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{{Short description|King of the Hill character}}
'''Bobby Hill''' is a character on the animated television show '']'' and is voiced by ]. Born Robert Jeffrey Hill, he is the only child of ] and ]. Overweight and lacking strength, Bobby is not suited for ], nor is he useful with his hands, making him a comic foil to his ex-high-school-]-playing, ]-savvy father. Different as night and day, they eventually form a relationship based on an understanding of these differences. Bobby Hill was once sent to Fort Berk, a ] where his grandfather ] attended as a young man. He is also friends with ] and next door neighbor ]. Bobby has aspired to be a ladies' man, runway ], ], ], ], and a salesman of ] and propane accessories. In later seasons he served as the mascot for his middle school football team, the Tom Landry Longhorns. His father is occasionally embarrassed by Bobby's sometimes effeminate mannerisms, but Bobby most of all wants his father to be proud of him.
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{{Infobox character
| name = Bobby Hill
| series = ]
| image = Peggy Hill.png
| image_size = 150px
| caption = Bobby (front) with his mother Peggy
| first = "Pilot" (1997)
| last =
| creator = ]<br>]
| designer = Mike Judge
| voice = ]
| nickname = * Bing Bing (by ])
* Booby (by Chane Wassanasong)
* ] Sanglug
* Kidney Boy
* Fat White Lump (by ])
* Tartuffe the Spry Winderdög
| gender = Male
| family = ] (mother)<br/>] (father)<br/> ] (cousin)
| relatives = * Tilly Garrison (paternal grandmother)
* ] (paternal grandfather, deceased)
* Didi Hill (paternal step-grandmother)
* Doc Platter (maternal grandfather)
* Maddy Platter (maternal grandmother)
* Hoyt Platter (uncle)
* Elroy "Lucky" Kleinschmidt (cousin in-law)
* Gracie Kleinschmidt (first cousin once removed)
* G.H. (Good Hank) Hill (uncle)
* Junichiro (uncle)
* ] (cousin)
| nationality = American
}}
'''Robert Jeffrey "Bobby" Hill''' (born August 13, 1985) is a fictional character on the ] animated series '']'' and is voiced by ]. Bobby is the only child of ] and ].


== Character biography ==
Bobby once ate a ] in a mere 37 minutes. He also ran away with Connie to ], where they met his favorite comic, ].
Robert Jeffrey "Bobby" Hill was born on August 13 in ], as revealed in "]". Bobby is 4'11" (150 cm), below average height for his age, and is also overweight. Bobby is a school-aged boy who enjoys comedy, music, dance and socializing with his friends, ] and Connie Souphanousinphone. Although at times Bobby is seen as odd by his father and peers, he maintains a remarkable talent with people, particularly with girls, who find him cute and entertaining. Despite both of his parents being athletes, Bobby is inept at sports nor does he show any interest in it as a spectator. He is innocent, gentle, amicable, and good-natured. Though sometimes seen as a let-down, he does have a number of talents. Using these talents, Bobby aspires to be a ] like his comedic hero "Celery Head" (a parody of ]) and a "ladies' man" (at times). Bobby displays a natural talent as a ], shown in "]" and "]". Bobby is generally very passive and is occasionally a victim of bullies, but maintains an overall high level of self-esteem. He is also the only person to whom ] ever expresses genuine and unconditional affection, consistently supporting him and confiding in him throughout the series.


Bobby's age progresses throughout the series. He starts out aged 11, turns 12 in "Shins of the Father" (the episode came out in 1997, putting his birthdate in 1985), turns 13 in "I Don't Want To Wait For Our Lives To Be Over", and is aged 13 for the rest of the series.<ref>{{Cite episode |title=Square Peg |series=King of the Hill |season=1 |number=2}}</ref><ref>{{Cite episode |title=Ladies and Gentrification |series=King of the Hill |season=12 |number=14}}</ref>
Bobby loves to eat fruit pies.


==Character analysis==
==Quotes:==
===Portrayal of children with ADHD===
In their book ''Abnormal Child Psychology,'' authors Eric J. Mash and David Allen Wolfe discussed the misconception that eating sugar contributes to ]. Certain media portrayals, including the events surrounding Bobby in the episode "Peggy's Turtle Song", are noted.<ref name="MashWolfe2008">{{cite book|last1=Mash|first1=Eric J.|last2=Wolfe|first2=David A.|title=Abnormal Child Psychology|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=hhvjIBUVDeYC&q=Bobby+Hill+%22King+of+the+Hill%22&pg=PT159|access-date=15 July 2010|date=2008-10-30|publisher=Cengage Learning|isbn=978-0-495-50627-0|page=159}}</ref>
===Contrast to Bart Simpson===
In the book ''People of the Century'' by ], they described Bobby as the "anti-Bart" (referring to ]) while discussing how other characters have tried to "claim Bart's place of honor."<ref name="News1999">{{cite book|author=CBS News|title=People of the Century|url=https://archive.org/details/peopleofcentury00cbsn|url-access=registration|quote=Bobby Hill King of the Hill.|access-date=15 July 2010|date=1999-11-16|publisher=Simon and Schuster|isbn=978-0-684-87093-9|page=}}</ref>


