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Booger

A booger, also known as dried nasal mucus, is a semi-solid clump formed when nasal mucus dries out after trapping dust, dirt, allergens, bacteria, and other particles in the nasal passages.^[1] These structures primarily consist of mucins—proteins that give mucus its gel-like consistency—along with water, salts, and trapped debris, which harden upon exposure to air.^[2] Boogers play a crucial role in the body's immune defense by preventing harmful substances from reaching the lungs, acting as a natural filter produced by goblet cells in the nasal epithelium.^[3] While often viewed as unpleasant, boogers are a normal physiological byproduct, with their texture varying from soft and sticky to hard and crumbly depending on humidity and the amount of trapped material.^[4] In healthy individuals, the nose produces about 1-2 liters of mucus daily, much of which is swallowed unconsciously, but excess drying leads to visible boogers.^[5] Their color can indicate health status: clear or white boogers are typical, while yellow or green hues may signal infection due to white blood cells fighting pathogens.^[6] Excessive booger formation can result from dry environments, allergies, or colds, and while picking them is common, it risks introducing bacteria or causing nosebleeds if done aggressively.^[7]

As Dried Nasal Mucus

Definition and Formation

Boogers, also known as dried nasal mucus, are solidified clumps formed when nasal mucus traps airborne particles such as dust, pollen, bacteria, and other debris, subsequently drying out within the nasal passages.^[3] This process serves as a natural mechanism to filter and remove irritants from inhaled air, preventing them from reaching deeper respiratory structures.^[2] Nasal mucus is continuously produced by goblet cells located in the mucous membranes lining the nose and sinuses, which secrete mucin to form a protective gel-like layer.^[8] Cilia, tiny hair-like structures on the surface of epithelial cells, propel this mucus-laden material either backward toward the throat for swallowing or forward out of the nostrils, facilitating clearance. When the mucus accumulates particles and is exposed to airflow, it loses moisture and hardens into boogers, which can then be expelled.^[4] The average adult produces approximately 1 to 2 liters of mucus daily across the nasal and throat regions, with a significant portion originating in the nose to maintain this ongoing filtration.^[9] Environmental conditions play a key role in accelerating booger formation by promoting faster drying of mucus. Low humidity and dry air, common in heated indoor environments or arid climates, cause mucus to evaporate more quickly, leading to harder and more frequent boogers.^[10] Irritants such as smoke can inflame nasal linings, increasing mucus production that, upon drying, results in greater booger accumulation.^[11]

Composition

Boogers, or dried nasal mucus, primarily consist of dehydrated mucus that is approximately 95% water in its wet state, with the remaining 5% comprising solids such as mucins, salts, lipids, and enzymes.^[12] Mucins, which are glycoproteins, provide the viscosity and gel-like structure essential to mucus function.^[13] These components form a complex matrix that traps various particles as the mucus dries. In addition to its base composition, boogers incorporate trapped environmental and biological materials, including dust particles, pollen, bacteria, viruses, dead skin cells, and pollutants such as smoke or allergens.^[3]^[7] This entrapment occurs due to the adhesive properties of the mucus, which captures airborne debris and pathogens before they can enter deeper respiratory pathways.^[14] The texture of boogers varies based on their hydration level: freshly formed ones are squishy and slimy owing to high water content, while fully dried versions become tough and crumbly.^[15] Color differences also arise, with clear or white boogers indicating normal composition, and yellow or green hues resulting from the presence of white blood cells during an immune response.^[16]^[17] Nasal mucus maintains a slightly acidic pH range of 5.5 to 6.5, which contributes to its antimicrobial properties.^[18] Protective elements within the mucus include lysozymes, enzymes that break down bacterial cell walls, and immunoglobulins such as IgA that neutralize pathogens.^[13] These features enhance the mucus's role in immune defense alongside its physical trapping mechanism.^[19]

