Jump to content

Bob Belcher: Difference between revisions

Edit links
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Browse history interactively
← Previous edit
Content deleted Content added
VisualWikitext
No edit summary
Tag: Reverted
No edit summary
 
(42 intermediate revisions by 35 users not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
{{Short description|The current U.S president}}
{{Fan POV|date=February 2024}}{{Short description|Character from the animated sitcom Bob's Burgers}}
{{Infobox character
{{Infobox character
| name = Bob Belcher
| name = Bob Belcher
⚫
| family = Lily Belcher (mother, deceased) <br> Robert "Bob" Belcher Sr. (father) <br>[[Louise Belcher]] (daughter)<br>[[Gene Belcher]] (son)<br>[[Tina Belcher]] (daughter)
| series = [[Bob's Burgers]]
| series = [[Bob's Burgers]]
| image = [[File:Bob_Belcher_3.png|150px]]
| image = [[File:Bob_Belcher_3.png|150px]]
| first = "[[Human Flesh]]" (2011)
| first = "[[Human Flesh]]" (2011)
| creator = [[Loren Bouchard]]
| creator = [[Loren Bouchard]]
| designer = [[Dave Creek]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Blistein |first=Jon |date=2021-01-08 |title='Bob's Burgers' Character Designer Dave Creek Dead at 42 After Skydiving Accident |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-news/bobs-burgers-character-designer-dave-creek-dead-skydiving-accident-1111760/ |access-date=2022-09-18 |website=Rolling Stone |language=en-US}}</ref><br/>Jay Howell
| designer = [[Dave Creek]]<ref>{{Cite magazine|last=Blistein|first=Jon|date=2021-01-08|title={{'}}''Bob's Burgers''{{'}} Character Designer Dave Creek Dead at 42 After Skydiving Accident|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-news/bobs-burgers-character-designer-dave-creek-dead-skydiving-accident-1111760|access-date=2022-09-18|magazine=[[Rolling Stone]]|language=en-US}}</ref><br>Jay Howell
| voice = [[H. Jon Benjamin]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Murphy |first=Eryn |date=2020-06-17 |title=Who Voices Bob on 'Bob’s Burgers'? |url=https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/who-voices-bob-on-bobs-burgers.html/ |access-date=2022-09-18 |website=Showbiz Cheat Sheet |language=en-US}}</ref><br/>Jose Padilla (Spanish)<ref>{{Cite web |title=Bob Belcher Voices (Bob's Burgers) |url=https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/characters/Bobs-Burgers/Bob-Belcher/ |access-date=2022-09-18 |website=Behind The Voice Actors |language=en-US}}</ref><br/>Rene Sagastume (Spanish)<ref>{{Cite web |title=Bob Belcher Voices (Bob's Burgers) |url=https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/characters/Bobs-Burgers/Bob-Belcher/ |access-date=2022-09-18 |website=Behind The Voice Actors |language=en-US}}</ref>
| voice = [[H. Jon Benjamin]]<ref>{{Cite web|last=Murphy|first=Eryn|date=2020-06-17|title=Who Voices Bob on {{'}}''Bob's Burgers''{{'}}?|url=https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/who-voices-bob-on-bobs-burgers.html|access-date=2022-09-18|website=Showbiz Cheat Sheet|language=en-US}}</ref><br/>Jose Padilla (Spanish)<ref>{{Cite web|title=Bob Belcher Voices (''Bob's Burgers'')|url=https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/characters/Bobs-Burgers/Bob-Belcher|access-date=2022-09-18|website=Behind The Voice Actors|language=en-US}}</ref><br/>Rene Sagastume (Spanish)<ref>{{Cite web|title=Bob Belcher Voices (''Bob's Burgers'')|url=https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/characters/Bobs-Burgers/Bob-Belcher|access-date=2022-09-18|website=Behind The Voice Actors|language=en-US}}</ref>
| occupation = Chef and owner of Bob's Burgers
| occupation = Chef and owner of Bob's Burgers
| last =
| last =
| full_name = Robert Samuel Belcher Jr.
| full_name = Robert Belcher Jr.
| gender = Male
| gender = Male
| lbl21 = Age
| lbl21 = Age
