Bright Shiny Object. Referring to any object or idea which is so utterly compelling that it can literally suck all reason and rationale from the mind. This is a common term in high technology. First usage may have been in connection with certain birds and their love of bright shiny objects (Crows?)
"Where the hell is Eugene and why hasn't he finished the code for this project?" "He's off chasing another BSO'".
by itripn November 14, 2005
by JMayzin July 14, 2010
by MRT2 October 10, 2006
a group of silly people, without a future. They hang around downtown all day, smoking and shouting all over the place.
-Hey, look at those nigga's over there, aren't they supposed to be at school?
-I think so. They're problably bso's.
-Yeah.
-I think so. They're problably bso's.
-Yeah.
by arrogant zakje January 29, 2008
Literally “Bright & Shiny Object,” this is an old internet term meaning current obsession or fandom.
Sometimes with the variations of “Bight Shiny Obsession”, “Beloved Slash Object”, “Beautiful Sex Object”, etc. in Web 1.0 fandom spaces.
Sometimes with the variations of “Bight Shiny Obsession”, “Beloved Slash Object”, “Beautiful Sex Object”, etc. in Web 1.0 fandom spaces.
by Ollie794 February 21, 2024