Why do people eat snots?

RuailleBuaille · 2008-04-10 10:20:06

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…

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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?

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#2 10-04-2008 11:21AM

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It's salty, salty things are addictive.

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#3 10-04-2008 11:22AM

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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?

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

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#4 10-04-2008 11:23AM

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They taste nice.

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#5 10-04-2008 11:24AM

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Kold wrote: »

It's salty, salty things are addictive.

Really? REALLY?

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#6 10-04-2008 11:24AM

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

Snacks and Sweets forum :rolleyes:

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#7 10-04-2008 11:25AM

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I think it's more about the texture.

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#8 10-04-2008 11:26AM

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

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#9 10-04-2008 11:27AM

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Kold wrote: »

It's salty, salty things are addictive.

It' snot the answer.

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#10 10-04-2008 11:27AM

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

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#11 10-04-2008 11:28AM

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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."

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#12 10-04-2008 11:28AM

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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.....

Everything I don't like is either woke or fascist - possibly both - pick one.

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#13 10-04-2008 11:29AM

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Disgusting cretins

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#14 10-04-2008 11:30AM

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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!"

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#15 10-04-2008 11:30AM

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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

Many worry about Artificial Intelligence. I worry far more about Organic Idiocy.

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#16 10-04-2008 11:31AM

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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.

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#17 10-04-2008 11:35AM

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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.

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#18 10-04-2008 11:36AM

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

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#19 10-04-2008 11:39AM

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This thread makes me feel nauseous. :sick:

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#20 10-04-2008 11:41AM

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Snots taste nicer than earwax. Factoid!

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#21 10-04-2008 11:43AM

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

Belly button fluff isn't too good either!

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#22 10-04-2008 11:44AM

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Smegma ftw.

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#23 10-04-2008 11:57AM

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I tend to rub them on the soles of my shoes

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#24 10-04-2008 12:01PM

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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?

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#25 10-04-2008 12:08PM

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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!

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#26 10-04-2008 12:10PM

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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

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#27 10-04-2008 12:17PM

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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...

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#28 10-04-2008 01:14PM

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Kold wrote: »

Smegma ftw.

nobcheese on toast is the nuts

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#29 10-04-2008 01:32PM

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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!

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#30 10-04-2008 01:42PM

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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...

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#31 10-04-2008 02:20PM

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yummy snotters. lovely in popcorn.

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