Acknowledgments Preface Introduction: Welcome to the Pundane Surreal 1. From the Womb to the Tomb: Bob's Burgers and Birth Order Theory 2. Spielberger of the Day: Boomers Dream, Generation X Schemes 3. "We're not not-going to a toy-pony convention": Bob's Burgers and Fan Culture 4. Our Father Who Art in Apron: Bob Belcher, Model Father 5. Burger Boss: Bob's Burgers as a Workplace Sitcom 6. "Boys are from Mars, girls are from Venus": Gender and Voice Casting in Bob's Burgers 7. Gene-der Trouble: Gene Belcher and Masculinity 8. The Marshmallow Test: Bob's Burgers and Complex Identity 9. "You're so good at touching strangers": Bob's Burgers in Uncertain Times Chapter Notes Bibliography Index