Certified Ordinary: Why We Made a Certificate for a Rock

May 26, 2025

Certified Ordinary: Why We Made a Certificate for a Rock

When we first started A.I. Rocks, we knew we weren’t just selling rocks. We were selling an idea — that something completely ordinary could still be special if framed in the right way. So we asked ourselves: what does something truly important come with?

A certificate, of course.

But not just any certificate. We created the Certificate of Ordinariness — a bold, tongue-in-cheek tribute to how marvelously unremarkable each rock really is. It's part official-looking document, part philosophical art piece, and part gentle roast of modern hype culture.

Each certificate features: - A unique serial number (because even ordinary things deserve some form of recognition) - A very official-sounding technical description of the rock’s "non-reactive mineral content" - A poetic declaration of the rock’s proud mediocrity - A QR code linking to a digital version — because even satire needs a little polish

They’re printable. They’re verifiable. And they’re kind of ridiculous. But also kind of wonderful.

Because when someone buys a rock for $100, they’re not just buying a rock. They’re joining an inside joke, a commentary, and a surprisingly sincere celebration of simplicity.