Why do people eat snots?

RuailleBuaille

I'm a primary school teacher and I had a child complaining to me that she couldn't sit beside another child because he kept picking his nose and eating it. I went through a big spiel explaining how our noses are trying to get rid of the dirt trapped in there and that we should blow our noses to get rid of it, that it's wasting our bodies time by eating what it's trying to get rid of, trying to be nice so the child wouldn't feel embarrassed. His response? "Ah but teacher, it's gorgeous." :rolleyes: And this morning driving into work, man next to me having a good oul root, then licked it right up. Seriously, why do people do this? Am I missing out? Is snot a flavour we can't live without?

Kold

It's salty, salty things are addictive.

JoeySully

Vespian wrote: »

I'm a primary school teacher and I had a child complaining to me that she couldn't sit beside another child because he kept picking his nose and eating it. I went through a big spiel explaining how our noses are trying to get rid of the dirt trapped in there and that we should blow our noses to get rid of it, that it's wasting our bodies time by eating what it's trying to get rid of, trying to be nice so the child wouldn't feel embarrassed. His response? "Ah but teacher, it's gorgeous." :rolleyes: And this morning driving into work, man next to me having a good oul root, then licked it right up. Seriously, why do people do this? Am I missing out? Is snot a flavour we can't live without?

well if you dont have a hankey handy its either eat it or stick it to something or just pick it, lick it, roll it and flick it..:D

Canis Lupus

They taste nice.

6th

Kold wrote: »

It's salty, salty things are addictive.

Really? REALLY?

Burnt Toast

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=505

Snacks and Sweets forum :rolleyes:

ojewriej

I think it's more about the texture.

Dudess

Anyone over the age of 8 who does this deserves a slapping.

Sherifu

Kold wrote: »

It's salty, salty things are addictive.

It' snot the answer.

ScumLord

Mmmmmm. snoty goodness. Snot is a great play thing and a handy snack.

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Vespian wrote: »

I'm a primary school teacher and I had a child complaining to me that she couldn't sit beside another child because he kept picking his nose and eating it. I went through a big spiel explaining how our noses are trying to get rid of the dirt trapped in there and that we should blow our noses to get rid of it, that it's wasting our bodies time by eating what it's trying to get rid of, trying to be nice so the child wouldn't feel embarrassed. His response? "Ah but teacher, it's gorgeous." :rolleyes: And this morning driving into work, man next to me having a good oul root, then licked it right up. Seriously, why do people do this? Am I missing out? Is snot a flavour we can't live without?

In fairness, your student has already answered your question ..... Miss.

Vespian wrote: »

His response? "Ah but teacher, it's gorgeous."

Princess Consuela Bananahammock

Cue Wet Wet Wet

I feel it on my fingers.....
I feeel it up my nooose.....
I pick it and I flick it,
And see how fair it gooooes.....

armour87

Disgusting cretins

Kold

Anyone see the Aqua Teen Hunger Force where Shake and Meatwad are making a mucus man? So gross >_< "I'm running out" "Go lick that doorknob!"

Wibbs

I recall reading somewhere that it may have a purpose in helping your immune system. By eating snot you expose yourself to low level amounts of stuff or something. There's clearly a lot of grant money around for dubious science...:D

monkeyfudge

ScumLord wrote: »

Mmmmmm. snoty goodness. Snot is a great play thing and a handy snack.

Plus if you roll it over your favourite comic strip it picks up the print.

ScumLord

monkeyfudge wrote: »

Plus if you roll it over your favourite comic strip it picks up the print.

Ya. That's a new one on me, I'll have to try it here at work.

JoeySully

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nasal_mucus
all you ever needed to know about Snot or Nasal Mucus

biko

This thread makes me feel nauseous. :sick:

WindSock

Snots taste nicer than earwax. Factoid!

monkeyfudge

Yeah. Only a total freak would eat their ear wax.

Belly button fluff isn't too good either!

Kold

Smegma ftw.

KingOfFairview

I tend to rub them on the soles of my shoes

BlitzKrieg

JoeySully wrote: »

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nasal_mucus
all you ever needed to know about Snot or Nasal Mucus

hmm I am curious as to why the South African Neo Nazi movement feel they need to associate themselves with mucas.


Eating snot makes you a nazi?

The Real B-man

Ikky Poo2 wrote: »

Cue Wet Wet Wet

I feel it on my fingers.....
I feeel it up my nooose.....
I pick it and I flick it,
And see how fair it gooooes.....

Gawd Remember that!

KingOfFairview

Remember

We had joy we had fun,
sticking fingers up our bum
but the pain was too strong
cause our finger were too long

Or

I'm Popeye the sailorman
I live in a jar of jam
and when it gets sticky
it sticks to my mickey
I'm Popeye the sailorman

Princess Consuela Bananahammock

I used to work in a call centre where people would pick their noses and wipe it on the walls of the toilet cubicles. Seriously. The cleaners never touched it (who could blame them?!)

It wasn't a great company to work and I'm sure there are other ex and current employees who know where I'm talking about...

Mr.Plough

Kold wrote: »

Smegma ftw.

nobcheese on toast is the nuts

Ishmael

JoeySully wrote: »

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nasal_mucus
all you ever needed to know about Snot or Nasal Mucus

"Nasal mucus is produced continually, and most of it is swallowed subconsciously."

Itchy, Tasty!

Cullilingus

I know someone who used to do this.. asked him why and he said "They're full of nutrients."

Said fair enough, and left it at that...

Beerlao

yummy snotters. lovely in popcorn.

squibs

Or The Joker:
"Cos I'm a picker
I'm a licker
I'm a roller
and I'm a flicker
I probe my nostrils with my thu-umb"

GhostInTheRuins

Ikky Poo2 wrote: »

people would pick their noses and wipe it on the walls of the toilet cubicle

Oh yeah, that's manky alright. I hate using toilets that have snots rubbed all over the walls. :mad:

Ross_Mahon

Snots provide all the nutrients our body needs, an important component of a healthy diet.

Shad0w

Q: What's Red and Green and sits crying in the Corner???

A: A Wounded Snot!!!

There's a guy where I work they call Pickachoo........

You can actually hear him chewing it.....


Nasty Bast*rd!!!!

Beerlao

it's lovely with popcorn

stevoman

Vespian wrote: »

I'm a primary school teacher and I had a child complaining to me that she couldn't sit beside another child because he kept picking his nose and eating it. I went through a big spiel explaining how our noses are trying to get rid of the dirt trapped in there and that we should blow our noses to get rid of it, that it's wasting our bodies time by eating what it's trying to get rid of, trying to be nice so the child wouldn't feel embarrassed. His response? "Ah but teacher, it's gorgeous." :rolleyes: And this morning driving into work, man next to me having a good oul root, then licked it right up. Seriously, why do people do this? Am I missing out? Is snot a flavour we can't live without?

whats the difference between a snot and a brussel sprout??

you can get an 8 year old to eat a snot!

BDW

cracking up reading this thread but if you asked me it's because they're chewy

Everybodies doing it, doing it, doing it.
Picking their nose and chewing it, chewing it, chewing it.

Pye

Shad0w wrote: »

There's a guy where I work they call Pickachoo........

Aww, pickachoo... How cute!

Pika pika.... aahhh chooooooooo! -SPLAT-

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Or ... I thought my nose was bleeding but it'snot

Lame, i know

Loopy

I think people do it out of boredom, the amount of 'people' (I wanted to say guys but refrained!) that do it in traffic is unreal.

I enjoy a pick whilst alone, don't know why its so taboo but it is.. Why is it considered so yuk anyway..?