If you loved
The Bad Guys in Open Wide and Say Arrrgh!
Aaron Blabey · Book
What hooked you in The Bad Guys in Open Wide and Say Arrrgh! was the way absurd, high-stakes medical dread meets hilarious, fast-paced teamwork.
Films on the same thread
The Bad Guys 2
Pierre Perifel · Film · 2025
Explores: Criminals turning good, Teamwork, Underdog Story.
If you enjoyed the chaotic camaraderie of The Bad Guys in Open Wide and Say Arrrgh!, you will appreciate how this film forces your favorite reformed criminals into another frantic, high-stakes heist.
Series on the same thread
Are You Afraid of the Dark?
D.J. MacHale · Series · 1992
Shares 2 threads with The Bad Guys in Open Wide and Say Arrrgh!: Friendship, Overcoming Fears.
This anthology captures the same spirit of campfire-style suspense found in The Bad Guys in Open Wide and Say Arrrgh!, focusing on how friends navigate spooky, larger-than-life scenarios together.
Good Omens
Neil Gaiman · Series · 2019
Explores: The Antichrist, End of the World, Unlikely Friendship.
Much like the unlikely duo in The Bad Guys in Open Wide and Say Arrrgh!, this show thrives on the comedic friction between characters forced to cooperate against an overwhelming, world-ending threat.
The Boys
Eric Kripke · Series · 2019
Explores: Anti-Hero, Corporate Corruption, Abuse of Power.
You will recognize the same underdog energy from The Bad Guys in Open Wide and Say Arrrgh! in this gritty group of vigilantes who rely on clever teamwork to dismantle powerful, corrupt figures.
A Series of Unfortunate Events
Barry Sonnenfeld · Series · 2017
Explores: Orphanhood, Good vs Evil, Coded Messages.
The dark humor and sense of impending doom that define The Bad Guys in Open Wide and Say Arrrgh! are echoed in these children's struggle against incompetent adults and relentless, gothic misfortune.
Podcasts on the same thread
Sawbones: A Marital Tour of Misguided Medicine
Justin McElroy, Dr. Sydnee McElroy · Podcast · 2026
Explores: quackery, scientific skepticism, historical absurdity.
Since you loved the dental-themed anxiety of The Bad Guys in Open Wide and Say Arrrgh!, this podcast provides a hilarious, factual deep dive into the historical absurdity of misguided medical practices.
Tooth & Claw: True Stories of Animal Attacks
Wes Larson, Jeff Larson, Mike Smith | Daylight Media · Podcast · 2026
Explores: Human-wildlife conflict, Apex predators, Biological survival.
This podcast mirrors the visceral, survivalist tension of The Bad Guys in Open Wide and Say Arrrgh! by exploring the terrifying reality of animal encounters through a lens of educational, expert-led storytelling.
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Common questions
Is The Bad Guys in Open Wide and Say Arrrgh! the first book in the series?
No, The Bad Guys in Open Wide and Say Arrrgh! is the 15th book in the Bad Guys series. It follows the events of the previous fourteen installments, continuing the ongoing story of the group as they encounter new challenges, including an unexpected and daunting dental visit.
What is the main conflict in The Bad Guys in Open Wide and Say Arrrgh!?
The central conflict in The Bad Guys in Open Wide and Say Arrrgh! revolves around a dental visit. The narrative focuses on the characters discovering that this specific appointment is significantly worse than anyone originally feared, creating a high-stakes situation for the group during their trip to the dentist.
Does The Bad Guys in Open Wide and Say Arrrgh! feature a dental theme?
Yes, the dental theme is central to the plot of The Bad Guys in Open Wide and Say Arrrgh!. The story centers on the characters facing a dental appointment that turns out to be much more difficult and frightening than they had initially anticipated when they arrived.
Should I read the previous books before starting The Bad Guys in Open Wide and Say Arrrgh!?
Since The Bad Guys in Open Wide and Say Arrrgh! is the 15th book in the series, it is recommended that you read the earlier installments first to understand the character dynamics and the ongoing plot progression that leads up to this specific dental-themed adventure.