Season 15 Discussion

[peeayebee]

Cracker Barrel? Somewhere homey?

A barrel of hair from all the haircuts? 

Does Gretchen just work there or does she own the salon? I wonder if she came up with the name.

[DoctorAtomic]

Hair Today Gone Tomorrow.

[peeayebee]

There are so many hair salon name puns, so I wonder if this was deliberately NOT a pun, esp with all the store name puns in BB.

I was just looking up some names:

Anita Haircut
Shearlock Combs
Julius Scissor
I'll Cut You
Curl Up & Dye

[bad things are bad]

Salon around the corner is A Room with a Do

Yesterday my husband's new physical therapist came to the house and at some point we were talking about what we watch on TV. I said Bob's, and she asked me how old I was (almost 70). She said I was the only person she's ever met over 40 who watches Bob's! 

[peeayebee]

I'll introduce myself!

[DoctorAtomic]

I'm over 40.

[Aryanna]

I once saw a salon type place named On Fleek. Idk if you could come up with a more 2014 sounding name if you tried. I'm sure it probably sounded cool in 2014. About a decade later it just sounds dated.

[bilgistic]

I just turned 50. BB is legitimately one of my favorite shows of all time.

Edited November 8 by bilgistic

[DoctorAtomic]

On my memories feed, there was a salon I took a picture of when I was living in Japan - Hair Cook Pit. 

[incandescent]

They've done a great job populating Wagstaff with more characters in recent years — Chelsea, Will, and Sam all had their premiere episodes within the last two years.

On 11/3/2024 at 10:37 PM, DoctorAtomic said:

When they get to 8th grade, Louise and Rudy are going to be their own team and demolish everyone. 

I loved the Louise, Rudy, Millie team-up in the counterfeit pottery episode so I would want her in there too. I wonder who their last two members would be!

[Galileo908]

Season 15, ep 6: Hope N' Mic Night

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The kids want to host an open mic night at the restaurant, but the hidden costs keep mounting and Bob worries that the night will ruin him.

Airs 11/10/24

[Galileo908]

Neighbor: Thats not a knife fork store

Exterminator: Fumin' Nature

Burger of The Day: The No Kimchi For Old Men Burger, The L.A. Prawn-Fidential Burger, The Chilidelphia Story Burger

This was a fun one. It was fun to see all these characters again, and explain why ones like Gayle and Darryl weren't in this. Even Jimmy Pesto was in this! His reaction to Andy & Ollie's act had great animation. Great to see Marshmallow again! Loved that she saved the day from the fire marshall. Her song was beautiful.

And Mr. Fischoeder and his PILF. ("I guess that makes me a pilferer!" slayed me). I laughed hard at Trev's act. 

[DoctorAtomic]

No plans to eat a scone. I liked how Bob promised streaming rights with the thought of a line at the restaurant. 

I thought that Mr. Fischoeder was going to put the screws on Bob for the open mic night, but he was all in. Gene always gets y the censors. PILF.

And Marshmallow is back! 

To be fair, the mics and licensing is a big expense. There's no guarantee Bob makes that money back, let alone break even. 

Who was doing Jimmy Pesto? 

I'm not surprised the place was packed. Whenever they do anything at the restaurant, they line up for it. Even when Bob lost on the cooking show. I'm frustrated that a fictional restaurant isn't doing better. 

Fischoeder and the Princess did Paula Abdul and MC Skat Kat. Just give the Emmy now. 

I am slightly disappointed no one ordered anything, but Louise came up with passing the bongo around for everyone to chip in. 

[emma675]

Was the voice artist for Marshmallow different than before? Her voice sounded different to me somehow.

[Galileo908]

33 minutes ago, DoctorAtomic said:

Who was doing Jimmy Pesto? 

Eric Bauza was Jimmy Pesto

Marshmallow is now voiced by Jari Jones. 

[peeayebee]

That was fun. I thought all the acts were good, even Andy & Ollie's rendition of Moonlight Sonata was good.

It was great when Louise passed the bongo around so her parents would make a little money.

Marshmallow was great. "Don't 'What' my 'Well well.'" And she saved the day. It was sweet seeing her parents and how much they love her.

Tina, Louise, and Gene's song was pretty clever. Loved the lyrics.

[Ms.Lulu]

23 hours ago, peeayebee said:

 

Tina, Louise, and Gene's song was pretty clever. Loved the lyrics.

I wanna put a face on your butt and kiss it.

I wanna put a star on your butt and wish it.

I wanna put a house on your butt and visit.

Put a big E on your butt it's explicit.

I kept singing this all day.

Edited November 12 by Ms.Lulu

[tennisgurl]

Tina, Louise, and Gene's song was honestly such a bop, no wonder everyone was so into it. "I wanna put a face on your butt and lick it..."