| data21 = 46<ref>{{Cite episode |title=Are You There Bob? It's Me, Birthday |episode-link=List_of_Bob%27s_Burgers_episodes#Season_8 |series=Bob's Burgers |series-link=Bob's Burgers |network=The Fox Broadcasting Company |date=April 29, 2018 |season=8 |number=16}}</ref>
| data21 = 46<ref>{{Cite episode|title=Are You There Bob? It's Me, Birthday|episode-link=List_of_Bob%27s_Burgers_episodes#Season_8|series=Bob's Burgers|series-link=Bob's Burgers |network=The Fox Broadcasting Company|date=April 29, 2018|season=8|number=16}}</ref>
⚫
| family = Lily Belcher (mother, deceased)<br>Robert "Bob" Belcher Sr. (father)
| spouse = Linda Belcher (wife)
| spouse = Linda Belcher (wife)
| children = [[Louise Belcher]] (younger daughter) <br>[[Gene Belcher]] (first son) <br>[[Tina Belcher]] (eldest daughter)<br>[[Bob Belcher II]] (second son)
| significant_other = Barbara Bunkley (ex-girlfriend)
| significant_other = Barbara Bunkley (ex-girlfriend)
| home = Seymour's Bay, New Jersey
| home = Seymour's Bay, New Jersey
| relatives = Al Genarro (father-in-law) <br> Gloria Genarro (mother-in-law) <br> Gayle Genarro (sister-in-law)
| relatives = Al Genarro (father-in-law)<br>Gloria Genarro (mother-in-law)<br>Gayle Genarro (sister-in-law)
}}
}}
⚫
'''Robert''' "'''Bob'''" '''Belcher Jr.''' is the main [[protagonist]] of the [[Adult animation|adult-animated]] [[sitcom]] ''[[Bob's Burgers]]'' created by [[Loren Bouchard]] for [[Fox Broadcasting Company|FOX]]. He is the often stressed, anxious patriarch<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-07-16 |title=Bob's Burgers Movie Cast Guide: What the Characters Are Like in Real Life {{!}} Pretty Reel - Father Son TV |url=https://fathersontv.one/actors-psychopath/bobs-burgers-movie-cast-guide-what-the-characters-are-like-in-real-life-pretty-reel/ |access-date=2022-09-18 |website=fathersontv.one |language=en-US |archive-date=2022-09-22 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220922054151/https://fathersontv.one/actors-psychopath/bobs-burgers-movie-cast-guide-what-the-characters-are-like-in-real-life-pretty-reel/ |url-status=dead}}</ref> of the Belcher family and owner of his restaurant Bob's Burgers. He is known for being mild-mannered, pessimistic,<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-05-18 |title='The Bob's Burgers Movie:' A Delicious Movie Guide |url=https://www.hollywood.com/movies/the-bobs-burgers-movie-everything-we-know-61015228 |access-date=2022-09-18 |website=Hollywood.com |language=en-US}}</ref> and a terrible businessman, often having financial struggles in keeping the restaurant running and paying rent. He has a rivalry with the Italian restaurant owner across the street, [[List of Bob's Burgers characters#Pesto family|Jimmy Pesto]], and quarrels with local health inspector [[List of Bob's Burgers characters#Health inspectors|Hugo]]. Bob is a third-generation restaurant owner, and by nature, loves his business and has big ideas for his different burgers (in particular, having a new "burger of the day" for multiple years).<ref>{{Cite web |title=Bob Belcher - Bob's Burgers Characters - ShareTV |url=https://sharetv.com/shows/bobs_burgers/cast/bob_belcher |access-date=2022-09-18 |website=sharetv.com |archive-date=2022-09-21 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220921192630/https://sharetv.com/shows/bobs_burgers/cast/bob_belcher |url-status=dead}}</ref> He has a strong love for his family, including his wife [[Linda Belcher|Linda]], and his children [[Bob Belcher II]], [[Louise Belcher|Louise]], [[Gene Belcher|Gene]], and [[Tina Belcher]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Bob Belcher - Bob's Burgers Wiki Guide |url=https://www.ign.com/wikis/bobs-burgers/Bob_Belcher |access-date=2022-09-18 |website=IGN |date=22 May 2013 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=I'm a match to Bob Belcher from Bob's Burgers |url=https://www.charactour.com/hub/characters/view/Bob-Belcher.Bobs-Burgers |access-date=2022-09-18 |website=www.charactour.com |language=en}}</ref>


