Comment by silisili

First Windows computer I ever used had something like this, called Packard Bell Navigator. It was... interesting but ultimately an annoyance to use.

Looking at screenshots, Bob appears to be a more childish and cartoony version of the concept. I can see why it didn't fair well.

https://youtu.be/pwTIbYV_q6I around the 12 to 13 minute mark shows the Navigator interface.