That was a really fun episode, it was great seeing so many of the reoccurring characters, even the return of Jimmy Pesto. His face during Andy and Ollie's routine was pretty amazing, I think this might be the first time in seasons that they've really acknowledged that he's Andy, Ollie, and Jimmy Jr.'s father, he's not the most involved parent. I thought that the performances were all pretty great, although Marshmallow truly stole the show, and saved the day from the fire marshal. 

It sucks that they didn't end up selling many burgers, but they did at least get some money thanks to Louise passing her drums around, and they did at least get people inside, which I am still counting as a win.

[DoctorAtomic]

Being so heavily invested in the success of a fake restaurant, I'm hoping everyone had a good time and will make it a point to visit for lunch sometime.

[Galileo908]

Season 15, ep 7: Boogie Days

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When Louise signs up for a father-daughter boogie board contest, Bob's past comes back to haunt him.

Airs 11/24/24

Edited November 24 by Galileo908

[Galileo908]

Neighbor: Give Fleece A Chabnce

Exterminator: The Bugly Yuckling

Burger of The Day: The Mango No You Fign't Burger, The Slaw Slaw Land Burger, The Five Cheesy Pieces Burger

Teddy's dad died at a funeral. That explains so much. And like him, I'm not a big fan of my birthday. And Linda, you should read the room about someone not wanting to celebrate, especially after a funeral. But dammit, that sad party made me laugh.

Great Bob, you transferred your trauma of wiping out to Louise. And Gene's reaction to getting the sex talk was one of the funniest bits in a while. And hey, Bob and Louise came in fourth! That's a Belcher first!

[SoMuchTV]

12 minutes ago, Galileo908 said:

And hey, Bob and Louise came in fourth! That's a Belcher first!

Did we see how many had entered? I wasn’t paying close enough attention but why do I suspect it was 4?

[DoctorAtomic]

I'm not a birthday guy either. I don't not like it, but I don't like putting it on people because then they think they have to be all something about it. I don't like when someone else says it. That's my decision to make. 

Where was Rudy? He could have borrowed his mom's new boyfriend. 

Who thought Gene was ready for the sex talk?!

I don't think I've ever seen anyone order a beer before at the restaurant. 

 

[Galileo908]

1 hour ago, SoMuchTV said:

Did we see how many had entered? I wasn’t paying close enough attention but why do I suspect it was 4?

I also assumed they placed fourth out of four.

[peeayebee]

The Bugly Yuckling made me giggle.

I can't decipher "The Mango No You Fign't Burger."

Loved the bit where Linda shakes her head for the kids while Bob is clearly seeing her do it.

Gene screaming No! after Bob's sex talk was funny, but I'd really like to hear his sex talk. It might make ME scream No.

It was nice that Linda came up with a game that handymen and maam would enjoy. And the ice cream machine got fixed!

[DoctorAtomic]

Who cares if they came in 4th. You see those visors? Sweet. 

[Enigma X]

For a show I absolutely adore, it is filled with characters that irk me: Linda, Teddy Gene, and, yes, even sometimes Louise. That said, I love most Bob-focused episodes and really enjoyed the Bob/Louise bonding.

[peeayebee]

What a dad to do this for Louise when he had such trauma over boogie-boarding.

[DoctorAtomic]

1 hour ago, Enigma X said:

For a show I absolutely adore, it is filled with characters that irk me: Linda, Teddy Gene, and, yes, even sometimes Louise. That said, I love most Bob-focused episodes and really enjoyed the Bob/Louise bonding.

I'd say Louise has been way toned down than in earlier seasons. 

[tennisgurl]

Bob really is a great dad, he was even willing to face hos boogie board related trauma to be there for Louise, even if he accidently passed his trauma onto her. But it all worked out, they came in fourth, which is a Belcher first! 

Teddy's dad died at a funeral, that sounds about right. I thought it was sweet that Linda wanted to do something for Teddy and the handypeople, and they even got the ice cream machine fixed!

[SilverLake0315]

6 hours ago, peeayebee said:

I can't decipher "The Mango No You Fign't Burger."

Do you mean you can't figure out the play on words? If so, it's "Oh no you didn't".

[peeayebee]

So, a burger with mango and fig?

[DoctorAtomic]

I would think a thin slice of grilled mango would be interesting, but I don't know how you add the fig. It seems overkill, unless Bob grinds the fig into the beef when he makes the burger because it's sticky.

 

[peeayebee]

A fig jam instead of ketchup/mustard/mayo?

[DoctorAtomic]

That makes more sense. Still, a lot of sweetness between the fig and the mango. Neither are cheap either. 

