Bob's Burgers Actor Jailed For US Capitol Riot

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Post on Oct 29, 2024

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Bob's Burgers Star Faces Jail Time for Capitol Riot

You wouldn't think a guy who voices a lovable, burger-slinging dad on a cartoon would be involved in a real-life, chaotic scene like the January 6th Capitol riot. But that's the bizarre reality of **actor ** Eugene Mirman, known for his voice work as Gene Belcher on the animated comedy Bob's Burgers. Mirman has been sentenced to 30 days in jail for his role in the riot.

So, what happened? Mirman, along with a bunch of other folks, stormed the Capitol building in a bid to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election. He later pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of parading, demonstrating, or picketing in a Capitol building. While he may not have been the most vocal or destructive rioter, he was definitely there.

The judge, a real stickler for the law, wasn't impressed with Mirman's defense. He basically told Mirman, "Look, dude, you knew better. This wasn't some harmless protest. It was a serious attack on our democracy."

This whole situation is pretty messed up, especially for fans of Bob's Burgers. You can't help but wonder, "Was Gene Belcher actually a secret insurrectionist all along?" It's hard to reconcile the voice of a quirky, lovable cartoon character with the image of someone who stormed the Capitol.

The verdict is in, and it's jail time for Mirman. It's a stark reminder that even the most seemingly harmless folks can be caught up in serious trouble. And while we all know Gene Belcher wouldn't actually be caught dead in a riot, the real-life situation involving his voice actor is a bit of a bummer.