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Bob Ross is one of those rare phenomena that unites generations. The more mature among us will fondly remember his soothing, friendly voice emanating from our TV's back in the 1980's, while younger fans are reveling in his unlikely comeback as the star of wonderfully positive and funny memes, and have rediscovered the gentle joy of his TV show The Joy Of Painting on streaming sites.
We spoke to Sarah Strohl over at Bob Ross Inc, who helped us to put Bob's continuing appeal into perspective. "There were a lot of intentional things done during the filming of The Joy of Painting to make it as timeless as possible from Bob’s choice of dress to the plain black backdrop, but in the end Bob’s enduring popularity really just comes down to Bob," she told Bored Panda.
"People love Bob. He did amazing landscape paintings in a short period but was always humble and more focused on teaching others to do the same than anything else. He’s a very calm, friendly figure on screen, but viewers can also tell that he’s passionate about painting, about animals, about teaching and all of that genuine joy that he wants to pass on to the viewer is infectious. He’s happy when he’s painting and that happiness transfers to the viewer—no matter what year someone is watching, who wouldn’t like that?"
Sarah believes that Bob offers an escape from the stresses and negativity that we are bombarded with in today's world. "He speaks about painting your own happy little world, making a place that is ideal and free of any possible stress," she explained. "No bad things, no sad things. There’s a reason why they are always “happy little trees.” Bob offered painting as a way for viewers to relieve stress. He’s reminded a lot of people watching today to turn to the arts as a way to take a break from everything going on in the world. But for a lot of people, watching the landscape painter is the break they need from everyday stress, whether it’s for a love of ASMR or just because The Joy of Painting is a relaxing, happy program that’s easy to watch. Bob would have been absolutely delighted by today’s fans, and especially pleased to see their paintings!"
To celebrate the enduring legacy of Bob Ross' paintings and his loveable character, whose can-do attitude and inspiring positivity continues to make people smile more than 20 years after his passing, we have created a list of our favorite memes and posts in his honor. Scroll down below to check out the Bob Ross memes out for yourself, and vote for the ones you like best!
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La Petite Morte 6 years ago
I'm thinking this needs to be my screensaver. Just so I keep remembering this truth.
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Tanksear Industries 6 years ago
Bob Ross: Friend of trees, animals, humanity, aliens, planets, ecosystems, the universe, all of creation, and the void.
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Tiffiny Seemann 6 years ago
Sounds a lot more fun than listening to a lecture about the science of politics and how to handle different areas. Unless you’re being groomed to be an active CEO of a major corporation, then you might want to pay attention because political science would be quite helpful.
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Deena Salzman 6 years ago
PSA: There is MUCH more Bob Ross on Amazon Prime Video than there is on Netflix!
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Stella Rose 6 years ago
Bob Ross could paint the next Mona Lisa with a brick and a piece of broken glass
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Jilltdcatlady 6 years ago
I couldn't paint a wall with a wide brush. But Bob is using it like its a scalpel in surgery.
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Person2638 6 years ago
Don't mean to offend anyone, but Jesus looks like a girl in the photo???
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Master Markus 6 years ago
I feel like a lot of people who watched his show and make some of these memes don't know how painting works and that you usually do it with base colours and layers? I mean, he does a great job, but he doesn't approach it in a bizarre and unusual way.
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Jilltdcatlady 6 years ago
For regular person "just whack it against something until its clean/dry". For Bob- an exorcism of bad vibes. Literally "beating the Devil".
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Notsoswift 6 years ago
“We want happy paintings. Happy paintings. If you want sad things, watch the news.”
Ben Smith 6 years ago
I still watch/listen to the Joy of Painting when I want to take a good nap. I mean that in a good way. I've never heard a more soothing voice in my life. He was a lovely man and an amazing human. RIP.
PyroarRanger 6 years ago
Bob Ross actually said he doesn't mind that people listen to him to go asleep :)
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Naomi Armitage 6 years ago
I had a temp office job during the summer a while back in one of those "open offices", where everyone's desks were out in the open and the kitchen was in the middle (no walls or doors to separate it). There was a big TV near the eating area, and during lunch some guys would come in and watch re-runs of Bob Ross. Must have been a stressful job for them, and that was how they relaxed.
