History JustForFun / BobbleTheClown

* GreyEyes: They mirror Bobble's soulful wisdom and resilience.

* {{Fingore}}: Bobble recommends this as a nonlethal form of torture.

* FrothyMugsOfWater: Averted. Bobble recommends serving a chilled rosé with human flesh. Come on, Bobble, this is a kid's show!
* GildedCage: In Episode 6, Bobble accuses SCP Foundation of being this.

* JackBauerInterrogationTechnique: How Bobble gets some important information in Episode 4.

* MolotovCocktail: Bobble demonstrates how to make one in Episode 2.

* NewspaperThinDisguise: Bobble uses one when stalking a woman in London

* NonIronicClown: Lovable old Bobble!

* OhCrap: The looks on people's faces when Bobble stabs them! It's hilarious!

* PutTheLaughterInSlaughter: Nobody does it better than Bobble!

* ShoutOut: Bobble likes to talk about his friends - [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeffrey_Dahmer Jeffery]], [[UsefulNotes/JackTheRipper Jack]], [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Wayne_Gacy Pogo]], [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Berkowitz Sam]], [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ed_Gein Ed]] and [[https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Elizabeth_Bathory a countess named Elizabeth]], but we never see them.

* StalkerWithACrush: Bobble becomes one in Episode 3. (Well, stalker with a butcher knife, at any rate.)

* ThatWasntARequest: Bobble says as much to a man he invites to dinner in Episode 1.
* TortureAlwaysWorks: The intended {{Aesop}} of Episode 4. Unfortunately, Bobble himself had to learn a lesson that torture should not lead to immediate death.

* WestminsterChimes: Episode 3 opens with them.

* IronicName: The building Bobble burns down in Episode 2 is called [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Happy_Land_fire Happy Land]].

* ShoutOut: Bobble likes to talk about his friends - [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeffrey_Dahmer Jeffery]], [[UsefulNotes/JackTheRipper Jack]], [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Wayne_Gacy Pogo]], [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Berkowitz Sam]], [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ed_Gein Ed]] and [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elizabeth_B%C3%A1thory a countess named Elizabeth]], but we never see them.

* IncrediblyLamePun: Bobble is very fond of them. Even [[{{Cupcakes}} Pinkamina]] would roll her eyes at the organ puns Bobble made in the first episode. Most notably, the "Bone appetite" gag he ends the ep with.

* UsefulNotes/JackTheRipper: As he walks through London, Bobble reminisces nostalgically about the fun he and his friend Jack used to have at night.

* KickMePrank: Bobble pulls this on an unsuspecting man in TheLondonUnderground. Well, his says "Stab Me".

* MonsterClown: Bobble is accused of being one by the SCP, but come on! Look at him! Is that the face of a monster?

''Bobble the Clown'' was a short lived syndicated children's show aired in 1987 that was designed to be educational and informative. Every episode (other than the enigmatic 5th episode) showed Bobble whimsically teaching the viewers how to perform various useful skills such as culinary tips, fire safety, making friends and the importance of honesty. Many more episodes were planned, but unfortunately, Bobble got ScrewedByTheNetwork and was taken off air. What's worse, Bobble himself was captured and falsely imprisoned by an [[http://www.scp-wiki.net/scp-993 organization that calls itself the SCP Foundation.]]

Bobble the Clown was a short lived syndicated children's show aired in 1987 that was designed to be educational and informative. Every episode (other than the enigmatic 5th episode) showed Bobble whimsically teaching the viewers how to perform various useful skills such as culinary tips, fire safety, making friends and the importance of honesty. Many more episodes were planned, but unfortunately, Bobble got ScrewedByTheNetwork and was taken off air. What's worse, Bobble himself was captured and falsely imprisoned by an [[http://www.scp-wiki.net/scp-993 organization that calls itself the SCP Foundation.]]

* JackTheRipper: As he walks through London, Bobble reminisces nostalgically about the fun he and his friend Jack used to have at night.

* ShoutOut: Bobble likes to talk about his friends - [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeffrey_Dahmer Jeffery]], [[JackTheRipper Jack]], [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Wayne_Gacy Pogo]], [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Berkowitz Sam]], [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ed_Gein Ed]] and [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elizabeth_B%C3%A1thory a countess named Elizabeth]], but we never see them.

