💞

[@TersTrippyTV]

No joke, your videos were such a time saver! Thank you for watching 💚. Trust me, more Bobs burgers videos are coming soon 🥰

[@meorsomething5732]

Gaga ball wasn’t made up by frond. Actually, it’s a real thing if you look it up on KZbin you’ll find videos over 10 years old

[@TersTrippyTV]

Yeah I found out after I posted this video by another viewer. I pinned my comment where I corrected myself. The show presented it as a "Frond idea" so I assumed it was.

[@williamward446]

Rudy's last name is Stieglitz, like Alfred, an American photographer closely associated with Georgia O'Keefe... This is probably before the episode where Rudy goes to dinner with his parents and their companions, where we get a chance to see Rudy's mother...

[@TersTrippyTV]

Yeah this video is almost 2 years old. Working on a update video for Rudy currently.

[@williamward446]

@@TersTrippyTV You've done a very good job...

[@TersTrippyTV]

@@williamward446 Thanks! I try my best.

[@Meli0205]

He’s always been my favorite!

[@Rocknrolla25133]

Rudy is so great and I love that they are keeping his friendship with Louise platonic. And are like going out of their way to keep it platonic.

[@possitivelyinsane]

Tina is also left handed!

[@AJHyoton]

SOUTHPAW POWER!

[@popburnsy3207]

Louise and Rudy are great platonic friends

[@AngelAkiaa]

Your videos are soooo good! You’re gonna go so far fr!!💓💓

[@Mkaela90]

Spot on

[@invaderlee1299]

Yeah I enjoy he's a wild card, never know if he's gonna be one side or the other. Be Louise's co he'll raiser or a Tina stick to the rules. Mixes it up keeps you on your toes. Given the parents, great back story. Makes sense

[@macaronii220]

I’ve always loved Rudy. I relate to his dual sidedness extremely. I Even have asthma haha.

[@arcanineryu]

He's such an effective and interesting mixture of fragile but without being a pushover.

[@TheJelliphish]

2:02 Mr Frond didn’t make up Gaga Ball! It’s a real game, its actually pretty fun :)

[@TersTrippyTV]

Yeah I found out after I posted the video. I pinned a comment correcting myself

[@---fi2ml]

RSRudy rules, love this kid. My fav Rudy moment is that on Halloween one time his costume was Paul rudd in "i love you man" Fwiw I believe he is referred to as Rudy stieblitz a couple of times, definitely when he wins the Halloween costume competition as Marcel Marceau

[@reflastori]

Low key annoyed that i omly discovered ur channel recently. With the newest season, some of the charactwer studies definitely need updating gaaah especially after a pretty deep rudy centric episode omfggg cant wait for the updated videos hahaha!

[@TersTrippyTV]

Don't worry I plan on covering that episode soon specifically.

[@CorndogMaker]

Rudy is such an "also attended..." person that his nickname is even secondary. its just there to differentiate him from Pocket-sized Rudy, without whom the nickname has no meaning.

[@Amy_Rice]

Everyone should be on Team Rudy!

[@jpfischer6003]

Regular sized Rudy is my favorite. He's myself at 9.

[@dadadada6147]

You should do one on Gretchen !😊

[@JG-pt3xe]

I love Rudy, and part of it is probably because he looks like Bobby Hill

[@upriverfishing]

Rudy doesn’t just spend the weekend with his dad he spends every other week as with his dad not weekend. And Rudy does have the same last name as his dad because they say it the very first time we meet him.

[@TersTrippyTV]

The writers actually went back and forth on where he lives. He did at one point says he goes to his dads on the weekend in the bounce house episode and the wine train episode. Then they changed it so it seems like he lives with his dad. Because of the recent seasons (after this video was made) I assume he just goes back and forth and rotates between them. His parents live walking distance from each other so they probably have equal custody. Also this was the 2nd bobs burgers video I ever made and at the time I didn't know his last name. I went off of memory and forgot they said his name already. I already corrected myself in the comments a while ago. These early videos were just my thoughts, my recent videos a lot more researched.

[@Mmc.879]

2:00 Gaga ball wasn't made up by Mr.Frond! I've played it before

[@platinum3690]

Louise does not have a crush on Rudy. She was disgusted at the Idea of him liking her, also she was only jealous because even If you don't like someone, the Idea of being liked can be nice. They already have a strong friendship as It Is, It should stay that way.

