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* AnAesop: You don't need to be good at something you enjoy, all that matters is that you enjoy doing it. However, if you ''want'' to be good at something, you can't expect to be instantly talented at it--for most people it takes time, effort and a lot of practice.
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* ImprovComedyIsInane: Jocelyn is hesitant to join the titular band because she mistakes it for an improv group, and an improv group kidnapped her cousin.
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* SurprisinglyRealisticOutcome: Gene goes to Mrs. Merkin to ask for help in becoming a great musician, but he bluntly admits he doesn't want to work hard to do it. Merkin tells him that despite what he wants you can't just become a talented performer overnight and advises him to apply to perform at the party next year when he's better.
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* ReasonableAuthorityFigure: Of all characters, ''Hugo'' acts like one, offering a straightforward if unusual solution to Linda's situation and not prying any further.
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* ReasonableAuthorityFigure: Of all characters, ''Hugo'' acts like one, offering a straightforward if unusual solution to Linda's situation and not prying any further. Possibly justified in the fact that he's still in love with Linda, so he's less inclined to be outwardly hostile to her.
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*BrainBleach: Discussed; when he tells Linda that they'll look for armpit rash remedies together, Bob acknowledges their online search will likely turn up some unsightly results.
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* AnAesop: You don't need to be good at something you enjoy, all that matters is that you enjoy doing it.
** You also can't expect to be instantly talented at what you want to do, for most people it takes time, effort and a lot of practice.
** You also can't expect to be instantly talented at what you want to do, for most people it takes time, effort and a lot of practice.
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* AnAesop: You don't need to be good at something you enjoy, all that matters is that you enjoy doing it.
** You alsoit. However, if you ''want'' to be good at something, you can't expect to be instantly talented at what you want to do, for it--for most people it takes time, effort and a lot of practice.
** You also
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** Rudy's instrument of choice is a drumset, complete with [[Recap/BobsBurgersS3E22CarpeMuseum his trademark cymbals]].
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** Rudy's instrument of choice is a drumset, complete with [[Recap/BobsBurgersS3E22CarpeMuseum his trademark cymbals]]. As usual, he carries the cymbals in his backpack at all times.
*InstantExpert: Gene ''wants'' to be this in regards to music. Ms. Merkin bluntly tells him that this is an unrealistic and impossible goal.
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* SurprisinglyRealisticOutcome: Gene goes to Mrs. Merkin to ask for help in becoming a great musician, but he bluntly admits he doesn't want to work hard to do it. Merkins tells him that despite what he wants you can't just become a talented performer overnight and advises him to apply to perform at the party next year when he's better.
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* SurprisinglyRealisticOutcome: Gene goes to Mrs. Merkin to ask for help in becoming a great musician, but he bluntly admits he doesn't want to work hard to do it. Merkins Merkin tells him that despite what he wants you can't just become a talented performer overnight and advises him to apply to perform at the party next year when he's better.
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** Linda named her armpits [[Film/WhenHarryMetSally Hairy and Sally]].
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** Linda named her Louise names Linda's armpits [[Series/LaverneAndShirley Laverne and Curly]]. Bob then comments that he already beat her to the punch by naming them [[Film/WhenHarryMetSally Hairy and Sally]].
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**Rudy's instrument of choice is a drumset, complete with [[Recap/BobsBurgersS3E22CarpeMuseum his trademark cymbals]].
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** Linda compares her rash to Jeff Goldblum in [[Film/TheFly1986]]
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** Linda compares her rash to Jeff Goldblum in [[Film/TheFly1986]]''Film/TheFly1986''.
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** Linda compares her rash to Jeff Goldblum in [[Film/TheFly1986]]
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** You also can't expect to be instantly talented at what you want to do, for most people it takes time, effort and a lot of practice.
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** Gene's band is named Itty Bitty Ditty Committee, a play on ''Itty Bitty Titty Committee''.
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* BandEpisode: Gene starts a band, and is ironically kicked out of it for not being talented enough.
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* SurprisinglyRealisticOutcome: Gene goes to the Mrs. Merkin to ask for help in becoming a great musician, but he bluntly admits he doesn't want to work hard to do it. Merkins tells him that despite what he wants you can't just become a talented performer overnight and advises him to apply to perform at the party next year when he's better.
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* SurprisinglyRealisticOutcome: Gene goes to the Mrs. Merkin to ask for help in becoming a great musician, but he bluntly admits he doesn't want to work hard to do it. Merkins tells him that despite what he wants you can't just become a talented performer overnight and advises him to apply to perform at the party next year when he's better.
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* MundaneUtility: The Belcher kids use what musical skill they have to advertise Bob's Burgers. That said, their success is... mixed.
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* MundaneUtility: The Belcher kids use what musical skill they have exploit Gene's love of music to advertise Bob's Burgers. That said, their success is... mixed.
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* HeroicBSOD: Tina and Louise aren't too upset at being kicked out of the IDBC, but Gene has his entire worldview shattered and wonders if he should quit music ''period''.
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* HeroicBSOD: Tina and Louise aren't too upset at being kicked out of the IDBC, IBDC, but Gene has his entire worldview shattered and wonders if he should quit music ''period''.
