Bob's Burgers: "Equestranauts"

[ghostfacekiller39 23,880]

Eh.

 

Given I don't really watch the show, or anything like it, it won't affect me in the slightest

However, I think this is really going to be taking shots at our fandom. Nothing to worry about, though  

 

People are going to check it out MLP for themselves, whether this is going to make us look bad or not. Either way, we win, because the media loves scrutinizing us already. Nothing's changed from that aspect.
 

[FoxyCryptid 4,330]

Yeah it was decently funny starting out but then it just evolved into a show for Seth to spew out his political opinions.

 

That HE can't even seem to keep straight anymore. He's done both an pro and anti-marijuana episode on the show at this point, so SCREW ALL on trying to figure out what exactly he's trying to soapbox at this point. 

[DryGuy84 (Inactive) 927]

Well, he's actually a brony, confessed and everything.

Bob's Burgers will no doubt be a flamestorm.

 

Maybe not, let's not jump to conclusions.

[Rocky Doo 39]

I am a fan of Bob's Burgers and I don't think the episode is going to do a number on us since they don't a have lots of viewers (or since im guessing?) but let's find out what happens!

[Dattebayo 2,850]

Maybe not, let's not jump to conclusions.

They're called Equesticles

And they all dress up in weird fur suits.

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[DryGuy84 (Inactive) 927]

They're called Equesticles

And they all dress up in weird fur suits.

.

 

That doesn't necessarily mean anything, and where are the fur suits? I only saw a picture of Bob in one, y'know the character that latched on to an arcade game to an absurd degree, because he lost the high score.

[Dattebayo 2,850]

That doesn't necessarily mean anything, and where are the fur suits? I only saw a picture of Bob in one, y'know the character that latched on to an arcade game to an absurd degree, because he lost the high score.

He was surrounded by other out of shape and hairy males in those suits. He also had a look of "oh my god what have I gotten into".

[DryGuy84 (Inactive) 927]

He was surrounded by other out of shape and hairy males in those suits. He also had a look of "oh my god what have I gotten into".

 

Hmmmm....that doesn't sound promising. Well I'll still give 'em the BOTD.

[Puddlejumper 1,649]

Hmmmm....that doesn't sound promising. Well I'll still give 'em the BOTD.

 

If anything this will play out like several other episodes... (the patty-cake one for example)

 

The kids (and maybe even Linda) run off to do something they see as fun/exciting/whatever, and Bob is stuck managing the restaurant blah blah blah... He eventually has to go fetch his family for one reason or another, and at first is still against whatever it is they are doing, but gets into it after awhile.

[Red Cedar 1,408]

I've never seen the show personally, but if they are doing an episode about bronies, it is an indication that the fandom has reached the status of a fully-fledged cultural phenomenon, like fans of Star Trek used to be.

 

Unfortunately, also like fans of Star Trek (which I was and remain), I think it means we will be the subject of some less-than-flattering stereotyping from here on in.

[Radiance64 7,059]

I've seen some of Bob's Burgers, it seems okay but I never really got into it a whole lot.

Still, interesting they're doing an episode like that. Might watch it, might not, I dunno. Just hope it isn't too negative on us.

[Barbaloot 198]

Personally I can't wait. This is going to be god damn hilarious in some way, and I want to see all of it.

[GenderIsAnIllusion 2,178]

Thank god, Family Guy And Southpark weren't the one do to a brony episode. I could only imagine the per packed unadulterated shit that would have been. Bobs Burgers is a good choice

[DryGuy84 (Inactive) 927]

If anything this will play out like several other episodes... (the patty-cake one for example)

 

The kids (and maybe even Linda) run off to do something they see as fun/exciting/whatever, and Bob is stuck managing the restaurant blah blah blah... He eventually has to go fetch his family for one reason or another, and at first is still against whatever it is they are doing, but gets into it after awhile.

 

That's what I'm thinking, context is everything.

[yeet 2,027]

this is how i feel about this.

[PoisonClaw 8,175]

My reaction is the same as whenever any show tries to do an episode like this:

 

This is gonna hurt.

 

Time and time again it's been proven that an accurate depiction of a subculture does not make good TV, so it quickly becomes less of "Learn about these interesting group of people!" to more "Point and laugh as these freaks and weirdos!"  Best case scenario, the "equestrianauts" come off as social awkward individuals that fit rather cleanly into the geek/nerd stereotype. Worst case scenario however, they're obsessive manchildren who should be rounded up and put on a sexual offenders list. I'm not gonna get my hopes up regardless of the quality of the show. 

Edited April 11, 2014 by PoisonClaw

[Wind Chaser 4,769]

In an homage to the “Bronies” subculture, Tina attends her first Equestra-con, a convention based on her favorite animated pony show, “The Equestranauts.” To her surprise, she finds that the show’s fans are middle-aged men (called “Equesticles.”) When a powerful super-fan tricks Tina out of her rare toy pony it’s up to Bob to go undercover and get it back.

 

 

This will be airing at 7PM Eastern TONIGHT on FOX.

 

This doesn't look like any "homage" to me, I have a bad feeling about it.

 

I already posted in another thread how I feel about FOX cartoons. To hell with all of them.

 

Post your reactions here.

 

 

My reactions to the episode ranged from the "meh" to the "that was pretty good". It was actually much better than I expected, but not the best it could've been. They did a much sharper job then I thought they would at referencing the good and bad parts of this fandom and fandoms in general.

 

 

NON-CANONICAL!

 

 

 

The unicorn guy must be an analog to Rarity fans.

 

 

 

What the f**k is Cameltoe?

 

Edited April 13, 2014 by WindChaserPegasus

[DaReaper 1,945]

I really hope it's not a huge dis on the bronies, will be a lil disappointed since i enjoy that show

[Captain Jebediah 12]

I'm gonna check it out to see what they have to show me.

[StarSwirlTheBearded 356]

Just take it in good humor and don't let it get to you.  I'm not familiar with the show, but this episode appears to be a mockery of the bronies.

[Ribbonfree 2,384]

It's gonna mock the stuff that deserves to be mocked. Simple as that.

[Champion RD92 8,658]

I don't really watch this show, but I'm going to assume that they are going to make bronies all look like complete weirdos. I guess we'll find out.

[NinjaCPU 270]

It's a satirical piece, to be excepted NOT to be mock is like excepting Birds not to fly. You're excepting a lot. As long as you don't take it seriously, you might get a laugh or two out of it 

[Wind Chaser 4,769]

The problem is not the idea of satirizing the show or the fanbase, I'm just not a fan of any of the cartoons on FOX and it's probably going to be fraught with terrible jokes and timing.

[NinjaCPU 270]

The problem is not the idea of satirizing the show or the fanbase, I'm just not a fan of any of the cartoons on FOX and it's probably going to be fraught with terrible jokes and timing.

Look, I'm all for bashing on Fox Cartoon Shows. Simpsons has been stale since the mid 00' (and probably earlier than that if you want to consider other opinions.) Family Guy's 'random' humor has become dumb because of how obvious it's become. American dad is better than most so I have no complaints there. I do hear good things about Bob's burgers (plus it has the voice of Archer, which is AWESOME.) so it might actually be funny. Take everything with a grain of salt and move on, because the cartoons on Fox are not going to be same anymore. They'll try to make another Family Guy and fail. Best to wait until that show ends and they try to spark something else