The Surly Gnome Philosophy

Taking the gnomes out of the yards and into the streets. All the goody two shoe gnomes have been glamorized throughout the years.  I can’t stand the flower-sniffing, wheel-barrel pushing, pansy gnomes. Don’t get me started on the Travelocity gnome.   He couldn’t hold his own in a pillow fight. Gnomes inherently are known for being mischievous, cantankerous, surly, punkrock, and rude.  Sometimes there’re just not that nice to be around. Why should we leave them in our yards, when we can take them with us throughout the day and help them piss people off?  I’ve spent most of  my life outdoors, mountain biking, skateboarding, whitewater kayaking, motorcycling, telemark skiing, and exploring.  I started this gnome revolution because I wanted my own stickers to slap up where ever I go.  Well, friends got stoked on my little guys and wanted to join in on all the fun. So, I had to step up my game. Thus, this web site. Now you can grab a few stickers and place a gnome where ever you go.  Or just wear one.  I’ve put together a few items that I think are pretty cool and will send them out personally to you.  As I create each individual gnome, each one will have a different product. 

Send photos of yourself or stickers in odd places to surlygnomes@yahoo.com and I'll upload them to the surlygnome photo stream.  I’ve already started to plaster Venice beach, skateparks, and my local watering holes.

Surlygnomes, because some people just don’t get it.