* BrainwashedAndCrazy: SCP likes to accuse Bobble's fan base of being this. Nothing is further from the truth! We're all perfectly sane! Anyone who says otherwise can expect to eat a blade!

* DareToBeBadass: In the long awaited Episode 6, Bobble gives info on how to bypass SCP security and dares the viewer to let a few of their captives loose "If you're not too big a fucking pussy!" he adds.

* FlayingAlive: Episodes 1 and 4 has Bobble demonstrate how to do this useful skill. He hints that he might do this with his female victim in Episode 3, but he wants some privacy first. Episode 6 has Bobble discuss the possible live flaying of various SCP employees. It's no less than they deserve.

* GildedCage: In Episode 6, Bobble accuses SCP of being this.
* GreatEscape: After some inspiration from Episode 6, Bobbleheads from all over have been plotting how to save Bobble from his imprisonment by SCP. Results have been mixed (the incident with [[http://www.scp-wiki.net/scp-682 SCP-682]] was particularly disastrous) but [[TheDeterminator never will they give up hope!]]

* HarmfulToMinors: SCP claims Bobble is this. Nonsense! Bobble's fun and thought provoking lessons created a generation of well-adjusted people who just want to make the world a better place through caring and honesty.

Bobble the Clown was a short lived syndicated children's show aired in 1987 that was designed to be educational and informative. Every episode (other than the enigmatic 5th episode) showed Bobble whimsically teaching the viewers how to perform various useful skills such as culinary tips, fire safety, making friends and the importance of honesty. Many more episodes were planned, but unfortunately, Bobble got ScrewedByTheNetwork and was taken off air. What's worse, Bobble himself was captured and falsely imprisoned by an [[http://www.scp-wiki.net/scp-993 organization that calls itself SCP.]]

* ShoutOut: Bobble likes to talk about his friends - [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeffrey_DahmerJeffery]], [[JackTheRipper Jack]], [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Wayne_Gacy Pogo]], [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Berkowitz Sam]], [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ed_Gein Ed]] and [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elizabeth_B%C3%A1thory a countess named Elizabeth]], but we never see them.

* ShoutOut: Bobble likes to talk about his friends - Jeffery, Jack, Pogo, Sam, Ed and a countess named Elizabeth, but we never see them.

* CheeryPink: Bobble's nose, much of his make-up and the big button on his bow tie are all bright pink, reflecting Bobble's cheerful nature.

* NiceHat: Bobble has a few. The first episode has him wear a blue bucket hat. The second episode has him wear a pink and yellow polka-dot party hat with a red daisy on top. Episode 3 has him start out with a blue and green HappyHarlequinHat complete with bells that he switches for a [[FedoraOfAsskicking slouchy fedora]]. For Episode 4, he wears a green Army helmet with the phrase [[FullMetalJacket “Born to Guffaw”]] painted on it in pink. How they stay perfectly balanced on that afro of fluorescent orange hair is anyone’s guess.

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[[caption-width-right:437: "What a delicious surprise!"]]

* GreatEscape: After some inspiration from Episode 6, Bobbleheads from all over have been plotting how to save Bobble from his imprisonment by SCP. Results have been mixed (the incident with SCP-682 was particularly disastrous) but [[TheDeterminator never will they give up hope!]]

[[caption-width-right:320: "What a delicious surprise!"]]

Bobble the Clown was a short lived syndicated children’s show aired in 1987 that was designed to be educational and informative. Every episode (other than the enigmatic 5th episode) showed Bobble whimsically teaching the viewers how to perform various useful skills such as culinary tips, fire safety, making friends and the importance of honesty. Many more episodes were planned, but unfortunately, Bobble got ScrewedByTheNetwork and was taken off air. What’s worse, Bobble himself was captured and falsely imprisoned by an [[http://www.scp-wiki.net/scp-993 organization that calls itself SCP.]]

The show has a small cult of dedicated fans with fond childhood memories of Bobble who vow to KeepCirculatingTheTapes until Bobble gets a DVD and Blu-Ray release. AndTheFandomRejoiced when an [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uz1euENImO4 audio interview]] with Bobble was released, followed shortly afterwards with a long awaited 6th episode where Bobble once more extols the values of honesty and trust while explaining the importance of taking responsibility for one’s actions, all in a fun and creative way!

