Why The Belcher Kids are Childhood 

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The biggest reason why this how works is because they aren't overtly or purposely mean to each other like Family Guy. Nobody is a punching bag.

The kids are actual kids too, theres no bart or lisa being unrealisticsly terrible/brilliant. Jean makes music but its thebmusic of a kid. Tina writes but its the writing of a kid And louise is a glorious monster But a kid monster. They feel far more real then any other animated kids we have seen to date

Real talk: Jimmy Jr. is straight-up trash, and Tina would be way better off with Zeke. He's a sweet little weirdo, openly likes her, and has already won Bob over with his cooking skills ... impressing the in-laws THIS early is the ultimate boss move.

I just love how the entire family is clearly and unapologetically neurdivergent and that in many different ways

My brother, who is unfortunately no longer with us, was a big fan of Bob's Burgers. Louise was his favorite character. I started binging the show during the first year of COVID and it's grown on me. I wish he was still here to enjoy this and the movie.

Bob's Burgers is the only "adult" animated show I can watch without feeling kind of gross afterwards. It's the only show my parents have watched with my siblings an I. My mom owns a restaurant where we all worked so it's very relatable. The episode that got us all to watch was "The Terminalator 2". It got us all uproariously laughing, because the Belchers were us and our grandparents. We actually want to relate to the Belchers in some ways. The kids genuinely care about not only eachother, but their friends, their teachers and other random people in the neighborhood like Mickey or Teddy. Even when they've been wronged by those people, they all go out of their way to help them. I think Bob's Burgers is a rarity, because it still emphasizes compassion and personal growth while keeping the characters' more ridiculous faults. It goes out of its way to empower the kids for being so weird. Bob's Burgers is just a fantastic show.

Tina is definitely the ‘good’ child between the 3 kids. She’s the one who always tries to do the right thing and hates lying. But her awkwardness and desperation for romance is a little concerning at times. Like the time she started ‘dating’ a goose to the point she was writing erotic fiction about having kids with it, the time she fell for a voice on an old tape and purposely failed a test to keep hearing it, the time she started dating a ‘ghost’ in a box, and of course her erotic friend fiction, her obsession with jimmy jr to the point of collecting his socks, and when she snuck into that boys only audition to find this boy she insisted she ‘loved’ when she only met him that day.

This family, is a family. They look out for each other, try to do right each other and actually like each other. I can't think of any show where the oldest sister likes her siblings this much. Tina may not always give off big sister energy but when she puts her foot down it's clear. Gene embodies middle childom, he goes with the flow and is just doing his own thing. You can tell immediately that Louise is the youngest, she's impulsive, sassy and childish. She's got a good heart but doesn't want people to know. I love this show!

I think those Burger Babies are gonna be alright

Bob's burgers is one of my favorite comfort shows! I can put in on anytime I'm feeling down and just relax

On the topic of first impressions on designs, before I watched the show I expected Louise to be one of those manic, hyper cutesy characters, like Bubbles or Mabel (ironic because i didn't know she was also voiced by Kristen Shaal) because of the pink bunny ears and dress. I feel like alot of cartoons where I see tomboy characters they always VEHEMENTLY hate pink and dresses. As a kid who was labeled the tomboy of the group I felt like I had to hate that stuff, too, even though pink was my favorite color at the time. I appreciate a character like Louise who can like cutesy things without it impacting the legitimacy of her other interests.

The best thing about the Belcher kids is that you can tell how much they genuinely love and care for each other. Louise is definitely relatable when it comes to the way she treats Gene and Tina, she makes fun of them sometimes, but if anyone messes with them she will literally KILL them.

They're meant to be subversions of archetypes. The youngest being the most sweet, middle being the most forgettable, and the oldest being the popular kid (also the glasses kid being the smartest). They are the complete opposite.

the episode the Hauntening is a great example of the Belcher's siblings relationship which also really highlights Lou being the youngest aside from the filling episode

Honestly, I am a 31-year-old man, but Tina is my role model. Sure she has her anxieties and worries, but she is always true to herself, even if that truth is her awkward interests (I, too, am a purveyor of butts). I also love how sassy they made her in later seasons. She stands up for herself and her loved ones. Overall the show is my absolute favorite

I fully agree on the shipping part: look shipping is meant to be fun, but consider shipping Louise with Rudy, instead of Logan. We all know you are doing it because of that one phrase Gene said in season 3. And the creators better drop TinaxJimmy Jr, that boy sucks

I'm so glad that someone said something about the Louise x Logan ship, because for real I hate it! He's 16 arguing with a 9 year old

I think the best thing about the BKs is that their group dynamic is rather similar to one of my favorite trios, the Eds from Ed, Edd n Eddy. Think about it, -You’ve got the lovable dimwit who’s usually in his own world and very well versed in one-liners. (Ed and Gene) - The intelligent voice of reason who’s usually the first one to hesitate about a plan and the first one to try to talk their partners into doing the right thing or out of doing something stupid. (Double D and Tina) -And finally, the tiny diabolical mastermind who loves money and is usually the one behind whatever crazy scheme lands the trio in trouble. (Eddy and Louise) And when it comes to differences, Gene is smarter than Ed and better at music. Tina is less of a brainiac than Double D is but WAY more perverted than he’ll ever WANT to be, and despite Louise usually having worse intentions than Eddy does, she ironically learns a lot more than him.