⚫
==Background==
⚫
'''Robert Samuel''' "'''Bob'''" '''Belcher Jr.''' is the main [[protagonist]] of the [[Adult animation|adult-animated]] [[sitcom]] ''[[Bob's Burgers]]'' created by [[Loren Bouchard]] for [[Fox Broadcasting Company|FOX]]. He is the often stressed, anxious patriarch<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-07-16 |title=Bob’s Burgers Movie Cast Guide: What the Characters Are Like in Real Life {{!}} Pretty Reel - Father Son TV |url=https://fathersontv.one/actors-psychopath/bobs-burgers-movie-cast-guide-what-the-characters-are-like-in-real-life-pretty-reel/ |access-date=2022-09-18 |website=fathersontv.one |language=en-US}}</ref> of the Belcher family and owner of his restaurant Bob's Burgers. He is known for being mild-mannered, pessimistic,<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-05-18 |title=‘The Bob’s Burgers Movie:’ A Delicious Movie Guide |url=https://www.hollywood.com/movies/the-bobs-burgers-movie-everything-we-know-61015228 |access-date=2022-09-18 |website=Hollywood.com |language=en-US}}</ref> and being a terrible businessman, often having financial struggles in keeping the restaurant running and paying rent. He has a rivalry with the Italian restaurant owner across the street, [[List of Bob's Burgers characters#Pesto family|Jimmy Pesto]], and quarrels with local health inspector [[List of Bob's Burgers characters#Health inspectors|Hugo]]. Bob is a third-generation restaurant owner, and by nature, loves his business and has big ideas for his different burgers (in particular, having a new "burger of the day" for multiple years).<ref>{{Cite web |title=Bob Belcher - Bob's Burgers Characters - ShareTV |url=https://sharetv.com/shows/bobs_burgers/cast/bob_belcher |access-date=2022-09-18 |website=sharetv.com}}</ref> He has a strong love for his family, including his wife [[Linda Belcher|Linda]], and his children [[Louise Belcher|Louise]], [[Gene Belcher|Gene]], and [[Tina Belcher]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Bob Belcher - Bob's Burgers Wiki Guide |url=https://www.ign.com/wikis/bobs-burgers/Bob_Belcher |access-date=2022-09-18 |website=IGN |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=I'm a match to Bob Belcher from Bob's Burgers |url=https://www.charactour.com/hub/characters/view/Bob-Belcher.Bobs-Burgers |access-date=2022-09-18 |website=www.charactour.com |language=en}}</ref>
⚫
In 1967, Bob was born to Robert Belcher Sr. (nicknamed "Big Bob") and Lily Belcher.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lewis |first=Nicole |date=2022-06-04 |title=Bob's Burgers Movie Just Made Louise's Pink Hat Way More Significant |url=https://screenrant.com/bobs-burgers-movie-louise-pink-hat-ears-bob-mother/ |access-date=2022-09-18 |website=ScreenRant |language=en-US}}</ref> Bob didn't have a good childhood, losing his mother at age 13, having to work at his father's restaurant "Big Bob's Diner", and envying children that had real toys and playtime.<ref>{{Cite episode |title=Bob Fires the Kids |episode-link=Bob Fires the Kids |series=Bob's Burgers |series-link=Bob's Burgers |network=The Fox Broadcasting Company |date=November 4, 2012 |season=3 |number=3}}</ref> On [[Christmas]] of [[1984 in the United States|1984]], Bob was kicked out of the [[Duplex (building)|duplex]] after serving "jokey burger specials" and refusing to officially partner with Big Bob.<ref>{{Cite episode |title=Father of the Bob |episode-link=Father of the Bob |series=Bob's Burgers |series-link=Bob's Burgers |network=The Fox Broadcasting Company |date=November 30, 2014 |season=3 |number=6}}</ref>


