Doctor Popular is the ironic nickname of professional yo-yoer and innovator Brian C. Roberts. Doctor Popular is known for his creative yo-yoing styles such as Mobius, Washing Machine, and Alpha style, as well as tricks such as Gyroscopic Flop. Besides yo-yoing Doc is also an accomplished hair model, artist, musician and writer. While he was living in Minnesota he helped form the skill toy club College for the Easily Amused. He currently resides in San Fransisco. He currently co-hosts the weekly internet radio show Radio Kwyjibo with RJ Owens.
Over the years, Doc has had several signature yo-yos such as the Super Scientist, the Super Sellout, the Bolt, the Signature Series Element X and the Signature Series Blaze. He also created a yo-yo spin-top hybrid called the P213.
In addition he has also released a DVD, Unboring Science Volume I: Energy (directed by Mark McBride) and authored a comic book, Super Top #1 Comic Book in 2002, featuring a super-hero called Spin Top.
Achievements
2000
- World Yo-Yo Contest - 3rd
2001
- National Yo-Yo Contest Trick innovator of the year award
2004
- National Yo-Yo Contest 5A - 5th Place