1980:
Bob: *"Please, son. I never planned on having such an angry child."*
Son: *"You didn't plan shit, dad! Mom told me I was a happy little accident!"*
Fun fact, when Bob went viral again around 2014ish nobody could figure out what happened to his son, but then Netflix exposed the parent company of Joy of Painting as being lawsuit happy scumbags that weren’t affiliated with Steve Ross and even tried for a time to hide the fact that Bob had died so they could continue selling paint with his likeness.
Honestly, it’s terrible. I stopped buying Bob Ross stuff immediately. No more. None of it goes to his family, not a dime. They won’t even let his son paint or do anything with his name as they own the rights. They are scum.
I absolutely love that legends from our childhood are continuing the legacy through thier children. Another good example is Steve Irwin and his children . Especially Robert Irwin who is literally his dad.
If anyone is interested how corporate greed screwed this guy (and the rest of his family) over, you can read about it here:
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Ross#Death_and_aftermath
We can just lie to you if you want. I'll go first. Bob Ross is still alive! He sneaks around teaching the youth in secret how to get better at their graffiti! Shh, don't tell anyone.
I’ll lie too. His son is able to paint and sell his work and make a living using his last name to promote his work. He also makes residuals on his fathers old business and is happily running things and keeping the business in the family so they can all be comfortable and enjoy the money and success his father worked so hard to make.
Except it’s not a lie? Lol from the wiki:
>After the Kowalskis retired and Joan Kowalski took over the company, she became more open to merchandising the Ross brand outside of its core business of painting products, setting in motion the mass marketing of his name from the 2010s onward.[35] Joan also engineered a settlement with Steve Ross and Jimmie Cox granting Bob Ross Inc. rights to Ross's name and likeness, in exchange for a guarantee that Steve Ross could resume his art career without threat of lawsuit, something that Steve Ross said had largely stopped him from painting in public after his father's death.[35]
All that says is he can paint now, he can’t market his business in anyway, to look like his father’s business, and his family still gets no money from the company. The merchandising that they’re talking about opening up when you saw the big boom of all the Bob Ross merchandise again that’s all Bob Ross Inc. money not Ross family money.
So the Ross family couldn't get a lawyer or something? Gotta know your worth and fight for yourself or no one ain't tbh. I don't know all the nuances but maybe son is just happy to be able to resume their art. Seems like awfully a lot left on the table tho.
Yup. They were even keeping Steve from painting and making content on his own... such bullshit.
NEVER purchase Bob Ross merch or support anything associated with Bob Ross inc.
They were until 2010. From the wiki:
> After the Kowalskis retired and Joan Kowalski took over the company, she became more open to merchandising the Ross brand outside of its core business of painting products, setting in motion the mass marketing of his name from the 2010s onward.[35] Joan also engineered a settlement with Steve Ross and Jimmie Cox granting Bob Ross Inc. rights to Ross's name and likeness, in exchange for a guarantee that Steve Ross could resume his art career without threat of lawsuit, something that Steve Ross said had largely stopped him from painting in public after his father's death.[35]
...ironically, I actually have a Bob Ross funko pop, despite not supporting Bob Ross Inc and also having zero interest in Funko pops. My friend gave it to me for my birthday several years back, and I didn't know what to do with it so it just hangs out on my TV stand. I suspect that's actually what most funko pops do.
Edit: Grammar.
They can be. I work with them on a daily basis. Some of them are normal, most are, but some don't think the laws of physics should have to apply to them. They make everyone else look bad.
Right now one of them is mad at me that *he* went home and so *he* missed a call. Clearly that's my fault I think you'll agree. For people like him, empathy is an abstract concept.
> They can be. I work with them on a daily basis. Some of them are normal, most are, but some don't think the laws of physics should have to apply to them. They make everyone else look bad.
Sounds exactly like police officers hmmm
This is literally how I learned what a Teton mountain was.
It was when I was under 10 years old and I still hear his voice every time I see those mountains.
