{"id":3849,"title":"Kicking up a Bobsy-Die","description":"The story behind the infamous Hideous Bobsy-die design. Drunken debauchery in a hotel penthouse. Mr Hideous opens his eyes and immediately feels the dull throb of a pounding headache","content":"<p><img src=\"https:\/\/images.teemill.com\/z7zrogbqe0q3nyhjl8g1wvawhnrbizmu63sdgsc004g4ydgs.jpeg.jpeg?w=1140&amp;v=2\" alt=\"\" title=\"49332046\" \/><strong>Hideous Bobsy-die: The Birth of a Fashion Legend<\/strong><\/p><p><strong><em>New Zealand, 2013 - Penthouse suite at a hotel that cannot be named for legal reasons<\/em><\/strong><\/p><p>Mr. Hideous opened his eyes to the dull throb of a pounding headache, feeling as if a high-speed train was running through his skull. As he lay on his back on the floor, he stared up at the ceiling, trying to piece together the fragments of the previous night. Turning his head to the right, he saw utter carnage. Bottles and glasses, some half full, some empty, were strewn across the floor. Broken glass, bloodstains, empty pill containers, various items of clothing, a tin of spilled yellow paint, and a rusty axe completed the chaotic scene.<\/p><p>Turning his head to the left, the chaos intensified. More glasses, bottles, paint stains on the once-immaculate wooden floor, his completely squashed hat, and an empty syringe littered the room. In huge red painted letters, which still appeared wet, the word \"RIP\" was daubed on the wall. The overwhelming stench of paint fumes and alcohol hit him as he tried to sit up. Straight ahead, one of the suite's floor-to-ceiling windows had a huge crack down the middle, allowing the blazing sun to stream in. They say the sun always shines on the righteous. Not in this case.<\/p><p><strong><em>Pills &amp; Thrills<\/em><\/strong><\/p><p>A feeling of ominous foreboding swept over him as memories of the previous night began to return. This time, he had gone too far. He could be doomed. Reaching into the inside pocket of his tailored blazer, he pulled out his mobile phone and dialed his lawyer on speed dial. While it was ringing, he grabbed three pills from his other pocket and swallowed them with the liquid from the nearest bottle. It could have been brandy or cough medicine\u2014he didn't care.<\/p><p>His lawyer answered on the third ring. \"Hello, Mr. Hideous. What can we do for you this time?\"<\/p><p>Mr. Hideous paused, the effort of moving his lips causing his head to throb even more. \"Last night I caused a bobsy-die,\" he murmured. \"Now I need an alibi. The best that money can buy.\"<\/p><p>This was no ordinary night of debauchery. This was the birth of the Hideous Bobsy-die, a fashion statement that would forever change the industry. The chaos, the anarchy, and the raw, unfiltered reality of that night were immortalized in the design. The Bobsy-die is not just a piece of clothing; it\u2019s a testament to living life on the edge, where elegance meets recklessness, and style meets substance.<\/p><p>The Hideous Bobsy-die was inspired by the very scene of mayhem that Mr. Hideous awoke to. The splashes of yellow paint, the deep red of the bloodstains, and the jagged, cracked patterns of broken glass became the fabric of this unique design. Each piece is a work of art, capturing the essence of that fateful night. It's a blend of high fashion and raw, gritty realism, designed for those who dare to stand out and embrace their wild side.