The Bob Emergency: a study of athletes named Bob, Part I | Chart Party

[@SomeOfTheJuice]

"But he was a Bob. He played a note in this symphony. He mattered." That was unexpectedly motivational.

[@TheBshwckr]

I teared up a little

[@DiskoSpider]

When you see a Bob, you help a Bob.

[@spoodermun1722]

DUDE. the second I scrolled down to the comments and started to read your comment, the guy in the vid literally just started saying the exact same one... I'm scared.

[@smokingabowl6105]

That was the tear jerker

[@fellasyouknowwhenyoudrinkw2231]

I read this right as he said this, damn.

[@saintarkweather]

"You die twice. Once when you stop breathing, and another, a bit later on, when someone says your name for the last time." You have resurrected some of these long forgotten Bobs. Thank you.

[@tommykiesling4891]

ressurrcred?

[@wouter7165]

@@tommykiesling4891 yeahhh that sounds about right

[@michaelevans580]

What does ressurrcred mean? I can't find it in the dictionary.

[@gamemeister27]

@@michaelevans580 he meant resurrected

[@bentice5911]

Michael Evans brought back from the dead, literally and metaphorically.

[@HemstitchedIrony]

I bet Bob Cyclone had some good stories, I also bet he loved to talk about how he used to be a professional boxer lol

[@yohanntherriengauthier]

or laundry room Master

[@benk6153]

This thought is oddly affecting for me. Each Bob touched upon in this project had hundreds, maybe thousands of stories to tell, and we were lucky enough to hear just one.

[@chrisbartolini1508]

@@benk6153I love how iconic this video is that a comment four years after the video was posted has 37 likes.

[@granttingey9387]

"Player B tried this reckless maneuver known as 'doing something'"

[@Tegres1]

I laughed WAY more than he probably intended when reading the line.

[@brucedillon8358]

Whoa dude, he so *reckless*

[@themanofconstantsorrowelia1929]

He'd be off my team if I was the coach. Can't have such a maverick ruining the team chemistry

[@stormcloudtheory]

That was a dangerous game he played

[@arachnofiend2859]

"What did we learn? Absolutely nothing. Less than nothing! That's just the way I like it." That's it that's the show

[@mitchspurlock3626]

That moment when you're scrolling thru comments, read a quote, and wonder Hrmm i wonder what point in the video that is, then 5 seconds later you hear that same quote. Mmmm spicy

[@uRDM]

I love how he exclusively refers to every bob as "Bob" and never by just their last name. Like when he describes Bob Fitzsimmons vs. Jack Johnson he says "Bob vs. Johnson" instead of "Fitzsimmoms vs. Johnson." It adds yet another layer to the Bob unity

[@toilet_cleaner_man]

I'm commenting on this to remind you to rewatch the long form Dorktowns and Chart Parties

[@uRDM]

@@toilet_cleaner_man lol, thank you. Scorigami and History of the Falcons are already in my watch later playlist 😎

[@jluchette]

I would’ve loved to see a video about the famous Jack’s in history, for obvious reasons. Like “Bob,” most people called “Jack” aren’t Jack on the their birth certificate. Usually “Jo(h)nathan” but instead of John, some go by Jack. Not me, though. The name on my birth certificate is Jack. People apparently think this is so uncommon I’ve received three separate first paychecks at jobs made out to Jo(h)nathan. I couldn’t cash them, because that’s not me. Maybe I’m biased (lol) but I feel like I would like the name Jack even if it wasn’t my own. I feel like a special snowflake, in a world of John’s and occasionally James’ masquerading as Jacks? I’m the real deal.

[@TheDarkAssaultZX]

Reminds me of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure

[@uRDM]

@@TheDarkAssaultZX haha yeah, the Bobs are secretly one giant, long family with one strange nickname... Bob

[@christiancandler5988]

"What have we learned? Absolutely Nothing. Less than nothing. That's just the way I like it." Never change, Jon

[@TheGreatPurpleFerret]

I love scrolling through the comments while watching and happening upon comments about sections I watched seconds before.

[@mmareviewer.2372]

What I learned, is to only watch five minutes of it and think the same. Garbage.... Wait... what... was I supposed to agree?

[@brianfonseca3415]

"Throughout his entire life, absolutely nothing and nobody on Earth could stop Bob Gibson. So they moved the Earth itself, and that didn't work either." Absolutely brilliant. I love you, Jon. Thank you for what you do.