I LOVED Bob's Burgers it's my comfort show and it doesn't need over the top with it's edgy humor and it's character development is Great

I finally got my parents to start watching the show with me when we were on vacation and to my surprise they actually really enjoyed it. Gene, Louise, and Tina are my favorite characters of the show cause of their great dynamic with each other

I haaaaaaate shows like Family Guy. They drive me absolutely insane just due to the way they portray family, special needs, everything. Bob's Burgers is such a good show and I love how you made this video for the exact reasons you gave plus more. I just hope the show doesn't change 💚

The Belcher kids are an exemplary example of what goes into make good kid characters. What are some of your favorite moments from them?

You said that there isn't a "clever sibling", but I would argue that Louise is the clever one.

My favorite line from Louise is actually from that episode where Gene's banned from the music store and DOES feel like a sentiment for functional siblings: "You gave Gene sad face. That gives ME mad face."

Picking a favorite of the belcher kids is literally like picking a favorite child and you can easily tell that was the intention when writing these characters

What makes them different from most kid characters in adult shows is their honesty. Theyre more of an exaggeration of aspects in being a child and young teen rather than the joke being that theyre " potty mouths" (kids who say adult jokes for the sake of shock).

I dont know why, but the visually non-verbal, cerebral narration presentation style just really jives with me. Really adds a unique flavor of personality to your viddiessay that has me looking forward to checking out more. Just wanted to mention that right from the get go, so I can push that thought from my mind and focus more on listening to the essay. 🥰

I knew the Belcher kids were perfectly written when I thought about how I love them all for completely different reasons, and yet I still can’t even pick which one is my favorite . They literally all tie for first for me, they’re that amazing .

8:03 If i had called my mom by her first name the way Gene I would've been doneskies! I wouldn't have time to have my life flash before my eyes

We're about to die, Louise! Do you REALLY want your last words to be sarcasm?! *NO0O0O0o0o0o0o0o0oO0o0o!!*

Because they are realistic family and they are always supporting and love each other no matter what. Even the siblings find ways to help each other even tho have their moments.

15:30 AMEN I can’t stand people shipping them, aged up or not

the spa-turday episode where Gene just wants to spend time with Linda is honestly pretty cute. he is absolutely being annoying, but it's just showing how strongly a lot of kids love their moms and it's sweet that he wants to be with her so much

That moment with Tina and Gene about brushing their teeth together reminds me of my relationship with my brother 🥹❤️

I think that the best dialogue that really showed off their sibling relationship is in that episode where Tammy was first introduced. I really love what they Gene and Louise sais and it really summarizes their relationship "Messing with Tina is a privilege, not a right."

I think they are one of the best examples of how kids actually behave.

I love their family dynamics. They're so chaotic and wholesome. Actually the kids remind me a lot of my siblings and I. For us being able to relate so much makes the show even better.

The episode 'Fingers-loose' does a nice job of showing a moment of Gene's growth, inspired by his sister Tina. At the school assembly, even though Louise suggests he do his act, he decides to sit back and let Tina shine while she does hers It's shown time and time again that Gene loves attention and to perform, but when his sister is the star, he lets her have her spotlight and supports her. "I'm just gonna use /these/ (his hands) to do /this/." As he claps for her. Its subtle but one of my favorite, if not my favorite Gene monent.

+100 points for the statement that people need to stop shipping Louise and Logan

"Kids, how do you know Tommy?" Tina "Math class" Louise "Tennis camp" Gene "Desert Srorm"

I've been watching this show for years and I still can't decide which character is my favorite. I love them all so much and each one has a special place in my heart.

Thank you for shutting down the Louise/Logan ship. He's literally her bully! HE STOLE HER EARS. None of this is as cute as those shippers want to pretend it is.

They're cute characters and are very believable as they could be kids you have met as a child yourself. Maybe you were a little stinker like Louise, go your own way like Gene, or you're a sweet an awkward Tina who does her best. Either or you can tell that the kids have become the cornerstone of Bob's Burgers as the seasons progress. They get more of the limelight and it is amazing. You can feel elements of Loren Bouchard's earlier work Home Movies leak into this series.

