The Bob's Burgers Iceberg Explained

[@10KProductions]

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[@HaydenArpin]

Communty pls

[@10KProductions]

Community is definitely on the list at some point.

[@triforcewielder8500]

Joe

[@CoreyPeters]

For your next how much is such and such worth/how broke are they video please do it on Lynn Loud Sr from The Loud House

[@Simlythebest]

Bojack Horseman!!!

[@emmy9732]

I always felt like Zeke was an example of healthy masculinity. He's rough and boyish but he isn't afraid to be affectionate towards the people he cares about and is in touch with his feelings. He's one of my favorites

[@aelincat8455]

I agree completely and he is my favorite non-Belcher character because of it. Outside of the Belcher family, I also really believe he is the most moral character in the show

[@graciedaydream]

Zeke also has a disrupted home life and children who inappropriately poop places are most often victims of some form of abuse. The mad pooper episode could give a much darker insight into zeke, his slightly over touchy relationship with JJ could be because he doesn't know healthy boundaries. I always thought he was romantically interested in Tina and his over support of JJ was nervousness around her an JJ is her object of affection.

[@emmy9732]

@@graciedaydream Super interesting, never thought about that, but it makes total sense! The ways you can delve deeper into the characters are one of the reasons this show is one of my all time favorites

[@Hannah-gc4cy]

ZEKE IS MY FAVORITE. He's a bow legged king👑

[@MoonFanatic]

Come on Jay Jew

[@sandydog426]

I also think the bunny ears, whether it's intentional or not, function as a way to remind us that, despite everything about Louise's character, she is still a little girl--just a child who likes wearing bunny ears just because.

[@WandersNotLost]

Exactly! She acts so much older than she really is (and knows a lot of adult things for someone her age).

[@cliffjasway562]

She is an otaku, or a person who has a fascination with all japanese things, you can see all the things she loves. Like her Kuchi Kopi night light, the movie series she has watched a lot with Bob "Hawk and Chick", as well as the trading cards she tries to get back from the teacher. Also in lot of anime there is like what the guy said about that anime child with the animal hat.

[@ThunderTaker1215]

@@cliffjasway562 I read that the bunny ears were partially inspired by the anime Tekkonkinkreet, so that’s a pretty spot on observation. Edit: I commented before the video brought it up, I didn’t mean to be redundant 🙃

[@fallenflame1940]

@@cliffjasway562 also she names that one hamster shinobu, wich is a Japanese name

[@sjg1829]

Yes it’s a reference to her young age lol. I don’t think she’s old enough to be insecure about looking like Linda

[@andrewtyrell4795]

One of my personal theories is that Tina is actually really smart and the only reason she struggles with math is because her glasses prescription is wildly outdated. In season 8 episode 7 (The Bleakening, Part 2) Bob mentions that they haven't bought Tina new glasses since she was six making her prescription 7 years out of date. By the time she does get new glasses she's already been transferred to the remedial class because she's so far behind. In season 11 episode 16 (Y Tu Tina Tambien) she goes from failing grades in Spanish to excelling in under a week by listening to old Spanish immersion tapes (in fact only about a quarter of them). It's clearly just a matter of interest and motivation.

[@giannareeves5599]

woah, you just blew my mind

[@mevan883]

Isn't that what it always is with kids, a matter of interest and motivation(just like Bart(The Simpsons)).

[@parrotperson]

It's also really common for autistic people to have dyscalculia, so it could just be that. I have it. I'm nearly 30 and I still use my fingers to count.

[@camrider42]

Doesn't Tina get new glasses s10e2? Louise makes her think its a superpower.

[@andrewtyrell4795]

@@camrider42 Yes she does, but by that point she's spent the majority of her educational life struggling with the subject so she's still behind.

[@smellylorenny]

That description of Tina killed me. "A hopeless romantic with a powerful sex drive and minimal social skills." Solidarity, sister!

[@nikam2298]

Truth!! So happy to find my “people”! Tina has always been me in cartoon form.

[@handsoap3346]

She just like me fr

[@alzzzzstar]

she’s so real

[@scarlettg.5772]

Right?! There’s hope I promise. I could definitely be discribed the same way lol. I’m married now but life is definitely not like the movies or books but that’s okay. It can still be good ❤

[@BestCommenter1]

Tina is weird af. The newest season 14 ep1 Tina has a fantasy of a buff good-looking horse. Wtf. Beastiality girl. She's Nast in all ways. I strongly dislike tuna breath i mean tina

[@Euroflounder]

I imagine Tina always assumed she was right handed, until she found out people could be left handed; she tried her left hand and it worked much better.

[@nessiev2373]

i love this theory! maybe she started keeping such a detailed and up to date diary cuz she thought she was bad at writing and needed practice 😭

[@evil1by1]

It's also likely she's a lefty but in a lot of areas lefty's are still forced to learn to write with their right hand. I have an abnormal amount of lefty's in my family and every single one has been forced to write right handed.

[@lolothepopo9726]

suppressed autism at its finest [at least from my family's experience]

[@evaamador9631]

I like to imagine that Tina started writing with her left hand because her right hand got tired when writing friend fiction and she didnt want to stop.

[@ragathaswife1]

I love that

[@malkyyy3418]

My theory for louise’s hat is that she wears it to make herself look taller. Kind of like when animals make themselves look bigger to intimidate predators and stuff. Its also funny cause a little girl wearing a bunny hat doesn’t sound or look too intimidating, it actually sounds very innocent and cute. This would also work to louise’s benefit when causing trouble. Idk im probably just reading into it too much.

[@hfsk123]

I subscribe to this theory bc you can clearly see the ears make her taller than both Gene and Tina. She's just making her outside match her inside

[@ilovemew4835]

I’m pretty sure in one episode an adult says to Louise “aww little bunny ears!” And she says something intimidating back

[@the-nina-beans88]

There’s a theory that Louis is deaf and wear the bunny ears to hide her hearing aids

[@mayleyedits8631]

She has a scalp infection

[@godhatesblackcrayonsjesush9862]

She does not want too look like Linda boom

[@scoutlaceharding]

I've always seen Zeke as romantically interested in Tina while I feel his interest in Jimmy Jr. could go either way. It might be a crush or it might just be that Zeke isn't afraid to show how important his friendship with Jimmy Jr. is. One of the things I like about Zeke is his rejection of a lot of elements of toxic masculinity. He frequently talks honestly about his feelings and even cries. He also has insights into other people's emotions that are surprising. It doesn't seem outside the realm of possibility that his love for Jimmy Jr. is platonic but strong, and he isn't worried about showing that, not being paranoid that people are going to think he's gay. But, I could also be talked into thinking that he's bi.