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* AnAesop: You don't need to be good at something you enjoy, all that matters is that you enjoy doing it.
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* AnAesop: You don't need to be good at something you enjoy, all that matters is that you enjoy doing it.
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*AchievementsInIgnorance: Assuming Gene ''never'' knew anything about music keys (instead of it being NegativeContinuity as acknowledged below), this means he managed to create ''two'' show-stopping musicals without any knowledge of what he was doing.
*AnAesop: You don't need to be good at something you enjoy, all that matters is that you enjoy doing it.
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**Louise mentions that she prefers chanting to singing, referencing "[[Recap/BobsBurgersS3E10MotherDaughterLaserRazor Mother Daughter Laser Razor]]", where she expressed her dislike of singing.
**In contrast to his usual nitpicky self, Hugo acts as a ReasonableAuthorityFigure in this episode, possibly referencing his last appearance in "[[Recap/BobsBurgersS5E9SpeakeasyRider Speakeasy Rider]]", where he was told to stop harassing the Belchers or else he'll be fired.
*DoesThisRemindYouOfAnything: Bob trying to get Linda not to shave her armpits plays out as if he's trying to talk Linda out of self-harm, complete with Bob gently urging Linda to hand him the razor and telling her that they'll look for help together.
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**Louise mentions that she prefers chanting to singing, referencing "[[Recap/BobsBurgersS3E10MotherDaughterLaserRazor Mother Daughter Laser Razor]]", where she expressed her dislike of singing.
**In contrast to his usual nitpicky self, Hugo acts as a ReasonableAuthorityFigure in this episode, possibly referencing his last appearance in "[[Recap/BobsBurgersS5E9SpeakeasyRider Speakeasy Rider]]", where he was told to stop harassing the Belchers or else he'll be fired.
*DoesThisRemindYouOfAnything: Bob trying to get Linda not to shave her armpits plays out as if he's trying to talk Linda out of self-harm, complete with Bob gently urging Linda to hand him the razor and telling her that they'll look for help together.
*HeroicBSOD: Tina and Louise aren't too upset at being kicked out of the IDBC, but Gene has his entire worldview shattered and wonders if he should quit music ''period''.
*MundaneUtility: The Belcher kids use what musical skill they have to advertise Bob's Burgers. That said, their success is... mixed.
*MundaneUtility: The Belcher kids use what musical skill they have to advertise Bob's Burgers. That said, their success is... mixed.
*PetTheDog: Trev gives Gene an amp and microphone to use for his performance in front of Bob's Burgers.
*ReasonableAuthorityFigure: Of all characters, ''Hugo'' acts like one, offering a straightforward if unusual solution to Linda's situation and not prying any further.
*ReasonableAuthorityFigure: Of all characters, ''Hugo'' acts like one, offering a straightforward if unusual solution to Linda's situation and not prying any further.
*ScareChord: One plays when Linda reveals her hairy armpits.
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* TimeCompressionMontage: Subverted and PlayedForLaughs. The camera cuts to the outside of the school during Gene and Ms. Merkin's piano lesson. When it comes back inside, Gene complains that he's been practicing scales for hours. Then Ms. Merkin says it's only been five seconds.
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* TimeCompressionMontage: Subverted and PlayedForLaughs. The camera cuts to the outside of the school during Gene and Ms. Merkin's piano lesson. When it comes back inside, Gene complains that he's been practicing scales for hours. Then Ms. Merkin says it's only been five forty-five seconds.
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* TooMuchInformation: Linda isn't shy about telling customers about her armpit rash.
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* TooMuchInformation: Linda isn't shy about telling customers talking about her armpit rash.rash. Bob and Teddy are both disgusted, and it starts driving away customers.
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* NegativeContinuity: A major plot-point is that Gene is musically inept, not even knowing basic things like scales or being able to play more than three songs. Previous episodes have shown Gene to have some musical knowledge and talent or at least enough to write [[Recap/BobsBurgersS3E16Topsy two]] [[Recap/BobsBurgerS5E1WorkHardOrDieTryingGirl musicals]] acknowledged in-universe as decent at worst in previous episodes.
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* NegativeContinuity: A major plot-point is that Gene is musically inept, not even knowing basic things like scales or being able to play more than three songs. Previous episodes have shown Gene to have some musical knowledge and talent or at least enough to write [[Recap/BobsBurgersS3E16Topsy two]] [[Recap/BobsBurgerS5E1WorkHardOrDieTryingGirl [[Recap/BobsBurgersS5E1WorkHardOrDieTryingGirl musicals]] acknowledged in-universe as decent at worst in previous episodes.
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* TooMuchInformation: Linda isn't shy about telling customers about her armpit rash.
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* TooMuchInformation: Linda isn't shy about telling customers about her armpit rash.rash.
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*ArtEvolution: As of this episode, several main characters gain design changes that stick for the rest of the series. Some of them are minor (such as Louise's neck being slightly shorter), while others are much more noticeable (such as Linda's shirt becoming a V-neck).
