Can we talk about Bert for a second? Appreciation Post.
The guy spent years getting roasted by basically everyone around him and somehow never became bitter. He was genuinely excited about rocks, proud of his work, and always seemed happy just to be included. His awkward confidence whenever geology unexpectedly became relevant was honestly hilarious.
One of my favorite things about Bert is that the show never turned him into a mean-spirited joke. Sure, he was awkward, but he was also kind, supportive, and surprisingly self-aware. His friendship with the main group felt earned, and his relationship with Amy during their colleague phase gave us some underrated comedy moments.
Also, Brian Posehn absolutely nailed the role. In lesser hands, Bert could have been a one-note punchline. Instead, he became that side character who’d show up for two minutes and somehow make the episode better.
Not saying he’s the best character on the show, but he might be the most underrated.