Bizarrely, Mr Blobby is named as an influence on punk rock outfit Midair 91.
The fat pink character is recognised by the band for ‘scaring the **** out of us as kids’.
While their tongues may have been firmly in their cheeks, the frenetic Barnsley band - described as a young Blink 182 - are deadly serious about their music.
They have been together for about four years and gigging since 2004.
They consist of Damien on bass, James on guitar and Ben on drums.
Other influences include Good Charlotte and Alkaline Trio.