!Tropes for this series include:

AFriendInNeed: Bobble lovingly speaks about friends he’s made over the years and how he’s always there when they need him.

AndKnowingIsHalfTheBattle: Every episode ended with Bobble recapping what was learned that day.

AnnoyingLaugh: Bobble had a rather loud and grating laugh.

BizarroEpisode: Episode 5 consists entirely of Bobble staring angrily at the viewer.

BlackComedyCannibalism: “Eat yer heart out!” quips Bobble as he does just that in the premier episode.

BewareTheSillyOnes: Don’t cross Bobble. Ever! Or his fans!

BrainwashedAndCrazy: SCP likes to accuse Bobble’s fan base of being this. Nothing is further from the truth! We’re all perfectly sane! Anyone who says otherwise can expect to eat a blade!

{{CAPSLOCK}}: The 6th episode’s title; “FUCK YOU FUCK YOU FUCK YOU”

CheeryPink: Bobble’s nose, much of his make-up and the big button on his bow tie are all bright pink, reflecting Bobble’s cheerful nature.

ChildrenAreInnocent: Why do adults and teenagers who never saw Bobble’s show as children pass out on viewing? Bobble says it’s because only children have enough innocence to truly appreciate his show. Only adults who embraced Bobble as youngsters still retain the innocence to watch his show again.

ConspicuousTrenchCoat: Bobble wears one over his bright colored costume in order to hide in a crowd in London.

DareToBeBadass: In the long awaited Episode 6, Bobble gives info on how to bypass SCP security and dares the viewer to let a few of their captives loose “If you’re not too big a fucking pussy!” he adds.

TheEiffelTowerEffect: In Episode 3, The Elizabeth Tower housing Big Ben can be seen in the background, so Bobble must be on an adventure in London!

FanCommunityNicknames: Fans of Bobble are called Bobbleheads.

{{Fingore}}: Bobble recommends this as a nonlethal form of torture.

FireBreathingWeapon: Episode 2 has Bobble show the kids how to make one with a [[AerosolFlamethrower can of hairspray.]]

FlayingAlive: Episodes 1 and 4 has Bobble demonstrate how to do this useful skill. He hints that he might do this with his female victim in Episode 3, but he wants some privacy first. Episode 6 has Bobble discuss the possible live flaying of various SCP employees. It’s no less than they deserve.

FrothyMugsOfWater: Averted. Bobble recommends serving a chilled rosé with human flesh. Come on, Bobble, this is a kid’s show!

GildedCage: In Episode 6, Bobble accuses SCP of being this.

GreatEscape: After some inspiration from Episode 6, Bobbleheads from all over have been plotting how to save Bobble from his imprisonment by SCP. Results have been mixed (The incident with SCP-682 was particularly disastrous) but [[TheDeterminator never will they give up hope!]]

GreyEyes: They mirror Bobble’s soulful wisdom and resilience.

KickMePrank: Bobble pulls this on an unsuspecting man in TheLondonUnderground. Well, his says “Stab Me”.

HarmfulToMinors: SCP claims Bobble is this. Nonsense! Bobble’s fun and thought provoking lessons created a generation of well-adjusted people who just want to make the world a better place through caring and honesty.

IJustWantToBeFree: How Episode 6 can be summed up. Fortunately, Bobble’s now grown-up fans have started some rigorous petitioning as well as a slight amount of guerilla warfare to ensure Bobble gets his freedom!

IncrediblyLamePun: Bobble is very fond of them. Even [[{{Cupcakes}} Pinkamina]] would roll her eyes at the organ puns Bobble made in the first episode. Most notably, the “Bone appetite” gag he ends the ep with.

JackTheRipper: As he walks through London, Bobble reminisces nostalgically about the fun he and his friend Jack used to have at night.

JackBauerInterrogationTechnique: How Bobble gets some important information in Episode 4.

TheJimmyHartVersion: Averted. Episode 2 ends with Bobble breakdancing to “Burning For You”. They probably won’t get that DVD release until BlueOysterCult gets their cut.

JugglingDangerously: In Episode 1, Bobble does an incredible juggling act involving a serrated knife, a raw egg and a human kidney. You had to see it to believe it!