[@killedradiostar]

Please give us the time stamp for this quote! I was trying to find it but I can't

[@warhawk3972]

@@killedradiostar it's one of the very last quotes in the video

[@roguishpaladin]

40:51

[@sablesoul]

You could publish a best seller on Jon quotes alone "This is the full court shot, there are no half measures"

[@warpdrivefueledbyinsomnia8165]

Bois has a way of doing that. Nailing a quote in the last 90 seconds of a video to launch a feels missile right at you. He's pretty good.

[@roshango125ab]

Hey everybody, quick story about Bob Cousy in Blue Chips. I got work as a production assistant for an upcoming documentary on the NBA 75th season. We had to interview Bob Cousy, currently in his 90s. He told a ton of stories but he talked about the free throws in blue chips while we were setting up. According to Bob, he hit 21 in a row between all of the takes. Now i can't confirm it for a fact, but he was very self deferential and humble, not one to brag. So personally I believe him.

[@gabecox3548]

that’s amazing man thanks for sharing that story. also awesome you got to work on that i bet it was a great experience

[@famweefood7073]

Thats pretty rad

[@SamAronow]

@@famweefood7073You might say it’s Pretty Good.

[@darragho6358]

Thank you for asking. I'd say that's a memory you'll treasure

[@captchagod64]

jon: i'm doing a video about athletes named bob... me: okay. jon: it's 42 minutes long me: i'm listening jon: and it's part 1 me: i'll clear my schedule

[@dh-uo4lt]

Less bobs and more pedros and javiers. Baseball sucks nowadays.

[@Topagendadolla]

d h baseball always sucked

[@cadenr06]

d h Other than Pedro Martinez. He’s a god. Everyone else sucks

[@drewdy77]

Plus I'll read and reply to comments below the video

[@gtrob1]

As a Rob, I gotta give it a go, right?

[@bobbob465]

"...this completely arbitrary and unasked for cross section" I think Jon Bois just summed up his entire concept in 8 words. He's so freaking good that he captivates us with topics that are otherwise entirely meaningless.

[@BigBlack81]

Second. To all of this. Well said.

[@blakecarrigan4068]

As someone going by the name "Bob Bob" how can you call this crisis meaningless?

[@Karmy.]

@@blakecarrigan4068 exactly

[@smacc765]

I laughed super hard at that comment

[@SuperFactsCS]

Thats true bob

[@eddixon2015]

Rest In Peace Mr Gibson, you made America a better place, you made Baseball a better sport, we’ll never forget you.

[@thelordofeternalfireandhis4033]

vtgyyyyvy tyyy v

[@Checkmate34851]

Couldn’t have said it better

[@falseshepherd-490]

Hopefully he reads KZbin comments while in the afterlife

[@kushclarkkent6669]

@@falseshepherd-490 I like to imagine he can read them all at the exact same time. RIP Bob!

[@RandallBalls]

How did he make the WHOLE WORLD better?

[@tejseth8027]

jon could talk about grass growing for 42 minutes and i’d love every second of it

[@zephiris]

In the third week of the grass growing there was a sudden spike in its growth, one that can only be explained by the good weather and, of course, the grass’s determination

[@DanArnets1492]

Hmmm, lemme think... Grass and sports? Let's talk about Pep Guardiola's obsession with how the grass' height affects how teams coached by him play.

[@dexterleruez4546]

Two things 1. Jon just made me never be able to think of people named Bob as real people ever again 2. Whenever I complain about Jon not posting enough I will just remember that he had to spend countless hours sifting through names of Bobs some so obscure they were only found in old newspapers

[@GirwinHatesLife]

I don't know if I'll ever hear the name "Bob" the same again

[@Coolquip43]

for anyone who may be coming back to this following the passing of the great Bob Gibson, his segment begins around 24:40

[@JannikHaueisen]

came back cause Gibson, but still watching the full video 😭

[@missofficer6722]

there where five hundred and twenny fye bawbs

[@peepeepoopoo3614]

@@JannikHaueisen coolquips picture looks like an older you this is hilarious

[@sebbacond9275]

PeePee PooPoo accidentally found a father-son duo on youtube again

[@AzureKite]

It sucks having to wait for more Jon Bois. But then Jon delivers these 40+ minutes epics and I can't help but cry in gratitude for the wonders of divine sports writing. Thank you, Jon. Thank you, SB Nation. Thank you, God.

