Today is Boss’ Birthday (9/21)
We’ve been doing these birthday posts for at least three years now and today marks the first time we’re doing a Boss post. It’s unfortunate and our only excuse is that we’ve been busy with school. But now it is time to let this rough and tough creampuff shine!
Boss is the self-titled leader of the Ham Hams and the largest of the main crew. He is also one of the main four that usually appears in every episode due to the fact that the Clubhouse is his home so if the Ham Hams are there, he’s there as well. Even if the episode doesn’t take place at the Clubhouse he’ll be with the Ham Hams since he doesn’t have to worry about staying home for a human either.
As the leader, he can be brash and stubborn at times but he tries to be a good leader for the Ham Hams, especially if that means impressing Bijou. Bijou is the main Ham Ham of Boss’ affections but has also fallen in love with Oshare as well. But in impressing and trying to win Bijou’s favor, he does become jealous at times to Hamtaro and on occasion with Stan.
Later on in the series when Hamtaro fears he’s going to move away from his friends, Boss went to Bijou and told her to forget about Hamtaro because he wont remember them anyways. When it turns out Hamtaro will stay, Boss ashamed, closed down the Clubhouse and went into hiding. He later is reborn as Hero Ham to atone for his selfish behavior and tries to become a better person.
As per tradition, here are some key Boss episodes for you to enjoy
31 Boss is a Mom: When Boss finds a stray kitten, it is now his duty to take care of it, but due to the fact that felines and rodents don’t get along, the Ham Hams are worried of what would become of Boss if the kitten would grow or step out of line.
56 Boss, Cool Ham of the Sea!: Summer is here and another trip to the beach is under way but Boss wants to take Bijou out sailing to make up for tricking her that he was a sea ham and also wants to get over his seasickness.
91 Boss Runs Away: Upstaged by Hamtaro once again, Boss wants to travel with Sabu to figure out what being a man really is.
121 It’s A Duel, Boss!: Boss feels cowardly when he couldn’t save Bijou from a stray cat but Hamtaro thinks otherwise. They continue to fight until Sabu arrives and tell them to settle it like men with a fair duel.
145 Boss’ New Room: The Ham Hams make a racket in Boss’ room and he can’t sleep there anymore because “the Clubhouse is getting smaller”, so the Ham Hams are going to build him a new room.
199: It’s Your Turn, Hero Ham!: Boss returns as Hero Ham and saves the Jewel House from the Crow Lady Trio, however, no one knows that it’s him.
204 Appearance! Mah Mah Alien: The Otome Crew are idolizing Hero Ham after he saves Lion and Bear and the crew wants Hero Ham to punish the Ham Hams for screwing up their Art Cove. When Hero Ham shows up to the Jewel House however, he convinces everyone there’s an evil alien inside and is hoping that it scares away the Otome Crew to keep the Ham Hams safe.
206 Here I Am, Clubhouse!: After being swallowed by a giant Sweets Worm, Hero Ham goes in to try and rescue Hamtaro, Snoozer and Lazuli from being digested.
223: Eternal Hero: The Otome Crew wont stop idolizing Hero Ham and built statues of the foes he’s faced over night. Lazuli brings these statues to life and it’s up to Hero Ham and the other Ham Hams to stop them.
228 Being a Dad Can Be Painful!: After an afternoon of drawing and all the Ham Hams leave, Boss tries to draw Bijou but it becomes a white sharp toothed blob. While munching on one of Lazuli’s seeds the drawing comes to life and Boss names the blob Shiron and adopts it.
I’d like to dedicate this post to @tsunkitty and @taishos because Boss is their favorite~ Happy birthday Boss, I’m glad we could cover you this time!