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* NegativeContinuity: A major plot-point is that Gene is musically inept, not even knowing basic things like scales or being able to play more than three songs. Previous episodes have shown Gene to have some musical knowledge and talent or at least enough to write [[Recap/BobsBurgersS3E16Topsy two]] [[Recap/BobsBurgerS5E1WorkHardOrDieTryingGirl musicals]] acknowledged in-universe as decent at worst in previous episodes.
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* RealityEnsues: Gene goes to the Mrs. Merkin to ask for help in becoming a great musician, but he bluntly admits he doesn't want to work hard to do it. Merkins tells him that despite what he wants you can't just become a talented performer overnight and advises him to apply to perform at the party next year when he's better.
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* RealityEnsues: SurprisinglyRealisticOutcome: Gene goes to the Mrs. Merkin to ask for help in becoming a great musician, but he bluntly admits he doesn't want to work hard to do it. Merkins tells him that despite what he wants you can't just become a talented performer overnight and advises him to apply to perform at the party next year when he's better.
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* NegativeContinuity: A major plot-point is that Gene is musically inept, not even knowing basic things like scales or being able to play more than three songs. Previous episodes have shown Gene to have some musical knowledge and talent or at least enough to write [[Recap/BobsBurgersS3E16Topsy two]] [[Recap/BobsBurgerS5E1WorkHardOrDieTryingGirl musicals]] in previous episodes.
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* RealityEnsues: Gene goes to the Mrs. Merkin to ask for help in becoming a great musician, but he bluntly admits he doesn't want to work hard to do it. Merkins tells him that despite what he wants you can't just become a talented performer overnight and advises him to apply to perform at the party next year when he's better.
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* PersonAsVerb: After Linda learns Gene was kicked out of his own band, she says he was "[[Music/VanHalen David Lee Roth-ed]]".
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* PersonAsVerb: After Linda learns Gene was kicked out of his own band, she says he was "[[Music/VanHalen "[[Music/DavidLeeRoth David Lee Roth-ed]]".
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* TimeCompressionMontage: Subverted and PlayedForLaughs. The camera cuts to the outside of the school during Gene and Ms. Merkin's piano lesson. When it comes back inside, Gene complains that he's been practicing scales for hours. Then Ms. Merkin says it's only been five seconds.
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* ShoutOut: During his "I Don't Need Music" number, Gene [[Film/{{Big}} dances on a giant keyboard]].
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** The exterminator van reads "[[Film/DoTheRightThing Do the Rat Thing]]."
** Linda named her armpits [[Film/WhenHarryMetSally Hairy and Sally]].
** During his "I Don't Need Music" number, Gene [[Film/{{Big}} dances on a giantkeyboard]].keyboard]].
*** The song also mentions ''Series/WelcomeBackKotter'' and ''Film/TopGun''.
** The exterminator van reads "[[Film/DoTheRightThing Do the Rat Thing]]."
** Linda named her armpits [[Film/WhenHarryMetSally Hairy and Sally]].
** During his "I Don't Need Music" number, Gene [[Film/{{Big}} dances on a giant
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Gene starts a band with his siblings and classmates, but soon finds Daryl taking over and kicking Gene out for not taking music seriously enough. Meanwhile, Linda deals with the mother of all rashes.
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* TenMinuteRetirement: Gene is ready to give up on music after struggling to practice, but gets over it with a little encouragement from his sisters.
* FailedAttemptAtDrama: After learning that Darryl, Rudy, and Peter are kicking him and his sisters out of his own band, Gene tries to angrily slam the door to the music room. Unfortunately for him, the door closer prevents that.
-->'''Gene:''' Stupid [[BuffySpeak safety... door-closing... thing!]]
* PersonAsVerb: After Linda learns Gene was kicked out of his own band, she says he was "[[Music/VanHalen David Lee Roth-ed]]".
* RunningGag: Linda keeps getting teased about her hairy armpits.
* ShoutOut: During his "I Don't Need Music" number, Gene [[Film/{{Big}} dances on a giant keyboard]].
* TitleDrop: "Itty Bitty Ditty Committee" is the name Gene picks for his band.
* TooMuchInformation: Linda isn't shy about telling customers about her armpit rash.
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* TenMinuteRetirement: Gene is ready to give up on music after struggling to practice, but gets over it with a little encouragement from his sisters.
* FailedAttemptAtDrama: After learning that Darryl, Rudy, and Peter are kicking him and his sisters out of his own band, Gene tries to angrily slam the door to the music room. Unfortunately for him, the door closer prevents that.
-->'''Gene:''' Stupid [[BuffySpeak safety... door-closing... thing!]]
* PersonAsVerb: After Linda learns Gene was kicked out of his own band, she says he was "[[Music/VanHalen David Lee Roth-ed]]".
* RunningGag: Linda keeps getting teased about her hairy armpits.
* ShoutOut: During his "I Don't Need Music" number, Gene [[Film/{{Big}} dances on a giant keyboard]].
* TitleDrop: "Itty Bitty Ditty Committee" is the name Gene picks for his band.
* TooMuchInformation: Linda isn't shy about telling customers about her armpit rash.
