I’ve seen all 298 episodes ofBob’s Burgers, but it took me until the season 15 finale to notice one strange detail about Tina’s animation.TheBob’s Burgerspilotpremiered in 2011, and although the animation changed slightly between seasons one and two, it’s remained consistent ever since.Bob’s Burgershas been renewed through season 19.
Due to some announcements at the San Diego Comic-Con, we know the characters won’t change much as the show goes on. Creator Loren Bouchard announced thatBob’s Burgerswill never do a flash-forward episode. Although the Fox show has borrowed fromThe Simpsonsbefore, this is one trope they’ll never do.Tina, Gene, and Louise will always remain kids.
Although the character design hasn’t changed in almost 300 episodes, it took me a long time to realize something about Tina. Now that I’ve noticed it, I don’t think I can ever unsee it. I’ll be looking for it while watchingBob’s Burgersseason 16.
Tina Belcher Doesn’t Have Eyelashes
Tina is one of the onlyBob’s Burgersfemale characters who doesn’t have eyelashes. Typically, this isn’t noticeable because Tina’s glasses block the edges of her eyes. However, in the rare moments when Tina removes her glasses, her lack of eyelashes becomes prominent.
Tina has always looked a little strange without her glasses. However, I always assumed it was because her eyes get smaller when they aren’t magnified by her vision aid. I’ve only now realized it’s also because when she removes her glasses, her eyes visibly lack lashes.
Louise and Linda both have eyelashes, and Linda’s can be seen even through her glasses. While themain male characters of the long-running sitcomlack such prominent features, Tina’s design is interesting due to her gender. That being said,Gayle also lacks eyelashes, so Tina isn’t completely alone.
Of course, Tina is given eyelashes during certain important moments. In the rare episodes where Tina experiments with makeup, she also tries her hand at mascara, which is only possible with eyelashes. However, most of the time, her design features eyes, glasses, and nothing else.
Every Bob’s Burgers Character Has A Unique Design
Bob’s Burgersdoes an amazing job ofdesigning unique characters while still maintaining a consistent animation style. There aren’t any hard-and-fast rules when it comes to the world ofBob’s Burgers. Some characters wear glasses that magnify their eyes, while other characters' eyes remain small, giving space between the eye and the glasses.
Now that I’ve noticed this detail about Tina, I’ll mentally point it out every time she removes her glasses. I love how individualizedBob’s Burgersmakes each character. The artists put a lot of thought into the show, and it’s definitely appreciated.
