Microsoft BOB: let's all laugh at Microsoft

I've found on the internet that Microsoft Windows used to have a even-more-stupid cousin which is called Microsoft BOB.
Please take the time to look at it:


Is this an interface? Is this a game? Is it a joke?
(Is that fire?!)
Seriously, who could even think such a thing?

Now please take the time to look at the logo:


Why is Bill Gates in the logo? Is he beautiful?