[@Karmy.]

Agreed

[@matthiasice]

Thank you Bob

[@binaryorbitals]

Thank you Jon Bob

[@michaelbiscay9836]

That third "thank you" was redundant. You already thanked God.

[@souljaconsoleleaddev2628]

Bring back pretty good

[@carlosserrouya3953]

Thank god jons back. I don’t even know what this video is about but I know I’ll love it Edit: apparently it’s about bob

[@razkable]

bob gibson deserves his own shrine labeled the real hall of fame..the fact this god has to settle for the same honor as lesser players is absurd...hes what movies are made about..hes a superhero in sports lol...1.09 era?...and 28 complete games..this dude cant be for real

[@jonashelmke2564]

@Kyle Dunnell I felt much like you just a few months ago. You're in for some trying times.

[@CarbonComs]

@Kyle Dunnell Enjoy it while it lasts

[@1TotalJabroni]

hey I know that guy. Bob.

[@javi__...]

He doesnt really leave. His videos are like an hour long? You think he can do this every week?

[@bryanhogan7352]

Throughout his life, absolutely nothing and nobody on the planet Earth could stop Bob Gibson. So they moved he Earth itself. And that didn't work either. Rest in Power, Bob.

[@meechisminners]

That's such a badass quote too. I would've never known about Bob Gibson had it not been for Jon, and when he passed that sting hit hard, now knowing what an absolute beast he was.

[@Pallethands]

Me: There is no way I'm watching 42 minutes of Bobs Me 42 Minutes later: I really want to see part 2

[@TheOpponent]

"Throughout his entire life, absolutely nothing and nobody on Earth could stop Bob Gibson, so they moved the Earth itself. And that didn't work either." That's my favorite line in the entire Chart Party series so far.

[@toe4370]

The Opponent literally started reading this in my head at the EXACT time he said it in the video

[@smokesleet1340]

The Opponent we stan bob gibson

[@leaffinite2001]

Trying to hang a jacket on a waterfall is pretty good, but not as impactful to be fair

[@insanusmaximus2857]

And then he teases us with the possibility of an even more incredible achievement. The man is a master storyteller. I miss his work so much.

[@mikemo1993]

Word wizardry drizzled on top of impressive research, paired with satisfyingly, simple imagery and aesthetic interwoven quite literally in most parts 🤌🏻✨

[@QuartzGolem]

One of Bob Cyclone's losses was to Larry Boardman whom had just two fights before going up against him. Larry would then go on to have a 45-10-1 career record, defeat multiple lightweight champions in his career, and peak as the #2 lightweight contender in the world.

[@jonathannathan1754]

Man, I kinda wonder if we might also be in a Larry Emergency

[@royalninja2823]

@@jonathannathan1754 quite possibly, it's definitely the same category of once-common-name-turned-comedic. I haven't looked too deeply so the only Larry I'm aware of is Bird, which is a hell of a bar for any other big Larrys in sports to pass.

[@jonathannathan1754]

@@royalninja2823 Larry Walker is another. Larry Doby. But there were probably never as many Larrys as there were Bobs.

[@eospogito8388]

"If someone is named "Bob" it is a safe bet that someone out there really loves them" That was both exceptionally simple, and also exceptionally profound. I am only 5 minutes into a 40-minute film, but I already am enjoying thoroughly your thoughts into what seems like a joke topic at surface level.

[@n7rthh]

first reply :P

[@SenselessUsername]

You can also rely on them being in communication with an Alice. [FWIW: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alice_and_Bob .]

[@motionsick]

They are beloved

[@thenumberquelve158]

Remember kids. If you see any weird baseball outlier statistic, it belongs to Jeff Francouer. Except 1968. Those are all Bob Gibson.

[@0Clewi0]

Kids still learn about baseball?

[@jawknives5021]

2005’s Carlos Silva and his 0.4301 walks/9 begs to differ

[@rm5surf3r39]

jawknives beg not begs

[@DJsocial7102]

@@rm5surf3r39 shut up

[@armadillolover99]

I’d argue Pedro Martinez’s 2000 was an even bigger statistical outlier. He had an ERA of 1.74 pitching in the AL East during the height of the steroid era. His ERA+ that year was 291, on a scale where 100 is average. Meaning, Pedro was almost 3 times better that season than the average pitcher. For reference, the only pitcher to ever record a higher ERA+ was Tim Keefe way back in his rookie year of 1880 when baseball was a completely different game.

