Category Archives: Magnets

Welcome to NormalBob.com (the new Latest Updates location)

This winter has turned out to be the longest of winters I’ve ever spent away from the site. Not that I haven’t been able to keep myself busy, but it did in fact turn out to be a much needed break. Since October of 2000 I’ve not gone once without making some sort of content update at least every couple weeks. And on average, consistently updating it a couple times a week, for 13 years! But the internet’s changed drastically since then. One of the changes I’ve witnessed is there being less of a need for constant obsessive updates. Competing for continual content on the web is a no-win race, and can quickly lead to extreme burnout.

Happily, I can now confidently say that the struggle to maintain a significant flow of traffic is no longer necessary for me to maintain a stable income. The steady demand for Jesus magnets on store shelves has freed me from those worries. That’s what I’ve spent the last year working to guarantee. Cold calling stores, sending samples, and fulfilling orders has proved to be a very fruitful venture. Asking my Facebook friends for names of possible stores has done what in the past I thought impossible – A useful purpose for Facebook.

Have no doubt however that the site remains my pride & joy. I’ve got big plans for 2013. The one that’s in the forefront of my mind at this exact moment is the project I just put the final payment on this afternoon. The Prophet Mohammed Dressup magnet sets!

Mohammed Magnets & Postcards
Mohammed Magnets and Postcards ($30)

Seriously, the last time I felt this excited about a project was when I received the first Jesus Dressup magnet samples back in ’04. Earlier this week the Mohammed samples landed on my doorstep, and let me tell you, they are a sight to behold! If you see me on the street, feel free to ask to see it! I am one proud papa. And the new version of the online game (you’re dressing him in modern men’s fashions from Target & The Gap) is available for play immediately! There’s also Prophet Mohammed postcards available for purchase too. 100% legally mailable postcards that can be sent through the US Postal Service for just pennies a piece! No envelopes required so The Prophet’s image can be seen the whhhhhooooollle way! Across the nation and over oceans! I encourage you to get a pack for yourself to send your heartfelt wishes to friends, loved ones and anyone else you think might appreciate seeing the long lost Prophet. I’d also like to think that this latest endeavor will give my Hate Mail section a much needed shot in the arm. We’ll see what happens now won’t we?

All right Bob. Stop. I’m too excitable about all this right now. There’s more to talk about.
*Catches breath.*

There is, of course, another exciting year of Amazing Strangers at Union Square about to begin just as soon as the weather gets agreeable. Which reminds me – Shaggy is coming out with his own line of products this year too! His book, DEATH TO THE READERS, is available on Amazon for just $3, and available in print very soon. There’s also going to be tee shirts too, which if you’re an observant follower you’ll see Shaggy’s been wearing it in some of the videos that’ve been posted recently.

I have a list of art projects I’m working my way through too. As they happen you can rest assured they will brought to your attention. This leads me to the next important update. My Latest Updates section of the site is being archived for good, and this spot here at normalbob.com is where all things related to all of my sites will be posted. IMPORTANT: If you have a subscription to the old Latest Updates page you’re going to have to resubscribe at this one. The old one is no longer operational. Nothing will change about the layout at normalbobsmith.com, but I’ve come to realize that the web does demand that I present a format more friendly & familiar to today’s first time visitors. And here we are.

So please, click the Subscribe button on the right and stay tuned for another fun year from me,
Your only true friend,
Normal Bob Smith.

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Hate mail’s way too much fun for me.

I know there may have been a time many pages ago when I sounded like I was bitching about the hate mail & frustrated with stupid people. But that moment was very very brief and mostly related to a food poisoning incident which has completely passed through me now. Have no doubt that my life’s blood is other people’s hatred and complaints, and without it I would shrink into a useless mound of sludge on a folding chair. That said, I bring you more Judgey Stupid People Complaining.

Normal Bob Smith Store holiday shopping updates!

I wanted to give everybody an update on the store page since holiday shopping is on the move.

After so much of a wait for production, the GOD IS FAKE money stamps are HERE and being shipped out immediately! If you’ve already ordered your set(s) rest assured they’re in the mail and will be in your hands in just a few days. They’re also available with stamp pads, and I have to admit they’re looking really f***in’ sharp!

Also, there’s still time to order Jesus Dressup magnets in time for his birthday celebration! All orders of 2 or more sets are being shipped out 2 Day Priority Mail (others are sent out 3 day). And even if you’re in another country orders of 2 or more sets are sent out Priority which, I’ve been told even overseas, will get them to you in under 7 days. So its not too late to put the X in your Xmas!

Right now shirts are running low. If you order a shirt there’s the slightest chance I could email you back with news it’s sold out and your money refunded. But don’t let that discourage you. I’ll get back to you right away with news if it’s bad.

All I’m looking to do is make sure your Christmas is a Jesus-themed one the only way I know how, so as always, the Christmas Jesus Dressups are still only $10. Your continued support is unbelievably appreciated, for  shoppers and those of you that’ve put to use the new Donate button on the lower right. Thank you!