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In the heartwarming yet hilariously biting animated short, "Bob's Birthday," Margaret Fish, a devoted housewife, orchestrates a surprise party for her husband's 40th birthday with a joyful fervor that rivals a grand carnival. She meticulously arranges every delicate detail, from the streamers to the cake, all hidden away in a room filled with their closest friends. She bubbles with anticipation, her happiness as bright as the birthday candles she carefully places on the cake.
Meanwhile, unbeknownst to Margaret, Bob, her dentist husband, is not having a good day. At his sterile, droning office, he battles a mid-life crisis as profound as the Grand Canyon, while his once vibrant plants are slowly devoured by voracious insects - a grim reflection of his inner turmoil.
As Bob trudges home, oblivious to the surprise that awaits, Margaret faces the Herculean task of guiding him into the heart of the party without raising suspicion. But the evening takes a turn for the absurd when the unsuspecting Bob begins to undress, spouting off about the dullness of their friends - the very same friends huddled in anticipation in the room next door.
"Bob's Birthday" is a deliciously paradoxical blend of joy and despair, of celebration and crisis, making us question whether even the best-laid plans can stand against the unpredictable winds of life.
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Bob's Birthday is an animation movie featuring Andy Hamilton and directed by David Fine.
Bob's Birthday is currently streaming on OVID.