<\/p><p><strong><em>Embrace the Chaos<\/em><\/strong><\/p><p>The Bobsy-die is more than just fashion; it's a story, a legend. It\u2019s for the bold, the fearless, and those who aren\u2019t afraid to cause a bit of chaos in their quest for individuality. With the Hideous Bobsy-die, you don't just wear the clothes; you wear the story, the legend, and the unapologetic spirit of Mr. Hideous himself. So, step into the world of Hideous, and let your fashion speak volumes about your audacious lifestyle.<\/p><p>In a world where the ordinary is celebrated, dare to be Hideous. Embrace the chaos, live the legend, and wear the Bobsy-die with pride. After all, fashion is not just about looking good; it's about making a statement, and with the Hideous Bobsy-die, your statement will be unforgettable.<\/p><p>The Bobsy-die is available on an organic cotton t-shirt or as a quirky, contemporary art print.<\/p><p>T-shirt: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/product\/hideous-bobsy-die\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>https:\/\/mrhideous.com\/product\/hideous-bobsy-die\/<\/u><\/a><br \/>Art print:  <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/product\/hideous-bobsy-die-art\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>https:\/\/mrhideous.com\/product\/hideous-bobsy-die-art\/<\/u><\/a><br \/><\/p><p><img src=\"https:\/\/images.teemill.com\/sPn040ZZI8eQyBfDfoycpNZVuRibGJBW4wXMopl8jLh1q2jQ.jpeg.jpeg?w=1140&amp;v=2\" alt=\"Hideous Bobsy-die t-shirt\" title=\"Hideous Bobsy-die t-shirt\" \/><img src=\"https:\/\/images.teemill.com\/oBW89W6YtLA6o1fO7imbcUUXLowxzISXv7FBgtny9twTclVD.jpeg.jpeg?w=1140&amp;v=2\" alt=\"Hideous Bobsy-die t-shirt\" title=\"Hideous Bobsy-die t-shirt\" \/><img src=\"https:\/\/images.teemill.com\/w8iwnmowi9p6so1xlkomlyz4tuwcb86ummxylr3bvqbbifg1.jpeg.jpeg?w=1140&amp;v=2\" alt=\"Hideous Bobsy-die artwork\" title=\"Hideous Bobsy-die artwork\" \/>Full Hideous Collection: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/collection\/all-things-hideous\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>https:\/\/mrhideous.com\/collection\/all-things-hideous\/<\/u><\/a><\/p><p>Ethical Fashion UK<\/p><p><\/p>","urlTitle":"kicking-up-a-bobsy-die","url":"\/blog\/kicking-up-a-bobsy-die\/","editListUrl":"\/my-blogs","editUrl":"\/my-blogs\/edit\/kicking-up-a-bobsy-die\/","fullUrl":"https:\/\/mrhideous.com\/blog\/kicking-up-a-bobsy-die\/","featured":false,"published":true,"showOnSitemap":true,"hidden":false,"visibility":null,"createdAt":1587159262,"updatedAt":1719414840,"publishedAt":1719414840,"lastReadAt":null,"division":{"id":1447,"name":"Hideous"},"tags":[{"id":653,"code":"stories","name":"Stories","url":"\/blog\/tagged\/stories\/"}],"metaImage":{"original":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/gipioj1n9vngxub5xhyuw912jeonxfzcjs21ay3bwtuqlzz1.jpeg","thumbnail":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/gipioj1n9vngxub5xhyuw912jeonxfzcjs21ay3bwtuqlzz1.jpeg.jpg?w=1140&h=855","banner":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/gipioj1n9vngxub5xhyuw912jeonxfzcjs21ay3bwtuqlzz1.jpeg.jpg?w=1920&h=1440"},"metaTitle":"","metaDescription":"","series":[],"similarReads":[{"id":2967,"title":"The Mysterious 3301","url":"\/blog\/the-mystery-of-the-3301\/","urlTitle":"the-mystery-of-the-3301","division":1447,"description":"One of the designs we get most questions about is the Hideous 3301.","published":true,"metaImage":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/5ea9adeb609b65.67136589.jpeg.jpg?w=1140&h=855","banner":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/5ea9adeb609b65.67136589.jpeg.jpg?w=1920&h=1440"},"hidden":0},{"id":4789,"title":"Hideous Killer","url":"\/blog\/hideous-killer\/","urlTitle":"hideous-killer","division":1447,"description":"A look at the origin story of the Hideous Killer design. 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