- Help keep this site free... support our sponsors. What Is Sideshow Bob's Deal, Anyway Let's recap Sideshow Bob's record for a moment. He tried to kill Bart and Selma, frame Krusty for murder, and unfairly earn the position of mayor of Springfield. You have to admit, the guy's got ambition. Could Bob's motives be taken at face value Could he just want to get rid of those who offended him (like ...www.silverbox.com/krusty/debate4.html