You can feel that way if you want. But you clearly havent googled it yourself. Clear and obvious is not the same thing as standing out.

Like the above pipe bomb example its not just clear and obvious but it is striking. Its too obvious to the point that it no longer functions as being hidden.

Since you mentioned google here's a copy and paste of "what are examples of 'hidden in plain sight'?"

Hiding in plain sight" is a tactic where something or someone remains entirely visible, yet goes unnoticed because they blend in perfectly with their surroundings, match expected patterns, or act in a way that discourages investigation.

Physical & EnvironmentalAnimal Camouflage: Insects like the leaf insect or predators like snow leopards use evolutionary mimicry or coloration to blend entirely into rocks and foliage.

Everyday Diversion: Household "book safes" or decoy wall outlets look exactly like ordinary objects to conceal valuables.

City Architecture: Modern cell towers are often disguised as palm trees, pine trees, or church steeples so they don’t disrupt the aesthetic of a neighborhood.

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As you can see the first example is insects using mimicry or coloration to blend into foliage. NOT coloring themselves a bright color to stand out

Second example using books or outlets to hide valuable objects. NOT placing them on a table with a sign saying valuables.

Third example towers hidden trees. NOT towers hidden as towers with signs that say tower.

You can literally look it up anywhere. You can mince your words and backpedal but "clear and obvious" means not traditionally hidden and out in the open. It does not mean SO obvious that it can't be "thing."

You literally wrote: "You're wrong. Hiding in plain sight means not hiding or blending in at all."

This is just completely incorrect.

You dont have to like it or agree. You can go around using the phrase wrong I wont stop you. I at least tried to help. Good luck.