[@sandydog426]

Yeah, I kinda like how openly affectionate Jimmy and Zeke's friendship is, and think it's important to show teenage boys who are not afraid to love their friends.

[@ZERO_O7X]

I couldn't agree more. I definitely think that Zeke has a huge crush on Tina. For the last 6 years at least my wife and I have fallen asleep to Bob's Burgers on a constant loop and we both call the Belcher's our second family.

[@ZERO_O7X]

@@sandydog426 100% this. I think that Bob's Burgers is probably the most inclusive and wholesome show on TV for the last decade. ❤️

[@mickdes7791]

Zeke act kind of the same way when he's match on team with Gene or regular size Rudy. Always too friendly and in need of wrestling or hugging lol

[@bubbaducky7961]

Yeah because it’s impossible for two men to be friends

[@PLNKYELLOWBLACK]

With the release of the movie the bunny hat is even deeper. Bob’s mom always wore a pink hat and it was her “bravery hat” which bob admired. He gave her the pink bunny hat to 1. commemorate Louise on her bravery of going to school for the first time and 2. honor his mother. The bunny/pink hat is generational and is personal to bob, as much as it is to Louise who then learns her bravery is within herself. she continues to wear the hat in honor of her grandmother. (And because it would be ridiculous for the showrunners to just get rid of it)

[@godfreybeatus933]

3. bobs mothers started wearing the hat because she had cancer so she would wear that to cover her hair loss and eventually it stuck on. this also tells us that bobs mothers died from cancer

[@sophianicholsonkeener8235]

It's interesting that you didn't mention that Gene has a canonical eating disorder, but maybe because it's canonical it's more of a "fun fact" and not for this style of video. In one of the Thanksgiving episodes he's sick in the bathroom with food poisoning because he compulsively ate chicken parm that he knew was rotten and knew would make him sick, and then was ashamed about it afterwards. We do see him in several episodes eat things that aren't food or eat things that are clearly ... not okay to eat. He ate a tatertot off the floor of the boys bathroom, he ate some of the green mold off the wall, ate a banana slug to go with his granola, and some other instances of compulsive eating. A video about your perspective about Gene's relationship with food would be super interesting!

[@heake9709]

My heart broke for Gene in that episode. I think Bob even mentioned being a lot like Gene when he was younger, so it made me wonder.

[@danlc95]

When Gene said that oysters tasted like post nasal drip.... Gross!

[@heake9709]

@@danlc95 Sometimes people say “Ugh, this tastes like poop!” Even though they’ve never eaten poop. So it makes me wonder if it was like an analogy or if he really ate it!

[@maxc3058]

He once at a penny and hoped nobody saw

[@heake9709]

@@maxc3058 What Season and Episode was that? XD

[@LeetMasterAce]

I don't think of Tina as the "odd ball out" as much as this video suggests. Her socially awkward but do-gooder attitude is very similar to Bob, who's always doing the right thing despite also being socially awkward.

[@anonymous-iy5pd]

I feel like she's a good mix of her parents, she cares about rules and can be a voice of reason like bob but she's eccentric and sympathetic toward not only other people but inanimate objects too like Linda is

[@marisa8413]

Bob even has his own moans sometimes lmfao!!! I agree!

[@marisa8413]

"Uuuuugggghhh" when they are stuck in an awkward social situation & start stressing LOL

[@DuckBilledAtheist]

I think the thing with Louise's hat is just that it's a comfort object, like Linus with his blankie

[@10KProductions]

That’s definitely possible!

[@---fi2ml]

I think this is also the most interesting option because it lets us in on more vulnerability/insecurity for a character who otherwise likes to act tough and be taken seriously. same as her green machine (/tricycle)

[@robertdoherty2001]

Agree; when her hat was stolen she began acting like a junkie going through withdrawal, just like Linus when separated from his blanket.

[@xxlukexx08]

Definitely, it's really not as complicated as the op described it lol

[@ZERO_O7X]

Though I can't imagine Louise without her signature hat, she did give up her Green Machine for an actual bicycle so there's still hope.😋

[@itzjavi10]

Just watched the bobs burgers movie and I can say that the way the writers described why she wears the hat is really cool and nice to see that they tied it to bobs parents and a way to remember them

[@theringedjewel6895]

I never thought Zeke could be gay. Jimmy Jr. maybe but not Zeke. Zeke has always been honest about his actions and feelings, and I think he just really values his friendship with Jimmy. On the other hand theres Jimmy Jr. In the episode "yes without my Zeke" Jimmy was very concerned about not being able to see Zeke, cause only seeing him on the Zekends wouldn't be enough. And the episode with the 2 butted goat Jimmy was very jealous about Gene and Zeke bonding. Plus, I feel like Jimmy Jr. uses Tina almost as a beard, doesn't give her much attention unless he's close to losing her.

[@mevan883]

Yeah, I agree with you and when you think about Jimmy Jr.’s dad he would not be happy/supportive about it to.

[@stephaniebaker6001]

That makes sense, including the fact that Jimmy is always dancing! (Obviously not a sign of homosexuality, but it is a bit weird as he dances very provocatively! Lol!)

[@emmmaalycee]

My jaw dropped, this makes so much sense

[@mistermack4987]

Also the Valentine's Day episode (with the introduction of Nat Kinkle, the greatest side character ever) showed Jimmy J being a jerk to a different girl. Maybe he has yet to figure out that he just doesn't like girls

[@natmickan]

@@mistermack4987 agreed (both about Jimmy Jr and Nat Kinkle)

[@Valitzu777]

A common "theory" that mother is dead? Well, less of a theory, was definitely in a show: Season 7, Episode 7, at 4:11, Mr. Fishoader asks Bob, "How good are you at building gingerbread houses?" Bob replies: "Well actually, not bad, my mother and I would build them before she died".

