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.

  • #61
Artman said:
Tit? :biggrin:


:rolleyes: I'm going to get in trouble, aren't I?
That reminds me, go over and look at my watermelons in the "happy" thread. I think you'll like them. :smile:
 
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  • #62
Math Is Hard said:
That reminds me, go over and look at my watermelons in the "happy" thread. I think you'll like them. :smile:
LINK! Gee, the time I take in searching for these things I could save with an occassional link!
 
  • #64
  • #65
Math Is Hard said:
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:
I only go by Bob on the internet. My parents call me Robert, my friends call me Rob or something with Rob in it but The Bob is for the internet.

I decided to use Bob instead of Rob because it sounds funnier, more professional and also it is a palindrome. The 'The' part is there to define myself as the one and only Bob. The true Bob. Thus, The Bob. Of course I am not the only one but it does allow me to say:

'A Bob is a sparrow. The Bob is a sparrowhawk'. :smile:

The Bob (2004 ©)

P.S. Wow. 15 Bobs in this post alone. Now 16. Hehe :biggrin:
 
  • #67
robphy said:
Some not so nice Bobs.
We have a winner: serial killer Bob Berdella.

Unquestionably a Bob (as opposed to a Robert) as referenced here:
http://www.thoughtpeach.com/archives/000406.html
Berdella "was the 39-year old owner of Bob's Bizarre Bazaar in Kansas City, a downtown novelty shop that specialized in lava lamps, replica skulls, incense, and other kinds of supplies that would appeal to potheads and weekend Satanists."
Truly an evil, evil Bob.

and so ends my theory.
 
  • #68
Math Is Hard said:
We have a winner: serial killer Bob Berdella.

Unquestionably a Bob (as opposed to a Robert) as referenced here:
http://www.thoughtpeach.com/archives/000406.html
Truly an evil, evil Bob.

and so ends my theory.
He was obviously insane though. Perhaps he was a Robert trapped in a Bob's name?



By the way, I was not being impatient about just not having a link above, but when a woman says she has posted photos of her mellons... :-p :biggrin:
 
  • #69
Math Is Hard said:
I have this theory that there are no evil Bobs. I base this on the fact that I never met a Bob I didn’t like. Historically, the name Bob does not lend itself to infamy. There are no “Bob the Rippers”, no “Bob the Impalers”, etc.

This is not to suggest that there are no evil Roberts. I’ve known a few. But Bobs are special. Bobs are an extremely good-natured subset of Roberts, and I have never known a Bob that was the slightest bit evil in nature. I have discovered that I actually have a Bob bias. In fact, when choosing a professor, I'll seek out the ones named Robert and if I can find out that he goes by Bob, I'll sign up for the course immediately.

So prove me wrong. Post your evil Bob stories here. :devil:

What about Beelzebob?

:smile:

The Rev
 
  • #70
No, he's a total bub.
 
  • #71
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.
Humble and on vacation, I am -- dang! I've got to quit reading those Doonesbury strips, now I'm talking like Yoda.

Not only are Bobs nice people, they're also nice http://www.avon.org/BobtheBridge.cfm :biggrin:
 
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  • #72
Thank you, BobG. That's a wonderful Bob story!

Reminds me of a place I used to work - we had a contest to name our two development servers. The winning names were "Bob" and "Fluffy".
 
  • #73
there are no GOOD Alexis-es! :eek:
 
  • #74
setAI said:
there are no GOOD Alexis-es! :eek:
Only great Bobs.

The Bob (2004 ©)
 
  • #75
While they may not have Evil or Great Bobs, English public schools (notably Eton) notoriously call fellow scholars "Wet Bobs" or "Dry Bobs", depending on whether the chap in question rows or plays cricket.
 
  • #76
https://www.physicsforums.com/showpost.php?p=621699&postcount=467










Okay so he's made up. And not a successful evil Bob, but he's a Bob none-the-less.
 
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  • #77
How about Evil Boobs??
http://evilboobs.com
 
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  • #78
I don't know an evil bob but I know an evil tom.. that is if you are stil working on that theory. he was a sicko. had children with his children.. while still married to their mother. very confusing. very disturbing. he's dead. evil but dead.
 
  • #79
There are no evil jims. new theory
 
  • #80
yomamma said:
There are no evil jims. new theory
Jim Beam.

So evil, contact with him even makes folks named Stan evil. (Hmmm, are there any evil Stanleys?)
 
  • #81
oh, I can't say evil jim...


(my name's jim)[/size]
 
  • #82
There are lots of evil James's posing as Jims. Do they count?
 
  • #83
not sure what you mean...do you mean james'? :biggrin:
 
  • #84
arildno said:
There are lots of evil James's posing as Jims. Do they count?
Is your name James? :wink:
 
  • #85
No, my first name is Arild.
That is a version of Harold, related to standard Norse (i.e, what the Vikings spoke) Haraldr, derived from the pre-Norse name Harawaldr, which means "war-chief".
 
  • #86
arildno said:
No, my first name is Arild.
That is a version of Harold, related to standard Norse (i.e, what the Vikings spoke) Haraldr, derived from the pre-Norse name Harawaldr, which means "war-chief".
beautiful name.but I can't understand why you say "Arild no"!
 
  • #87
Hmm..take your pick:
1. "no" is starting letters of my last name
2. I am from Norway.
 
  • #88
Anyway I like your username.That's remind me of rain and air!
 
  • #89
Oh, I'm an airhead or crybaby, then?
 
  • #90
No,you're an old airhead crybaby!
 

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