Health and Hygiene Aspects

Boogers, formed from dried nasal mucus, play a crucial protective role in the respiratory system by trapping inhaled pathogens such as bacteria and viruses, as well as environmental irritants like dust and pollen, thereby preventing their deeper penetration into the lungs.^[20] The underlying mucus layer contains immunoglobulins, including secretory IgA, which neutralize invaders, and antimicrobial peptides such as defensins and lysozyme that directly kill or inhibit microbial growth.^[21] This innate immune mechanism helps maintain mucosal barrier integrity and reduces the risk of respiratory infections.^[22] Changes in the quantity, consistency, or color of boogers can signal underlying health issues. Excessive production often results from common conditions like viral colds, allergic rhinitis, or acute sinusitis, where inflammation prompts hypersecretion to flush out allergens or microbes; dehydration can exacerbate this by thickening mucus, making it harder to clear.^[23] Green or yellow discoloration typically arises from an influx of neutrophils, immune cells releasing enzymes during bacterial or viral infections, though it does not always indicate bacterial involvement alone.^[24] Chronic excessive or unusually thick boogers may point to more serious conditions, such as cystic fibrosis, a genetic disorder causing defective chloride transport and viscous mucus accumulation in the airways, or environmental sensitivities leading to persistent irritation.^[25] Proper hygiene in managing boogers is essential to avoid complications. Safe removal methods include gently blowing the nose into a tissue to expel mucus without trauma, or using saline nasal rinses, which hydrate the nasal passages, loosen dried secretions, and flush out trapped particles using a neti pot or squeeze bottle with sterile saltwater solution.^[26] In contrast, nose-picking poses risks, including the introduction and spread of bacteria like Staphylococcus aureus from the hands to the nasal mucosa, potentially causing infections such as impetigo—a superficial skin infection often starting around the nose—or even nasal vestibulitis; repeated picking can also lead to nosebleeds by damaging fragile blood vessels in the septum.^[27]^[28]^[29] Common myths surround booger consumption, often portraying it as harmless or even beneficial, but it remains unhygienic as boogers can harbor viable pathogens that may contribute to gastrointestinal upset or reinfection if swallowed in large amounts.^[30] However, the stomach's acidic environment typically neutralizes most bacteria and viruses present, rendering it not highly dangerous for occasional ingestion, though proper disposal by tissue and handwashing is recommended to prevent germ transmission.^[30] Boogers themselves are not inherently toxic but can carry contaminants if mishandled, underscoring the importance of hygiene over sensationalized risks.^[30]

Etymology and Linguistic Usage

Historical Origins

The word "booger" originated as a late 19th-century American English term for nasal mucus, representing an alteration of the dialectal forms "buggard" or "boggart," which trace back to Middle English "bugge," denoting a frightening creature such as a goblin or specter.^[1]^[31] This root reflects a broader linguistic tradition in which terms for mythical or terrifying entities were adapted to describe objects of disgust, paralleling the evolution of related words like "bugbear" and "bogey." The connection underscores how early English speakers associated bodily secretions with supernatural fear, drawing from a shared conceptual framework where goblins embodied the uncanny and repulsive.^[32] The earliest documented use of "booger" in the sense of nasal mucus appears in the 1890s, marking its entry into American slang, though earlier variants existed with connotations of hobgoblins or ghosts, particularly in regional dialects of the South Midland and Southern United States.^[33]^[34] For instance, by the early 19th century, the term had begun to shift toward describing any frightening apparition, as seen in its overlap with "boogerman," a synonym for a hobgoblin used to scare children.^[34] This folkloric usage, first noted in the 1840s, highlights the word's dual role in evoking both supernatural dread and physical revulsion, evolving from obsolete Welsh "bwg" (ghost or goblin) and Low German "bögge" (goblin), which influenced English through Scottish and Irish intermediaries like "bogill" and "bocanách."^[1]^[31] In print, "booger" gained traction in U.S. publications during the 1890s as a colloquialism for dried mucus, solidifying its modern meaning while retaining faint echoes of its goblin origins in regional folklore.^[33] Unlike many English terms for bodily functions, it lacks direct precursors in Latin or Greek, instead stemming from Germanic and Celtic roots that emphasized marshy, elusive spirits—terms like "bogeyman" similarly derived without classical ties.^[35] This evolution illustrates how the word bridged mythical terror and everyday hygiene, adapting to American vernacular without formal literary attestation until the late 1800s.^[31]