⚫
On January 1 to September 3, [[1998 in the United States|1998]],<ref>{{Cite episode |title=Human Flesh |episode-link=Human Flesh |series=Bob's Burgers |series-link=Bob's Burgers |network=The Fox Broadcasting Company |date=January 9, 2011 |season=1 |number=1}}</ref> Bob meets, falls in love with and marries Linda Belcher ([[Birth name|née]] Genarro) at City Hall.{{Efn|Shown in a photo hanging on the wall in Bob and Linda's room in "[[Slumber Party (Bob's Burgers)|Slumber Party]]".}} At some point, they buy the restaurant and have Tina, followed by Gene, then Louise two years later and during the events of ''[[The Bob's Burgers Movie 2]]'' it is revealed that after the events of the first film, Linda is pregnant with her and Bob's fourth child, a boy whom she has named Bob Belcher II (in honor of her husband and father-in-law, respectively). The series starts when Louise is nine, and the restaurant is having its grand re-re-re opening after a [[utility pole]] falls into the front of the building.
⚫
== Background ==
⚫
In 1967, Robert Belcher Sr. (nicknamed "Big Bob") and Lily Belcher <ref>{{Cite web |last=Lewis |first=Nicole |date=2022-06-04 |title=Bob's Burgers Movie Just Made Louise's Pink Hat Way More Significant |url=https://screenrant.com/bobs-burgers-movie-louise-pink-hat-ears-bob-mother/ |access-date=2022-09-18 |website=ScreenRant |language=en-US}}</ref> had Bob. Bob didn't have a good childhood, losing his mother at age 13, having to work at his father's restaurant "Big Bob's Diner", and envying children that had real toys and playtime.<ref>{{Cite episode |title=Bob Fires the Kids |episode-link=Bob Fires the Kids |series=Bob's Burgers |series-link=Bob's Burgers |network=The Fox Broadcasting Company |date=November 4, 2012 |season=3 |number=3}}</ref> On [[Christmas]] of [[1984 in the United States|1984]], Bob was kicked out of the [[Duplex (building)|duplex]] after serving "jokey burger specials" and refusing to officially partner with Big Bob.<ref>{{Cite episode |title=Father of the Bob |episode-link=Father of the Bob |series=Bob's Burgers |series-link=Bob's Burgers |network=The Fox Broadcasting Company |date=November 30, 2014 |season=3 |number=6}}</ref>


==In popular culture==
⚫
On September 3, [[1998 in the United States|1998]],<ref>{{Cite episode |title=Human Flesh |episode-link=Human Flesh |series=Bob's Burgers |series-link=Bob's Burgers |network=The Fox Broadcasting Company |date=January 9, 2011 |season=1 |number=1}}</ref> Bob marries Linda Belcher ([[Birth name|née]] Genarro) at City Hall.{{Efn|Shown in a photo hanging on the wall in Bob and Linda's room in "[[Slumber Party (Bob's Burgers)|Slumber Party]]".}} At some point, they buy the restaurant and have Tina, followed by Gene, and Louise two years later. The series starts when Louise is nine, and the restaurant is having its grand re-re-re opening after a [[utility pole]] falls into the front of the building.
Bob Belcher has appeared numerous times outside of ''Bob's Burgers'' in other shows most notably ''[[The Simpsons]]'', ''[[Family Guy]]'', ''[[Archer (2009 TV series)|Archer]]'' and ''[[Robot Chicken]]''. In the [[Archer season 4|fourth season]] episode "Fugue and Riffs", ''Bob's Burgers'' crosses over with ''Archer''.


