Rampant Norbum speculation - Could this be it?

Ok, so my little story about Jakob Lodwick and Norbum made a few waves. It has taken off quite a bit… and so far no one is talking. A few people know, but again, no talkie. It is fun to guess, though.

First, I don’t think David Karp is involved. He’s having fun with it, but I think involving him in the initial speculation was inaccurate.

Mareen Fischinger has given me a fresh idea, though. In a recent tumblr post, she put up a picture and called it “The beautiful town of Norbum”. This picture has fueled my next guess.

Jakob Lodwick is moving to the valley.

Is this it? Recently single and jobless Jakob may be looking for a fresh start, and what better place than Silicon Valley to work on his next project? In the process, Jakob may have acquired himself a nice little house, which is where Mareen’s picture was taken from.

So why Norbum? What is a Norbumist? What is Norbumism?

Northern California is often referred to as “NorCal”. So, perhaps Jakob is planning a little venture, blog, tumblog, etc. about life in Northern California… maybe “bumming around”? Is Norbum the name of the new Lodwick palace? Are party goers nicknamed Norbumists? Is the practice of attending Lodwick parties now called Norbumism?

It’s a stretch, I know… but it’s fun to guess!