'There's a slimy, oozy looking pudding monster -'
"Okay, let's see if this one is hurt by fire, acid, ice, or bludgeoning. Everyone put away their swords - we don't want to fight two of these!'
'-coming your way. Roll initiative.'
I have fought, and GM'd, every ooze and pudding in DnD through all 5 editions. I hate them. Which is why they are so much fun.