Are Bobs Really the Nicest Guys? Debunking the Theory of No Evil Bobs

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the theory that there are no evil individuals named Bob, exploring the cultural and personal perceptions of the name. Participants share anecdotes, challenge the theory, and discuss the implications of the name Bob in various contexts, including historical and fictional references.

Discussion Character

  • Debate/contested
  • Exploratory
  • Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • One participant claims that they have never met an evil Bob and suggests that Bobs are a good-natured subset of Roberts.
  • Another participant humorously cites Bob Newhart as "evil" due to a comedic context.
  • Some participants share positive experiences with Bobs, emphasizing their good nature.
  • A later reply introduces the idea that fictional characters named Bob, like Sideshow Bob, may challenge the theory.
  • One participant recounts a personal story of an evil Bob who was abusive, complicating the original theory.
  • Another participant suggests that the perception of Bobs as non-evil may stem from cultural narratives and humor.
  • Some participants express skepticism about the existence of evil Bobs, while others provide anecdotal evidence to the contrary.
  • There are discussions about the implications of names and their associations with character traits, including a humorous take on the length of names affecting perceptions of honesty.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally express a mix of agreement and disagreement, with some supporting the notion that Bobs are inherently good-natured while others provide counterexamples or challenge the theory. The discussion remains unresolved with multiple competing views present.

Contextual Notes

Participants reference both personal anecdotes and fictional examples, indicating a blend of subjective experiences and cultural narratives. The discussion highlights the complexity of associating names with character traits, and the limitations of anecdotal evidence in forming a definitive conclusion.

Who May Find This Useful

This discussion may be of interest to those exploring the cultural implications of names, the psychology of perception, or the intersection of humor and character assessment in social contexts.

  • #31
mapper said:
Anyone that has a verb for a name is ok in my books.


Russell is a good verb/moniker, so is Pat.
 
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  • #32
DocToxyn said:
Russell is a good verb/moniker, so is Pat.

And Dick, Phil and Roger too. :smile:
 
  • #34
  • #35
Isn't Phil the Prince of Insufficient Light? :rolleyes:
 
  • #36
Moonbear said:
Now I'm really wondering here...I had a great-uncle who my grandmother and grandfather used to call Bob-a-loo, but his name was Alexander. :confused: I always figured it was some mean childhood nickname that my grandmother called him and he got stuck with. He was a nice guy too though, at least to the extent he could be, so maybe the Bob-ness rubbed off. He had pretty severe Parkinson's, so couldn't talk well or do much, but once in a while would do something really nice, totally out of the blue for his grand-nieces and nephews. Like he'd send us all money for Easter outfits so we could have something really special to wear (he couldn't pick them out or go shopping with us, but he could give us the money and tell us that's what we were supposed to use it for so our parents couldn't make us put it all in the bank like they usually did when we got money as a gift). :approve:
He sounds like a helluva nice guy. Exactly what I would expect from a Bob. :smile:

I wonder what BobG, The Bob, and Bobster think of this thread? I thought for sure they would have some comments.
 
  • #37
brewnog said:
And Dick, Phil and Roger too. :smile:
Need giggling and blushing smiley here. :redface: :biggrin: :redface: :biggrin: :redface:
 
  • #38
OMG! this thread just said 36 replies and 360 views, but I ruined it by making this post!
 
  • #39
Math Is Hard said:
He sounds like a helluva nice guy. Exactly what I would expect from a Bob. :smile:

I wonder what BobG, The Bob, and Bobster think of this thread? I thought for sure they would have some comments.
Well, being nice Bob's, they are too humble to come in here and talk about themselves. :biggrin:
 
  • #40
Moonbear said:
Well, being nice Bob's, they are too humble to come in here and talk about themselves. :biggrin:
Good point! I never thought about it that way.
 
  • #41
Ack...I seem to have apostrophe-itis lately! :eek: I keep sticking apostrophes into plural words! My pinky must be getting bored while I'm typing and causing mischief. :smile:
 
  • #42
moonbear's shouldn't have's eccesive apostophe's.
 
  • #43
  • #44
you like bob saget? you crazy person!

even for a PFer, that's crazy!
 
  • #45
That's funny really. A quick check produced only one news story about a Bob convicted of murder, and he went by Bobby.

Note that I didn't find any stories about a priest named Spike either. :confused: Strange. Father Spike has a nice ring to it.
 
  • #46
who's Bob Saget?
 