[@stephaniebaker6001]

Nice catch! 😉 I have to rewatch that episode!! 😁

[@fiona9356]

i was thinking the same thing! he kept talking about how it’s “unknown” of what happened to his mom, yet it’s been said before

[@dianeridley9804]

Fishoeder

[@vanessalynn82]

Yes! I just commented this! I’m totally rewatching it tonight :)

[@ScreamQueenz]

Yeah I was literally watching this episode and it reminded me of this video

[@elizabethdrabkin7499]

Bob did say he and his mom built gingerbread houses before she died, "it was kind of our thing" 🥺

[@elizabethdrabkin7499]

S7 E7

[@ZERO_O7X]

That's a fantastic episode and I love the guy in the creepy house singing adeste fidelis to Linda the kids and Teddy as all the gingerbread houses get shot up lol.

[@rpaulchoiniere]

Came here to say this. Also Zeke has a mad crush on Tina. Linda def isn’t an alcoholic and you left out Tina’s obsession with zombies.

[@SL-ul3yr]

So glad you also remembered and with more details than I did. I was starting to think I hallucinated that scene

[@angrynativeone]

I repeated this before scrolling and seeing yours. Good on ya, eagle eyed heroine! (Like… a jazz concert?)

[@Mrnotpib]

Missed opportunity not calling it Bob’s Burger’s iceberg lettuce: comes with iceberg lettuce.

[@TheBobist]

Wouldn't fit because the world lettuce wouldn't fit anything and be off and be viewed as a try hard attempt.

[@Smithlord]

Iceburger*

[@MaxOakland]

Nothing should ever come with iceberg lettuce

[@lbatemon1158]

@@MaxOakland while I laughed at your comment, iceberg is very good roughage for pooping. At least, that's what I tell my kids to get them to eat it.

[@ovinr3187]

@@TheBobist yeah but like, that kinda fits with the burgers of the days

[@jacobplacencio989]

I don’t think Linda is an alcoholic. She seem to have enough control to not qualify. I think she just likes to get crazy

[@jenf3166]

She sucked wine out of a dishrag. She may be highly functioning but she absolutely has problematic drinking tendencies.

[@jbrekkie23]

she’s a functioning alcoholic like jeff winger

[@colina1330]

I think the "the Belchers are dead" theory is just some people's need to make something more out of something than what's actually going on. I mean, Bob can seem a little crazy at times, but that theory really makes no sense. The entire town would have to be playing along with his delusions.

[@andrewtyrell4795]

"They've been dead all along" is the go-to try-hard edgy theory for every show.

[@stephaniebaker6001]

Yeah, that would make Bob certifiable! 😅

[@annasilverhorn8927]

Their all dead in apocalyptic town!!!!

[@MaxOakland]

*There’s ALWAYS a “they’re dead” theory. It’s honestly rather obnoxious and lame at this point*

[@fallenflame1940]

@@andrewtyrell4795 indeed, i was just about to comment that xd

[@ran52475]

I read a theory somewhere that Louise uses hearing aids, and wears the bunny ears hat over them. I’m not typically super into fan theories, but I kinda like this one. It also fits with the baby pictures where we already see Louise wearing a little pink hat over her ears.

[@androidaxolotl8311]

I read that theory too.

[@ClioThayerIsACat]

that would be a really cute way to explain why she always calls them "my ears" bc they are in some way connected to her actual hearing

[@fallenflame1940]

Awa thats wholesome

[@bethany18244]

And that when her hat got stolen, she wore a hoodie.

[@charlesintune]

Omg maybe she has a cranial scar. That would explain why parents cover up her head as an infant

[@sandydog426]

Bob and Jimmy are good, direct foils that work well against each other. Jimmy is the superior businessman, but Bob is the far superior cook. I thought the jealousy theories were pretty blatant, or not meant to be theories. Bob wishes his restaurant was more successful, Jimmy wishes he had a good relationship with his family. Jimmy also contradicts one of Bob's core beliefs, which is that good things happen to good people and you should operate under some morals system. Jimmy spits in the face of the way Bob lives his life by being more successful at Bob's dream. In Bob's mind, he's done what he "should" do, the "right" thing, yet a crook like Jimmy prospers. I think Bob resents that.

[@andrewtyrell4795]

Yeah, it's hardly a theory so much that they're jealous of each other.

[@ToudaHell]

I always thought Jimmy was jealous of Bob's culinary skills. Its so blatant the guy was in tears after eating his own burger because he knew it wasn't as good as bobs.

[@jonnyjl345k7]

There’s also my favorite: every character is drunk but Bob.

[@rogercruz1547]

That... sure explains a lot but aren't kids just smaller drunk adults anyways because of the developing brains?

[@bla3135]

I think more like every character has some mental issues but Bob. Sometimes I feel like he’s the only sane person around 😀

[@princesscaroline198]

I love whenever Bob gets drunk…he’s the best

[@mackenzieackley8049]

My theory on Tina's handedness is that she tried to write with her right to fit into the family, before gaining more confidence. I think it's a metaphor for her character arc. She's still awkward, but she's come out of her shell a bit .

[@kathrynhamilton860]

Awe I love that

[@joshwashinqton]

idk, I feel like tina is like super smart, she’s just so overlooked by the other characters. like, in almost every episode, it’s tina who comes up with the plan to save everyone (usually accompanying a ‘tina, you’re a genius!’). has anyone else noticed this?

[@PortoWulf]

The irony of Louise's hat, even if not intentionally regarding the simpsons, is that Marge had hair that hid her ears, and Louise had ears that hid her hair.

[@mark6302]

ha damn I just typed the same thing xD

[@darthbalgarus6986]

What if Archer is just Bob daydreaming about being a super spy whilst bored at the restaurant? It could explain the shared voices between Bob/Archer, Gene/Cecil, Louise/Cecil's girlfriend, and Skip Marooch/Farooq.

[@MaxOakland]

Shared voices is because the voice actors like working together and have great chemistry

[@tayboogie1115]

@@MaxOakland the people are voice actors - they can make a different voice…I think the theory fits better

[@Dalton_Boardman2000]

Can't wait for the movie. Heard that Louise's hat will be a plot point, maybe we'll find out why she's so emotionally and physically attached to it. Hoping we can also see what she finally looks like without it.