== Reception ==
==Reception==
Bob has been a generally well-received character, but not to a high degree. Following its release, multiple critics have given their opinions on Bob in ''[[The Bob's Burgers Movie]]''. ''Hollywood in Toto'' stated that Bob is pushed to the sidelines too much, and not given enough screentime.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-05-26 |title='Bob's Burgers Movie' Brings Belcher Clan Back from Creative Abyss |url=https://www.hollywoodintoto.com/bobs-burgers-movie-brings-belcher-clan-back-from-creative-abyss/ |access-date=2022-09-18 |website=Hollywood in Toto |language=en-US}}</ref> Scott Tobias of ''[[The Guardian]]'' liked Bob's on-screen chemistry with Linda, which he believes is well established at the beginning of the film.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-05-26 |title='Bob's Burgers Movie' Brings Belcher Clan Back from Creative Abyss |url=https://www.hollywoodintoto.com/bobs-burgers-movie-brings-belcher-clan-back-from-creative-abyss/ |access-date=2022-09-18 |website=Hollywood in Toto |language=en-US}}</ref> Glenn Kenny of ''[[The New York Times]]'' appreciated the "relatively grounded in reality" plot of Bob trying to pay back the bank, as he is a provider for his family and it makes thematic sense.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Kenny |first=Glenn |date=2022-05-26 |title=‘The Bob’s Burgers Movie’ Review: A Breezy, Engaging Summer Refreshment |language=en-US |work=The New York Times |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2022/05/26/movies/the-bobs-burgers-movie-review.html |access-date=2022-09-18 |issn=0362-4331}}</ref>
Bob has been a generally well-received character, but not to a high degree. Following its release, multiple critics have given their opinions on Bob in ''[[The Bob's Burgers Movie]]''. ''Hollywood in Toto'' stated that Bob is pushed to the sidelines too much, and not given enough screentime.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-05-26 |title='Bob's Burgers Movie' Brings Belcher Clan Back from Creative Abyss |url=https://www.hollywoodintoto.com/bobs-burgers-movie-brings-belcher-clan-back-from-creative-abyss/ |access-date=2022-09-18 |website=Hollywood in Toto |language=en-US}}</ref> Scott Tobias of ''[[The Guardian]]'' liked Bob's on-screen chemistry with Linda, which he believes is well established at the beginning of the show.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-05-26 |title='Bob's Burgers Movie' Brings Belcher Clan Back from Creative Abyss |url=https://www.hollywoodintoto.com/bobs-burgers-movie-brings-belcher-clan-back-from-creative-abyss/ |access-date=2022-09-18 |website=Hollywood in Toto |language=en-US}}</ref> Glenn Kenny of ''[[The New York Times]]'' appreciated the "relatively grounded in reality" plot of Bob trying to pay back the bank, as he is a provider for his family and it makes thematic sense.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Kenny |first=Glenn |date=2022-05-26 |title='The Bob's Burgers Movie' Review: A Breezy, Engaging Summer Refreshment |language=en-US |work=The New York Times |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2022/05/26/movies/the-bobs-burgers-movie-review.html |access-date=2022-09-18 |issn=0362-4331}}</ref>