  • #47
Bob Saget is the host of america's funniest home videos. the viseos would actually be funny, if hee didn't dub the voices and sounds over with his crap. and his jokes, don't get me started! "I just skatd into the studio, boy are my legs tired!" (yes, that was a real one of his jokes) And you can tell his show has a laugh track because there's always this one lady that you can hear in the background.
 
  • #48
o, he was on "Half Baked."
 
  • #49
I don't get it :confused:
 
  • #50
Funny, but I noticed this about Saget. I think he was stuck or hated what he was doing. To me he looked and acted like a very unhappy person. In fact, it was almost as if he was trying to be so bad that they would finally let him go. Maybe he wanted out of his contract. Or, maybe he was a very frustrated actor... there was something going on.
 
  • #51
no evil Bobs? are you NUTS?

ever heard of TWIN PEAKS?

Bob is one of the most nightmarish/evil/sick/scary beings in the universe! probably one of the scariest/most evil characters in film/TV/literature!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_%28Twin_Peaks%29
 
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  • #52
setAI said:
no evil Bobs? are you NUTS?

ever heard of TWIN PEAKS?

Bob is one of the most nightmarish/evil/sick/scary beings in the universe! probably one of the scariest/most evil characters in film/TV/literature!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_%28Twin_Peaks%29
I had completely forgotten about that!

What about the dancing dwarf? That was pretty scary.
 
  • #53
setAI said:
no evil Bobs? are you NUTS?

ever heard of TWIN PEAKS?

Bob is one of the most nightmarish/evil/sick/scary beings in the universe! probably one of the scariest/most evil characters in film/TV/literature!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_%28Twin_Peaks%29

hmm...I never saw that series. That may have a lot to do with my lack of evil Bob associations. Was Bob also in the Twin Peaks movie? because I think I did see that.

ok, but still, that's a fictional Bob. I so far have only one real-life report of an evil Bob. It's just a tiny speck of noise in my otherwise consistent data. And I'm not so sure that particular "Bob" was even a Bob at all - there may be some explanation. :approve:

I can't believe I haven't been locked up in TD yet. :biggrin:
 
  • #54
Moonbear said:
Well, being nice Bob's, they are too humble to come in here and talk about themselves. :biggrin:
I would have to ruin it, wouldn't I? :biggrin:

Math Is Hard said:
He sounds like a helluva nice guy. Exactly what I would expect from a Bob. :smile:

I wonder what BobG, The Bob, and Bobster think of this thread? I thought for sure they would have some comments.
It is a strange thread. I can't say I saw it until today but I think there are some evil Bobs putting shame on the rest of us. Ohhh the shame :cry: oh the shame :cry: I have ruined the humbleness as well :cry: :cry: :cry: oh dear.

The Bob (2004 ©)

P.S. Forgive me Moonbear, :cry: forgive me BobG, :cry: forgive me Bobster? we have a Bobster?? :eek: Wow. Well forgive me as well.
 
  • #55
The Bob, have you always been a Bob, or did you ever go by Robert or Bobby?
Who decided this - I mean, did you decide you wanted to go by Bob or did your parents just always call you Bob? Just curious.

And what prompted you to put a "The" in front of it for your PF name? Are you the standard by which other Bobs should be measured? :biggrin:
 
  • #56
I think we could say catch-bob instead of catch-22!
 
  • #57
It is true, there are no evil bobs. Here in the Netherlands when you go out in a group, Bob will sacrifice himself and not drink all night so that he can drive everyone home safely. I know that in Belgium you also have Bobs who stay sober on nights out :biggrin: When I get my driving license, I'd like to be Bob for a night :approve:
 
  • #58
Monique said:
It is true, there are no evil bobs. Here in the Netherlands when you go out in a group, Bob will sacrifice himself and not drink all night so that he can drive everyone home safely. I know that in Belgium you also have Bobs who stay sober on nights out :biggrin: When I get my driving license, I'd like to be Bob for a night :approve:
oooohhh, yeah - ok, now it's coming back to me. You told us one time about some kind of a designated driver campaign involving the name "BOB". I completely forgot about that!
 
  • #59
gonpost said:
I once knew an evil Bob...

He hit his children...my mother never even knew it...

But he's gone now. :)

Math Is Hard said:
Thank you. I appreciate your being so candid. This is the stuff that could dismantle my theory. I can't help but wonder how others perceived him, even though you knew the truth about him.

I bet he (the guy claiming to be a Bob) lied about his name.
 
  • #60
zoobyshoe said:
Yes, but think about it. What's "Boob" spelled backward?
Tit? :biggrin:


:rolleyes: I'm going to get in trouble, aren't I?
 

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