===Relationships===
"I'm a little worried about being a slut."
Many episodes focus on the development of the relationship between Bobby and Hank. Bobby is not talented as an athlete or a craftsman like his father is, although he shows signs of being a talented golfer and shooter. As a result, Hank doubts his masculine identity and normalcy, tacitly and with side-of-the-mouth remarks, often lamenting "That boy ain't right." Apparently outside of Hank's knowledge, Bobby does have the capability of physical anger, as when he twice punched the taller and stronger Joseph for kissing Connie. Bobby is saddened by his father's lack of appreciation for the arts and his comedy routines. The two struggle to find common interests. However, Hank and Bobby find common interest in Texas, meat, ], target shooting, hunting and golfing, among other things as the show progresses. Despite differences, Hank and Bobby have a close relationship. Bobby considers his father his hero. Although Bobby has a savant knack with ], it is one particular talent Hank does not have.


Writer ] told '']'' that "Bobby was a sensitive boy who was open to things, whereas Hank was more close-minded, so Bobby would drive him crazy. It was always a nice mash-up. That, for me, was the heart of ''King of the Hill''."<ref name="oral">{{cite news |last1=VanHooker |first1=Brian |title=An Oral History of the 'King of the Hill' Episode Where Bobby Kicks Everyone in the Balls |url=https://melmagazine.com/en-us/story/thats-my-purse-i-dont-know-you-oral-history |access-date=6 October 2022 |work=] |date=4 April 2022}}</ref>
*''']''': I told you it wasn't easy. You didn't believe me, did you? <br/> ''']''': I guess he was just born a pile of mush. <br/> ''']''': Well, I guess you could say that, but maybe mush isn't so bad. You can keep stomping on it, but it's all give. It just stays mush. You can't build it up, but you can't break it down either. In a funny way, mush has the edge.


==Reception and legacy==
The '']'' states that he "arguably was the most interesting, complex and in some ways 'real' kid in TV."<ref>https://lfpress.com/entertainment/tv/2011/09/20/18713216.html {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305013211/http://www.lfpress.com/entertainment/tv/2011/09/20/18713216.html |date=2016-03-05 }}. "'Modern' Manny real, complex". lfpress.com. Retrieved 2011-9-20.</ref>


Voice actress ] received positive reception for her portrayal of Bobby. She received an Emmy for her role in the episode "]", the only performer in the series to have won one for their role.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://animatedtv.about.com/od/kingofthehill/tp/kohtop10.htm |title=Top 10 Reasons I'll Miss King of the Hill - King of the Hill Cancelled |publisher=Animatedtv.about.com |access-date=2012-11-17 |archive-date=2011-07-07 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110707075111/http://animatedtv.about.com/od/kingofthehill/tp/kohtop10.htm |url-status=dead }}</ref> ] editor Talmadge Blevins quotes a line spoken by Bobby, "That's my purse! I don't know you!", describing it as one of the "most memorable lines ever uttered on television."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://dvd.ign.com/articles/710/710483p1.html |title=King of the Hill: The Complete Sixth Season |publisher=IGN |date=2006-05-30 |access-date=2012-11-17}}</ref>


In 2002, '']'' ranked Bobby Hill number 48 on its "50 Greatest Cartoon Characters of All Time" list.<ref>{{cite book|title=TV Guide Book of lists|date=9 October 2007|url=https://archive.org/details/tvguidebookoflis0000unse|url-access=registration|publisher=Running Press|isbn=978-0-7624-3007-9}}</ref>
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==See also==
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==References==
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* https://web.archive.org/web/20160305013211/http://www.lfpress.com/entertainment/tv/2011/09/20/18713216.html. "'Modern' Manny real, complex". lfpress.com. Retrieved 2011-9-20.

==External links==
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King of the Hill character
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Fictional character
Bobby Hill
King of the Hill character
Bobby (front) with his mother Peggy
First appearance"Pilot" (1997)
Created byMike Judge
Greg Daniels
Designed byMike Judge
Voiced byPamela Adlon
In-universe information
Nickname
GenderMale
FamilyPeggy Hill (mother)
Hank Hill (father)
Luanne Platter (cousin)
Relatives
  • Tilly Garrison (paternal grandmother)
  • Cotton Hill (paternal grandfather, deceased)
  • Didi Hill (paternal step-grandmother)
  • Doc Platter (maternal grandfather)
  • Maddy Platter (maternal grandmother)
  • Hoyt Platter (uncle)
  • Elroy "Lucky" Kleinschmidt (cousin in-law)
  • Gracie Kleinschmidt (first cousin once removed)
  • G.H. (Good Hank) Hill (uncle)
  • Junichiro (uncle)
  • Luanne Platter (cousin)
NationalityAmerican

Robert Jeffrey "Bobby" Hill (born August 13, 1985) is a fictional character on the Fox animated series King of the Hill and is voiced by Pamela Adlon. Bobby is the only child of Hank and Peggy Hill.

