Yep, That’s Him: One of the Biggest 'Gravity Falls' Theories Confirmed 13 Years Later — Thanks to Gnome Who Throws Up Rainbow
Shmebulock turned out to be more than just a funny little guy.
Fans of multiverse theories are celebrating. A long-standing idea about a shared universe between Gravity Falls and Phineas and Ferb may finally have some real proof.
In season five, in the episode Out of Character, a familiar figure appears — one of the earliest memes from the cartoon about Dipper, Mabel, and Waddles.
It’s the bearded gnome who pops out of the bushes in episode one of Gravity Falls. He vomits a rainbow and says his name with emphasis on the last syllable: 'Shmebulock.'
He shows up as a statue that Baljeet discovers. For fans, it’s a clear Easter egg — a subtle but powerful nod. This version of the gnome isn’t creepy like in The Mystery Shack. He looks more like cute garden decor. But he’s instantly recognizable.
It’s not a full crossover, just a background detail. Still, in the context of fan theories, it feels important. Viewers had already noticed that Dipper uses Phineas’s catchphrase "Yep, that’s me" in the first episode of Gravity Falls. That could’ve been a quiet reference.
Now Phineas and Ferb responds — years later — by sneaking in the Shmebulock statue. It feels like the two shows are talking to each other. This probably isn’t a coincidence. Both are Disney shows. They’ve crossed over with other series, but never with each other. And yet, the vibe is similar: endless summer, weird adventures, and kids acting like scientists, spies, or supernatural investigators.
The shared universe theory no longer seems far-fetched. It’s starting to feel like a slow reveal. Should we expect Bill Cipher in the Phineas and Ferb revival finale?
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