Regional and Slang Variations

In American English, "booger" primarily denotes a piece of dried nasal mucus, a usage that is informal and widespread across the United States.^[1] In contrast, British English favors "bogey" or "bogy" for the same meaning, with "booger" being uncommon and occasionally evoking older connotations related to a goblin or frightening figure rather than solely the physiological sense. Slang applications of "booger" extend beyond the literal in various English dialects, often describing a mischievous or troublesome child, an annoying individual, or something unpleasant.^[34] In Southern and South Midland U.S. dialects, it can specifically refer to a hobgoblin or mythical bogeyman used to scare children, tying into folklore traditions.^[36]^[37] This goblin-like sense distinguishes "booger" from simpler synonyms such as "snot ball" or "crust," which lack the supernatural undertones derived from "bogeyman."^[38] In Australian English, "booger" remains rare for dried nasal mucus, where "bogey" predominates as the standard term, reflecting British colonial influences. Global dissemination of American media has gradually introduced the mucus-specific "booger" into international slang, though regional preferences for "bogey" persist in Commonwealth varieties.^[39]

In Popular Culture and Folklore

Folklore and Mythical Associations

In European folklore, "booger" serves as a regional variant of "bogey" or "boogeyman," referring to a shape-shifting spirit or hobgoblin employed by parents to scare children into obedience, with roots traceable to 16th-century English tales where the figure embodies vague terrors of the night.^[40] This entity, often depicted as lurking in shadows or under beds, lacks a fixed form but symbolizes impending punishment for misbehavior, such as wandering alone after dark.^[41] In American Southern and Appalachian folklore, "booger" evolves into descriptions of woodland goblins, haints, or elusive wild men known as "wood boogers," hairy creatures said to inhabit remote forests and abduct unruly children, blending European imports with local oral traditions from the 18th and 19th centuries.^[42] Among the Cherokee people, the "booger" appears in the Booger Dance (tsunaguduli), a ritual performance where masked dancers portray grotesque outsiders—often Europeans or intruders—as trickster spirits to satirize and expel threats, with the masks' distorted features evoking unclean or monstrous forms to reinforce community boundaries.^[43]^[44] Symbolically, the booger represents primal fears of the unknown, bodily disgust, and social taboos, frequently invoked in oral stories to deter children from practices like nose-picking or neglecting hygiene, as the creature's association with mucus underscores themes of contamination and moral decay.^[45] By the 19th century, while "booger" increasingly denoted dried nasal mucus in everyday American English, its mythical connotation persisted in phrases like "booger bear," a fearsome, bear-like specter in Southern tales used to warn against straying into dangerous woods.^[41]

Modern Media Representations

In contemporary cinema, the term "booger" has been literalized in body horror-comedy through films like the 2023 debut feature Booger, directed by Mary Dauterman, where protagonist Anna grapples with grief over her best friend Izzy's death by obsessively caring for their stray cat named Booger, leading to a bizarre infection after the cat bites her and triggers hallucinatory mucus-related transformations.^[46] The film blends visceral gross-out elements with emotional depth, earning praise for its empathetic take on loss amid escalating bodily disgust. Gross-out humor featuring boogers has been a staple in 1990s comedies, exemplified by Dumb and Dumber (1994), where Jim Carrey's character Lloyd produces a massive frozen booger during a snowy drive, amplifying the film's signature lowbrow antics, and later a snot bubble gag in the 2014 sequel Dumb and Dumber To. Similarly, the 1984 teen comedy Revenge of the Nerds cemented "Booger" as a character nickname for the crude, belching sidekick played by Curtis Armstrong, whose flatulence and mucus-related gags defined the era's nerd-vs-jock rivalries and adolescent rebellion. Television and animation have frequently employed booger references for satirical or immature laughs, as seen in South Park's 2010 episode "The Tale of Scrotie McBoogerballs," where the boys pen a profane book title sparking adult outrage over its scatological wordplay.^[47] Armstrong's voice work further ties the motif to animation, voicing the nasally awkward teen Snot in American Dad!, a role inspired by his Revenge of the Nerds persona, reinforcing boogers as shorthand for youthful grossness across episodes since 2005. Internet culture amplifies booger imagery through memes centered on hygiene taboos and supernatural twists, such as creepypasta tales of sentient mucus or viral TikTok clips exaggerating nose-picking mishaps for disgust humor.^[48] Overall, these representations perpetuate boogers as a vehicle for disgust-based comedy in 1980s-2000s teen media, highlighting awkward puberty and social outcast themes in films like Revenge of the Nerds and its influence on later gross-out cycles.^[49]

