Mr Blobby

Mr Blobby is a surreal, pink, spotted, gibbering, inflatable character who caused chaos and destruction on the British Saturday morning children's television show Noel's House Party. He communicated only through grunts and babbles, often accompanied by a loud 'Blobby!' cry, and his segments typically involved him wreaking havoc in a given location, much to the amusement of the show's hosts and audience.

Mr Blobby was a polarizing figure, viewed as either a uniquely chaotic and funny character by children or an irritating, nonsensical nuisance by adults and some critics. Despite the division, his segments were immensely popular with the young audience, leading to a successful franchise including music releases and merchandise.

• An absurdist, chaotic character that delighted younger viewers.

• Often found irritating and nonsensical by adult audiences.

• A unique and memorable phenomenon in British children's television.

Google audience: Audience reception was largely divided along age lines, with children finding Mr Blobby's antics hilarious and adults often expressing bewilderment or annoyance at his repetitive noises and destructive behavior.

Mr Blobby's signature 'Blobby!' catchphrase was originally improvised by Barry Griffiths, the man inside the costume, who was encouraged to make noise to convey emotion and reaction due to the character's inability to speak.