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This long-running sitcom has only gotten better thanks to its writers taking big leaps. 'Bob’s Burgers' balances the bittersweet with bodily humor even better 14 seasons in. (www.cnn.com)

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[–] DeathbringerThoctar 7 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) (5 children)

It's definitely changed a lot in 14 seasons but to say it's better is pretty subjective. I personally feel it's lost a lot of it's edge in favor of safe, formulaic, "awwww" moments that tug on the heartstrings.

Also just look at the ratings. I'm clearly not alone in thinking the show lacks something it once had.

[–] Jaderick 3 points 6 months ago (1 children)

I’m personally in favor of the “aww” moments because I think Bob’s Burgers sets itself apart from other animated comedies in that way. I’m curious a out those rating though, are they aggregated over time? I’m wondering how much nostalgia affects the ratings.

[–] DeathbringerThoctar 1 points 6 months ago

I don't dislike the aww moments by any means, and you're right that they have a way of doing them that's quite good. I just miss something that doesn't seem to be there anymore and I can't describe what it is.

I believe the chart is total over time? TBH I stole the image from R*ddit. I understand it to be a straight forward, if slightly out of date, mapping of ratings from IMDb. Nostalgia night play a factor but I have my doubts.

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