Bob and Linda from Bob's Burgers are more relatable than you think. They are two adults who put their whole lives into their restaurant while trying to raise three glorious kids. Sometimes it's hard to make ends meet, and many fans can relate to that.
Bob and Linda are like anybody out there trying to make it work as individuals, as a married couple, as parents, and as business owners. Throughout the show, there are countless moments fans can relate to Bob and Linda, whether it's serious or a comical moment. Let's take a look at 10 instances where audiences understood Bob and Linda's quirky moments.
Hating Your Birthday
When you start reaching a certain age, celebrating your birthday isn't all it's cracked up to be. In the episode "Eat, Spray, Linda," audiences understand why Linda isn't excited for her big day.
She's married with kids and getting up there in age, and her birthday is just a reminder of that. Not to mention her previous birthdays weren't all that great. Let's be honest, as much as you love your kids, their impromptu birthday breakfast isn't so tasty. Despite things going wrong from the start, Linda finds a new way to look forward to her birthday.
Geeking Out Over Your Favorite Celebrity
It's rare that audiences get to see Bob really indulge in his hobbies and what he likes to spend his time on. In "Hawk & Chick," Bob and Louise happen to stumble upon their favorite action star from a monster series, Bob has a total fangirl moment, and many know that feeling.
Everyone can relate to Bob's frazzled and excited reaction when he realizes it really is the actor—imagine Chris Evans or Leonardo DiCaprio casually strolling into your cafe. You can bet you would react just like Bob did, minus the stalking.
Spicing Things Up
If you've been in a relationship for as long as Bob and Linda have, then things can get a bit stale at times in the bedroom. Yes, you love each other endlessly, but there's nothing wrong with trying new things and that exactly what Bob and Linda do.
When the kids have sneaked away to the taffy factory, Bob and Linda have their scheduled romance night. Linda introduces sex dice to make things more interesting. In another episode, Linda makes a Valentine's advent calendar, and, on the last night, Bob decides to romance Linda with a striptease.
It's Wine Night Every Night
It's no secret that Linda is in love with wine, and Bob likes to participate, as well. When you're parents after a long day in the restaurant, it's nice to sit back with a glass of your favorite red. Many can relate to Bob and Linda's need for an alcoholic wind-down.
Audiences have seen Linda and Bob drink wine to get through visiting her parents, taking a wine-themed train ride, to buying bottles of cheap wine at the local market. Linda even attributes Christmas magic to a glass of wine.
Shopping Buddies
Some audiences would know how scary it can be to shop alone. When you're married or in a relationship, one partner always tends to know all the measurements and sizes, while the other has no idea. This leads to being shopping partners whether you like it or not.
In "Legends of the Mall," Bob has a freak out when Linda decides to go to a book reading instead of helping him shop. Bob has no idea how to buy pants, what style, or what size. It's safe to say that Linda wears the shopping pants in the family. Where would Bob be without Linda?
Fantasizing About A Better Life
When Teddy asks the Belcher's to make sure all the windows are closed at his cleints' beach house, the Belcher's have some fun. Bob and Linda are enamored by the expensive house right on the beach. While it's fun looking around, Bob and Linda can't help but reflect on their current lives.
They stare out the patio doors at the ocean wrapped in each other's arms and imagine that this is their real life. Bob and Linda work so hard making ends meet, but often imagine themselves having a bit more. Who doesn't? They even make the joke about buying a boat and that they forgot to become rich.
Need To Lose A Few Pounds
When you're married, running a full-time business and have three young children, taking care of your body isn't easy. You'd rather take a snooze on the couch. In Bob's Burgers, there are moments where Bob and Linda try to get in shape to lose a few pesky pounds.
Linda goes on the skin deep diet because she feels that she'll become more attractive like Gretchen. She also isn't happy about her muffin top. Bob finds an old exercise bike and tries to shed a few pounds. Everyone had been there and have gone through various methods to do it.
Too Tired To Go Out
When the kids are away, the parents will play. When the Belcher kids are away on a school retreat, Bob and Linda grasp the opportunity to go out—but it doesn't work out that way. The first night with no kids, they end up falling asleep on the couch. They were too exhausted to go out.
The second night, they took a step forward and got dolled up, but they still couldn't resist a snooze. Many have been there where after a long work week, you're body betrays you and wants to sleep instead of getting a drink with your buddies.
Hate Doing Taxes
No one likes doing taxes. It's plain and simple, and Bob and Linda are no different. When it comes time for their annual appointment with their ant, they are not happy.
They have a system of going in and out and try not to spend any extra time if possible. Especially since Bob and Linda decided to do their taxes at the very last moment on the very last possible day.
Sore After The Gym
The most relatable moments from Bob and Linda are the very rare occasions in which they actually go to the gym. Many have experienced the thrill and high when you first start working out. You feel invincible. Bob even compliments his tricep muscles and his "firm" backside.
There's one problem, the dreaded next day crash. This is the excruciating pain of your body being sore from working out. Linda and Bob can't even get out of bed the next day. Linda describes it as the same pain from giving birth. Ouch. They vow to never go back to the gym.