Notable People

Sports Personalities

Anthony "Booger" McFarland (born December 18, 1977) is an American former professional football defensive tackle and current ESPN analyst.^[50] His nickname originated in childhood when his mother called him "Booger" at age two for being a mischievous kid who got into wild trouble, a moniker that stuck throughout his life.^[51] At Louisiana State University, McFarland earned All-America honors as a nose guard in 1998, was named SEC Co-Freshman Defensive Player of the Year in 1995, and ranks sixth in program history with 17 quarterback sacks, contributing to a turnaround that produced three winning seasons from 1995 to 1997, including a 28-21 upset over No. 1 Florida.^[52] Drafted in the first round (15th overall) by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1999 NFL Draft, he played nine NFL seasons primarily with the Buccaneers (1999–2006), recording 22.5 sacks over 109 games, before finishing his career with the Indianapolis Colts in 2006–2007.^[50] McFarland won two Super Bowls, earning rings with the Buccaneers in XXXVII (2003 season) and the Colts in XLI (2007 season).^[50] Since 2014, he has served as a football analyst for ESPN, covering both college and NFL games, including stints on Monday Night Football and NFL studio programming as of the 2025 season.^[53] Marco Boogers (born January 12, 1967) is a retired Dutch professional footballer who primarily played as a striker in the Netherlands before a brief and tumultuous stint in England.^[54] He began his senior career with DS '79 (later Dordrecht) from 1986 to 1988, making 60 appearances and scoring 18 goals, before moving to FC Utrecht for two seasons (1988–1990), where he featured in 60 matches and netted 15 times.^[54] Boogers then joined RKC Waalwijk for the 1990–1991 season (33 appearances, 14 goals) and returned there from 1993 to 1995 (71 appearances, 32 goals), interspersed with a brief spell at Fortuna Sittard in 1991–1992 (29 appearances, 13 goals) and Sparta Rotterdam from 1992 to 1993 (25 appearances, 11 goals).^[54] In 1995, West Ham United signed him for £1 million—a record fee at the time for the club from a Dutch league—hoping to bolster their attack, but his Premier League career lasted just four substitute appearances with no goals, marred by a red card for a reckless tackle on Manchester United's Gary Neville in his second appearance and reports of him living in a caravan near the training ground amid personal issues.^[54]^[55] After loaning to FC Groningen in 1996 and departing West Ham in 1998, Boogers retired from playing and later worked as a technical director in Dutch football before founding a courier company.^[54] Quincy Boogers (born December 28, 1995), son of Marco Boogers, is a retired Dutch footballer who played as a central midfielder in lower-tier leagues. He came through the youth ranks at FC Dordrecht, making his professional debut in the 2014–2015 Eredivisie season with one appearance as a substitute.^[57] Over three seasons with Dordrecht through 2017, Boogers accumulated 25 total appearances across competitions, including 22 in the Eerste Divisie (the Dutch second division), one in the Eredivisie, and two in the KNVB Cup, without scoring any goals; his most active year was 2016–2017, logging 18 league matches and 1,066 minutes.^[57] Primarily featuring for amateur and regional clubs post-2017, Boogers retired at age 22, maintaining a low-profile presence in Dutch regional football. Samuel Thomas "Booger Red" Privett (December 29, 1864–March 1924) was an American rodeo performer renowned as one of the era's premier bronc riders.^[58] Born in Williamson County, Texas, to ranching parents, he acquired his nickname in his early teens after a fireworks accident disfigured his face—described by a peer as "boogered up"—compounded by his red hair, which initially earned him "Little Red."^[59] Starting at age 12, Privett broke horses on family ranches and later worked West Texas spreads, claiming to have ridden 25,000 to 40,000 broncs without ever being thrown, even offering a $100 bounty for an unridable horse that went unclaimed.^[58] He competed successfully in early 20th-century rodeos, securing 23 first-place prizes, and performed at the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair; in 1915, he was crowned World Champion Bronc Rider at the Panama-Pacific Exposition in San Francisco.^[59] In 1907, Privett founded and operated Booger Red's Wild West Show, a family affair with his wife Mary Frances "Mollie" Webb (married 1895) and their seven children, touring as a vaudeville-style production until his retirement in 1923.^[58] He died of Bright's disease in Miami, Oklahoma, at age 59, and was posthumously inducted into the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum's Rodeo Hall of Fame in 1975.^[59]