[@MaxOakland]

Where did you hear that!?

[@Dalton_Boardman2000]

@@MaxOakland It's just floating around. I just assumed Bouchard said it at some press release or interview.

[@annebird4759]

IT WASSSSS

[@lenalous]

*spoilers* in the movie, she said that her parents gave it to her on her first day because she was so brave. I'm not completely sure, but this is what I remember from watching it.

[@DoubleKing101]

Spoilers!! She wears the hat because her parents gifted it to her after her first day of preschool, for being so brave. And it’s pink because bobs mom used to wear a tacky pink hat even in the summer, and Linda liked that and wanted to do the same for Louise

[@ZERO_O7X]

I have Bob's exact tattoo of the nose and mustache in the same spot as he does. That being said there are very few continuity errors throughout the entire series. The first two I think of off the top of my head are how they alluded to Bob's dad being dead and his old restaurant being sold when Bob got his box of (horrible) toys mailed to him from the people who bought it. Second, when Gail started dating Mr. Frond (S6 Ep4 -Gail Making Bob Sled), everyone seems to know about it until two episodes later when the kids find out that Mr Frond might end up being their new uncle in law (S6 Ep:6 - The Cook, The Steve, The Gail & Her lover). Other than that the show has been pretty tight with keeping everything continuous.

[@novasnotvibing]

Dating mr frond ≠ getting married to me frond

[@emilyivy651]

The discontinuity with his dad has always bothered me about Bob's burgers. He doesnt seem that far away, much closer than Linda's parents, and he NEVER gets talked about. The whole setup seems heavy handed and not well thought out. I truly believe they planned on him being dead but then decided to add him in for a christmas episode.

[@nessiev2373]

i think the gayle and frond thing was an airing issue. they were supposed to be in order but they couldn't switch the airing slots because one of them was a thanksgiving episode

[@MaxOakland]

@@nessiev2373 I think so too. That makes a ton of sense

[@AluminumFusion22]

Something funny to add to the iceberg is how the pilot episode has really cynical humor compared to the rest of the series. Loren Bouchard was apparently uncomfortable with a lot of the humor of the episode, one joke that sticks out to me is the autism joke, which modern Bob's Burgers would never do. Bouchard wanted to make the show more light-hearted in contrast to shows like Family Guy.

[@kenjako]

Has someone in the autistic spectrum I think that joke is one of the best jokes in the entire show lol

[@Crate70]

This is actually why I like the first 3 seasons so much, you’ll get wholesome family sitcom jokes and situations but then there’s just a quick little dark joke to contrast it, keeps things fresh

[@royalblanket]

@@Crate70 I think as the series goes on it gets a lot more like a childrens show. Every new episode now had a moral, which is fine, but it's kind of boring imo and the episodes before were way different

[@ZERO_O7X]

As a huge fan of both Bob's Burgers and Home Movies, it's amazing how much Loren's sense of humor and characters are almost interchangeable between the two. They definitely share a very similar energy on some level.

[@parrotperson]

@@kenjako I am also autistic and thought it was funny.

[@Spanishproject123100]

The Bob's Burger Archer crossover is a reference to the movie "A History of Violence." If you search up the diner scene you can see even the fight choreography has similarities to it.

[@harrybaldino8955]

Not really. It's because the person who voices Bob voices archer

[@angrynativeone]

Dunno what this other guy is talking about… but I agree 100%!!! I knew that fight scene looked familiar!!! Nice catch! … and not for nothing, but yeah, REALLY, because the sheer volume of reference and structure to other movies or books through the ENTIRE series… like the crawl space being an ode to the Shining. Yeah, Really. I mean, shit… “Bob Day Afternoon” literally even used the original movies name!!!

[@MordianShock]

I'm surprised that Bob is bi isn't talked about.

[@alexisd5059]

YESSSSS when he has that moment with the guy at the grocery meat counter when he keeps buying turkeys

[@stephaniebaker6001]

I recently watched an entire video about this. Bob is definitely bi, but would never cheat on Linda because they truly love each other. It does add some fun to his character though!

[@K1S7Z3]

I mean that is canonical

[@lordroy88]

Not really a theory though, heavily implied

[@bobbybelchbottoms2]

@@alexisd5059 yes or with chef duval in the cruise ship episode

[@aliceyoung6270]

in the archer "bob's burger's" reference, the kids are not Archer's, they're Linda' from a previous marriage. Archer even mentions it. there's no 'have several kids and raise them". In the cameo he's only been with them for about 2 months

[@Dalton_Boardman2000]

I dislike that aspect of the episode because it implies there was a real Bob Belcher who's likely dead or at best divorced. Bob and Linda's relationship is so endearing that I refuse to accept ANY universe where they aren't together.

[@daisydropper]

@@Dalton_Boardman2000 I think it could be like I'm scrubs where Turk tried to daydream about being married to Elliot but ended up just daydreaming about his wife instead. Maybe Bob daydreams about being a spy but then tried to retcon his own family in the daydream without thinking too much about it. Bob would love a NY restaurant so it makes me think that instead.

[@Korii.Lee21]

The movie definitely “cleared” some stuff up. Loved it!

[@Sam-bf2fl]

As someone who’s autistic, it makes me so happy that you showed the right picture of the autism spectrum and not the linear one ☺️ also, I’ve been binge watching Bob’s burgers and this video is great 😁

[@stephaniebaker6001]

I'm no expert, but Tina seems to have some traits of aspergers. She's an awesome character and I love her adorable awkwardness!

[@Sam-bf2fl]

@@stephaniebaker6001 Hey, just so you know Aspergers isn’t used anymore because it has terrible history and is harmful like functioning labels! But I agree. Tina has a lot of autistic traits and I honestly thought she was a canon autistic character when I first started watching the show because of it!

[@Jim-so3zm]

@@Sam-bf2fl I think she's written to be autistic but that it just isn't really touched on.

[@Sam-bf2fl]

@@Jim-so3zm that’s what I thought while watching it

[@j.bailey5619]

YESSSS

[@andrewjackson5679]

The tina switching hands theory actually could have gone another route, being that a lot of left-handed people were forced to write and do things with their right hand, and it can actually lead to cordnation issues which would explaine why shes so clumsy

[@GeneBean43]

🤯 Yes! This is my new head canon!