Character biography

Robert Jeffrey "Bobby" Hill was born on August 13 in Arlen, Texas, as revealed in "Shins of the Father". Bobby is 4'11" (150 cm), below average height for his age, and is also overweight. Bobby is a school-aged boy who enjoys comedy, music, dance and socializing with his friends, Joseph Gribble and Connie Souphanousinphone. Although at times Bobby is seen as odd by his father and peers, he maintains a remarkable talent with people, particularly with girls, who find him cute and entertaining. Despite both of his parents being athletes, Bobby is inept at sports nor does he show any interest in it as a spectator. He is innocent, gentle, amicable, and good-natured. Though sometimes seen as a let-down, he does have a number of talents. Using these talents, Bobby aspires to be a prop comic like his comedic hero "Celery Head" (a parody of Carrot Top) and a "ladies' man" (at times). Bobby displays a natural talent as a marksman, shown in "How to Fire a Rifle Without Really Trying" and "To Kill a Ladybird". Bobby is generally very passive and is occasionally a victim of bullies, but maintains an overall high level of self-esteem. He is also the only person to whom Cotton Hill ever expresses genuine and unconditional affection, consistently supporting him and confiding in him throughout the series.

Bobby's age progresses throughout the series. He starts out aged 11, turns 12 in "Shins of the Father" (the episode came out in 1997, putting his birthdate in 1985), turns 13 in "I Don't Want To Wait For Our Lives To Be Over", and is aged 13 for the rest of the series.

Character analysis

Portrayal of children with ADHD

In their book Abnormal Child Psychology, authors Eric J. Mash and David Allen Wolfe discussed the misconception that eating sugar contributes to ADD. Certain media portrayals, including the events surrounding Bobby in the episode "Peggy's Turtle Song", are noted.

Contrast to Bart Simpson

In the book People of the Century by CBS News, they described Bobby as the "anti-Bart" (referring to Bart Simpson) while discussing how other characters have tried to "claim Bart's place of honor."

Relationships

Many episodes focus on the development of the relationship between Bobby and Hank. Bobby is not talented as an athlete or a craftsman like his father is, although he shows signs of being a talented golfer and shooter. As a result, Hank doubts his masculine identity and normalcy, tacitly and with side-of-the-mouth remarks, often lamenting "That boy ain't right." Apparently outside of Hank's knowledge, Bobby does have the capability of physical anger, as when he twice punched the taller and stronger Joseph for kissing Connie. Bobby is saddened by his father's lack of appreciation for the arts and his comedy routines. The two struggle to find common interests. However, Hank and Bobby find common interest in Texas, meat, propane, target shooting, hunting and golfing, among other things as the show progresses. Despite differences, Hank and Bobby have a close relationship. Bobby considers his father his hero. Although Bobby has a savant knack with shooting, it is one particular talent Hank does not have.

Writer Norm Hiscock told MEL Magazine that "Bobby was a sensitive boy who was open to things, whereas Hank was more close-minded, so Bobby would drive him crazy. It was always a nice mash-up. That, for me, was the heart of King of the Hill."

Reception and legacy

The London Free Press states that he "arguably was the most interesting, complex and in some ways 'real' kid in TV."

Voice actress Pamela Adlon received positive reception for her portrayal of Bobby. She received an Emmy for her role in the episode "Bobby Goes Nuts", the only performer in the series to have won one for their role. IGN editor Talmadge Blevins quotes a line spoken by Bobby, "That's my purse! I don't know you!", describing it as one of the "most memorable lines ever uttered on television."

In 2002, TV Guide ranked Bobby Hill number 48 on its "50 Greatest Cartoon Characters of All Time" list.

See also

References

  1. "Square Peg". King of the Hill. Season 1. Episode 2.
  2. "Ladies and Gentrification". King of the Hill. Season 12. Episode 14.
  3. Mash, Eric J.; Wolfe, David A. (2008-10-30). Abnormal Child Psychology. Cengage Learning. p. 159. ISBN 978-0-495-50627-0. Retrieved 15 July 2010.
  4. CBS News (1999-11-16). People of the Century. Simon and Schuster. p. 428. ISBN 978-0-684-87093-9. Retrieved 15 July 2010. Bobby Hill King of the Hill.
  5. VanHooker, Brian (4 April 2022). "An Oral History of the 'King of the Hill' Episode Where Bobby Kicks Everyone in the Balls". MEL Magazine. Retrieved 6 October 2022.
  6. https://lfpress.com/entertainment/tv/2011/09/20/18713216.html Archived 2016-03-05 at the Wayback Machine. "'Modern' Manny real, complex". lfpress.com. Retrieved 2011-9-20.
  7. "Top 10 Reasons I'll Miss King of the Hill - King of the Hill Cancelled". Animatedtv.about.com. Archived from the original on 2011-07-07. Retrieved 2012-11-17.
  8. "King of the Hill: The Complete Sixth Season". IGN. 2006-05-30. Retrieved 2012-11-17.
  9. TV Guide Book of lists. Running Press. 9 October 2007. ISBN 978-0-7624-3007-9.

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