#Bad Bob

[zimbits-my-love]

Mr. Jack’s Dad

to go with Alicia

[aristocrating]

go on and hit me in the heart

chapter 7: reprogramming our history so it's perfect in my mind

"you might think sport is about winning or teamwork or performance but it's actually about The Father" - this tumblr post

happy birthday, Jack! here's your dad and your ex talking shit about you for 1.7k words

shoutout to @ronandhermy for delving into the deep psyche of Bad Bob Zimmermann with me

[mlmnurse]

bad bob zimmerman is a lesbian if you think about it

[moshywoosh]

Rex and Wendy are literally insane in love with Bob

[slapshotsandscones]

Jack comes out to his parents as transmasc at 13 years old. His parents are so supportive. Alicia immediately takes her son shopping, because "If you're going to wear men's fashion, you're going to do it right." Sadly, that doesn't really stick, and Jack still has the horrible fashion taste of a white jock, but he does get clothes that work for him.

At that point, Jack was playing coed hockey. But a few years later, Jack's reaching the age that he has to join a gendered team if he wants to play competitively. And Bad Bob knows his son, and his drive, so he sits him down for a talk. He essentially tells him "If you want to play hockey seriously and competitively, it's going to be hard, I won't lie to you. But you absolutely have the drive and skill, and I will support you every step of the way. No hockey club is going to want to be the place that denied Bad Bob's son the chance to play, and I know you might hate that, but I absolutely will use it against homophobes."

And so Jack continues playing hockey on mens teams, with the support of his parents. And it does suck sometimes, because people aren't nice to those different than them. But Jack loves hockey enough that it doesn't matter, so he powers through.

Then the Q happens. Jack may be closer with his father, but the pressure of being a trans athlete adds to his anxiety, along with the whole thing with Kent. The overdose still happens, and Jack still quits hockey for a while.

But eventually, he comes back to sport he loves so much. He starts off by teaching. This is how he finds out that his dad has been working on a charity for queer kids to learn to play hockey in an inclusive environment. He becomes a coach for the organization, and relearns how to love hockey without all the transphobia and pressure that made him quit in the first place.

Then Samwell happens, and honestly its really refreshing for Jack and Bad Bob both for Jack to be playing competitively in an inclusive environment - the Samwell hockey team takes the "maybe more" part of the "1 in 4, maybe more" slogan a bit too seriously. It does take the rest of the team an embarrassingly long time to realize Jack is trans though, outside from Lardo. He's had top-surgery at this point, and you can see the scars: the team is just oblivious.

And then suddenly college is over. And Jack thinks that hockey is probably over for him, because the NHL isn't that inclusive. But then he gets a call from George Martin, who's seen how he plays, and thinks its time for Hockey to modernize. And Bad Bob immediately jumps right back into the fight for his son. After all, you don't tell hockey royalty that his son can't play when he's good enough to be scouted. (George and Bad Bob become fast friends - Jack is mildly terrified.)

And so Jack becomes the first trans player in the NHL, thanks to an incredibly supportive dad and a very dedicated GM. He and Bitty still have their mid-ice kiss, which still garners a lot of attention because it's two men kissing at center ice, even if everyone already knows Jack is queer.

And slowly but steadily, the NHL becomes more inclusive, all because Bad Bob Zimmerman loved his son enough to fight for him.

[oldhagstrom]

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[dracutgrl]

Omg. So cute

Playoffs are hard on Dad Bob, nothing wakes him up, not even Jack’s favourite pastime to throw the puck, climb over daddy to get it, do it again. 

[ninetiesadventures]

Rex the Runt is a classic British claymation television series created by Aardman Animations, the renowned studio behind Wallace and Gromit and Chicken Run. The show revolves around Rex, a dog with a unique appearance and personality, and his eccentric group of friends.

Series Overview

Rex the Runt premiered in 1998 on BBC Two and ran for two seasons until 2001, consisting of 26 episodes. The show's creators, Richard Goleszowski and Aardman's co-founder Bob Baker, aimed to produce a more adult-oriented series while maintaining the signature Aardman humor and charm.

Characters and Storylines

The main character, Rex, is a small, dim-witted but lovable dog with a big heart. He is joined by his friends:

Bad Bob, a rough-around-the-edges, scheming dog

Wendy, a clever, level-headed dog

Vince, a laid-back, easygoing dog

Throughout the series, Rex and his friends get entangled in bizarre misadventures, often involving science fiction elements, surrealism, and pop culture references. Episodes frequently parody popular culture, movies and TV shows.

Style and Animation

Rex the Runt showcases Aardman's signature claymation technique, blending traditional craftsmanship with clever writing and witty humor. The characters' designs are quirky and endearing, with intricate details that add depth to the stop-motion animation.

Reception and Legacy

Rex the Runt garnered positive reviews from critics and audiences alike, praising its originality, humor and lovable characters. Although it didn't achieve the same mainstream success as some of Aardman's other works, the show maintains a dedicated cult following.

Conclusion

Rex the Runt is a hidden gem in Aardman's impressive portfolio, offering a unique blend of humor, creativity and irreverence. Fans of offbeat animation and quirky characters will find this series delightful.

[spockvarietyhour]

[xmascritter]

Many gravity falls fans, circa 2016: OH MY GOD WHY DID MABEL HAND OVER THE RIFT. SHE'S SO DUMB, SHE'S THE WORST, WHY WOULD SHE EVEN DO THAT?! MABEL'S NOT A GOOD PERSON!

Alex Hirsch, circa 2024: **deep inhale**

SHE'S A CHILD OF IMPENDING DIVORCE AND IS GONNA HAVE TO GO BACK TO THAT

[ne0n-rust]

POOL PARTY :]

[sirartwork]

[missmarsilea]

started watching better call saul with a few friends... seems like a really weird editing decision to have this in the corner of every scene though?

[scythelordsucks]

saul goodman as nine inch nails albums

[burgerbelchers]

BOB'S BURGERS 2.08 - Bad Tina

[sugarcoatedrattrap]