[@Lildeadthing420]

do people still forget people can be bi? that would explain zeke's attraction to tina and possible attraction to jimmy.

[@zeyface6366]

People always forget that people can be bi. A lot of gay people don't even believe it

[@-baby-2842]

Bob is canonical bisexual

[@zeyface6366]

@@-baby-2842 Absolutely loved that thing with the turkey

[@commentresurrection1841]

People just don't care that's all. You cant expect everybody to even acknowledge it exists...

[@jeltje50]

@@commentresurrection1841 it's just baffling people forget about bi.

[@Gearlox]

Louise just has the same hair as Linda and it drives her mad.

[@10KProductions]

For real

[@CatVomitX0]

Tina's personality is more like Bob's, they're both the sound of reason but always get carried away with the things they're obsessed with. Gene is the exact copy of Linda, Louise is similar to Linda but she feels like she relates to her father the most. I do think the hat is supposed to be therapeutic for her, she always interacts with it during stress and snapped when her hat was taken from her.

[@anonymous-iy5pd]

Tinas a good mix of both I think, voice of reason like bob and eccentric and loves love like linda

[@corneliuspipington6037]

Another instance where Tina takes something literally is in the s4 episode with the seaplane where they are all in the plane Linda says for the kids to swim to shore as a joke and Tina actually jumps out the plane to swim to shore so the writers are definitely aware of this theory

[@c.d.rstudios4691]

I'm not in any way autistic but I'd probably do that

[@a_literal_brick]

The Archer thing actually has some dark implications if you follow it to it's logical conclusion. In the episode, they say that Archer disappeared for two months during which time he met and married Linda, who already had the three kids. Although the whole thing was meant as a joke, if you take it as canon, it basically implies that Archer (at least from season 4 onward) is a sequel to Bob's Burgers in which Bob is no longer in the picture. Bob and Linda _really_ don't seem like the type of couple to get a divorce and Linda was still so attached to Bob that she tried to turn Archer into him, so the most likely scenario is that Bob is dead. Also, the kids who usually can't shut up don't say a word during the entire scene. In reality, this was probably due to difficulties with getting the voice actors, but in universe, this could imply that they've been traumatized by something like the death of a father. The scene was definitely just intended as a joke, but if taken as canon, it creates really dark implications for the future of the Belcher family.

[@lbatemon1158]

Oh, this is interesting!

[@CupofTeelie]

Watching this now after the release of the film is so interesting! A lot of things in here, specifically why Louise wearers her hat and a bit of info about Bobs mother, are addressed in the film which was so heartwarming

[@brandiguarino1778]

Tina’s personality is a mix between Bob and Linda’s sister.

[@crazyhascupcakescameron9513]

Jimmy Jr's near obsessive jealousy of not only of Tina but his friend's as well is really not talked about enough. Its clearly due to having Jimmy snr as a father. He loses it the moment he thinks Zeke might be an hour away or is hanging out with someone else even if Zeke is still with him. He's a people pleaser and goes along with everything else, it makes sense that he freaks out at the idea of being alone

[@aikou2886]

The thing that caught my attention about Tina was the way she slept. That's also an oddly specific trait because yes, some of us have trouble sleeping or sleep in "unconventional" ways but also that's a form of stimming.

[@austinostergaard2187]

When Tammie is introduced she does have a crush on Zeke, and yes he does reciprocate her feelings. He attemps to impress her buy hawking a loogie into the air and catching it in his mouth. To wich Tammie is clearly disgusted yet still intrigued. I figured he took her look of disgust as striking out so he gave up unaware she was still into him.

[@wimvaughdan7032]

I figured he gave up after experiencing Tammies personality.

[@austinostergaard2187]

@@wimvaughdan7032 Also a good theory. Zeke like to rough house a bit but as we have seen he is a nice sweet guy.

[@calebcogan3541]

You know, about that fact about Bob's mother, we have now seen what she looks like thanks to the movie and the hat she wore is what inspired Louise's hat. Pretty big reveal, to be honest!

[@SuperPhilishere]

I'm pretty sure that Zeke is a genius who acts out either for attention or out of boredom.

[@seakelp15]

With the “Linda is an alcoholic” theory, I feel like Linda is a parallel to Beth from Rick and Morty. Beth is always drinking without anyone calling her out but it’s very prevalent that she drinks a lot of wine in the series. Linda gets called out, even calls herself out at times, for drinking wine and it’s not very prevelant. They’re both going the same way but the way it’s shown is different in their respective shows.

[@fatimamustafa4047]

As an autistic Person I've always viewed both gene and Tina to b on the spectrum and find them to b positive representation to a very large and diverse community

[@EnyaShello]

As an ADHDer I’ve always seen gene as ADHD !

[@dinopines9191]

Yeah I say I relate to gene a lot especially with the lazar episode when he got scared because of how loud the music was, the same thing happened to me at the lightning show in a museum I’m also the same age as Tina though (13)

[@MaxOakland]

@@EnyaShello Gene could have ADHD and Autism. It’s pretty common from what I’ve heard

[@otakunthevegan4206]

I think Both Tina and Gene are fantastic examples of Autistic representation.

[@lbatemon1158]

I'm on the spectrum and don't really see Gene being autistic. Totally relate to Tina. I'd think Gene would be more along the lines of ADHD and TS, as he definitely has some impulse control issues...

[@willymillynilly4501]

I honestly don’t think Zeke is gay, he’s just comfortable with being affectionate and loving of Jimmy Jr. He also mentioned that he had a crush on Tina a couple times, so at the very least straight or bi. But you know, sexuality doesn’t matter or anything.

[@maneoj46]

Essentially if he was a Greek Philosopher, he'd be Plato. Given how much he loves wrestling

[@triforcewielder8500]

Don't forget Tina's love and obsession with zombie's...

[@andrewtyrell4795]

I believe that's stated to be a meeting of her night terrors/recurring nightmares from when Bob showed her a zombie movie too young and her hormone filled pubescent mind exploring her newfound sexuality.

[@caelviktora9443]

nothing to do with cannibalism, look away look away

[@stephaniebaker6001]

Yes!!! Now THAT'S not quite normal, but it is quite prominent in her daydreams!