Other Figures

Vernon "Booger" Ray (1914–1999) was an American folk figure of Choctaw heritage known for his nomadic lifestyle, traveling across the United States in a hand-crafted covered wagon pulled by horses or mules. Born in Oklahoma's Choctaw County, Ray embodied the spirit of the American pioneer, often dubbed "the last of the pioneers" for his rejection of modern conveniences in favor of traditional wagon journeys that spanned decades. He frequently camped in rural areas of Oklahoma, including Choctaw, McCurtain, Pushmataha, and Le Flore counties, where he lived self-sufficiently off the land.^[60]^[61] Ray gained national attention through media appearances, including a 1987 segment on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, where he shared stories of his travels and frontier life, and an episode of the syndicated show Real People in 1984. He was also interviewed by local news outlets, such as ABC affiliate KTBS in Shreveport, Louisiana, highlighting his unique way of life as a bridge to America's wagon-train era. Married to Dorothy Aline Tucker Ray, he raised a large family while maintaining his itinerant existence until his death in Valliant, Oklahoma, at age 85.^[62]^[63]

Fictional Characters

In Film and Television

One of the most iconic fictional characters named Booger appears in the Revenge of the Nerds film series, where Dudley "Booger" Dawson is portrayed by Curtis Armstrong as a boisterous member of the Lambda Lambda Lambda fraternity at Adams College.^[64] Introduced in the 1984 original film, Booger is characterized by his crude humor, including memorable gross-out antics like nose-picking and belching, which contribute to the comedy's underdog theme of nerds triumphing over jocks.^[65] The character recurs in all four installments—Revenge of the Nerds II: Nerds in Paradise (1987), Revenge of the Nerds III: The Next Generation (1992), and Revenge of the Nerds IV: Nerds in Love (1994)—often providing comic relief through his unapologetic, slovenly persona amid the group's pranks and rivalries.^[66] In television animation, another character with a booger-related moniker is Schmuely "Snot" Lonstein from American Dad!, voiced by Curtis Armstrong in a role that echoes his earlier work. Debuting in the series pilot episode "Pilot" (February 6, 2005), Snot is Steve Smith's awkward teenage best friend and a recurring figure in high school-centric storylines, often involved in schemes involving crushes, social mishaps, and group adventures with friends like Barry and Toshi.^[67] His nickname, a slang term for nasal mucus, subtly nods to booger imagery while highlighting his nerdy, insecure traits, such as limited social confidence and enthusiasm for pop culture references.^[68] In the 2023 body horror comedy film Booger, directed by Mary Dauterman, the titular character is a stray cat adopted by protagonists Anna and Izzy. After Izzy's death, Anna's fixation on the cat named Booger leads to bizarre transformations, blending grief with grotesque elements in a story about female friendship and loss.^[46]

