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5 Reasons Why You Need To Watch Bojack Horseman

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Let me start off by saying, Bojack Horseman is a MUST watch. This show has been on a serious roll over the last 5 years and it seems like only a small niche audience has been paying attention. With a star-studded cast including Will Arnett (Bojack), Alison Brie (Diane), Aaron Paul (Todd), Paul F. Thompkins (Mr. Peanutbutter), and Amy Sedaris (Princess Carolyn). The wacky animal and human crossplay of the show is brilliant. Not only is the comedy is full of great punchlines, this show tells real deep stories of depression and the hard life of show business. These are the five reason that you need to watch Bojack Horseman now.

1. It's the best animated show currently.

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There is no doubt that this has been the best animated show currently. I love other animated shows such as Rick and Morty, Bobs Burgers, Big Mouth, and Archer. But, this particular show has a deep personal connection to depression and shows really the life of Bojack Horseman who is a washed-up 90s star who deals with substance abuse and depression. It shows that celebrities like Bojack are human too. they go through struggles just like anyone else.

2. The message of substance abuse and what the consequences are.

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Animated shows very rarely dive into the deep problems that substance abuse have and can bring up. Throughout the show, you see Bojack spiral out of control due to the abuse of drugs and alcohol. Not only does he lose the people that he loves, but he uses these things as a way to cope with the loss. the show honestly shows the patterns of what addicts are and that can certainly hit home with a lot of people. Furthermore, goes into why he is depressed and why he started abusing all these substances. Real life problems are what makes this show seem very real.

3. Every character has layers.

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One thing that really stands out is that even from the randomness of Mr. Peanutbutter and Todd these characters have many layers to them. Every character has a powerful backstory as to why they are and the way they are. Through watching you will see that the characters carry the past with them to not only have the great memories, but to make it through the struggle of life. Very similar to the structure of Mad Men. All of the main characters brought something unique from the back story. Which is why the characters can all hold their own in episodes and build stories.

4. It goes into sexual identity.

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Sexual identity has been an area where TV does not go very often. But, when an animated show crosses it you really take notice. The lovable and funny character Todd, comes out eventually as asexual. Which was a huge moment for not only the show but for Todd who struggled greatly with what he was and who he fits in with. This is so impactful to a large group pf people who may already be within the LGBT community and also those who haven't come out yet. Maybe seeing this show can gain some confidence to those who want to come out.

5. The comedy is great.

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The comedy in this show is genius. The show constantly pokes fun at the fakeness of Hollywood and the people who live there. Also from watching you will see long running jokes that carry over from season to season. the writing of the show has been one of the stronger reasons as to why people have drifted to it. The audience may not be huge, but this show really has been hilarious even with the seriousness it carries. Bojack Horseman has that perfect balance of comedy to serious moments.

Seasons one through five are currently streaming on Netflix so give in and watch the best animated show on TV!

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5 Reasons Why You Need To Watch Bojack Horseman

3. Every character has layers.

1. It's the best animated show currently.

2. The message of substance abuse and what the consequences are.

3. Every character has layers.

4. It goes into sexual identity.

5. The comedy is great.

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The Best Lines from the Fab Four

And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

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It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

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13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

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Email the professor

Attend the first class

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Remember that everything works out at the end

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