In her review of the entire franchise, Rebecca Shaw of ''[[The Sydney Morning Herald]]'' goes into detail about how Bob is not working towards a greater goal, or hoping for wealth no matter how hard he tries. He is simply trying to provide for his family and make sure his kids will have better opportunities as adults.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Shaw |first=Rebecca |date=2022-05-26 |title=Think adult cartoons are silly? Let me change your mind |url=https://www.smh.com.au/culture/movies/think-adult-cartoons-are-silly-let-me-change-your-mind-20220523-p5anti.html |access-date=2022-09-18 |website=The Sydney Morning Herald |language=en}}</ref> Lenny Burnham of ''Hardwood and Hollywood''{{'s}} review on season nine, episode seventeen ("What About Blob?") comments on the "fantastic scene" where Linda and [[List of Bob's Burgers characters#Regular customers at Bob's Burgers|Teddy]] insult Bob.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Burnham |first=Lenny |date=2019-03-18 |title=Bob’s Burgers Season 9 Review: 9.17: What About Blob? |url=https://www.hardwoodandhollywood.com/2019/03/18/bobs-burgers-season-9-review-9-17-what-about-blob/ |access-date=2022-09-18 |website=Hardwood and Hollywood |language=en-US}}</ref> In Chris Cabin's review of [[Bob's Burgers (season 2)|season two]], he remarks that Bob's [[Straight man|straight-man]] role, small-business-owner status, and melancholy relationship with his wife provides an original outlook.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Cabin |first=Chris |date=2012-03-11 |title=Review: Bob’s Burgers: Season Two |url=https://www.slantmagazine.com/tv/bobs-burgers-season-two/ |access-date=2022-09-18 |website=Slant Magazine |language=en-US}}</ref>
In her review of the entire franchise, Rebecca Shaw of ''[[The Sydney Morning Herald]]'' goes into detail about how Bob is not working towards a greater goal, or hoping for wealth no matter how hard he tries. He is simply trying to provide for his family and make sure his kids will have better opportunities as adults.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Shaw |first=Rebecca |date=2022-05-26 |title=Think adult cartoons are silly? Let me change your mind |url=https://www.smh.com.au/culture/movies/think-adult-cartoons-are-silly-let-me-change-your-mind-20220523-p5anti.html |access-date=2022-09-18 |website=The Sydney Morning Herald |language=en}}</ref> Lenny Burnham of ''Hardwood and Hollywood''{{'s}} review on season nine, episode seventeen ("What About Blob?") comments on the "fantastic scene" where Linda and [[List of Bob's Burgers characters#Regular customers at Bob's Burgers|Teddy]] insult Bob.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Burnham |first=Lenny |date=2019-03-18 |title=Bob's Burgers Season 9 Review: 9.17: What About Blob? |url=https://www.hardwoodandhollywood.com/2019/03/18/bobs-burgers-season-9-review-9-17-what-about-blob/ |access-date=2022-09-18 |website=Hardwood and Hollywood |language=en-US}}</ref> In Chris Cabin's review of [[Bob's Burgers (season 2)|season two]], he remarks that Bob's [[Straight man|straight-man]] role, small-business-owner status, and melancholy relationship with his wife provides an original outlook.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Cabin |first=Chris |date=2012-03-11 |title=Review: Bob's Burgers: Season Two |url=https://www.slantmagazine.com/tv/bobs-burgers-season-two/ |access-date=2022-09-18 |website=Slant Magazine |language=en-US}}</ref>


== Notes ==
==Notes==
{{Notelist}}
{{Notelist}}


== References ==
==References==
<references />
<references />


Line 42: Line 45:


[[Category:Bob's Burgers]]
[[Category:Bob's Burgers]]
[[Category:American male characters in sitcoms]]
[[Category:Television characters introduced in 2011]]
[[Category:Television characters introduced in 2011]]
[[Category:Male characters in animated series]]
[[Category:Male characters in animated television series]]
[[Category:Fictional chefs]]
[[Category:Fictional chefs]]
[[Category:20th Television Animation characters]]
[[Category:20th Television Animation characters]]
[[Category:Fictional businesspeople]]
[[Category:Fictional businesspeople]]
[[Category:Fictional bisexual men]]