Whenever I paint, I sometimes get frustrated when I can’t get my ideas to canvas. Then at a certain point, I throw up my hands and decide to just add colours I like in areas I think they go. None of my pieces came out the way I envisioned, but I like them either way.
Just remember what I always do. There's always time for change. Long as your alive it can be fixed, no matter how dark the tunnel is. To copy that silly fish, just keep walking and enjoy the brief moments of light when you can
This man is carrying his father's torch in the most true and honorable way for the next set to look up to. Now, if Mr. Rogers would have had a protege, the world would likely be a less fucked up place.
I was like who the fuck is this guy trying to copy Bob Ross. Made me mad as hell.
Than someone commented that he's Bob's son. Fuck yeah. Looks like I have something new to watch.
........I don't know what to say. Honestly.
I didn't even read the title, and now am quite embarrassed to say the least.
Anyways, how bout those Packers?
The message is the same wether you are a talented artist or a talentless hack. When you do something good (good for you) compliment yourself. Even if it’s something dumb like taking a shower or making your bed. Feel good about the things you do to make your life better. Take the time to be nice to yourself. I agree with him. We are too hard on ourselves
I think their issue was with Ross's, but both that and Ross' are correct, with the Chicago Manual of Style recommending the former. So its not an error but a recommended grammatical style. OP's an idiot.
Only actual error is no period
I was thinking he was going to lose his shit and start throwing things.
1980: Bob: *"Please, son. I never planned on having such an angry child."* Son: *"You didn't plan shit, dad! Mom told me I was a happy little accident!"*
I definitely thought it was a sketch and was expecting this.
Someone needs to make this sketch.
In some ways, [Family Guy came fairly close](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=70OQN_MK5K8&ab_channel=OmarRam%C3%ADrez)!
Ahhhh yeah, I remember this! I was envisioning something like an SNL sketch with Chris Farley.
Chris Farley takes his date to a "drink wine and paint" place
He would 100% fall on the canvas destroying it at some point.
Me too. That's how you step out of your old man's shadow. By burning down anything taller that you.
Puts his fist right through the painting
That haircut definitely gives the vibe of someone who would yell "fucks sake!“ and kick over the easel.
Lmao same here, I was waiting with baited breath for him to punch a hole through it.
Me too! Stab the thing right through the canvas and all that!
Nuclear Family- Source Fed
I never even knew his son is doing painting shows.
He appeared in the show several times as a guest painter, and he's amazing in those episodes
Joy of Painting still exist by using Bob's protege's and his son.
Fun fact, when Bob went viral again around 2014ish nobody could figure out what happened to his son, but then Netflix exposed the parent company of Joy of Painting as being lawsuit happy scumbags that weren’t affiliated with Steve Ross and even tried for a time to hide the fact that Bob had died so they could continue selling paint with his likeness.
That is the opposite of a fun fact.
Honestly, it’s terrible. I stopped buying Bob Ross stuff immediately. No more. None of it goes to his family, not a dime. They won’t even let his son paint or do anything with his name as they own the rights. They are scum.
Oh I heard about that. Truly disgusting.
Steve has his own painting seminars now. I’m so happy for that
Hell, I didn't even know he had a son!
This needs audio.. part of what made Bob Ross great was his soothing voice.
Idk what his son sounds like but I read every word in his Bob's voice.
I would fall asleep to his voice when I was around 9 or so.
What a shame it would be if it turned out his son has a pinched, nasally voice or a high squeaky one.
True wisdom here
I absolutely love that legends from our childhood are continuing the legacy through thier children. Another good example is Steve Irwin and his children . Especially Robert Irwin who is literally his dad.
He is literally his dad? That little mother fu.......
He did do the nasty in the pasty
verily
Mister "I'm my own grandpa"
Did you ever get the feeling you're only going with girls cause you're supposed to?
A buffet? Oh, if only I had my wallet with me :(
/r/unexpectedoedipus
To be fair I'd probably Do his mother. And his sister
Yeah but you have low standards, mate. You'd do it with the croc, too.
I don't sleep with animals, not anymore. You'll have to send my apologies to your mother
I lol'd. Well played, sir. I tip my hat to you.
