6 days ago
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- Time of India
Is beloved children's icon Bob the Builder dead at 26? Here's the truth behind viral claims he was shot in Atlanta
Social media is in disbelief over claims that beloved children's TV character Bob the Builder has died at age 26 after being shot multiple times. The strange and unexpected rumour has taken over X, where users are reacting with a mix of shock, confusion, and humour, unsure whether to treat it as tragic news or an internet joke.
Viral posts claim Bob was 'shot in Atlanta'
According to dozens of viral tweets, Bob was allegedly found dead in Atlanta with three gunshot wounds to the chest. Some posts even claim that police are still searching for the culprit, adding a fake crime scene backstory to make the claim sound more believable.
One user wrote, "The violence in Atlanta is getting out of hand. RIP Bob The Builder."
The violence in Atlanta is getting out of hand. RIP Bob The Builder. 💔😭
"Damn, Bob the Builder was living that gangster life, RIP Bob," another said.
damn bob the builder was living that gangster life rip bob
One tweet read, "Hope the news of Bob the Builder being found dead is wrong."
Hope the news of Bob the Builder being found dead is wrong 😞🙏
"Beloved childhood icon Bob the Builder has reportedly been found dead in Atlanta. From 'Can we fix it?' to fixing smiles, his legacy will live on in the hearts of millions," mentioned one user.
🚨 BREAKING: Beloved childhood icon Bob the Builder has reportedly been found dead in Atlanta. 🕊️From 'Can we fix it?' to fixing smiles, his legacy will live on in the hearts of millions.
The truth behind the rumour — and why it's spreading
In reality, the rumour comes from a lyric in rapper JID's latest song, Community, where he says, "I'll put a bullet in Bob the f**in' Builder 'fore they try and kick us out the building." * Fans picked up the line and turned it into a running joke, pretending JID 'killed' Bob. The exaggerated posts, paired with dramatic fake news edits, have made the gag blow up on social media, with thousands joining in on the joke and mock-demanding JID's arrest.
Who is Bob the Builder?
Bob the Builder is a British animated children's series character first introduced in 1998. Famous for his catchphrase, 'Can we fix it? 'Yes, we can!' Bob is a friendly construction worker who works alongside talking tools and machines to solve building problems. The show became a global hit, teaching teamwork, creativity, and perseverance to young viewers.
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