[Aryanna]

On 11/24/2024 at 8:29 PM, Galileo908 said:

And Linda, you should read the room about someone not wanting to celebrate, especially after a funeral.

Normally I'd agree but it's Teddy. He's such a wet blanket about absolutely everything that you have to force the guy to have fun. He's so timid about everything. 

[Galileo908]

On 11/26/2024 at 10:42 AM, DoctorAtomic said:

That makes more sense. Still, a lot of sweetness between the fig and the mango. Neither are cheap either. 

Considering that the Burger of The Day remains $5.95 no matter what the ingredients are is a small, subtle reason why the Belchers are struggling financially.

[Galileo908]

Season 15, ep 8: They Slug Horses, Don't They?

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Tina and Louise get into an argument.

Airs 12/8/24

[Galileo908]

Neighbor: Gongs Baby, Gongs

Gong Outlet

Exterminator: Squeakret Service

Aww man, the Equestranauts reboot is a life show now. But it was nice to see them involved in a plot again, and with Borubu. I liked the different artstyles in Tina and Louise's apology cards. For such crude drawings, it was well animated. The ending was really lovely.

"Of HORSE you can." Was so dumb, but I laughed at that.

Wow, we finally got to see Linda and Gayle as little kids. Was not expecting Gayle to show up at all. So this was the origin story of Linda saying "stay outta my room!" It originated with Gayle! Of course it did. But I liked how she was the one that got through to Tina and Louise.

[DoctorAtomic]

Helen Oats. Stop it. 

Was this episode from way before? I was just saying they've moved on from this version of Louise. She knows she shouldn't have taken Tina's stuff. She probably could have just asked. tbh, Tina should have just backhanded her. Louise was acting like a brat. Tina shouldn't have taken the slug either. The apology card was a good idea. 

I did like the flashbacks both with the kids and Gayle. I liked that Linda always snored. 

If I was Gayle, I would have just sent them to their rooms. 

I get not everyone is going to get along all the time, but this was a weak effort this far into the run of the show. 

[peeayebee]

In the opening credits, the apartment was on fire. Is this new? I also saw something moving on the sidewalk. It looked like a clump of leaves blowing past, but I wasn't sure.

Man, Louise was certainly a brat. It was bad enough that she took one of Tina's horses, but it had to be her new, special one? I can't remember the name... Something Oats.

The animated "apologies" that Louise and Tina did were very entertaining. I gotta admit, the last one where they both got shot into space, then realized they do love each other made me cry. That song was beautiful, too.

I loved seeing the flashback of when the kids were younger. It was great seeing all their personalities revealing themselves. All the stuff with Gene cracked me up. 

[PinkRibbons]

I agree Louise shouldn't have touched the Helen Oats figurine, but I spent much of this episode wondering how long Linda has been subconsciously promoting the "older sister is the good one" narrative. After her childhood with Gayle, I do think she may be projecting herself onto Tina as the sensible older child who has to put up with the troublemaker younger one. It clearly bothers Louise that Linda is constantly making comments about how sweet and good Tina is.

[tennisgurl]

I think this qualifies as a rare, albeit weird, win for Gayle, she did at least manage to get Tina and Louise out of their rooms and even managed to kind of get through to them. 

Is the new, more mundane, version of the Equestraunauts a reference to the My Little Pony show that they made where the pony's are just people who go to high school? I liked the different animation styles being different but still animated well. 

The flashbacks were really cute, you can see their later personalities coming out already. 

 

[Aryanna]

On 12/9/2024 at 11:14 AM, tennisgurl said:

Is the new, more mundane, version of the Equestraunauts a reference to the My Little Pony show that they made where the pony's are just people who go to high school?

I've never been into MLP so idk. It kinda reminded of Barbie Life in the Dreamhouse. It had the same sorta vibe.

So many puns.

[peeayebee]

Sorry to repeat my question, but is the fire in the Belcher's apartment during the opening credits new? Sometimes my memory is bad, so I don't know if this was shown before.

[Aryanna]

2 hours ago, peeayebee said:

Sorry to repeat my question, but is the fire in the Belcher's apartment during the opening credits new? Sometimes my memory is bad, so I don't know if this was shown before.

I'd have to go back and look. I don't think it's new but not sure.

[DoctorAtomic]

I don't think it's new. You could probably find old episodes on Hulu.

[emma675]

I was curious so I went to Hulu and looked at a random episode from season 5. The apartment fire is there.

[DoctorAtomic]

The water was added since the movie. 

They've had a lot going on over there. 

[Galileo908]

Season 15. ep 9: Dog Christmas Day Afternoon

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A family trip to see Christmas lights turns into a rescue mission, in more ways than one.

Airs 12/15/24

Next week The Great North airs in its place.