Gene has undiagnosed adhd and has his mother's roll with anything attitude. Tina follows the others because she's awkward and reserved compared to her siblings' big and loud personalities, but she demonstrates on multiple occasions that she's highly intelligent.

Even with the raunchiness everyone is still so wholesome and sweet ❤️ fav show

i watch this show with my mom and she always points out that you can tell the writers have kids because some stuff is just so specific. i love bobs burgers

Interestingly, there's also some weird ways to view them psychologically. They can be seen through a Freudian lens of Id (Gene), Ego (Louise), and Super Ego (Tina). They can be seen through a D&D lens of Chaotic (Louise), Neutral (Gene), and Lawful (Tina). I'm sure there's more examples, but my point is, the kids just portray this spectrum of behavior that reflects the human experience. While they're all their own person, they also create another, whole person when all three of them are put together. It's really great, because it makes all three of them relatable to almost anyone.

I'm not an avid bobs burger enjoyer, but I've never had a real complaint behind the kid characters. They're very funny and somewhat relatable

The belcher kids remind me of my little brother, my little cousin, and myself whenever we get together at family parties. Just a very wholesome chaotic dynamic. I even drew us all as the belcher kids in the “itty bitty diddy commitee” scene when Tina and Louise were playing straws 😂

the echoy voice threw me off sm but thank u for this ! i love bobs burgers sm,, these kids are really something and totally redefined the adult cartoon family dynamic

I LOVE THIS SHOW! Which is something I never thought i could ever say about any show owned by fox. But the way the humour is written and level of depth to these characters that are otherwise kind of stagnant on paper… like they don’t age for the most part, but there’s quite a few episodes where theres so much growth shown in them and they’ve absolutely captured my entire heart

As a teenager, I was very self conscious and insecure of what people thought of me and when I started watching Bob’s Burgers, I was so impressed by Tina. She isn’t afraid of being cringe, she’s confident enough to talk to boys she likes and would stand up to her bully while trying to be the bigger person. Even now, I have a lot to learn from her and I’m 29 years old!

I would like to see Teddy and Gayle get together. They are both over dramatic at times, but Teddy is more grounded, and then he can officially be an uncle to the family

I will say regular size Rudy is the best character on the show and I will stand by that

Never watched this channel before. Didn't look at the video too closely as it played (background noise.) Took me half the video to notice he's just sitting there nodding his head but not actually talking lmao. I love this place

the voicing over your own footage thing is really unsettling. i do love bobs burgers though and agree the belcher kids are the best cartoon children

These three are my absolute favorite kid characters. The truest representation of childhood I've seen: I myself was an ungodly combo of Gene's grossness and body shaped mixed with Tina's nerdiness and social anxiety.

the acting out your thoughts as man of a 1000 thoughts thing got me. love it, subbed

This video best describes why I fell in love with Bob's Burgers. I love the kids in this show, they remind me of my relationship with me my sister and our step-brother. They are really well written and it's always fun to see the Belcher siblings on screen.

I relate alot to Tina as an older sister, my sister and I are too much apart age-wise to actually be like Tina and Louise but at some times I feel like what Tina does is something I would do. Like how Tina tried to get her mom out of her show so she could run and see Louise's presentation, and seeing she would have no luck because her mom is too good to leave the leader hanging- she makes a run for it to see Louise herself so her little sister isn't alone to present her poem. And by doing so, inspier Linda to also run to her yougest

bob’s burgers is THE neurodivergent tv show

this channel is honestly underated.

I saw you on FDs channel today and when I heard you did commentary on cartoons, I shot over here and subscribed asap. Then when I saw you had videos on Bob's Burgers and Owl House, some of my favorite animated series, I knew I found a special place. I'm only halfway through watching this video but I just have to say how much I love your analysis of the kids and for pointing out how genuine their sibling relationship is like. Bob's Burgers is one of the best adult animated series bc of how accurate the whole family dynamic is. It reminds me of the chaos, both good and bad, in my own growing up. If you're not careful I might have to suscribe to the patreon 😂 much love ❤

Duncanville should have reach this stats as Bob's Burgers if Fox didn't treated the show like Futurama when it was new.

How did this video go under my radar?? Love Mann and love Bobs Burgers but RU-vid didn’t show me this until Tariq shared. Well, now I’m turning on the notifications for the channel.

Gene has a pop culture knowledge of a 40 year old... He's special alright. make that a 50 year old

I grew up watching this show and I always wanted to be Louise

I'm going as louise for trick or treating at my camp ground this weekend

I'm very intrigued with your lore.

