Pick versus blow
May 6, 2008 by Red
So we had a pretty heated debate over dinner last night . . . concerning the nose.
BabyDoll states that it is best to pick the nose, because that is “the fun way to clear away the boogies.”
Mister claims that blowing the nose is best because “it’s more effective.”
I’m torn. I see both sides and they both had valid points that supported their decision. And after contimplating both equally-stimulating arguments, I still find myself torn in the matter of pick versus blow.
When a blow doesn’t work, then it’s got to be a pick.
Good call. I think so, too.
Red
Hot debate indeed. I’d like to say that to pick is ok if the blow leaves a few “ticklers”. However, I feel it absolutely 100% necessary to pick and place said booger in the kleenex.
I’d puke if I found one on the couch, or wall, and please, no “flicking” - no booger flicking…. Just get it in the kleenex and wash your hands, thank you.
Also, I say bug-ger and the husband says boo-ger. I know I say it right. Red, how do you say it?
Lastly, how do you make a kleenex dance? Put a little boogie in it! Pass that on to BabyDoll for me!
I’ll definitley tell that joke to BabyDoll! She’ll love it!
I dont say boo- or bug- er. I say boogie. I like boogie.
And I do agree, no flicking allowed!! Have a little decency, ya know
Red
You must always waight the pros and cons in a situation where one is torn.
Blowing
pros-more hygenic, get to make those disgusting blowing snot noises, you get a larger “specimen”
cons-you don’t get to enjoy the tactile sensation on slickery snot rolling between your fingers
Picking
pros-you get to stick your finger in your nose, you get to hold your boogers (see above) and roll them between your fingers and whatch them stretch, its easier to wipe on stuff (or people; i.e. chase a sibling), you get to EAT them if one so desires, you become more intimate with the inside of your nose thusly getting to know your body better.
cons- its just nasty, there is a high probablity of consumtion (ewww) or of being whiped somewhere (gotta do somnething with the boogie), pretty much anything that is a pro here is also a con.
Oh, decisions, decisions.
Ya know, MrOzzzzzy, I am soo fortunate to have you around so that you can pro and con the art of nose cleaning. The way you broke it down was fabulous. Im not an eater, nor a flicker.
I am just soooo worried to get snot and/or boogies on my lips. I fear that. I always have, thus my sniffly tendencies.
Red
Picking rules but only when nobody’s watching! LOL
If someone watches me (which is gross in itself) then I’ll pick harder .. I’ll tickle my brain if I have to.
Red
Let’s keep it simple folks. Boogers are for picking and snot is for blowing.
And for anyone out there on your high horse, everyone picks.
Good Day
All yer comments keep ending up in the Spam bucket lately
Yes, everyone picks .. i agree.. some just more than others
Red
Depends… is it dry or gooey? Excellent dinner conversation!
yeah, that’s where Im getting to .. dry or gooey???
Oh, that was a tame dinner conversation .. nothing gets held back with us.
Red
The crispy ones need some picking. They just flap around in the breeze if you try to blow.
However, if it’s terribly mucousy, there’s no way around a good blow.
Overall? I gotta admit, I enjoy the pick more.
hahahhaaa! Im so glad you enjoy the pick. Im also glad to know it
I hate the flappy ones.
Red
You could always pick your nose with a tissue, that way you’ve got a combo of both approaches.
WC
Ahhh! Fun AND effective .. must give it a try!
Red
Hmmmm… Pick vs Blow…
It depends on the situation.
…but those sickos that you see walking down the street who plug one nostril and then spray the contents of the other all over the sidewalk —they deserve to be beaten.
Yuck .. a snot rocket in public?!!!
Those should only be saved for in the shower.
Red
I pretty much go for blow any time that there’s even the remote chance someone will catch me with my finger up my nose. The sacrifices I make for being accepted by the public at large….
hahaha! Yes, such a sacrifice! Poor thing.
Red
I have to agree with Peter. My thoughts were exactly the same.
You pickers gots to stick together!
Red
The girl who stars in the TV show Ugly Betty got caught by the paparazzi picking her nose this week. I just remembered her name, America Ferrera. It wasn’t a flattering photo. I wonder what she would think of this post. Well, I guess we know because she certainly is a picker.
I agree with Adam. Beat the snot rocketers. That is disgusting. I will say I pick in private. I will blow into a kleenex in public. I think picking should be kept to one’s self like scratching your ass.
Well this was an interesting post to read just before bedtime. I wonder what I will dream of tonight.
haha, Im glad that you pointed out it wasn’t a flattering picture. I dont think any nose picking picture would be flattering .. not even if it was matthew mcconaughey doing it .. hahaaa!
The sound of blowing gags me. I guess just the thought of snot shooting out mixed with the sound and the possibility of snot meeting lips .. *gag*
I do scratch the ass in public.
I hope you slept well!
Red
Dude, clearly you have to use both methods if you’re going to get a thorough cleaning. I’m not ashamed to admit it, feeling ANYTHING inside my nose drives me bonkers. I will actually interrupt a sexy session because the feeling of air in my nose is driving me crazy and I convince myself the world can hear me whistling, and must at that exact moment make sure my nose is completely clear. And sometimes I use Dristan just for the hell of it.
Wow, that’s like, a problem isn’t it? Hmmm. Well, there’s worse habits to have.
Dude, I agree. Pick and blow are both essential to clean airways in the sniffer.
And whistling during a sexy session makes me laugh somethin’ awful!
Red
omg, these comments had me lmao! LOL, LOL, LOL, now I gotta get to bed
Yes, me needs me Zzzzzz’s. But, you know I’ll be back tonight shortly after I sign into work
I really didnt think I’d get so much honesty on boogies. Or buggers, as you put it.
The comments were hilarious!!
Get you some sleep, girl. . and some ass!
Red
Actually, I slept very well last night but I did dream that I was at a sleepover with about 30 other people. I was with my sister and my camera was stolen and I couldn’t find it. Most of the dream was spent looking for it. There was no picking, blowing or ass scratching in it. To be honest I will scratch my ass in public (discreetly) if it is really itchy. I have to go to the chiropractor now. There is another one of my fears. I am afraid that he is going to push too hard on my lower back and I am going to fart in his face.
Oh, what a dream! Maybe you’ll find it tonight.
Ive been to the chiropractor before and he twisted me thisa way and thatta way, and I farted while in mid-crack .. we had a good laugh over it and he reassured me that I wasn’t the first. Im sure you wouldn’t be either
Red
You must not overlook one of the greatest advantages of picking, the ability to truly admire your work and the appreciate the depths from which it came.
You make an excellent point there. I do agree with that. Some wont, but I do . . and this is my place dammit, so hmphh!
Red
I’m not sure if anyone mentioned this, but air quality is a big factor too…like when I visited India the smog was rampant in the heart of the bustling metropolis, and whether you liked it or not, your nostrils would fill up with hard crusty deposits; there was no way around “the pick” in those difficult times….
Ahhh .. good idea, Romiliiiiiita! So someone’s boogies may not be as massssive if the air quality is rather good, such as here, than say … the smog in India, where boogies grow in masses in the nostrils. I see, said the blind man. You are too wise.
Red