 | ON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age. |
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 | OFF: Not age-appropriate for kids this age. |
 | NOT FOR KIDS: Not appropriate for kids any age. |
Bob's Burgers
Common Sense Media says
Animated restaurant comedy features unappetizing behavior.
Parents say
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this animated series features crass jokes about sexual molestation, autism, and other sensitive topics. Some of the characters exhibit negative behavior (like spreading nasty rumors or playing cruel jokes). The series also contains some strong sexual innuendo and salty language like “crap,” “hell,” and “slut”.
What's the story?
BOB’S BURGERS centers on Bob Belcher (voiced by H. John Benjamin), who owns and operates a struggling burger joint with the help of his wife, Linda (John Roberts). Running the restaurant isn’t easy, especially when kids Tina (Dan Mintz), Gene (Eugene Mirman), and Louise (Kristen Schaal) can’t seem to take the business seriously.
Is it any good?
The show features a family working together to keep their business afloat, but the family dynamic sends only limited positive messages, thanks to the children’s lying and other unappetizing behavior. Meanwhile, there are lots of silly plotlines and plenty of deadpan humor, much of which relies on crude remarks, including references to child molestation and autism.
Folks who like edgy humor may find it somewhat entertaining, though it doesn't reach the level of other limit-pushing comedies like South Park or Futurama. Despite the animation, the series clearly isn’t intended for younger viewers -- and it’s an iffy choice for younger teens, too.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about animated comedies. What kind of things can an animated series offer viewers that a live-action series can't? Do you think animated comedies rely on more risqué behavior to please their audiences? Why or why not?
How does this show use humor? Do you find it funny? What makes sensitive topics, like disability or abuse, ripe for comedy? Can it ever go too far?
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I thought it was hilarious. "don't taste me bro" classic
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so so show has the difference bettween gross and funny
words like @** are used c**p is all so used. and sex is the mane issue there is the tounge kiss
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I just heard this show
I think this show is close to the Simpsons
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Kid, 11 years old
January 10, 2011
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OK for tweens
I saw it the night it came out and I was hoping for something like The Simpsons. What I saw was a cross between The Simpsons and Family Guy. Much more disappointing. Its not bad just not as good (or bad) as you think.
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It's perfectly okay for teens.
It's a good show! I really love to watch it. If you have seen family guy, not even half as bad as that. Bob's Burgers does have some negative comments on mental illnesses. But thats all. Some language. Not all that bad.
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I'd watch it again
Not the best, not the worst but definitely a good use of time. I wasn't rolling over laughing but there were some pretty funny parts. All in all I think you should watch it and give it a try.
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Great New Comedy
This off color comedy is anything but stereotypical. I really look forward to the highly unusually comedy. Some of the topics and jokes are not appropriate for younger kids but preteens and teens, I think, would enjoy it.
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Great show for thirteen and up, but maybe iffy for younger audiences.
This show is the best I've seen on FOX animation in YEARS. It stars mostly males for the cast, but they all do a great job with the voices. It is created by Loren Bouchard, the genius behind "Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist" and "Home Movies", two animated show that were classics as well. The show is about a man named Bob who has a family and they run a burger shop. It's got small business, but very delicious food, and Bob has to fight to keep the restaurant open. He's also a very loving dad toward his wife and children. His children are all goofy and weird, but they do bond together and they learn. It's hard to find a show that is funny but has good role models too.
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Funny show with a great plot! Good for tweens
Its very funny, but also here and here on the inappropriate meter. What do you expect? It's from fox and they are more of an ADULT channel, so dont complain about stiff on their network. It has good messages, like Bob trying to get his family a good home and in an episode, a movie
Producer/Ecologist tries to intimidate Bob to shut down his restraunt by putting a cow with a wig and gives Bob the choice to either kill it, or take care of it. They leave the cow outside and refuse to take care of it, but eventually bob has a change of heart and takes care of it. But in a funny twist at the end, a car nearly hits the cow, but in shock the cow dies. In seeing this, bob faints in front of the movie camera and dreams of the cow. The next day, Bob builds a memorial to the cow and name it "Moolissa".
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Tweens maybe, but 14+ should be fine
As far as content, I wouldn't let my daughter watch it until she was at least 13 or so; as far as quality, it's flat and just getting worse. Don't bother.
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| TV rating: | TV-14 |
| Network: | Fox |
| Cast: | Eugene Mirman, H. John Benjamin, John Roberts |
| Genre: | Comedy |
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