Because the game lacks a traditional script, fans have crafted their own lore. One popular community theory suggests that the entire game is a dream Bob is having after falling into a coma, where he hears his father's voice (the narrator) teaching him how to move again.
The date December 15, 2021, aligns with a period when the game was receiving frequent updates, including new "Laboratory" and "Lumber" levels added via the Steam Workshop.