And what better way to achieve just that than by reminding ourselves of a comic genius who lit up North East stages.
Here is a reminder of a retro feature with nine of Bobby’s best gags.
But which of these – or any of the other belters from the Little Waster – was your favourite? Get in touch and let us know.
5. A lovely scene from 1987
She put sandwiches up on the Monday. We weren't ganning til the Wednesday. Well, yee knaa tinned tomatoes gan claggy.' | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Sunderland Echo
6. A grainy view of Bobby in South Shields in 1979
'We call it debt. Others call it credit. Committee men's wives on account. Well I'm in debt on account of not being able to pay me credit' | JPIMedia Resell Photo: GZ
7. Bobby in the news in 1982
'Going out. She says 'is the light off'. 'I says 'it's been off six weeks'. | JPIMedia Resell Photo: SE
8. Bobby Thompson
The missus answered the door. 'Mr Thompson in?' 'Come in, tak a seat,' she said. He said: "Ive come to tak the lot!" | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Sunderland Echo