Latest revision as of 07:30, 15 December 2024

Bob Belcher
Bob's Burgers character
First appearance"Human Flesh" (2011)
Created byLoren Bouchard
Designed byDave Creek[1]
Jay Howell
Voiced byH. Jon Benjamin[2]
Jose Padilla (Spanish)[3]
Rene Sagastume (Spanish)[4]
In-universe information
Full nameRobert Belcher Jr.
GenderMale
OccupationChef and owner of Bob's Burgers
FamilyLily Belcher (mother, deceased)
Robert "Bob" Belcher Sr. (father)
SpouseLinda Belcher (wife)
Significant otherBarbara Bunkley (ex-girlfriend)
ChildrenLouise Belcher (younger daughter)
Gene Belcher (first son)
Tina Belcher (eldest daughter)
Bob Belcher II (second son)
RelativesAl Genarro (father-in-law)
Gloria Genarro (mother-in-law)
Gayle Genarro (sister-in-law)
HomeSeymour's Bay, New Jersey
Age46[5]

Robert "Bob" Belcher Jr. is the main protagonist of the adult-animated sitcom Bob's Burgers created by Loren Bouchard for FOX. He is the often stressed, anxious patriarch[6] of the Belcher family and owner of his restaurant Bob's Burgers. He is known for being mild-mannered, pessimistic,[7] and a terrible businessman, often having financial struggles in keeping the restaurant running and paying rent. He has a rivalry with the Italian restaurant owner across the street, Jimmy Pesto, and quarrels with local health inspector Hugo. Bob is a third-generation restaurant owner, and by nature, loves his business and has big ideas for his different burgers (in particular, having a new "burger of the day" for multiple years).[8] He has a strong love for his family, including his wife Linda, and his children Bob Belcher II, Louise, Gene, and Tina Belcher.[9][10]

Background

[edit]

In 1967, Bob was born to Robert Belcher Sr. (nicknamed "Big Bob") and Lily Belcher.[11] Bob didn't have a good childhood, losing his mother at age 13, having to work at his father's restaurant "Big Bob's Diner", and envying children that had real toys and playtime.[12] On Christmas of 1984, Bob was kicked out of the duplex after serving "jokey burger specials" and refusing to officially partner with Big Bob.[13]

On January 1 to September 3, 1998,[14] Bob meets, falls in love with and marries Linda Belcher (née Genarro) at City Hall.[a] At some point, they buy the restaurant and have Tina, followed by Gene, then Louise two years later and during the events of The Bob's Burgers Movie 2 it is revealed that after the events of the first film, Linda is pregnant with her and Bob's fourth child, a boy whom she has named Bob Belcher II (in honor of her husband and father-in-law, respectively). The series starts when Louise is nine, and the restaurant is having its grand re-re-re opening after a utility pole falls into the front of the building.

[edit]

Bob Belcher has appeared numerous times outside of Bob's Burgers in other shows most notably The Simpsons, Family Guy, Archer and Robot Chicken. In the fourth season episode "Fugue and Riffs", Bob's Burgers crosses over with Archer.

Reception

[edit]

Bob has been a generally well-received character, but not to a high degree. Following its release, multiple critics have given their opinions on Bob in The Bob's Burgers Movie. Hollywood in Toto stated that Bob is pushed to the sidelines too much, and not given enough screentime.[15] Scott Tobias of The Guardian liked Bob's on-screen chemistry with Linda, which he believes is well established at the beginning of the show.[16] Glenn Kenny of The New York Times appreciated the "relatively grounded in reality" plot of Bob trying to pay back the bank, as he is a provider for his family and it makes thematic sense.[17]

In her review of the entire franchise, Rebecca Shaw of The Sydney Morning Herald goes into detail about how Bob is not working towards a greater goal, or hoping for wealth no matter how hard he tries. He is simply trying to provide for his family and make sure his kids will have better opportunities as adults.[18] Lenny Burnham of Hardwood and Hollywood's review on season nine, episode seventeen ("What About Blob?") comments on the "fantastic scene" where Linda and Teddy insult Bob.[19] In Chris Cabin's review of season two, he remarks that Bob's straight-man role, small-business-owner status, and melancholy relationship with his wife provides an original outlook.[20]

Notes

[edit]
  1. ^ Shown in a photo hanging on the wall in Bob and Linda's room in "Slumber Party".