In Literature and Other Media

In Appalachian folklore literature, "boogers" often appear as goblin-like figures or bogeymen in 19th-century tall tales and ghost stories, serving as cautionary spectral entities to frighten children into good behavior. These creatures are depicted as hairy, wild monsters lurking in the woods or under beds, embodying regional fears of the unknown wilderness. Collections such as Boogers, Witches, and Haints: Appalachian Ghost Stories, compiled by Foxfire students, preserve these oral traditions, including tales of the "Wood Booger," a shape-shifting beast that haunts remote hollows and preys on the unwary.^[69]^[70] In comic books and graphic novels, booger-inspired characters frequently emerge as grotesque antagonists symbolizing disgust and bodily horror. For instance, in Snot Goblins and Other Tasteless Tales (2023) by Rob Kutner and David DeGrand, mucus-based monsters rise as invaders, with boogers animating into world-conquering entities that blend humor with revulsion. These depictions draw on visceral imagery to explore themes of uncleanliness, often portraying boogers as sentient, slimy foes that multiply and overwhelm protagonists. Earlier alternative comics, like Kevin Scalzo's Sugar Booger series, feature booger-like creatures in absurd, candy-transforming scenarios, highlighting the motif's evolution from horror to satirical gross-out comedy.^[71]^[72] Video games have embraced boogers as interactive enemies in gross-out adventures, particularly in titles emphasizing bodily humor. In Boogerman: A Pick and Flick Adventure (1994), developed by Interplay Productions, players control a superhero who battles mucus creatures and bosses like the BoogerMeister using booger projectiles and other flatulent attacks across polluted worlds. Enemies such as Flyboys and Deodor Ants represent snotty, infectious hazards, reinforcing the game's theme of combating filth through exaggerated hygiene warfare. This platformer popularized boogers as defeatable foes in non-linear, pick-and-flick mechanics, influencing later gross humor genres.^[73]^[74] Children's literature often employs boogers for humorous or didactic purposes, using puns and personification to teach hygiene in engaging ways. Books like The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales (1992) by Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith incorporate booger-adjacent gross puns within fractured fairy tales, such as runny-nosed twists on classics, to delight young readers with absurd bodily functions. Educational titles, including I Am a Booger, Treat Me with Respect by Julia Cook (2006), anthropomorphize boogers as characters advocating proper nose-blowing via a "Booger Ghost" technique, aiming to curb picking habits through empathetic storytelling. Similarly, Booger Bob (2010) by Paul M. Kramer uses rhyme to depict a mischievous booger encouraging handwashing and tissue use, blending laughs with lessons on germ avoidance.^[75]^[76]^[77]

