Blink (disambiguation) facts for kids

A blink is when you quickly close and open your eyelid. It's a natural reflex that keeps your eyes moist and protects them from dust or bright lights.

The word "Blink" can also mean many different things! This page helps you find what you're looking for when you see or hear "Blink."

Books and Stories

Many books and comics use "Blink" in their titles or for characters.

Popular Books

• Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking: This is a famous book by Malcolm Gladwell. It talks about how we make quick decisions without even realizing it.
• Blink (novel): A novel written by Ted Dekker.

Comic Book Characters

• Blink (comics): This is a character you might find in comic books.

Movies and TV Shows

"Blink" has been used for several movies and episodes of popular TV shows.

Movies with "Blink" in the Title

• Blink (1994 movie): This is a thriller movie from 1994. It's about a musician who is blind.
• Blink (2009 short movie): A short film released in 2009.

TV Show Episodes Called "Blink"

• "Blink" (CSI: NY): An episode from the crime show CSI: NY.
• "Blink" (Doctor Who): A very popular episode from the science fiction series Doctor Who, known for introducing the Weeping Angels.
• "Blink" (Eureka): An episode from the show Eureka.
• "Blink" (Law & Order: Criminal Intent): An episode from the crime drama Law & Order: Criminal Intent.
• "Blink" (The 4400 episode): An episode from the science fiction show The 4400.

Radio Stations

• WNEW-FM: This was a radio station in New York City that was briefly known as Blink 102.7 around 2003.

Music World

The name "Blink" is also popular in music, for bands, albums, and songs.

Music Bands

• Blink (Irish band): An Irish music group.
• Blink. (American band): An American band that plays jazz fusion music.
• Blink-182: A very well-known American pop-punk band.
• Blink: This is the special name given to the fans of the popular South Korean girl group Blackpink.

Music Albums

• Blink (Plumb album): An album by the artist Plumb, or its main song.
• Blink (Monk album): An album by the artist Monk.
• Blink (Revive album): An album by the band Revive, or its main song.

Songs Named "Blink"

• "Blink" (Rosie Ribbons song): A song released in 2002 by Rosie Ribbons.
• "Blink" (U.V.U.K. song): A song released in 2012 by U.V.U.K.

Computers and the Internet

In the world of technology, "Blink" can refer to several things.

Web Browsers

• Blink (browser engine): This is a special part of a web browser that helps show you websites. It's used in browsers like Google Chrome.

Software and Online Communities

• Blink (SIP client): This is a type of software used for making calls over the internet.
• Blink element (<blink>): This was an old HTML tag that made text flash on a webpage. Most modern browsers don't use it anymore.
• Blink (community): An online community where people can connect.

Other Uses of "Blink"

"Blink" is also used in other areas, from travel to home technology.

• Blink (airline): An airline company based in the UK.
• Blink Home: A company that makes smart home devices, like security cameras.
• Charles Roberts (Canadian football): A Canadian football player born in 1979, who was nicknamed "Blink."
• Equinox Fitness: A fitness company that also runs a brand of gyms called Blink Fitness.
• Blink: This is a special part of the publishing company HarperCollins that publishes books for young adults.

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