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'''Fire Thunder Squad''' - Team Laser Explosion's arch-enemies. Their members are Monkey and a [[pigeon]].
'''Fire Thunder Squad''' - Team Laser Explosion's arch-enemies. Their members are Monkey and a [[pigeon]].


== See also ==
[[List of Weebl and Bob cartoons]]


== External links ==
== External links ==

Revision as of 11:44, 21 September 2004

Weebl and Bob is a highly popular internet cartoon created using Macromedia Flash and composed by Jonti Picking (Weebl to fans).

The first episode, Pie, was uploaded on the 6th June 2002. Shortly after that, MTVUK discovered Weebl and Bob, and in August 2002 licensed both the existing web content and other new content from the creator, who was "overwhelmed with a sense of trouser-filling excitement". However, the cartoon is aired on MTV under the name Wobble and Bob, after fears makers of the 1980s toy Weeble would sue.

As of August 2004, there are 70 episodes, typically about two minutes long. The two main characters, Weebl and Bob, appear exclusively in the first episode, and most of the later episodes.

Both characters are egg-shaped. Weebl (left) is the larger of the two, and Bob (right) is identical except for his size. The cartoon is presented on a purple background, and the characters are white. Weebl and Bob both move on and off by rolling, but remain swaying when stopped. Both characters talk, though their voices are usually unintelligible. Helpfully, speech bubbles are used. This speech is well punctuated, but capitals are not used. The episodes are set to music (though it differs considerably between episodes), with the characters often talking in time to the rhythm.

Both Weebl and Bob want pie – in their words "mmmmm! pie" – as do the other characters of their world. Each episode usually denotes one of their many attempts to get pie, or introduces a new character. Some episodes are also parodies on cultural phenomens, such as Hello Kitty, Japanese kung fu and ninja movies, 80s anti-drugs documentaries, Michael Moore's movie Fahrenheit 9/11 and the Academy Award.

Other notable characters are, in order of appearance, Donkey, Hairy Lee, Angry Paul, Wee Bull, Monkey, Chris the Ninja Pirate, Mysterious Chicken and Vibro Egg.

A number of catch phrases from Weebl and Bob have become increasingly popular among internet users, noticeably "how rare", "how handy", "when come back, bring [thing]" and "there is no honour without pie".

Along with the normal episodes of Weebl and Bob, a few special feature episodes have been created by Weebl and Skoo (who helped develop the cartoon) in which Bob tells a story. These are very sketchy as if they were hand-drawn. There are also two episodes that don't feauture Weebl and Bob characters at all, made by Skoo alone.

Weebl has also worked on the current Anchor Spreadable adverts in the UK.

Characters

Weebl - An egg-shaped character who loves pie.

Bob - A smaller version of Weebl. Like Weebl, he also likes pie.

Chris the Ninja Pirate - Mushroom-shaped character who is an expert at martial arts and speaks and acts like a pirate. First appeared in "Yarr".

Donkey - Married to Chris the Ninja Pirate. Was Weebl's former girlfriend until Chris stole her from him in "Wrong".

Hairy Lee - A hairier version of Weebl. First appeared in "Hairy".

Wee Bull - Weebl's arch-enemy. Always seem to win every battle against Weebl, who ends up saying, "Damn you Wee Bull, you win this time!" First appeared in "Bull".

Monkey - A monkey who speaks in a posh and intelligent tone, but has the habit of doing his business a lot. Was brought by Weebl in "Cleaner". Major appearances include "Anywhere" and "Team Laser Explosion".

Angry Paul - Bob's angry child. Blew up after drinking Sunny Delight in "Angry".

Angry Pierre - French version of Angry Paul. Died from his family curse (spilling orange juice) in "Bob's Week in France Part 5".

The Jams - Jam jars who try to overthrow the government. First appeared in "Wrong". Major appearances were "Riot" and "Band".

Handboy - Talking hand. First appeared in "Riot".

Shopkeep - Shopkeeper who appeared in most of the recent episodes (i.e. "Trim", "Clowns", "Awards", "Pikea").

Clive - TV face. Like Shopkeep, he has apperead in various roles, mostly in recent episodes. Weebl referred to him as James in "Chat".

Elvis - a mysterious character who's two thirds donkey and one third Elvis Presley. Has appeared in two episodes, "Elvis" and "Awards". Likes to say "uh-huh-huh!"

The Mysterious Chicken - a chicken who "likes to dance and hide things". He appeared mostly in older episodes.

Vibro Egg - Father to the Mysterious Chicken who looks like a fried egg. He appeared in the episode "Egg", where he was struck by lightning. (it's dangerous to hold meetings near electric pylons).

Kevin - French stripper who stole one of Bob's kidneys in "Bob's Week in France Part 3". Also claims he "loves" Bob. Disguised as a twig in "Awards".

Team Laser Explosion - Weebl and Bob's super alter-egos. Have their own secret fan club.

Fire Thunder Squad - Team Laser Explosion's arch-enemies. Their members are Monkey and a pigeon.

See also

List of Weebl and Bob cartoons