[@joshuapawlak4605]

So I was rewatching this video today, and decided to look up Bob Gibson to see some of what he's been up to since baseball. I found out that he literally died two days ago, on October 2nd, 2020. Rest in peace to one of the greatest pitchers who has ever lived.

[@TreeBranch99786]

I don't know why but that moment at 36:10 where you mention Gibson not having to pitch to the MVP because he WAS the MVP gets me so good, brilliant vid John.

[@Jackson-kv4gh]

facts

[@CancerLicker]

I had to pause the video because I was laughing so hard.

[@JoeMun]

WAIT, YOU MEAN TO TELL ME THERE IS 42 MINUTES OF JOHN TALKING ABOUT BOB ATHLETES AND ITS ONLY PART I???

[@kinglearisdead]

With a cliffhanger to boot.

[@warpdrivefueledbyinsomnia8165]

I'm excited about part 2

[@mephenstessina6081]

Id say part I is pretty good

[@tillerbuckets386]

1

[@jonahsilverman8825]

It’s crazy this Bob guy was so good at so many different sports

[@lornevermore3521]

Jon Bois is flexing his muscles by choosing the most boring and outlandish subjects and making them so interesting I’ve not only watched both parts I will continue watching them for years Jon Bois next video: “The letter Q and how it has cursed sports”

[@nowake]

Cleveland heard this video was coming & changed the name of their arena

[@zomdai321]

Part 1...

[@Crumbite.]

@@zomdai321 of 5

[@Jason_Quinn]

Sadly, most of my former teammates would agree with that theory.

[@rockaway0beach]

So he went and chose the Seattle Mariners

[@registeredvexoffender7303]

"Bob, where's your bat? You're making this difficult, Bob."

[@artstsym]

I just noticed it's actually in the picture, but face on to the camera. Incredible.

[@danielphillips6859]

RIP Bob Gibson 1935-2020 Thank you for giving us the greatest season in the history of baseball.

[@paysonfox88]

Pedro Martinez 1999 to 2000. That has legitimate argument for being the greatest along with Gibson. Remember that Pedro Martinez was throwing up earned run average of 1.6 in an era where the second-best was 3.7, and The League average was five. Gibson had an excellent season, but he didn't beat the next best pitcher in his League by two runs.

[@kadinallan2436]

@@paysonfox88 I think there's a difference between the best season by a pitcher in a relative sense versus an objective one. Pedro had the best season compared to everyone else in the league by a greater margin than Bob Gibson. But Bob's underlying stats were still better so I'd say he had the greatest objective season by a pitcher

[@imaginaryboy2000]

The fact that he almost died just a few years into his life and turned it into an incredibly fulfilling career in professional sports and an 85 year life is a beautiful distillation of his life, RIP you legend.

[@CyberchaoX]

@@kadinallan2436 But a relative sense is the only way to judge players from different eras. In a vacuum, yes, Bob Gibson's 1968 season was the best ever, or at least the best in the live ball era (1920-present). But there's a big difference between 1968 and 1999.

[@myrusEW]

How the hell do you make someone feel sad that there aren't a lot of professional athletes named Bob?

[@varuntheseagod4963]

OH THIS IS WHY THE PUNTING CHART PARTY WAS IN MY RECOMMENDED TODAY

[@bbbabrock]

I love all his Chart Party vids. But, I think, saddest punts is my favorite.

[@EmperorPretzel]

We lost a great Bob today. Truly an inspiration. Rest in peace Bob Gibson.

[@sargecad3t]

SB Nation employee: "Oh, hey Jon! Nice to see you around the office! what're you working on these days?" Jon Bois: "The extinction of Bobs in sports." SB Nation employee: *nodding politely* "Oh... neat..."

[@lhaviland8602]

Employee: Backs away slowly, then bolts out the door.

[@cazzee3938]

Jon: hmm why is everyone running away from me?

[@johnmuselmann7886]

CAZZee Jon: better make chart to understand this

[@pemcot9018]

When your teacher says, you can do your project on anything.

[@pemcot9018]

Tater Puddin thanks, buddy, it,means, a lot,.

[@roybeddington5108]

exactly!😂

[@rm5surf3r39]

...

