Whereas the characters of Bob’s Burgers aren’t having to cope with coronavirus within the present’s at the moment airing 11th season, there may be an epidemic sweeping Wagstaff — a butt worms epidemic. OK, OK, it is a pinworms epidemic, however clearly Louise calls them butt worms and we won’t assist however seize the chance to do the identical.
On this unique sneak peek at Sunday’s episode, “Worms of In-Rear-Ment,” Louise (Kristen Schaal) laments over the scenario at dinner, saying — far too relatably — that the epidemic has made it troublesome to pay attention at school. “There are pin worms crawling by means of youngsters stomachs laying eggs of their anuses, and I am supposed to consider what two plus two equals?!” Louise exclaims.
Although the episode would possibly really feel like Bob’s Burgers‘ roundabout option to inform a narrative in regards to the coronavirus pandemic, it was truly written earlier than COVID-19. “It simply appeared like a enjoyable pandemic story. After which this occurred and I used to be like, persons are going to assume we’re joking about it,” author and producer Nora Smith stated throughout a virtual Comic-Con panel. “There’s quite a lot of handwashing. I am hoping that folks consider it as an escape to a extra enjoyable pandemic.”
To be sincere, we’re prepared to attempt any escape right into a extra light-hearted world proper now… even when it entails butt worms.
Bob’s Burgers airs Sundays at 9/8c on Fox.