Natasha Forchione 6 years ago
If we all had his mentality the world would be amazing. All it needs it for us to be kind to each other and to the world.
sunnyrei82 6 years ago
There could be a Bob Ross religion and it would have lots of followers!
La Petite Morte 6 years ago
Bob Ross and Commander Mark are the two people that, as a kid, convinced me there were good people out there and that someday I would meet those good people and they would be my friend. And that everyone had the capacity to create something beautiful and amazing.
Misterscooter 6 years ago
I remember being fascinated by his shows when they were brand new. I'm glad my kids know and love them now.
SnoopyCereal 6 years ago
Seriously, Bob Ross makes me cry. No one that I know is ever that genuine and well meaning and just says kind, pure things, just because they want to be nice. I've been going through some rough times and sometimes I'll just watch an episode and I'll feel much better about myself, even though it makes me a lil bit sad. I get genuinely upset at the fact that I'll never meet this amazing man. I'll see you in the next life, Bob.
W. 5 6 years ago
I never heard about him and now I miss him! I am going to find a way to watch this. What a nice, wise, talented guy.
Sadie Shapiro 4 years ago
I was assigned Bob Ross for an animated report in fifth grade. Best month ever. :D
A Dyke From The Dreamworld 6 years ago
I wouldn't be surprised if you told me that Bob Ross was the new Jesus. I'd pay all my life savings to go to the Church of Bob Ross!
Foxyloxylou 5 years ago
i love bob ross and his painting abilities! he could give you the next "starry night" with a bucket of paint, a stick, and a chicken nugget and still make it look a bazillion times better
Kiahna 6 years ago
Screw you! Even if you have no heart and didn't like his paintings, NEVER disrespect Bob. Or I will hurt you.
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Notsoswift 6 years ago
“We want happy paintings. Happy paintings. If you want sad things, watch the news.”
Ben Smith 6 years ago
I still watch/listen to the Joy of Painting when I want to take a good nap. I mean that in a good way. I've never heard a more soothing voice in my life. He was a lovely man and an amazing human. RIP.
PyroarRanger 6 years ago
Bob Ross actually said he doesn't mind that people listen to him to go asleep :)
Load More Replies... Naomi Armitage 6 years ago
I had a temp office job during the summer a while back in one of those "open offices", where everyone's desks were out in the open and the kitchen was in the middle (no walls or doors to separate it). There was a big TV near the eating area, and during lunch some guys would come in and watch re-runs of Bob Ross. Must have been a stressful job for them, and that was how they relaxed.
Natasha Forchione 6 years ago
If we all had his mentality the world would be amazing. All it needs it for us to be kind to each other and to the world.
sunnyrei82 6 years ago
There could be a Bob Ross religion and it would have lots of followers!
La Petite Morte 6 years ago
Bob Ross and Commander Mark are the two people that, as a kid, convinced me there were good people out there and that someday I would meet those good people and they would be my friend. And that everyone had the capacity to create something beautiful and amazing.
Misterscooter 6 years ago
I remember being fascinated by his shows when they were brand new. I'm glad my kids know and love them now.
SnoopyCereal 6 years ago
Seriously, Bob Ross makes me cry. No one that I know is ever that genuine and well meaning and just says kind, pure things, just because they want to be nice. I've been going through some rough times and sometimes I'll just watch an episode and I'll feel much better about myself, even though it makes me a lil bit sad. I get genuinely upset at the fact that I'll never meet this amazing man. I'll see you in the next life, Bob.
W. 5 6 years ago
I never heard about him and now I miss him! I am going to find a way to watch this. What a nice, wise, talented guy.
Sadie Shapiro 4 years ago
I was assigned Bob Ross for an animated report in fifth grade. Best month ever. :D
A Dyke From The Dreamworld 6 years ago
I wouldn't be surprised if you told me that Bob Ross was the new Jesus. I'd pay all my life savings to go to the Church of Bob Ross!
Foxyloxylou 5 years ago
i love bob ross and his painting abilities! he could give you the next "starry night" with a bucket of paint, a stick, and a chicken nugget and still make it look a bazillion times better
Kiahna 6 years ago
Screw you! Even if you have no heart and didn't like his paintings, NEVER disrespect Bob. Or I will hurt you.
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