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‘A metaphor for a nation gone soft in the head’: the bizarre return of Mr Blobby

He’s pink, dotty and as British as a Boots meal deal. In recent months he’s duetted with pop stars, appeared on Saturday Night Live and been declared the UK’s equivalent of Mickey Mouse. What’s behind this strange comeback?

‘A metaphor for a nation gone soft in the head’: the bizarre return of Mr Blobby

TL;DR

  • Mr Blobby is a pink and dotty character.
  • He has recently duetted with pop stars.
  • He appeared on Saturday Night Live.
  • He has been called the UK's equivalent of Mickey Mouse.
  • The article questions the reasons for his comeback.