JumpRopeAntics: Bobble takes a [[ThePratfall spill]] when he tries to use a length of intestine as a jump rope. Guess he shouldn’t have tried to jump rope in those oversized shoes!

KnifeNut: Bobble has quite a few knives that he likes to carry around and is very proud of, describing in detail how best to use each one.

MolotovCocktail: Bobble demonstrates how to make on in Episode 2.

MonsterClown: Bobble is accused of being one by the SCP, but come on! Look at him! Is that the face of a monster?

NiceHat: Bobble has a few. The first episode has him wear a blue bucket hat. The second episode has him wear a pink and yellow polka-dot party hat with a red daisy on top. Episode 3 has him start out with a blue and green HappyHarlequinHat complete with bells that he switches for a [[FedoraOfAsskicking slouchy fedora]]. For Episode 4, he wears a green Army helmet with the phrase [[FullMetalJacket “Born to Guffaw”]] painted on it in pink. How they stay perfectly balanced on that afro of fluorescent orange hair is anyone’s guess.

NonIronicClown: Lovable old Bobble!

NoseShove: The guy in Episode 1 gets carrots shoved up his nose. The soldier in Episode 4 gets a red hot nail pounded into a nostril because he can’t remember the capital of Bulgaria. (It’s Sofija, you dummy!)

OhCrap: The looks on people’s faces when Bobble stabs them! It’s hilarious!

OlderThanHeLooks: Bobble claims to have been around when fire was first created.

OutrunTheFireball: Bobble advises against this. He says that when you start a fire, you should get out long before a fireball starts forming.

OverlyLongScream: A lot of them come from the building Bobble sets on fire. “Well, at least we know they’re not dying of smoke inhalation!” quips Bobble.

PunctuatedTitles: The premier episode; “Bobble's Kitchen Surprise!”

PutTheLaughterInSlaughter: Nobody does it better than Bobble!

PrecisionFStrike: The long awaited 6th episode features Bobble using the F word no less than 27 times, not counting the 3 times used in the episode title. He also drops the H bomb twice, the D word 12 times (with and without the “God” appellation), the S word 19 times, the male B word 5 times, the female B word 3 times and he referred to the SCP and the FCC as “A bunch of fucking assholes” who Bobble requested fellatio from. This is quite odd, considering that Bobble never used swear words before and even admonished others for bad language.

SeeYouInHell: Said by a soldier in Episode 4 after Bobble asks him “How much wood would a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck would chuck wood?” Bobble punishes him by [[TongueTrauma cutting out his tongue.]]

ShoutOut: Bobble likes to talk about his friends- Jeffery, Jack, Pogo, Sam, Ed and a countess named Elizabeth, but we never see them.

SolarPoweredMagnifyingGlass: Bobble recommends using one instead of matches or a lighter seeing as how grown-ups usually won’t let kids have either. [[AdultsAreUseless Grown-ups never let you have any fun.]] That’s why Bobble has to put them to sleep for awhile.

SomewhereAnEquestrianIsCrying: The dumb soldier in Episode 4 thinks zebras are black with white stripes. Silly! They’re white with black stripes! No wonder Bobble gave you a [[GroinAttack mallet to the groin]] for that one!

StalkerWithACrush: Bobble becomes one in Episode 3. (Well, stalker with a butcher knife, at any rate.)

ThatWasntARequest: Bobble says as much to a man he invites to dinner in Episode 1.

TortureAlwaysWorks: The intended {{Aesop}} of Episode 4. Unfortunately, Bobble himself had to learn a lesson that torture should not lead to immediate death.

UnintentionalPeriodPiece: There’s the “Look, I’m PacMan!” joke in Episode 1. Episode 2 ends with Bobble breakdancing to “Burning For You” and the woman in Episode 3 would probably be embarrassed now by that [[80sHair feathery hairdo]] (if she wasn’t dead.)

WestminsterChimes: Episode 3 opens with them.

[[YouGottaHaveBlueHair You Gotta Have Orange Hair]]: Or maybe it’s yellow? At any rate, it’s too bright to be called blond or ginger.

[[I'll get the image! Just be patient!]]

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Tropes for this series include:

BizzaroEpisode: Episode 5 consists entirely of Bobble staring angrily at the viewer.