Buddies for Bob
We visited with friends that water ski almost every day in the summer. When water skiing, a boat must have a spotter to watch the skier. Since there are only two of them-driver and skier-having a spotter poses a challenge. Out of necessity, Bob was created. We don’t want to say he is a “dummy” because he is the spotter.
The idea of “Bob” is not unique. People buy a “Bob” type companion so they can drive on the interstate in the HOV (high occupancy vehicle) lane. To drive in this lane, there must be a minimum of two people in the car. Bob, the spotter has responsibilities; he can’t be put in the classification of a blowup doll.
In our travels, we have actually seen many “artificial humans” (that is so much more politically correct than “dummy”!) Front porches, balconies, storefronts, lawns, they seemed to be everywhere. Who knew that “artificial humans” posing in common locations would be a frequently observed phenomena! Every time we saw an “artificial” we would think of Bob, and comment on its suitability as a companion for him.
For us the journal can become a bit repetitive so after a few cocktails, our new page, Buddies for Bob was born. If you happen upon a potential buddy for Bob, please feel free to send us a picture for the website!
The idea of “Bob” is not unique. People buy a “Bob” type companion so they can drive on the interstate in the HOV (high occupancy vehicle) lane. To drive in this lane, there must be a minimum of two people in the car. Bob, the spotter has responsibilities; he can’t be put in the classification of a blowup doll.
In our travels, we have actually seen many “artificial humans” (that is so much more politically correct than “dummy”!) Front porches, balconies, storefronts, lawns, they seemed to be everywhere. Who knew that “artificial humans” posing in common locations would be a frequently observed phenomena! Every time we saw an “artificial” we would think of Bob, and comment on its suitability as a companion for him.
For us the journal can become a bit repetitive so after a few cocktails, our new page, Buddies for Bob was born. If you happen upon a potential buddy for Bob, please feel free to send us a picture for the website!
Hey Bob, spot this!
Ready to party!
Maybe a "pot head", who knows?
Bob's mom!