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... booger, n. A dried flake of mucus from the nose: used of children. 'There's a booger in your nose.'. 1915, [US], L.R. Dingus 'A Word-List From Virginia' in DN ...Missing: meanings | Show results with:meanings
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bogy, bogey, boogie, booger - Separated by a Common Language
those bogies of the Archipelago." Earlier citations exist for (Old) Bogey/Bogie as a name for the devil, apparently related to the Scottish word bogle 'goblin, ...
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Bogeyman - Etymology, Origin & Meaning
Boogieman, originating in the 16th century from "bogey" + "man," means a haunting specter or object of fear, symbolizing something frightening.Missing: booger folklore<|control11|><|separator|>
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Home - Appalachian Monsters
Sep 26, 2023 · The name "Wood Booger" was given to the creature because it was often rumored to carry off young children like the boogy man. This cryptid was ...
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Bigfoot in American Folklore: Regional Variations and Cultural ...
This review examines the regional variations of Bigfoot traditions throughout the United States, focusing on how these variations reflect local cultural ...
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Cochran shares booger mask history | Culture | cherokeephoenix.org
Oct 31, 2016 · However, he isn't opposed to seeing a booger dance in its all its glory. "I would love to see a booger society where we had men from all ...
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[PDF] Download - IU ScholarWorks
In the Booger Dance and in similar dances found among other Eastern tribes, young men rake on the appearance of old men, while old men can see images of.Missing: folklore | Show results with:folklore
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The Cherokee Booger Dance - Appalachian History
Highly stylized gourd masks are an essential part of the Cherokee Booger Dance, a charged ritual of reaction against outsider intrusion.
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Booger (2023) - IMDb
Rating 4.3/10 (486) After the death of her best friend Izzy, Anna focuses all her attention on Booger, the stray cat which she and Izzy took in.Plot · Booger · Parents guide · Grace Glowicki
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South Park - Season 14, Ep. 2 - The Tale of Scrotie McBoogerballs
Mar 24, 2010 · The boys are given a controversial book to read in school and it inspires them to write one of their own.
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Nose Nuggets - TV Tropes
Jokes about boogers and/or snot. Used often for the sake of grossout and/or immaturity. 'Snot that hard to write a joke about all things mucus-related.
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10 great gross-out comedies | BFI
Oct 26, 2018 · The Farrelly brothers take toilet humour to revolting new levels in Dumb and Dumber, a movie following two friends who are worryingly stupid.
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Anthony McFarland Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College
What are Anthony McFarland's nicknames? Booger is a nickname for Anthony McFarland. More McFarland Pages. Anthony McFarland Overview · Touchdowns · Penalties.Missing: origin | Show results with:origin
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What is Booger McFarland's real name? - The US Sun
Jan 26, 2022 · Born as Anthony McFarland, the commentator has gone by the nickname “Booger” since he was a child. “I was a bad kid, getting into a lot of wild ...Missing: biography origin
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Where are they now: Anthony McFarland - ESPN - SEC Blog
Oct 2, 2009 · Posted by ESPN.com's Chris Low. Anthony “Booger” McFarland personified big when he was at LSU. Big man. Big performances. Big personality.<|separator|>
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ESPN's NFL Studio Lineup Introduces Vibrant Personalities and ...
Aug 28, 2025 · Booger McFarland joins Berman for the sixth consecutive season. The show originally launched in 1987. Sal Paolantonio Hosts NFL Matchup for ...<|control11|><|separator|>
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Marco Boogers | Football Stats | No Club | Age 58 | 1986-1998
Marco Boogers-1986-1998. (Born 12 Jan, 1967) Midfielder. Current season & career stats available, including appearances, goals & transfer fees.
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Marco Boogers Stats, Goals, Records, Assists, Cups and more
Check out the latest domestic and international stats, match logs, goals, height, weight and more for West Ham United FC playing for Marco Boogers in the
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Quincy Boogers - Player profile | Transfermarkt
Quincy Boogers ➤ former footballer from Netherlands ➤ Central Midfield ➤ last club: FC Dordrecht ➤ * 28.12.1995 in Dordrecht, Netherlands.Missing: footballer | Show results with:footballer
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Quincy Boogers - Soccer Stats, Profile & Career Info | Global Sports ...
Quincy Boogers - Career stats, goals, records, and international achievements. Explore his full Soccer journey on Global Sports Archive.
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Privett, Samuel Thomas, Jr. [Booger Red]
