Follow TV Tropes

Following

History Recap / BobsBurgersS11E18SomeKindOfFenderBenderful

Go To

OR

Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
Removed per thread.


* AnAesop: It's good to take responsibility for your actions, even if [[NoGoodDeedGoesUnpunished it gets you in more trouble than you deserve]].
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

* CompressedVice: Gene apparently has to sing along with or otherwise make noise to every alarm or beep that he hears. This never comes up before or after this episode.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


* ContinuityNod: Teddy ''[[Recap/BobsBurgersS3E15OTTheOutsideToilet sti]][[Recap/BobsBurgersS10E9AllThatGene ll]]'' thinks Bob's last name is "Burger".

to:

* ContinuityNod: Teddy ''[[Recap/BobsBurgersS3E15OTTheOutsideToilet sti]][[Recap/BobsBurgersS10E9AllThatGene st]][[Recap/BobsBurgersS9E8RollerIHardlyKnewHer i]][[Recap/BobsBurgersS10E9AllThatGene ll]]'' thinks Bob's last name is "Burger".
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

*MysteryEpisode: Bob tries to find the cause of a four-way fender bender.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


** The store next door in the TitleSequence CouchGag is [[Literature/WhereTheWildThingsAre Where the File Things Are]] Filing Cabinets.
** Burger of the Day: The [[Film/TheThreeStooges Mo, Larry and Curry]] Burger.

to:

** The store next door in the TitleSequence CouchGag Store Next Door is [[Literature/WhereTheWildThingsAre "[[Literature/WhereTheWildThingsAre Where the File Things Are]] Filing Cabinets.
Cabinets".
** The Burger of the Day: The [[Film/TheThreeStooges Day is the "[[Film/TheThreeStooges Mo, Larry and Curry]] Burger.Curry Burger]]".
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

* RewatchBonus: On second watch, you can clearly see that Bob didn't use his turn signal when he pulled out onto the road.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


* BottleEpisode: The entire episode (save for a brief scene at Jimmy Pesto's Pizzeria) either takes place in the restaurant or the front of the restaurant.

to:

* BottleEpisode: The entire episode (save for a brief scene at takes place on the small area of Ocean Avenue between Bob's Burgers and Jimmy Pesto's Pizzeria) either takes place in the restaurant or the front of the restaurant.Pizzeria (including both restaurants themselves, primarily Bob's Burgers).



* ContinuityNod: Teddy ''[[Recap/BobsBurgersS3E15OTTheOutsideToilet still]]'' thinks Bob's last name is "Burger".
* TheCynic:

to:

* ContinuityNod: Teddy ''[[Recap/BobsBurgersS3E15OTTheOutsideToilet still]]'' sti]][[Recap/BobsBurgersS10E9AllThatGene ll]]'' thinks Bob's last name is "Burger".
* TheCynic: TheCynic:



* NotSoAboveItAll: The B-plot is about how the Belcher kids fighting over a bag of discount candy instead of sharing it. Linda criticizes them for this, but at the end we learn that she's eaten a lot of the candy herself.

to:

* NotSoAboveItAll: The B-plot is about how the Belcher kids fighting over a bag of discount candy instead of sharing it. Linda criticizes them for this, but at the end we learn that she's eaten a lot of the candy herself.

Added: 100

Changed: 71

Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


It's a vehicular whodunit, as Bob tries to figure out who was at fault for a 4-car fender bender in front of the restaurant.

to:

It's a vehicular whodunit, as Bob tries to figure out who was at fault for a 4-car fender bender in front of the restaurant. Meanwhile, the kids bicker over a large bag of candy.



* BottleEpisode: The entire episode (save for a brief scene at Pesto's) either takes place in the restaurant or the front of the restaurant.

to:

* BottleEpisode: The entire episode (save for a brief scene at Pesto's) Jimmy Pesto's Pizzeria) either takes place in the restaurant or the front of the restaurant.



* NotSoAboveItAll: The B plot is about how the Belcher kids fighting over a bag of discount candy instead of sharing it. Linda criticizes them for this, but at the end we learn that she's eaten a lot of the candy herself.

to:

* NotSoAboveItAll: The B plot B-plot is about how the Belcher kids fighting over a bag of discount candy instead of sharing it. Linda criticizes them for this, but at the end we learn that she's eaten a lot of the candy herself.


Added DiffLines:

*PyrrhicVictory: Bob figures out who caused the accident... and suffers all the consequences for it.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

*TheReveal: Bob himself caused the fender bender.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

* BottleEpisode: The entire episode (save for a brief scene at Pesto's) either takes place in the restaurant or the front of the restaurant.

Added: 1450

Changed: 511

Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


!!Tropes:

to:

!!Tropes:!!Some Kind of Troperful:
* AnAesop: It's good to take responsibility for your actions, even if [[NoGoodDeedGoesUnpunished it gets you in more trouble than you deserve]].
* CannotSpitItOut: Bob tries to confess to the policewoman the he didn't signal before pulling off the curb. However, he doesn't go through with it, partially because she's unwilling to listen to him; she's preoccupied by trying to rent a guest house and just wants to get this incident over with. After admitting this to his family, Bob eventually goes back and tells her everything before she leaves.