[@jebron319]

Tina takes after Gale,, if not for her supportive parents she could become more like Gale

[@janibii_608]

Ye its kind of sad cus throughout the show we see that Gale actually has a pretty big imagination, she's also the only one who was able to get Louise to go to the dentist (due to her creativity) if Gale had a better support system she could have become incredibly successful

[@ehmeh7217]

The "everyone is dead" theory is so wack

[@TDIdialgagirl]

That's in almost every cartoon theory/conspiracy

[@mellamotina5100]

That theory is literally like writing “I woke up and it was all a dream…” at the end of a book 😭😭

[@SL-ul3yr]

No fandom is complete without an "everybody is dead" theory... unfortunately. Such weak shit, man.

[@Dalton_Boardman2000]

-Everyone is dead -The world is imaginary and/or the protagonist(s) are comatose Why are these so common? The only time it was used unironically well in a cartoon was Garden Wall. It's such a stock scenario it's lost all meaning.

[@annasilverhorn8927]

That or it's a drug trip

[@tishapaculba]

season 13 discussed bobs mom, even went to to the grave. Also, how louise was like bobs mom even discussing the origins of her hat. I cant remember what episode it was or maybe it was in the movie.

[@acurioustraveller8194]

My theory is Ginger isn't real. Each family member talks to someone or something that isn't there. Bob and objects. Gene and Ken. We never see her. Or hear her. It's always on the phone. We see the back of her head during a flashback, and that's it. We see how supportive Linda is when Bob talks to turkey's. Same thing can happen for Linda talking to Ginger. I was skeptical of her existence during the sleepover episode. It seemed Linda was using Ginger as a way to push Louise to having a sleepover. Linda wanted her to have a sleepover. Not for her daughter sake, but for Linda's sake. I'd put money down that she's not real.

[@maggieshuttlesworth8329]

Actually, we see Ginger’s face in the scene where we see bob and linda meet for the first time, also I believe when they go to see the pirates of panache musical theatre.

[@acurioustraveller8194]

@@maggieshuttlesworth8329 Both scenes are flashbacks from Linda's perspective. . Linda could probably see her, because she's real to her. Just like how Gene drew a picture of Ken. It's really to both of them. Don't mean anyone else can. Until we see her In present time with a speaking role and have other characters acknowledge her. I still call shenanigans

[@spa-peggymeatballs4861]

What about the episode when she pops in the restaurant after loosing weight and everyone comments on her weight-loss? Or the one where they go visit her when she’s working at the doll place, doing the dolls hair? Curious to hear your theory! Edit: aaaaand I just realized my mistake. GINGER not GRETCHEN. Okay ignore everything I just said. No wonder I was so confused by your comment! Now off to evaluate your theory about “Gingah”!

[@IAmTerrestrial]

They confirmed Ginger's existence in a recent episode, Gretchen and gale were both there at the time and Gretchen even offers a fencing match to Ginger, something she probably wouldn't do to a hallucination

[@Merylstreep1949]

Bob's mother is never mentioned because she's actually Mallory Archer and it's a security issue

[@hfsk123]

Bob and Stirling are brothers!

[@mark6302]

lol

[@mevan883]

Well the Gingerbread house episode did mention that Bob and his mom used to do it together.

[@Moscoe...]

You released this litterally whilst I'm binge watching the series.

[@Dalton_Boardman2000]

Same.

[@grimphantom99insaneenderma85]

Louises also loves anime/creatures/ yokai her ears could be a reflection of her personality of liking those types of things. Also I think in an episode the hat is actually dear to her and was a gift from her parents when she was little.

[@Izzytheavocado]

In the bobs burgers movie that just came out we find out that she wears the hat because it’s special and the memory of when she got the hat was special because her mom made it and her parents gave her after her first day of preschool

[@CM-fw6hz]

Honestly my favorite part of this whole video is that instead of using a screenshot from the actual production of Sweeney Todd, you use the episode of The Office where Andy is in Sweeney Todd

[@bethany18244]

Lol I loved that, too!

[@caelanshong3765]

I think you should do more of these. I like your perspective and interpretation on the theories revolving around the series. You should do more. Cheers!

[@stephaniebaker6001]

I caught on to Tina's left handedness because I'm also a south paw, so I'm always noticing it in others; including tv shows, even though this is animated. Check out the left handed characters on "The Simpsons" as well! 😁

[@thesilliestgooseonneptune5285]

When archer thought he was bob he says that its tough job being a step dad to gene, tina and Louise

[@JeimuzuOnline]

I'm recently diagnosed on the spectrum and I wanna say you nailed the explaining and the not one size fits all so good thank you

[@Iamthatis137]

Great video!!! I am obsessed with Bob’s Burgers so I know or have thought about most of this, except the last bit. Now, I do want to rant a bit about how much I hate the “everyone’s dead from horrible tragedies and the show is the main character’s psychotic break” theories. It’s usually cartoons because their inherent separation from reality allows people to read this kind of nonsense into them. First of all, there’s so many gaps that it doesn’t make sense. It requires leaps of imagination that basically just completely rewrite the show (for instance: Teddy and Mort are “actually” saying and doing different things than we see and hear them do because we are observing Bob’s alternate reality AND all the perspectives into the other family members’ minds are just Bob imagining what they would be thinking...like... what??? What would be the point of that, unless it was overtly part of the plot?). Also, what kind of mind fuck cartoon show creator would decide to create a bunch of fully developed characters and situations while secretly knowing they’re all dead and the main character is insane? Wtf? I think it’s just a way for disturbed creative bored people to try to mess with other people’s heads. It worked on me with Rugrats as a teenager and that’s probably why it annoys me so much (that one is really f’ed). 😅 The concept itself is good storytelling and there are lots of great pieces of media that explore it (like one particular excellent horror movie- no spoilers). That doesn’t mean it exists wherever you even have the tiniest inkling it may. The whole point of Bob’s Burgers is that the family survives and thrives under repetitively disastrous and ridiculous circumstances. That’s what the intro is about.

[@orsall2084]

Out of every iceberg video on Bob's Burgers, this is the only one that go the bob tattoo thing right. lol thanks for actually watching the show and not pretending, like the other popular channels do.

