Martin has described its function--but you must guess what that "something" is! --Not a paper weight. Not a map weight.
When you wrap up the reins of your horse at the hitchin post, you put the excess under the thing to keep it off da floor
Also I would argue that it sensation was correct, and red was as well with map and paper weight, both of which are legit and correct. It's literally a paperweight and could certainly be used effectively for maps.
Also Kyle was right in the sense that it could be used to beat minorities who would not know what it was because minorities either cannot or do not read. Kyle is kinda racist.
OK, OK. Martin says you're all correct! It's a BOOKWEIGHT. Not a paper weight, because the latter is defined as a heavy object used to hold down LOOSE PAPERS.