Mort the Mortician - A Bob's Burgers Video Essay

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  • Опубліковано 17 гру 2023
  • Post credit note: I became aware AFTER this video was published about alleged problematic issues with Laur*n the M*rtician, only after this video was published (I removed her name from the video tags, as well). Feel free to consult with your local funeral homes, crematory professionals, aquamation professionals, and green burial advocates, about different concepts of death care. You can also discuss issues of mortality with your family, your doctor, your therapist, and if you so choose, a religious leader in your community. There are lots of resources out there!
    Hello everyone! I wanted to talk about Bob's Burgers character Mort, and why his existance is vital to the topics of death, grief and how the conversation about the two are evolving in our every day lives.
    0:01 - A Quick Overview of Mort's Importance
    2:16 - Touch of Eval(uations), S12 E11
    6:30 - Weekend at Mort's, S1 E11
    13:12 - Human Flesh, S1 E1
    16:17 - Daria, "Misery Chick"
    18:52 - Gravity Falls, "The Love God"
    19:15 - Conclusion
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  • @jamesoneill1303
    @jamesoneill1303 2 місяці тому +50

    The length of this video > Mort’s total screen time in Bob’s Burgers

    • @MissFanCulture
      @MissFanCulture  2 місяці тому +5

      I’m sure his screen time was more than this, but funny hyperbole!

  • @HarpsiFizz
    @HarpsiFizz 3 місяці тому +63

    I'm a mortician, and I've gotta say, I'd date Mort. He's a cutie.

    • @stevengalloway8052
      @stevengalloway8052 2 місяці тому +14

      I can't understand how you can be a mortician. It's a dying business... 😏😆

    • @MissFanCulture
      @MissFanCulture  2 місяці тому +4

      that joke really knocked me dead

    • @suckurmum6566
      @suckurmum6566 Місяць тому

      @@stevengalloway8052that joke had me dying of laughter

  • @onikamosola9432
    @onikamosola9432 2 місяці тому +21

    I like Mort, I wish he had as much screen time as Teddy

    • @MissFanCulture
      @MissFanCulture  2 місяці тому +5

      Maybe a teddy and mort episode where they go on a side quest? A piece of mort’s crematory retort breaks and they need to go find a special piece? That would be fun. Plus they’ve always had this weird tension, so we could explore that in said plot!

    • @ieatteeth5605
      @ieatteeth5605 Місяць тому

      @@MissFanCulture I'd love that

  • @GruntyHerder
    @GruntyHerder 2 місяці тому +41

    Not the Lauren the Mortician recommendation 💀

    • @MissFanCulture
      @MissFanCulture  2 місяці тому +7

      Unfortunately this was before all the news came out. People can discern from their own sources how they wish to learn about death care. I still enjoy Caitlin doughty even though I’ve had multiple people tell me they find her methods problematic too.

  • @OddballExplorations
    @OddballExplorations 7 місяців тому +21

    An underutilized character and important discussion overall

  • @Steve_6251
    @Steve_6251 7 місяців тому +13

    This is such a wonderful and thoughtful discussion on what the Mort character symbolizes. Death is a reality that we really all should discuss and prepare for.
    For me, my preference really would be a wooden box burial in my backyard.

  • @pettykittyfam
    @pettykittyfam 2 місяці тому +12

    Weekend at Morts is legitimately one of my favorite episodes!
    This was a fantastic video ❤
    I love how you talked about the importance of discussing death.
    I love Mort too 💖
    His character really is a unique perspective we don't see a lot.

    • @MissFanCulture
      @MissFanCulture  2 місяці тому +2

      appreciate the feedback! yes I felt it was all around important to discuss this topic and how ironically, Mort symbolizes this taboo topic and, in relation, often gets put to one side, which is frustrating to see.