References

[edit]
  1. ^ Blistein, Jon (2021-01-08). "'Bob's Burgers' Character Designer Dave Creek Dead at 42 After Skydiving Accident". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2022-09-18.
  2. ^ Murphy, Eryn (2020-06-17). "Who Voices Bob on 'Bob's Burgers'?". Showbiz Cheat Sheet. Retrieved 2022-09-18.
  3. ^ "Bob Belcher Voices (Bob's Burgers)". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved 2022-09-18.
  4. ^ "Bob Belcher Voices (Bob's Burgers)". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved 2022-09-18.
  5. ^ "Are You There Bob? It's Me, Birthday". Bob's Burgers. Season 8. Episode 16. April 29, 2018. The Fox Broadcasting Company.
  6. ^ "Bob's Burgers Movie Cast Guide: What the Characters Are Like in Real Life | Pretty Reel - Father Son TV". fathersontv.one. 2022-07-16. Archived from the original on 2022-09-22. Retrieved 2022-09-18.
  7. ^ "'The Bob's Burgers Movie:' A Delicious Movie Guide". Hollywood.com. 2022-05-18. Retrieved 2022-09-18.
  8. ^ "Bob Belcher - Bob's Burgers Characters - ShareTV". sharetv.com. Archived from the original on 2022-09-21. Retrieved 2022-09-18.
  9. ^ "Bob Belcher - Bob's Burgers Wiki Guide". IGN. 22 May 2013. Retrieved 2022-09-18.
  10. ^ "I'm a match to Bob Belcher from Bob's Burgers". www.charactour.com. Retrieved 2022-09-18.
  11. ^ Lewis, Nicole (2022-06-04). "Bob's Burgers Movie Just Made Louise's Pink Hat Way More Significant". ScreenRant. Retrieved 2022-09-18.
  12. ^ "Bob Fires the Kids". Bob's Burgers. Season 3. Episode 3. November 4, 2012. The Fox Broadcasting Company.
  13. ^ "Father of the Bob". Bob's Burgers. Season 3. Episode 6. November 30, 2014. The Fox Broadcasting Company.
  14. ^ "Human Flesh". Bob's Burgers. Season 1. Episode 1. January 9, 2011. The Fox Broadcasting Company.
  15. ^ "'Bob's Burgers Movie' Brings Belcher Clan Back from Creative Abyss". Hollywood in Toto. 2022-05-26. Retrieved 2022-09-18.
  16. ^ "'Bob's Burgers Movie' Brings Belcher Clan Back from Creative Abyss". Hollywood in Toto. 2022-05-26. Retrieved 2022-09-18.
  17. ^ Kenny, Glenn (2022-05-26). "'The Bob's Burgers Movie' Review: A Breezy, Engaging Summer Refreshment". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2022-09-18.
  18. ^ Shaw, Rebecca (2022-05-26). "Think adult cartoons are silly? Let me change your mind". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 2022-09-18.
  19. ^ Burnham, Lenny (2019-03-18). "Bob's Burgers Season 9 Review: 9.17: What About Blob?". Hardwood and Hollywood. Retrieved 2022-09-18.
  20. ^ Cabin, Chris (2012-03-11). "Review: Bob's Burgers: Season Two". Slant Magazine. Retrieved 2022-09-18.
Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/enwiki/w/index.php?title=Bob_Belcher&oldid=1263198313"