Can a thing which doesn't surprise one in any way still be a... novelty?

Question

Can a thing which doesn't surprise one in any way still be a... novelty?

Answer 1

Surprise, novelty are where you weren't looking or in how you weren't looking.

Answer 2

Yeah!  A Slinky doesn't surprise me, but it is still a novelty.  You should try it out, it's really fun.

Answer 3

Yes, I have a hand-blown glass vase which is unique. It doesn't particularly surprise anyone -but it can still be a novelty.

Surprising, eh?

Answer 4

...yup, l*****g off all that whip cream...and hearing the response is pure novelty...