[@36inc]

thats one easy A this is a fantastic 2 part series

[@benighted0ne221]

RIP Bob Gibson, one of the greatest Bobs out there.

[@DampFrijoles]

Question: How the f**k does he come up with these topics? Answer: Jon is operating on another plane of reality and finds topics so complex that our puny brains cannot truly comprehend them.

[@devantes764]

Jon enter the twilight zone when coming up with topics for these videos

[@coreyperdue37]

I'm guessing it's the weeeeduh

[@Karmy.]

Yes

[@lombremic4840]

Jon Bois does DMT.

[@chucktownattack]

Read 17776. This is nothing for Jon.

[@kevinzhu6417]

I hope people who knew bob cyclone wil see this video

[@smacc765]

Nobody knew that man ever. He appeared, was swiftly knocked out then returned to obscurity. Sometimes on back to back nights. That is the legacy of bob cyclone

[@kevinzhu6417]

@@smacc765 maybe he preferred it this way. I just hope he found purpose in something he loved and lived happy.

[@4realGTFOH]

The truth, the myth, the legend!

[@louied5721]

“He was a Bob. He played a note in this symphony. He mattered.” I though that was an awesome way to honor Bob Cyclone.

[@tuckerknoll1617]

This guy is a clown, he didn’t even mention Bob Ruth, LeBob James, Bob Montana, Kareem Abdul JaBob, or Barry Bobs smh

[@douggoldwater1734]

Lol at Kareem Abdul Ja Bob

[@toweypat]

Don't forget hockey greats such as Wayne Bobsky.

[@wohlhabendermanager]

Also, no mention of Bob Nobobski, who just ended his NBA-career ("National Bob Association") after 21 years at at the Dallas Bobmicks.

[@kaciedelgado3646]

Most of those will be in the next part I'm sure. Bob Ruth was overrated.

[@evanschmitt2830]

Don't forget about Michael JorBob

[@gregtjr.7871]

Imagine this being your job... Jon you are truly living the life.

[@lakedubois8109]

Let’s be honest though. Not many people have the patience to collect all this data, as well as create the graphics.

[@villelahti1390]

@@lakedubois8109 I think there are a lot of people capable of doing those things. But Jon has the power to deliver the story inside the data to us in a groundbreaking, powerful way. He just delivers. Like Gibson did.

[@lakedubois8109]

Ville Lahti you have a point. Maybe it’s just the fact that I personally can’t see myself doing it haha. You’re right though. Jon has a compelling way of pulling you in like no one I’ve seen before on YT

[@AnEnemySpy456]

Most of this job is just looking through incredibly dry lists of statistics. Jon's ability to turn the dry numbers of athletes I've never heard of in sports I'm not a big fan of into compelling narratives is unparalleled.

[@cpmenninga]

If this was easy, KZbin would be good.

[@mattigus]

Bob Cousy impressed the entire crew of Blue Chips so much that he got a standing ovation, not only because of his impressive free throw shooting, but because Shaq was there the previous day and missed 14 out of 15.

[@Zangamarth]

Saw a comment from a production assistant who said Bob made ,between 3 takes, 21 in a row. Damn

[@T3RB3R9]

"he played a note in this symphony. he mattered." I LLOOOOOVVVVEEEE CHART PARTY. and you, mr bois

[@jeffh6516]

The Jon Emergency: This video came out and I have to go to work in 10 minutes.

[@xeniamorph]

You don't have to go to work, you have to watch this video.

[@FaithfulFumoFan23]

Tell them there was a traffic jam.

[@sean3533]

Imagine you call your boss to tell him you're late, and he texts "can't pick up, watching chart party"

[@gotheeeem4]

Sounds like a Jeff emergency

[@kevinvermeer9011]

Don't worry about it: your boss won't even know you're late. He's going to be late as well; a Jon Bois video just came out!

[@krisdelgado4922]

RIP Bob Gibson, one of the greatest pitchers to have ever stepped on a mound.

[@zaim567]

The amount of work that goes into these videos is absolutely insane. Jon is so dedicated to his craft.

[@franzmovi]

Jon should already have a Pulitzer. It's refreshing to see statistics can also be entertaining.

[@johnsalem1795]

I dont think he deserves a Pulitzer, maybe an oscar for best documentary though

[@mooneyes2k478]

Actually, if there is a prize for this, it would very likely BE the Pulitzer. "Awarded for excellence in newspaper, magazine and online journalism" among other things.

