Bob’s Burgers is an animated sitcom that centers around the Belcher family and their struggles to run a hamburger restaurant One of the show’s most memorable holiday-themed episodes is “The Quirkducers”, which aired during Season 7 and revolved around a Thanksgiving play gone awry This zany episode exemplifies many of the show’s classic elements – the Belcher kids getting up to mischief, Linda’s quirky antics, and the family banding together in the end. Let’s take a closer look at what makes this Thanksgiving special so quirky and entertaining.
Overview of the Episode
The episode opens with Tina Belcher writing some “erotic friend fiction” called The Quirky Turkey. Meanwhile, Louise and Gene are dreading the school’s annual Thanksgiving play, which ends up shortening their holiday break. When Louise gets the idea to sabotage the play by making it overly offensive, she convinces Tina to use her risqué Quirky Turkey story as the script.
Mr. Frond agrees to let the kids put on their version of the play, not realizing how inappropriate it will be The kids cast their eccentric classmates and begin rehearsals, much to Tina’s chagrin Louise secretly plans an explicit finale involving turkey giblets and an air compressor.
On the homefront, Linda becomes attached to a potato that resembles her deceased grandfather. Bob insists it looks nothing like him.
The play starts and the acting is predictably horrendous. The turkey giblet finale occurs, splattering the audience. Louise apologizes to Tina for ruining her story. Tina suggests performing a song she wrote, which becomes a hit. The kids learn to embrace the spirit of Thanksgiving.
Memorable Quirky Moments
Tina’s Friend Fiction
Tina’s bizarre erotic friend fiction, which involves turkeys in sexual situations, is what sets the entire episode in motion. Her decision to base it on an insult from mean girls Tammy and Jocelyn shows her trademark obliviousness. Tina reading excerpts from her story while her siblings react in horror provides classic cringe-comedy.
Linda and the Potato
Linda’s emotional attachment to a potato she thinks resembles her grandfather is a hilarious example of her eccentric, sentimental personality. Her serious conversations with the spud seem crazy to the pragmatic Bob. This subplot captures the quirky dynamic between Linda and Bob.
The Sabotaged Play
Louise masterminding an X-rated play, oblivious Mr. Frond approving it, and the resulting chaotic performance exemplify the Belcher kids’ flair for mischief and things going wrong. The vulgar giblet finale crossed with earnest Tina’s ballad perfectly encapsulates Bob’s Burgers’ blend of sweetness and raunchy humor.
The Core of Thanksgiving
At its heart, this madcap episode represents Thanksgiving – family, collaboration, embracing mistakes. Louise learns not to sabotage Tina’s art for her own gain. Bob shows support for Linda’s quirks. And rather than shutting down the play, the kids come together to create something new, reminding us of the holiday’s spirit.
Why It Represents Bob’s Burgers
This standout Thanksgiving episode contains many of the show’s hallmarks that make it so beloved:
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The Belcher kids’ misadventures and scheming
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Linda’s lovable eccentricities
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Gene’s energy and one-liners
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Heartfelt family moments
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Playing with raunchy vs. sweet comedy
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Musical numbers
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Laughing at the character’s flaws
For all these reasons, “The Quirkducers” exemplifies the show’s one-of-a-kind comedic voice and proves why Bob’s Burgers remains a fan-favorite animated comedy.
Trivia[]
- In the scene where Bob and Linda are peeling potatoes, Bobs apron pocket is missing.
- Jimmy Pesto, Jr. displays that he can “almost do the splits” in this episode, but in “Two for Tina” he does them twice during the dance-off.
- In the shot where Bob is explaining his mashed potato joke to Linda, her apron is missing.
- When Tammy and Jocelyn are shown looking at their smartphones while Zeke and Jimmy, Jr. are assembling costumes, Jocelyns haircut is reversed.
Bob’s Burgers – Quirky Turkey Montage
FAQ
What episode of Bob’s Burgers is the quirky turkey?
“The Quirkducers” (also known as “The Quirky Turkey”) is the sixth episode of the seventh season of the animated comedy series Bob’s Burgers and the overall 113th episode, and is written by Steven Davis and Kelvin Yu and directed by Mauricio Pardo. It aired on Fox in the United States on November 20, 2016.
Why was Bill Hader replaced on Bob’s Burgers?
Thankfully he wasn’t replaced, it was a scheduling conflict. Hopefully Hader will be able to record those lines at a later date and they can be filled in for the future.
Is Bob Belcher LGBTQ?
- In one episode, Bob says he’s “mostly straight”.
- However, in another episode, Bob accepts a flirtation from the butcher at the meat counter. This is considered one of the show’s most notable queer moments.
- In one episode, Linda tells Bob that her sister will be spending Thanksgiving at their apartment because there was a fire at Gayle’s place. The discussion of the fire involves a prophylactic that’s usually only discussed among queer women.
Why is Jimmy Pesto not in Bob’s Burgers anymore?
Jon Benjamin) business rival Jimmy Pesto in 43 episodes of Bob’s Burgers, has been sidelined from the Fox animated series due to his alleged involvement in the January 6 Capitol Riot.