Lmfaooo I thought you would mention the part when Louis threw the melon and gene says "our boyfriends coming and he owns a boflex" that part had me deadddd😂😂😂😂

Always gonna love the scene where Gene says his dad is doing a good job

Great video as always. Oh God yeah, if I acted like any of the Belcher kids I'd have gotten my ass whooped lolll

I love Bob's Burgers. I really enjoy the family dynamic and humor. Personally, I think Gene is the more annoying/obnoxious character out of the group but I do love how this family is always there for each other. I do not recall some of the scenarios you have referenced so I look forward to doing a lot of rewatching 🙂. Another show that has nice family dynamic and humor is The Great North

The writers definitely had siblings other wise the dialogue would be like "Hey little bro I love and respect you." That is in no way how kids actually treat their siblings

19:33 is my favorite line from Louise and will always get a laugh out of me.

Glad this popped up on my page! I've been looking for new stuff, and I'm digging your choices of topics, and I especially like the talking with your face thing you do! It's different and I need more of that!

*"I WARNED YOU, SKANK!"*

the reason why i love this show it’s so simple in the best way

I like the reverb you put on your voice-over.

i just discovered your channel from the kid cudi video and love your videos so far. you and tariq are the best! you guys both make so many chill analytical video essays for my comfort shows, and i enjoy watching your content when it gets tiring to keep rewatching the shows or waiting for new episodes to come out :)

Subbing right now and immediately listening to every single one of ur videos, this is my favourite type of content :) i love this video

I’ve loved Bobs Burghers since their birth and happily rewatch episodes again & again.They are definitely my fave cartoon family. I loved the film too! Thanks for posting this 😈

Full connection. My family has the same birth order, similar personalities with all three of us (yes, I'm the Louise, fear me), we ran a family business together throughout when my older siblings lived at home. Bob and Linda are generally more accepting than our parents were, but mom has Linda's random obsessive chaos moments and dad has a lot of similarities to Bob. Definitely my number 1 comfort show. Great to hear your take on the sibling dynamics. Session 3 episode 3 Bob Fires the Kids was one I related to absolutely most and is one of all three of our favourite episodes.

Definitely glad I stumbled upon this channel, I’ve been watching a lot of Bob’s Burgers content after having finished the series and movie after binging the last half a year, and I love your commentary style and humor. Good pacing, no in-your-face editing while still engaging, and well articulated points. I like the whole inner monologue type voice-overs as well. Kudos to you, glad to find another good channel to sub to :)

Just found your channel and I love your content. Keep it up dude!

In terms of humor, I like Bob's Burgers take on "dry humor." It felt weird at first, but I appreciate it now. In a time when adult cartoons basically just try to be as loud, shocking, and risque as possible, the "dry humor" of Bob's Burgers is actually something to praise.

I spent my childhood obsessed with weird lore heavy toys and peeking through the windows of supposedly haunted buildings on our street. I fell in love with Louise as a character immediately

i love them just because they all work, no matter who they interact with. a few dynamics are a little better than the rest, but they're all still fantastic. i want to see more tina and gene together, though!

I don't know if I had said this before but Teddy and Gayle make so much sense the writers could go anywhere with them

Could Lousie be viewed as a Female Bart Simpson as both are the wisecracking troublemakers ?

A quote I’m surprised about didn’t use is the episidectammy is introduced in when gene and Louise find out Tina is being blackmailed the first thing they do is form a revenge plan and gene says “we’re the belchers from the womb to the tomb”

the you smell like ointment and pee fight is one of if not the best Louise fight ive ever seen

literally love this show SO MUCH. definitely my favorite show. i love bob and linda’s relationship, it’s realistic and they truly love eachother. the family is such a nice little thing, it makes for a perfect comfort show for me just because of how chaotic yet loving the characters are to eachother. i love it so much.

I think early South Park also nailed "kids being kids" a bit. It was when the kids still had innocence and through their innocence usually didn't think much of whatever was bothering the adults. Like in the episode "Chef Goes Nanners" which is still one of my favorite episodes of all time.

The belcher kids are ALLOWED to be kids. All other cartoon sitcom children are forced into stereotypes that have been drawn out for decades. Tina, Gene, and Louise are what kids should be. Also I relate so much to Tina’s social anxiety and awkwardness.

I have so much fun watching this show 😂😂😂 I appreciate the balance of oddness to relatability. Some of the stories are so ridiculous, but the underlying nuances about family and friend relationships make it so easy to relate to the characters and their motivations

He uses electro swing for his intro, I'm already hooked omg

I want a gene and tina episode now. For as much as ive watched this show, ive nva realized there isnt one till you mentioned it

I'd say Louise is, believe it or not, morseo like a real life Bart Simpson.