[@AzureKite]

@@johnsalem1795 His Breaking Madden series deserves several pulitzers and maybe a nobel.

[@LetsGoGetThem]

Need to invent something new for him, Pulitzer is eeh.

[@jackmanley1473]

Was watching this when the news about Bob Gibson's passing was announced. Maybe the most legendary Bob of all has passed on. Sad day.

[@cliff5066]

"...so they moved the Earth itself. ...and that didn't work either." Jesus Christ, Jon. That was an incredible line.

[@Anno023]

Why don't we take the Earth And move it somewhere else

[@louisf2654]

Me after 5 minutes "Where the hell is this going" 10 minutes later "Who cares let's ride"

[@awc8938]

Wait I love racing so does Bobby Labonte or Bobby Hamilton count too?

[@conanobrennan53]

@@awc8938 No. Just Bobs.

[@datsko6339]

RIP Bob Gibson November 9, 1935 - October 2, 2020

[@bigquazz7547]

In theory, Bob Cyclone was a worse boxer than Glass Joe, as his W/L ratio is literally 0, where Glass Joe has a W/L of 0.01

[@nxght6694]

BIG QUAZZ what video game is your profile pic

[@earpolution05]

Nxght I think it’s red dead redemption 2

[@pretzelbomb6105]

Earpolution 05 Either that or it might be Karl Marx from Assassin’s Creed: Syndicate

[@kvltizt]

0 is infinite. Bob Cyclone was infinitely unsuccessful as a boxer.

[@RoyalFusilier]

Despite having a truly first-class name.

[@MakeVarahHappen]

Jon's lines are absolutely chilling. "Throughout his entire life absolutely nothing and nobody on Earth could stop Bob Gibson, so they moved the Earth itself. And that didn't work, either." Just, damn. Damn. Half way through the vid I was trying to control my laughter and by the end I'm scared.

[@EnjoySackLunch]

Update; the tb rays currently feature a 2b named BOB SEYMOUR in spring training 2024. The candle flame dances.

[@wafflesthewookiee4716]

GUESS WHO’S BACK? BACK AGAIN? BOIS IS BACK! TELL A FRIEND!

[@ebbydebby8130]

The bois is back in town

[@elfuego51]

I remember Bob Hamelin's stint as a Tiger. The first time I saw him step to the plate, I couldn't figure out why the Tigers plucked some guy out of the stands, gave him a jersey and let him play with them. He then he hit a no doubt homer.

[@natedogwilder2137]

I am proud to say that Bob Hamelin today works as a scout for my Boston Red Sox.

[@mattfox6288]

Everything by Jon Bois is the greatest. He looks at an unbelievably large amount of numbers, and still manages to tell a personal story about individuals. He makes everyone important because they are all human beings, and that matters to him. They all have a story, and Jon will tell as many as he can

[@TheLocalLt]

This is the most Jon Bois video topic ever

[@michaels9205]

I just watched this, got chills learning about Bob Gibson, looked him up and he died an hour ago. What is wrong with 2020?

[@kwibloupthesomething]

everything?

[@coletrickle1775]

@@kwibloupthesomething yup

[@qfmarsh64]

I blame the algorithm.

[@abridge2]

i imagine that people came back here to reminisce about Gibson, and the algorithm picked it up.

[@naterosenbaum4830]

😢Q 7:33 7:34

[@mcj88]

What I've learned about Bob Cyclone is that basically he was Glass Joe except real - never good enough to win, but brave enough to come back and try again.

[@clamstain]

even as a kid i wondered if anyone could really rack up a record of 0-99 but Bob Cyclone has made me believe

[@Mclarenboy100]

Also, it's only natural that Jon Bois dedicates a chunk of the video to someone with the surname Cyclone, never won a boxing match, got KOed in two bouts in two days and lost to a policeman who once lost his pants. I love you Bois. Marry me.

[@anthonyjs8048]

The video is entertaining regardless, even in absence of Bob cyclone. Details and tangents like that are why it's truly great.

[@thomassime6114]

R.I.P Bob Gibson - the man who could overcome anything. You will be sorely missed.

[@sweetpepino1907]

I can't explain why, but the part where Jon says that if someone goes by Bob, it's a safe bet that someone really loves them deeply moved me. Something about it just seems so poignant.