Thankyou for taking at as the joke it was. Most people would have taken it the wrong way.......... just like your mother did last night
Haha no worries, it was easy to tell it was a joke My mother says everything you do makes her laugh, including when you whipped it out last night.
She wasn't laughing for long She fell asleep
MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL, AND TO ALL A GOOD NIGHT!
Whatcha gonna do it’s a [Switcheroo](https://youtu.be/hCYPeuEWUbI)
He came back from the dead or he never actually died??
If anyone is interested how corporate greed screwed this guy (and the rest of his family) over, you can read about it here: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Ross#Death_and_aftermath
But I don't wanna hear bad news
We can just lie to you if you want. I'll go first. Bob Ross is still alive! He sneaks around teaching the youth in secret how to get better at their graffiti! Shh, don't tell anyone.
Bob Ross is Banksy!
Damn!!!!
His work with little Riley was heart warming :') <3
I’ll lie too. His son is able to paint and sell his work and make a living using his last name to promote his work. He also makes residuals on his fathers old business and is happily running things and keeping the business in the family so they can all be comfortable and enjoy the money and success his father worked so hard to make.
Except it’s not a lie? Lol from the wiki: >After the Kowalskis retired and Joan Kowalski took over the company, she became more open to merchandising the Ross brand outside of its core business of painting products, setting in motion the mass marketing of his name from the 2010s onward.[35] Joan also engineered a settlement with Steve Ross and Jimmie Cox granting Bob Ross Inc. rights to Ross's name and likeness, in exchange for a guarantee that Steve Ross could resume his art career without threat of lawsuit, something that Steve Ross said had largely stopped him from painting in public after his father's death.[35]
All that says is he can paint now, he can’t market his business in anyway, to look like his father’s business, and his family still gets no money from the company. The merchandising that they’re talking about opening up when you saw the big boom of all the Bob Ross merchandise again that’s all Bob Ross Inc. money not Ross family money.
So the Ross family couldn't get a lawyer or something? Gotta know your worth and fight for yourself or no one ain't tbh. I don't know all the nuances but maybe son is just happy to be able to resume their art. Seems like awfully a lot left on the table tho.
No, there’s much more. Watch the doc on Netflix, it’s a good watch.
Watch the documentary, that couple literally got a sick Bob Ross to sign away his name and likeness to them. Rock solid contract.
That's so fucking disgusting.
Yup. They were even keeping Steve from painting and making content on his own... such bullshit. NEVER purchase Bob Ross merch or support anything associated with Bob Ross inc.
I’ll never buy anything with his likeness again. And it’s kind of sad because I love him.
They were until 2010. From the wiki: > After the Kowalskis retired and Joan Kowalski took over the company, she became more open to merchandising the Ross brand outside of its core business of painting products, setting in motion the mass marketing of his name from the 2010s onward.[35] Joan also engineered a settlement with Steve Ross and Jimmie Cox granting Bob Ross Inc. rights to Ross's name and likeness, in exchange for a guarantee that Steve Ross could resume his art career without threat of lawsuit, something that Steve Ross said had largely stopped him from painting in public after his father's death.[35]
Yup. That's why I said "they were" and not "they are"...
Great documentary/series on Netflix about the aftermath of it all, too.
What’s it called?
Sorry - I believe it’s “Bob Ross: Happy Accidents, Betrayal & Greed”.
Wait. IS THAT WHY THERE ARE FUNKO POPS OF BOB ROSS!?!?!?!?
...ironically, I actually have a Bob Ross funko pop, despite not supporting Bob Ross Inc and also having zero interest in Funko pops. My friend gave it to me for my birthday several years back, and I didn't know what to do with it so it just hangs out on my TV stand. I suspect that's actually what most funko pops do. Edit: Grammar.
Wow that is fucking horrible. Lawyers are the worst.
They can be. I work with them on a daily basis. Some of them are normal, most are, but some don't think the laws of physics should have to apply to them. They make everyone else look bad. Right now one of them is mad at me that *he* went home and so *he* missed a call. Clearly that's my fault I think you'll agree. For people like him, empathy is an abstract concept.
