is there a name for this

@jenn.bsky.social

It’s called the ocean cuteness horseshoe, or OCHS (pronounced oochz). OCHS summarizes the cuteness distribution, with highest values at the surface & deepsea. High cuteness at depth is due to greater frequency of round and/or blobness. Unlike surface cuteness, deep cuteness is dangerous to boop.

I think you've just named it

Abbissal

benthic bouncehouse (of bippies)

The uncanny valley

heaven

@rebeccarhelm.bsky.social

I believe they call it a hierarchy. Also, I hope you don't mind, but I've added some context to your image for folks at home who need a comparison. I feel it's both good as well as accurate:

i just found out my husband doesn’t know about this omg