[@sean3533]

Me: "40 minute Chart party!?!! What's it about...." Jon: "People named Bob" Me: "💦"

[@isa-mf5vq]

"Who's your favorite boxer?" "Box Cyclone" "Haven't seen him" "Me neither"

[@AzureKite]

WE LIKE JON BOIS AND WE DON'T CARE WHO KNOWS

[@coreyperdue37]

We drink beer and smoke cigars. Dont believe us? Smell our cars

[@walterxbenjamin]

Chart Party is my favorite sport I like the way they dribble up and down the court.

[@ylb2731]

@@walterxbenjamin i like jon bois he takes it to the rim my favorite play is the alley oop

[@alansmith2162]

First Engdame, then GoT, and now Jon Bois? Best 3-4 days of media ever? Perhaps!

[@skyedogg]

Jon's pulling a lot of weight in this line-up

[@alansmith2162]

Can't wait for Bob Beamon in Part II

[@BrianSmith-ct3kh]

#DontSpoilTheBob

[@mr.gentlezombie8709]

Toss in the NFL Draft as well.

[@Emperor.Penguin.]

The GoT episode was horrible

[@Joey007ist]

RIP Bob Gibson. Thank you Jon for sharing this incredible story to a new generation.

[@Mercutio74]

This reminds me of looking at Google maps at the continent scale then slowly zooming down to some random area and continuing to zoom until you're looking at a neighbourhood you've never seen before. There's nothing quite like this anywhere. This should be a Netflix show. Give Bois a bigger budget, a team of a dozen or so animators with a big render farm and boom, instant sports analysis classic. Also, my name is Bob and after the intro, my name ceased to sound correct to my ears for another 10 mins, which is also mind blowing.

[@nonedefense8296]

thanks Bob. we support you. #bringbackbob

[@qikink1]

What's funny is that he actually animates these *with* the Google Earth software, just texturing random bits of ground then using the camera automation controls to record it.

[@awesam1148]

20:51 “this is an extremely reckless maneuver known as ‘doing something’”. LOL

[@sagemosswreath6422]

Jesus, I really thought this was going to be a bit, but this is one of the most legitimately fascinating videos I’ve ever seen on KZbin. Thanks for this, man, this is really genius stuff.

[@ABort1]

This is a 40+ minute statistical analysis of athletes named bob... and I was highly entertained 10/10

[@mickaylajaisaree9995]

My boyfriend yelled Bob five times in his sleep this morning. Maybe he loves Jon Bois more than me 😂

[@xxhblxx]

He's gay and he's having an affair

[@omgiownk]

Sorry to say, but he probably does

[@nxght6694]

HBL you didn’t have to break the news so bluntly

[@rockaway0beach]

I mean, who isn't?

[@redline841]

Based and Gay.

[@JesusIzAPunkRocker]

Back here after hearing that Bob Gibson got called up to the big league in the sky. Rest Easy Bob.

[@dillpickle3654]

If a video inspires me enough to have a kid, name him Bob, and force him into professional sports, it’s going to be a video narrated by Jon Bois.

[@smacc765]

This is truly an option after the release of this epic

[@davidcastillo868]

Make sure that, in order to achieve success in professional sports, he works out every other day 8 times every 2 weeks.

[@jarretberenson1214]

David Castillo That is a golden comment

[@MichaelMolash]

I laughed... I cried.. I was on the edge of my seat.. I was shouting.. I got angry.. I felt joy... This video accomplished more than most Hollywood Blockbusters do.. Thank you for the effort and time you pour into these videos. Thank you.

[@KMcNally117]

I am back to pay my respect to Mr. Bob Gibson and watch this masterpiece. RIP Bob Gibson

[@wanderlustwarrior]

One thing that I appreciate about this video is that it's honest in how you can't really look at the history of men's sports in America, or look at America in general, without the presence of racism pervading it.

[@obscure.reference]

this is true, it is also important to consider that the racial issues in the USA are very unique to our great nation, and it’s effectively up to us to prove that the ethnostate is not the ideal living situation. nations like south africa have done great things. but still, do not solve american issues.

[@isaiahwilhite5980]

John: An Even greater Bob Me (Thinking): BOB ROSS!!!

[@toweypat]

God bless!

[@gordonpsmith8958]

Gotta be Beamon. Can't wait for part two.