  • @stevengalloway8052
    @stevengalloway8052 2 місяці тому +5

    Didn't think about Mort like this. However, I think the most important character on Bob's Burgers may be Louise. She's (so much) smarter than everyone else, even her parents. She seems to figure out what's going on before anyone else.... 😏

    • @MissFanCulture
      @MissFanCulture  2 місяці тому +3

      I think mort is an important secondary character, but Louise for sure if a great central character! Love her crazy energy

  • @katlynnnolastname3210
    @katlynnnolastname3210 2 місяці тому +15

    Not you shouting out Lauren literally made me so sad she is so horrible next time give credit to someone who doesn’t bully others. But don’t take that criticism as me not liking the video I absolutely love love love it and I think you are really good at video essays

    • @katlynnnolastname3210
      @katlynnnolastname3210 2 місяці тому

      @@sierrabird3817 just look up a few deepdives lol you are already on UA-cam

    • @MissFanCulture
      @MissFanCulture  2 місяці тому +7

      Yes, I did address this with another viewer who had this concern. This was published before I was knowledgeable about the problematic things that have come to light. I encourage people to educate themselves about death care through their own methods or public figures, and I appreciate the constructive feedback!

  • @CokerCulture
    @CokerCulture 7 місяців тому +4

    Great job Amanda! Really great perspective on Mort and the death care industry as a whole.

  • @stevengalloway8052
    @stevengalloway8052 2 місяці тому +6

    Favorite Bob's Burgers episodes: The Plight Before Christmas, The Amazing Rudy...

    • @MissFanCulture
      @MissFanCulture  2 місяці тому +2

      Oh gosh, remind me, is “the amazing Rudy” the one where he has to go to dinner with his divorced parents? That one made me cry, for sure

    • @stevengalloway8052
      @stevengalloway8052 6 днів тому

      @@MissFanCulture - Yes...

  • @simonj9631
    @simonj9631 2 місяці тому +3

    Amazing Thank You! Please keep up the great work ! :)

    • @MissFanCulture
      @MissFanCulture  2 місяці тому +1

      Appreciate that feedback, thank you!!!

  • @joewaltz2709
    @joewaltz2709 Місяць тому +2

    We’re gonna have a weekend at Mort’s, uh uh weekend at Mort’s.

    • @MissFanCulture
      @MissFanCulture  Місяць тому +1

      I love their little choreographed jig during that, too hahaha

  • @Otokichi786
    @Otokichi786 2 місяці тому +6

    Speaking of death care workers, how about Robbie's parents, Greg and Janice Valentino, the cheerful funeral directors of "Gravity Falls"?;) Otherwise, Mort, like Teddy, are Bob's daily customers, seen and occasionally heard.

    • @MissFanCulture
      @MissFanCulture  2 місяці тому +1

      Yep, I mentioned them in this video!

  • @GrayAvian
    @GrayAvian 2 місяці тому +3

    Mort is the hottest Bob's Burgers character I love him

    • @MissFanCulture
      @MissFanCulture  2 місяці тому +2

      He's a man who is sure of himself and has a stable job - what's not to love?!

  • @freddogrosso9835
    @freddogrosso9835 6 днів тому

    "How shark was it?"

  • @Everythingisany
    @Everythingisany 2 місяці тому +2

    I enjoy thanks

  • @theemachine3890
    @theemachine3890 2 місяці тому +2

    I want to be fish food

  • @user-nb8tk6hh6x
    @user-nb8tk6hh6x 2 місяці тому +6

    I really don’t suggest anyone ever checking out ask mortician

  • @user-cv8qe9ru8c
    @user-cv8qe9ru8c 2 місяці тому +1

    Great character, wouldn't call him the greatest, sadly essentially nonexistent after season 6 or 7.

    • @MissFanCulture
      @MissFanCulture  2 місяці тому +1

      I still believe he is the most important character and with the show still active, there is always time for another Mort story to highlight.

  • @alankent
    @alankent Місяць тому

    Too much discussion about death and grief. Not enough discussion about Mort. Way off topic based on the title and thumb nail