[@TersTrippyTV]

Neither one of us can say for sure if she does or not. We interpret her actions differently and that's okay. Its all a matter of opinion. The writers are the only people who can make that choice. I still think it's slight crush but mostly friends. But again that's my opinion. These videos aren't me telling you guys you have to see things my way. At the end of the day I don't care if its platonic or not I think their relationship is still cute and wholesome. I also wanted to add that shipping talks in my videos are purely for fun. My speculations are also just for fun and aren't meant to be taken that seriously. We all love the the show and at the end of the day I just want to talk about it to people.

[@RaspBerryPies]

Sorry I just have to say Gaga ball is an actual game! Mr Frond did not make up that lol

[@TersTrippyTV]

Did you tho? I feel like 100 other people beat you to it in the comments. Plus I already made a pinned comment a long time ago saying I didn't know that until after I made the video.

[@RaspBerryPies]

@@TersTrippyTV Oh sorry I didn’t see the other comments at all! I guess after so long they got buried or something lol

[@TersTrippyTV]

Its okay, I didn't mean to come off sassy btw. I'm not specifically annoyed at you. I just got an influx of comments saying the same thing over and over again and its driving me a little crazy. Especially after I already apologized in the comments a while ago for not knowing. Like, imagine you say something wrong a year ago and people are still constantly reminding you that you made a mistake.

[@RaspBerryPies]

@@TersTrippyTV No worries I get it that is very frustrating!

[@wandarose1710]

I kinda like bob 🍔 and Rudy, it's a weird show and I like.

[@chanimalice3874]

I'm dating a guy who has the same first name as my cousin, who I am quite close to. Doesn't bother me at all 😊

[@stephenm8100]

I have had a theory for some time that Rudy's death is being foreshadowed. The kiss compare to a seen from My Girl with Macaulay Culkin. The spider, Bridge To Terabithia. And the fever dream episode. Was that a look into Louise's grieving process?

[@Lola7Falana]

I could fully see that and I really hope that doesn't happen. Rudy's an honorary Belcher in my eyes.

[@AJHyoton]

WOWZERS!! Interesting idea, but I highly doubt that the writers would be so bold.

[@bluesira]

I don't think the writers would kill him off but I do think Louise could easily have seen those movies and been influenced by them.

[@stephenm8100]

@@bluesira I think the writers just exaggerat what happens or happened in their own lives and households. And loss is a part of life. Bob's Mom is a past loss. Having a few episodes centered around a recent loss... I can picture it.

[@darrinlambert1314]

Mr Frond didn't make up gaga ball. it's real and has existed for a long time

[@abigaildumbrique]

Gaga ball isn’t a fabricated game from the show! It is a real game, albeit quite niche (especially with the court; unless someone is seeking out gaga ball or has had the opportunity to be somewhere with a court, it’s understandable if one hasn’t heard of the game). Just thought I’d clarify :)

[@TersTrippyTV]

Yeah sorry. I didn't know until after I posted it. I already pinned a comment correcting myself.

[@troin3925]

Is it just me or does Rudy look like Beavis if he was normal?

[@liallialcroc]

i ship Louise and Rudy too!

[@jamienagar1993]

Pancake 💙

[@fadingnoveltymug]

Didn't they say Rudy's last name in the "My butt has a fever" short? Or am I misremembering?

[@TersTrippyTV]

They did, its Stieblitz. At the time I wrote the script the movie wasn't out yet. Even then I didn't watch the movie right away.

[@fadingnoveltymug]

​@@TersTrippyTV true but they also said it in the museum trip episode, his last name was what had Louis ask "is that pocket sized or regular sized?" This isn't ment to be a challenge btw I just remembered these examples. I realize it might come off as "I know everything" wich isn't the vibe I'm going for.

[@TersTrippyTV]

@@fadingnoveltymug I think because she said Rudolph Stieblitz it didn't register in my head as Rudy. So you're right they did say his full name when he was introduced. Anyway, I know you're not trying to fight or anything. I just hate making mistakes like that since I'm a bit of a perfectionist. I try my best but with 13 seasons it hard to remember everything.

[@rachelwainwright8794]

@@TersTrippyTV they also said it in season 7 episode 3 Teen-a-Witch when they’re doing the costume contest at around the 16.25 mark ☺️

[@brodyjames4126]

Marshmallow!!!!

[@Fishsmell]

Uhh gaga ball is a very real thing lol

[@TersTrippyTV]

Um, I am an unathletic city girl who still doesn't understand a thing about any sport ever 😂. If its not in a dramatic sports anime then I'm clueless on it. How am I supposed to know lol

[@Missnformed219]

What about Tammy?

[@niastormroderick4334]

I hate to inform you that Gaga Ball is very real i hated it too #TeamZeke

[@stevengalloway8052]

Could Rudy be a future Bob to her future Linda for marriage? 😏