* ContinuityNod: Teddy ''[[Recap/BobsBurgersS3E15OTTheOutsideToilet still]]'' thinks Bob's last name is 'Burger'.
* DaydreamSurprise: After Bob takes the blame for the accident, all the other drivers take their share of blame as well, and they all start singing. This is then revealed to be in Bob's imagination, as all the other drivers have left.

to:

* ContinuityNod: Teddy ''[[Recap/BobsBurgersS3E15OTTheOutsideToilet still]]'' thinks Bob's last name is 'Burger'.
"Burger".
* TheCynic:
** Teddy warns Bob that car accidents bring out the worst in people. He's only partially right, because the situation brings out the best in Bob.
** Graham, one of the people involved in the accident, is an example of what Teddy is talking about. He tries to form an alliance with Bob so they can get their stories straight and blame the incident on Elaine; when Bob refuses, he makes the same offer to Patti, who accepts.
* DaydreamSurprise: After Bob takes the blame for the accident, all the other drivers take their share of blame as well, and they all start singing. singing a song about taking responsibility. This is then revealed to be in Bob's imagination, as all the other drivers have left.left.
* {{Gasshole}}: Patti burps several times during the episode, explaining that this is something she does whenever she gets nervous.



* PopCulturePunEpisodeTitle: To ''Film/SomeKindOfWonderful''.

to:

* NotSoAboveItAll: The B plot is about how the Belcher kids fighting over a bag of discount candy instead of sharing it. Linda criticizes them for this, but at the end we learn that she's eaten a lot of the candy herself.
* PopCulturePunEpisodeTitle: To the song and film ''Film/SomeKindOfWonderful''.



** The store next door in the opening is [[Literature/WhereTheWildThingsAre Where the File Things Are]] Filing Cabinets.

to:

** The store next door in the opening TitleSequence CouchGag is [[Literature/WhereTheWildThingsAre Where the File Things Are]] Filing Cabinets.



** As the kids argue over a bag of candy, Linda scolds them for fighting "like a bunch of [[Literature/TheHungerGames hunger games]]."

to:

** As the kids argue over a bag of candy, Linda scolds them for fighting "like a bunch of [[Literature/TheHungerGames hunger games]].""
----
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

!!Tropes:

Added: 134

Changed: 1

Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


** Burger of the Day: The [[Film/TheThreeStooges Moe, Larry and Curry]] Burger.

to:

** Burger of the Day: The [[Film/TheThreeStooges Moe, Mo, Larry and Curry]] Burger.Burger.
** As the kids argue over a bag of candy, Linda scolds them for fighting "like a bunch of [[Literature/TheHungerGames hunger games]]."
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

* NoGoodDeedGoesUnpunished: Bob eventually tells the officer that he didn't signal when he pulled out of his parking space. He also exonerates Elaine by proving that she stopped for a legitimate reason. As the officer says, since Bob is the only one taking ''any'' responsibility, his insurance company will blame him for the whole accident and his insurance will go up. Bob takes the increase rather than lie and let down his family.

Added: 1262

Changed: 114

Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


* RunningGag: Teddy ''[[Recap/BobsBurgersS3E15OTTheOutsideToilet still]]'' thinks Bob's last name is 'Burger'.

to:

* RunningGag: ChekhovsGun:
** Early on it's established that Gene has a habit of singing along to any sound he hears. Bob and the kids later realize that Bob didn't signal when pulling off the curb when they don't remember Gene singing along to the turn signal clicking.
** The Pesto twins have been building a scarecrow throughout the episode, starting with sticking a cantaloupe onto a broom for the head. Near the end, Bob notices the cantaloupe is gone and realizes it fell off and was the "ball" Elaine reported seeing when she stopped her car.
* ContinuityNod:
Teddy ''[[Recap/BobsBurgersS3E15OTTheOutsideToilet still]]'' thinks Bob's last name is 'Burger'.'Burger'.
* DaydreamSurprise: After Bob takes the blame for the accident, all the other drivers take their share of blame as well, and they all start singing. This is then revealed to be in Bob's imagination, as all the other drivers have left.
* NonIronicClown: Elaine, one of the victims of the fender bender, is a birthday clown on her way to a gig, in full makeup.
* PopCulturePunEpisodeTitle: To ''Film/SomeKindOfWonderful''.
* ShoutOut:
** The store next door in the opening is [[Literature/WhereTheWildThingsAre Where the File Things Are]] Filing Cabinets.
** Burger of the Day: The [[Film/TheThreeStooges Moe, Larry and Curry]] Burger.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

It's a vehicular whodunit, as Bob tries to figure out who was at fault for a 4-car fender bender in front of the restaurant.
----
* RunningGag: Teddy ''[[Recap/BobsBurgersS3E15OTTheOutsideToilet still]]'' thinks Bob's last name is 'Burger'.

Top