They warrant the name Chubby, they are a little on the husky side!
The spikes on the neoregelias are actully really small and would not poke out an eye but if you rub them the wrong way they will give just enough of a poke to let you know that they are there.
Yeah, My brom in my RETF tank is growing REALLY fast and is taking over my tank, I has only been 2 months; REALLY! So I may pull it out and make it a house plant (it is a really pretty purple one) and replace it with a Pothos instead. I want something that will grow a little taller them wider!