You may not realize it, but you are likely in close proximity to at least one blobject at this very moment. If you've never heard of a blobject before, you're not alone. I just learned what blobject is, and now I can't stop noticing them as I go about my day.
A blobject, according to Wikipedia, is "a design product, often a brightly coloured household object which has smooth curves and no sharp edges. The word is a portmanteau of 'blob' and 'object.' Blobjects can be made of any material in any size or scale for the home, office, car, or outdoors. Common materials used in fabricating blobjects are plastic (especially polycarbonate, polypropylene, or polyethylene), metal, and rubber, with the aim being to give a more organic and animate feel."
The origin of the term Blobject is a bit of a