Feb 9, 2009 · Samuel Thomas Privett, Jr., famous bronc rider, was born in Williamson County, Texas, on December 29, 1864. His family moved to Erath County ...Missing: performer biography
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The One and Only 'Booger' Was Among History's Best Rodeo ...
Apr 5, 2024 · Samuel Thomas Privett Jr. was born on the TP Ranch in Williamson County, Texas, on Dec. 29, 1858—or maybe it was 1862, or 1864. Again, the ...
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Vernon Mack “Booger” Ray (1914-1999) - Find a Grave Memorial
Booger Ray was best known for his sojourns across the country and the USA for riding and living in his hand-crafted wagon drawn by horses or mules.Missing: traveler | Show results with:traveler
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Vernon Ray - IMDb
Vernon Ray was born on 3 January 1914 in the USA. He died on 13 ... Did you know. Edit. Nickname. Booger. Contribute to this page. Suggest an edit or ...
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Booger Ray - The Oklahoma Pioneer | Carson Tonight Show
Sep 15, 2022 · This content isn't available. Original Airdate: 03/26/1987 #johnnycarson #thetonightshow #boogerray. Booger Ray - The Oklahoma Pioneer | Carson ...Missing: biography | Show results with:biography
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'Poor Boy, You're Bound to Die' - HistoryNet
Jan 13, 2014 · Texan Sam Privett, the colorfully nicknamed proprietor of Booger Red's Wild West, backed up his boast he could ride anything on four legs.Missing: Appalachian | Show results with:Appalachian
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Curtis Armstrong as 'Booger' - Revenge of the Nerds (1984) - IMDb
Revenge of the Nerds (1984) - Curtis Armstrong as 'Booger'
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Curtis Armstrong Talks Playing Booger for Revenge of the Nerds ...
May 6, 2014 · Actor Curtis Armstrong, better known as Dudley “Booger” Dawson, reflects back on what makes the film resonate today, and shares his most memorable – and ...
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Curtis Armstrong - Actor, Singer - TV Insider
Jul 26, 2025 · Character actor Curtis Armstrong is best-known for two continuing ... Booger" Dawson in four "Revenge of the Nerds" movies and TV films.<|separator|>
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Schmuley "Snot" Lonstein - American Dad! - TVmaze.com
Character Guide for American Dad!'s Schmuley "Snot" Lonstein. Includes character biography, gallery, and a complete list of episode appearances.
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American Dad!: The Main Characters, Ranked By Intelligence
Jun 13, 2022 · Snot is a nerd just like Steve and the rest of his friends. While somewhat lacking in social skills, he is undoubtedly intelligent, having ...Jeff · Rogu · Stan<|control11|><|separator|>
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Booger From 'Revenge of the Nerds' Penning Memoir (Exclusive)
Dec 16, 2015 · Booger From 'Revenge of the Nerds' Penning Memoir (Exclusive) ... Curtis Armstrong, who also appeared in 'Risky Business,' 'Moonlighting' and 'Ray ...
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Boogers, Witches, and Haints: Appalachian Ghost Stories
A collection of spine-tingling Appalachian ghost stories and tall tales passed down from generation to generation ... Boogers, Witches, and Haints: Appalachian ...
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Boogers, Witches, and Haints: Appalachian Ghost Stories
A collection of spine-tingling Appalachian ghost stories and tall tales passed down from generation to generation ... Boogers, Witches, and Haints: Appalachian ...
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Snot Goblins and Other Tasteless Tales - Macmillan Publishers
Mucus monsters! Rock-and-rollin' trolls! All-powerful rotting cat-mummies! What would YOU do if your boogers tried to take over the ...
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Sugar Booger - Optical Sloth
Oct 25, 2024 · Reviews | Tagged: Alternative Comics, Kevin Scalzo, Sugar Booger | ... boogers into candy for other people/creatures. Or it turns it into ...
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Boogerman: A Pick and Flick Adventure - Guide and Walkthrough
A game that consists of beating your enemies with farts, burps, loogies, and boogers picked from the main character's nose.
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Boogerman: A Pick and Flick Adventure - Sega Retro
If Boogerman finds a milk item, his booger attacks are upgraded to loogies, which travel the full length of the screen. This effect lasts until he takes damage.
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The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales - Amazon.com
"The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales" is a collection of twisted fairy tales that makes classic stories silly and absurd, like "Goldilocks and ...
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I am a Booger, Treat Me with Respect: A Picture Book About Health ...
Boogie the booger teaches little pickers and flickers the healthy way to blow their nose using a Booger Ghost. Boogie knows that most people think that he's ...<|control11|><|separator|>
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Booger Bob by Paul M. Kramer | Goodreads
Rating 4.0 (2) Oct 16, 2010 · "Booger Bob" is a short, rhyming book about personal hygiene - in this case picking your nose. It is geared toward youth readers, as it is ...