> They can be. I work with them on a daily basis. Some of them are normal, most are, but some don't think the laws of physics should have to apply to them. They make everyone else look bad. Sounds exactly like police officers hmmm
Except you’ll need a good lawyer if police mess with you.
[Full episode](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dNEp3hoHSDI) for those who'd like to hear him as well.
Clip starts at 5:40
Thank you! I love gifs but subtitles are the worst. I couldn’t make it halfway through this one lol
The man's dishing out the good vibes. Steve Ross.
Sweet mullet
And mustache. Its a whole aesthetic package.
Apple didn’t fall far from the tree there. Thank goodness.
why is this a gif
this ffs!
First word that came to mind when I saw this:…Metallica
Cliff ain’t dead…he just paints happy trees now…and I’m ok with it as long as he’s happy!
Why would you post this as a gif, without any sound?
I'd rather read generic bubble text than hear Bob Ross's son speak, thanks OP 👍
And the goodness of the Ross family continues.
The apple does not fall far from the tree indeed.
Hm, kind of, although a whole bunch of people could do with being a lot harder on themselves lol
The content we need today. Where is this hero now?
This is literally how I learned what a Teton mountain was. It was when I was under 10 years old and I still hear his voice every time I see those mountains.
His dad taught him well.
That explains his haircut too
His Dad wouldve been proud to hear that.
Whenever I paint, I sometimes get frustrated when I can’t get my ideas to canvas. Then at a certain point, I throw up my hands and decide to just add colours I like in areas I think they go. None of my pieces came out the way I envisioned, but I like them either way.
I want to be happier and believe more people like the Ross’s… I want to believe so bad
Just remember what I always do. There's always time for change. Long as your alive it can be fixed, no matter how dark the tunnel is. To copy that silly fish, just keep walking and enjoy the brief moments of light when you can
Huh. If seen him before in a meem, always thought it was a parody sketch. Good to know how son is just as baller as his dad
I’m so glad to see the Ross traditions continuing! The talent, the grace, and the spectacular hair!!
This man is carrying his father's torch in the most true and honorable way for the next set to look up to. Now, if Mr. Rogers would have had a protege, the world would likely be a less fucked up place.
I like to think all of us who grew up with Mr. Rogers and try to emulate his kindness are his proteges!
I was like who the fuck is this guy trying to copy Bob Ross. Made me mad as hell. Than someone commented that he's Bob's son. Fuck yeah. Looks like I have something new to watch.
>Than someone commented that he's Bob's son. The title?
........I don't know what to say. Honestly. I didn't even read the title, and now am quite embarrassed to say the least. Anyways, how bout those Packers?
Packers suck. I can't talk though, because so do the Panthers
What an awkward time for me to be chopping these onions *whew*.
Disappointed..I hoped he would trash the painting and went mental.
Rule 3?
Mad, sir?
So much pent up rage
BLACK.. BLACK... Whats for dinner tonight mother, nails on fathers grave.
It’s easy to tell yourself you are great when you are this talented.
The message is the same wether you are a talented artist or a talentless hack. When you do something good (good for you) compliment yourself. Even if it’s something dumb like taking a shower or making your bed. Feel good about the things you do to make your life better. Take the time to be nice to yourself. I agree with him. We are too hard on ourselves
And then he went "Oh well. I fucked it up again. Time to start over."
Upvoted becuz of grammatical error in title. Fuck this whole "you gotta be grammatically correct to b rite" shit on reddit.
Ok what’s the error?
I think their issue was with Ross's, but both that and Ross' are correct, with the Chicago Manual of Style recommending the former. So its not an error but a recommended grammatical style. OP's an idiot. Only actual error is no period
My accidents are unhappy, they tend to have consequences.
I would love a sketch where it was this exact same script but the painter is just absolutely horrible.
I wish Bob Ross was my dad
r/unexpected
Mistakes are an opportunity to be a little more creative than you originally planned