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"Bob-L Head .08"-
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
(You were expecting the 2nd Generation of a DUI Lawyer's Bobblehead to be called 2.0?)  | Proof from company at Left; Actual Bob-L at Right
The Eyes have it!
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1. The GoodOK, so let's talk about the "makeover." The only difference is the new red power tie (more about this decision below.) First, there were some suggestions that we give the new bobblehead a new hand gesture besides the always upbeat "thumbs up." Many suggested the 2 finger "V for Victory" which could also mean the "peace sign." Although certainly a worthy suggestion, we did some polling of our past bobblehead recipients and they unanimously stated that they would instantly snap off his ceramic index finger to make the bobblehead display a completely different, albeit extremely popular hand gesture with a much less upbeat meaning. Since the entire Bob-L brand is extremely image conscious, we decided not to encourage in any way the "Bob-L Bird!"
So, is the tie some sort of a political statement? No, Bob-L is a man of the world, welcomed by all peoples, races and political parties. In looking at the history of Bob-L, it was clear that he was incredibly well-travelled, a fashion inspiration for Presidents and an important advisor to bobbleheads of dead Presidents like Abe Lincoln Bobblehead (thanks to Chris and Mischelle Davis for that photo.) However, if there was one thing that defined Bob-L Head above all else, it was that Bob-L Head was a babe magnet. In short: | | Kathy Ireland & Ivanka Trump |
Last year, I received a magazine from an upscale men's store in Virginia, Beecroft & Bull. They ran the following ad about studies done about the color red.
After reading the ad, I knew that Bob-L would be sporting a red tie. Warning, gentlemen, keep Bob-L .08 away from your wives, girlfriends, daughters and garden gnomes.
2. The Bad
If you examine the photo at the top of this article which gives a side-by-side comparison of the "Proof" I OK'd for Bob-L .08 and the actual Bob-L Head .08, you will see something is missing- the company forgot to paint little black "pupils" on the eyes! Awesome, I love it. The bobblehead with a number that signifies the legal limit for drunk driving has completely dilated pupils. He's wasted, he's baked. He will just stare at you with his "dazed and confused" look reminiscent of every stoner buddy you ever partied with "back in the day."
3. The Ugly
Finally, the ugly. Since purchasing my last bobbleheads, the company has added a little something extra to their packaging to insure that the head does not fall off during delivery. That's right, there is nothing quite as creepy as seeing a bobblehead of yourself strangled and suffocated in a plastic bag. I might as well start ordering the Bob Battle Voodoo Dolls!
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