[@mylesaye]

i love that louise's hat is actually a reference to bob's mother, and that louise reminds bob so much of her. i love their relationship so much :(

[@adriannyles3248]

In the Archer crossover episode it was actually explained that it was a chore to be " step-dad" to Gene,Louise and he forgot Tina's name.

[@77Amnita]

My Dad thinks that Louise wears her hat because it distinguishes her from Linda. As we all know, Bob and Louise are a lot closer than Louise and Linda are. Without her hat, Louise looks exactly like Linda (if Linda didn't have glasses), and to her, that's not a good thing. So she wears her hat so could look as dissimilar to her mom as possible. I have to say, I agree with his theory and I'm happy that this video covered it lol

[@khaightlynn]

As a weird person, Bob's Burgers and Futurama have always been my favorite go-to feel good shows. The Belchers are a perfect imperfect family and the crew are the perfect chosen family I've always wished I had. (I also kind of read Zeke as not completely being able to tell the difference between the intense feelings that come with close platonic friendships and romantic interests. And dude, same.)

[@Acornup]

speaking of bob's mother, one of the later episodes in season 13 (or 12) is the family going to the graveyard to see bobs mom's grave

[@nedconnors7081]

Louise's bunny hat is exactly the same as the one worn by character 'bunny boy' in the 90s film Gummo.

[@gentlemancaller4058]

I think Jimmie is gay and is secretly in love with Bob. I always thought Jimmie was sleeping with the guy that works with him. He does go to the motel to take "naps"

[@davidmartini7764]

And in the episode where bob is a part time taxi driver, the trans passengers say they see Jimmy a lot.

[@kittyprydex]

Well, transpeople and cross dressers aren't all gay, so that's a 50/50 at best. He was also into adult baby stuff, and that's not enough to confirm he's gay. My thought is, Jimmy's a shitty dad because HIS dad was shitty to him. And I think he's both jealous of Bob as a good father, and he also wants Bob's approval because Jimmy sees him as a good dad.

[@gentlemancaller4058]

@@kittyprydex I don't know where "Trans" came into the conversation. Jimmie is neither Trans nor a Crossdresser. He is in to baby play, but that also has nothing to do with my theory of him being secretly in love with Bob.

[@gentlemancaller4058]

@@aduckofsomesort They see Jimmie at the Desire Dungeon, but they never said that he was/is a client of theirs. That episode shows that Jimmie is in to baby play but nothing else. As far as the 3 cross dressers in that episode it is moot to my opinion that Jimmie is gay.

[@morganmedrano920]

Zeke is supposed to be like Bob. He has a perfect flavor palette, and he's pansexual. Its the daughters date guys like their dad.

[@danielcoffey4972]

I can't get over you pronouncing Louise's name like Luis Guzman's name.

[@elizabethdixon451]

I scrolled looking to see if anyone else noticed it 😂. Drove me nuts lol

[@lunanewyear]

I think that Louise’s hat is kind of like a shield to the outside world. It’s a part of her identity, because it protects her from growing up. As little kids, hats such as hers would be “cute” and normal, but once you get older, it would get weirder. I think Louise is holding on to her childhood and her protective barrier against the things she’s too scared to face, and we see that in Easy Rider. Louise can’t function without her ears, and the inner psychopath in her breaks free. Without her shield and protection, she’s just another scared little girl and not the threat she makes herself out to be. With the bunny ears, she can hold onto her childhood and find comfort in the fact that she is the boss and has control by manipulating childish expectations. Another theory I’ve heard is that Louise wears the hat to cover up the similarity between her and Linda because she doesn’t want people to know how alike they actually are. Maybe Louise just wears it because it may be some sort of Japanese folklore, such as Kuchi Kopi, but I think it’s her protection against the real world.

[@hehooyeehonk324]

It's cool to see how much we've learned since then (like about Louise's ears and Bob's mom)

[@gertvanderstraaten6352]

Is this why Linda always tells the kids to 'stay out of my room!'

[@paconelious]

Zeke literally told tina he was going to marry her. 😂 it was so funny and sweet

[@brianacampbell9780]

the last one killed me, i don’t believe it BUT i do believe teddy would do something like that for bob

[@Sinsxg]

Louise struggles with being the youngest child and despises being called a “baby”. In the film, she mentions how Bob and Linda gave her the hat so she'd feel brave enough to make it through her first day of preschool.

[@proudtobeinvisible]

in my opinion Louise I just really attached to her comfort object, I had a hoodie at that age and kiddos are more literal thinking than adults are. There is probably no real seriousness attached to it, just Louise just needs a bit of comfort and uses her ears for it.

[@taylerd1]

I don't think the ventriloquism mom theory is the most obvious reason for bob talking to food. Bob worked at the diner all through his childhood and had no friends or siblings, so resorted to talking to the objects around him because he was lonely

[@MylingCyrus]

They're all dead theories are sooooo stupid 😵

[@TDIdialgagirl]

I want to find a show/book/movie where that isn't a theory

[@MylingCyrus]

@@TDIdialgagirl yeah maybe the sixth sense? I know alot of people say everyone in LOST was dead the entire time but I don't know about that one either. 😫

[@SL-ul3yr]

@@MylingCyrus Totally wrong about LOST! People bash the ending on the grounds that it's dumb that everyone was dead the whole time, but they weren't. Everything that happened on the island, including when they went back in time, and everything that happened to the Oceanic 6 when they got off the island actually happened. Every character death happened as we saw it. And then the characters who didn't die during the show died separately, at different times, after the events of the show. The flash-sideways, which is the timeline where everyone is off the island and alive but don't remember each other until Desmond helps jog their memories, is the only part of the show that takes place in the afterlife. That's really happening many years after the main events of the show, after all the main characters have died (including the ones who escaped from the Man in Black at the end- they really did survive and get off the island and they lived out the rest of their lives, then eventually all died). Christian Shepherd explains that to Jack and explicitly tells him that everything that happened was real. The reason why they all join up in the afterlife is because they were all such an important part of each other's lives that they couldn't move on to the afterlife until everybody was there with them. They looked the same way in the afterlife as they did on the island because that's how they knew each other. (Plus it's more impactful for the audience if we can actually recognize everyone, lol) The writers of LOST were actually pissed at the network because, without their permission, it aired confusing footage after the finale that implied they were dead the whole time.

