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If you're just taking this single word, you could argue the arc it had over the entire show is essentially an elongated version of the classic "six word story." Fuck! Fuck! Fuck. Fuck! Fuck? Fuck...
Before I started watching the show I heard that it was only used when BoJack irreversibly ruins a relationship. When season 4 happened, that was always the most shocking instance because of how different it was
The last "fuck" hit so different. Not only was it not said to BJ, but it was also during the single episode he wasn't in at all. That last "fuck" was an echo of everything he'd ever done up to that point
What I've noticed is that every F bomb in bojack horseman is from a person who's life he ruined, is going to ruin, or almost ruined or a direct result from the shitty things he's done even in the broken f bomb and the f bomb that wasn't even an f bomb both of their lives were ruined and almost ruined by bojack and even though they don't count they're still used under the same circumstances
Another interesting thing is how the order it is said is the order he met the characters. First is Herb, he met Charlotte through Herb, Todd, he says it to Hollyhock, Gina, then finally the unnamed actor. While he never met the actor it shows how he destroyed the lives of those around him. The two notable missing ones are Dianne and PC, the two that never really gave up on him.
The word fuck seems to symbolize the an irreparable rift in BJ’s life and a definitive end of some kind of relationship When herb used it, it was the end of Herb and Bojack’s friendship for good When Charlotte used it, It was the end of his anything with Charlotte When Todd used it, although they become amicable, they don’t ever become as close as Todd never moves back in When Bojack described how he would use it on his mom, he was planning on showing the irreparable rift with his mother But in the end he just… somewhat let’s it go… he doesn’t take the righteous indignation* and just makes peace *say what you will about Bojack but what his mom did to him was awful and she deserved to be called out, Bojack had every right to not forgive his mom, but he seemingly makes peace anyway, that takes a lot of strength When Gina says it, it’s the end of their relationship
Not on its own, at least. There are plenty of incredible shows with tons of swearing, but some people don’t realize that you still have to put actual effort into the quality of the writing.
I never noticed the dialogue circled back around to the scene when his mom said word for word "Bojack? Is that you?" from what he expected her to say before telling her off. Thanks for putting this video together! I love thoughtful analyses like these and it's part of why I love this show so much. There's so much to pick up on and interpret in different ways on each rewatch.
I'm so glad someone finally decided to aknowledge the music of this show! It really helps to tie in the writing choices of it in a subtle way. Though i wish you had gone into a bit more detail about the instrument and lyrical choices. For example how Gina's version of don't stop dancing featured a more "broadway musical" flare to reflect her love of musicals and how sarah lynns version used the light piano notes to first display her innitial innocence before going into the same backing music as her "prickly muffin" song.
Notice how Bojack’s eyes look away when he says “this could be the last time you see me” as if he’s still on tv and he’s expecting a director to say something
As for season 4, I feel like, in addition to what was mentioned in the video, the writers intentionally had Bojack drop the F bomb in a "This is what I'm going to say" manner. The show had used the word only once per season, and it likely created legitimate uncertainty in the observant audience whether the word was indeed going to be used twice in one season. The writers led audiences to believe Bojack would say the word by having him outright spill his plan to Hollyhock. When dictating this plan, the word isn't censored. It's said bluntly, but written in a joke format ("Tenderness, warmth, hope, love.. F YOU!!"). The true impactful use of the F word in season 4 was the absence of it when it was expected, and the cherry on top was the fact that it had indeed been used earlier (giving season 4 it's one and only), but in a seemingly throwaway moment. The writers "power word" audience's emotions by refusing "power word" them at all, intentionally setting everything up for... nothing to happen. We genuinely believe Bojack will use this word out of anger or exasperation, but he doesn't speak with either tone at all, let alone use the word.
8:03 “ Bojack is no longer any generic Hollywood prick. He’s predatory, morally bankrupt, and entirely inconsiderate of others” so just a typical Hollywood prick is what you’re saying? 😂😅
If I remember, the mystery ingredient is revealed as one of 3 ingredients, and probably theh have to reveal one of a few potential dishes to challenge Bobby with. That could give him just enough time to have a basic understanding of a dish while not being able to master it.
Did he have that same record when he was on the road? Because when he had that show where he travel the country and challenge to people it seems like he lost a lot more. And I still remember the episode where he challenged a guy making gumbo and lost because he didn't get the rice to come out right. And he even ask the guy how do you get your rice so tender. So I'll be honest I've wondered if it's legit
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