[@admiralpercy]

I'm sitting in my childhood home watching this with my family who I haven't seen in two years. These types of moments wouldn't be possible without people like you

[@mattr791]

So I just watched a 40 min documentary about Bob no specific Bob just the history of many great bobs... not disappointed

[@FratBoyFishing]

I feel like I'm at a planetarium every time I watch a Jon Bois video

[@Angry-est]

Rest in Peace, Mr. Bob Gibson. One of the best Bob’s EVER.

[@guacamole6934]

Do you think John made this video just to test whether or not we would watch literally anything he made? If so then he’s proved in convincing fashion that yes, yes we will.

[@ArtofFreeSpeech]

This is literally the first time I've seen someone so seemlessly mix sports, knowledge, and humor.

[@KMcNally117]

Moneyball (2011) does the same and is pretty great.

[@CurtisE1]

"sir we can't make him cooler, he's already at maximum dad down the street vibes!"

[@bugsyproductions3140]

Me prior to watching and first two minutes in: “who the hell makes a 42 minute video on athletes named bob? Who would watch it? I do wanna see that terrible baseball card though” Me 3.5 minutes in: “I am completely fascinated and intrigued. 40 minutes of bobs. Let’s do this.”

[@pcg13]

Gonna need to start a local chapter of the Bob Cousy Blue Chips Free Throws Truther Association.

[@wilgeman6784]

Anyone notice the percentage decreases from 1 of 1 all the way to 8 of 8, but jumps back up at 9 of 9? 23:35

[@maemorri]

Making 10 free throws in a row is good, but your statistics probably make it look harder than it is. After all, how likely is a team to fowl a guy 10 times in one game if he's actually good at making free throws?

[@troke3207]

same

[@dasherenewal7865]

Happy Thanksgiving! I've been updating vod2k recently. Sim now goes up to 2002, and am currently uploading vods of our current playthroughs along side it. I Update it routinely throughout the week. - Latest vod www.youtube.com/watch?v=ic7B1... - Sim playlist kzbin.info?list...

[@charlenetweaver2557]

12:20 that actually made me tear up. I don't know what else to say, "He was a bob, he played a part in this tapestry." That was beautiful

[@zkid001]

He played a note in this symphony it was. But yes that was amazing

[@fryphillipj560]

PLEASE, never leave, your the best and i wish you all the best, Your videos are amazing and every single one is like a fine wine or a nice delicate piece of cheese. It needs to ripen for a long time but when it's ready and it's finally time, it's so much better.

[@flyingdutchman913]

Actually laughed out loud @12:34. "He mattered," a recurring underlying theme of Jon's superb videos! Thank you Mr Bois again

[@flyingdutchman913]

His holiness at @2515. Bob Gibson is who I emulated and the next year I struck out 15 in a game!

[@acaldwell64]

Jon Bois could literally talk about all the different kinds of leaves and grass and it would still be entertaining as hell. This man made a 42 minute documentary about the name Bob and it was one of the enthralling well written things I've ever watched. Kudos, Jon. You should be proud of yourself, bro.

[@TeeAychEee]

Gibson makes me so proud to be from stl and a Cards fan. What a guy.

[@nickh2935]

Jon if you’re reading this, you’re one of the top ten creators on the entire internet. vying for top ten of all time. you’re an inspiration to us all. Truly

[@Super-BallSharp]

I love how he refers too 'Bobs' as a homogeneous faction working as a group or competing in a human competition

[@mjs752002]

Battle of Winterfell, Endgame, and 42 minutes of Jon Bois, all in a 24 hour period. I'm really not sure if I can handle this.

[@wingwaabuddha]

Why aren't sports taking advantage of Jon's brilliance and its relationship with sports... He is a great speaker, it would be great to have him as a guest announcer for game of baseball or any sport.....

[@Doritomurderer]

jon's at his best when graphing, analyzing, and discussing much more critical topics like bodybuilding internet forum arguments and sports bobs

[@kyledavidson8712]

Terrible idea. My favorite part of watching these is imagining Jon up at 4:30 am and outta coffee and cigarettes pulling his hair out over old newspaper clippings of nobodys. We need him where the magic is.

[@ars6492]

Kyle Davidson “we need him where the magic is.” Beautiful.

[@alexvratsanos5227]

11/9/1935 - 10/2/2020 Rest in peace, Bob Gibson.

[@sethmerrill]

"If someone is named Bob, it’s a safe bet that someone out there really loves them" was the first place I lost it crying with laughter.