[@roserxss5039]

The belcher family seems like a 3rd generation Italian family. Once I was high and came up with a theory that everyone is jealous of bob because they know how successful he can be when given the right opportunity but they’re all against him. There’s so many instances where he would’ve been rich but chose his morals and comfort

[@roserxss5039]

I just wanna say that I was possibly right. Linda is probably like 4th or 5th generation

[@marias1609]

My favourite theory is that gene has adhd, which i think is really possible and a cool representantation as there is more depth to him than just "oh look a squirrel". Also i once heard that louise might have hearing aids that she is insecure about and therefore covers them with another pair of ears. But the only real actual cue that'd lead to that is that she sometimes talks really loud, which could also be her personality. Then again, it's possible that creators had this in mind since there is a new episode with a character with hearing aids, so that's a thing they consider. Also to the zeke theory I'd like to add that it'd make sense he's bisexual, if you'd want to interpet his friendship with jimmy jr as having a crush. But i personally believe that they just want to show how important best-friend-constructs are to middle schoolers, especially if they're a bit insecure on their own, which zeke might be since his family life is troubled and there is a lot more self awareness to him than to the typical trouble maker displayed in the media.

[@andrewtyrell4795]

Zeke also struggles with impulse control which is a major part of ADHD. There are other explanations, but it's possible. But as someone with ADHD I do see Gene exhibit a lot of familiar behaviors and struggles.

[@marias1609]

@@andrewtyrell4795 i agree zeke could be neurodiverse too! Overall i think they portray him in such a great way, they don't only show the poor impulse control but also how he reflects on why he has it or how it sometimes feels impossible to handle, which is really cool. Also i have adhd as well, hi fellow adhd-er! 😊

[@andrewtyrell4795]

@@marias1609 Hello!

[@ColdFuse96]

16:53 Someone correct me if I wrong, but I think those were actually his *step kids,* not his actual kids. Im pretty sure he said something along the lines of: "I love being a step father to Gene and Louise and.....you." (gestures to Tina)

[@JOhnJohnson-xg6sq]

Honestly, the Tina being autistic theory makes me laugh, because it kind of implies that the rest of the Belcher’s are nuerotypical, when pretty much all the Belcher’s read as autistic, adhd or a combination of the two. Bob and Louise are probably the most “normal”, but Linda, Tina and Gene all strike me as having autistic or ADHD traits.

[@susanhughan2198]

I don’t know the Season or Episode but it’s a newer one when Tina needs to ask Big Bob, Pop Pop, questions for school homework; one question she asked him made him talk about a tree that almost fell on him, he finally elaborates & talks about him & “your Mom” as Bob & the family listened, on a camping trip they took when she had to leave the tent to go to the bathroom, the wind & rain were so strong that a tree fell on the tent, landing exactly where Bob’s Mom would’ve been had she stayed in the tent & Big Bob realized how much he loved her & she was “the one” so 6 years later he asked her to marry him Lol ~ it was a great story & as he & Bob washed the dishes afterwards, he told Bob he didn’t mention her often so he wouldn’t miss her & be upset but Bob assured Big Bob he did miss her but likes hearing about her 💕 This was so cool & interesting, thank you so much for sharing this 🤗

[@maddieee34674]

louise’s hat is actually a symbol for bobs mom!!

[@AlexTheGreatCreates]

On the Tina is autistic subject, I’m someone who figured out that I’m autistic only a few years ago, and when I was Tina’s age, I too was obsessed with horses, vampires (a la her zombie obsession), and not so much the butts cuz I’m ace too, but I was obsessed with romances for sure . I relate to Tina SO much even as a grown woman now . She’s super on the spectrum (imo)

[@Brellic]

Regarding Zeke, it's weird how often people forget that bisexuality exists.

[@lizawillow9336]

Agreed! Zeke will always be a bi icon to me

[@ginnyledwell8923]

As an autistic person myself, I think there's a really good chance that Tina is on the spectrum. Here are some symptoms that I've observed: 1. Intense niche interests (I know lots of girls like horses, but Tina's love for them seems especially intense.) 2. Monotone voice (a lot of autistic people, me included, struggle with regulating their voice.) 3. Clumsiness 4. Has trouble regulating emotions/Get's easily overwhelmed (AHHHHHHHHHH) 5. Social awkwardness (she has few friends besides her siblings and can act inappropriately at times, especially when Jimmy Junior is involved.) 6. Struggles in school (school can be HARD when you're neurodivergent. Staying organized, remembering assignments, being on time, working in groups....it can be a lot. Some autistic kids need accommodations in order to do well. I, for one, had an IEP from elementary school through high school. Since Tina is undiagnosed and therefore wouldn't get accommodations, it makes sense that school would be harder for her.) Just some things I noticed!

[@thequeen954]

Matt Groening has said that the bunny ears are a reference to his early comic work. He had a character that had a face a lot like marge in " Life in hell"

[@Mahoody]

More Bob's Burgers intelligent and studied theories, absolutely love the depth and sources given. 11 out of 10!

[@itskatea7880]

I was about to say something about us knowing bobs mom, but this video is 2 years old that’s cray, but her name is Lily!!

[@METALMAN4Wii]

Not seeing how bob can afford his bills on 5 customers a day so maybe $50 a day his rent for both restaurant and apartment upstairs has to be at least $3000 a month? food is $500 electric and gas $200 we'll call it, business owner insurance $200. $100 other supplies napkins and paper cups etc that's $4000 a month.

[@DuckBilledAtheist]

Watch the vid that Bill did on the Belcher's income

[@METALMAN4Wii]

@@DuckBilledAtheist Yup he must be selling Meth lol?

[@dualityofmorons]

Oh god….I saw BB movie, and it explained the ears!!! I don’t wanna spoil it since it just came out, but god it’s hard not to!!!

[@shenniere]

You're so underrated gah I love this channel

[@10KProductions]

Thanks! Glad you enjoy the content!

[@aelincat8455]

So I’ve been rewatching the season and Bob does actually explicitly say him mom died in that episode with the rich guy gingerbread competition. I wouldn’t have noticed if I hadn’t seen this video, but when he gets asked if he’s any good at building gingerbread houses he says he used to make them with him mom before she died