millbank Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 Sure, you all know what that means....... Rhinotillexomaniac Of the 1000 surveys mailed out, only 254 were completed and returned to the researchers. * 8.7% claim that they have never picked their nose. (In other words, they are liars or they can't remember doing it as a kid.) * 91% stated that they had picked their nose in the past and were still actively practicing this habit. Yet, only 49.2% of the respondents actually thought that nose-picking was common in adults. * 9.2% rate their pickin' as "more than average." * 25.6% actually pick their noses daily, 22.3% do it 2 to 5 times each day, and three people admitted to doing it at least hourly. * 55.5% spent 1-5 minutes, 23.5% spent 5-15 minutes, and 0.8% (2 people) spent 15-30 minutes each day cleaning their nostrils. One lone soul claims to devote over 2 hours each day to this ritual (I'm not a doctor and I can tell you that this guy definitely has rhinotillexomania). * 18% reported nosebleeds, while 0.8% claimed perforation of the nasal septum from their nose-picking. * 82.8% had picked their noses to "unclog the nasal passages", 66.4% had done it to relieve discomfort or itchiness, 35.7% to avoid the unsightly appearance of a booger hanging from their nose, 34.0% for personal hygiene, and 17.2% picked out of habit. 2.1% (five people) claimed to pick solely for enjoyment. To no one's surprise, one perverted person picked his/her nose for "sexual stimulation." * 65.1% use their index finger, 20.2% use their pinky, and 16.4% use their thumb (must have BIG nostrils to fit a thumb in) as their instrument of choice. * Most people (90.3%) disposed of the goop in a tissue or a handkerchief, while 28.6% used the floor, and 7.6% stuck it to the furniture. * 8% of the respondents actually ate the end product. In case you are thinking of trying this delicacy, the study claims that the pickings are quite tasty (salty). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockpile Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 Sure you all new what that means....... Rhinotillexomaniac * 8% of the respondents actually ate the end product. In case you are thinking of trying this delicacy, the study claims that the pickings are quite tasty (salty). 605903[/snapback] So, are they? :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crap Throwing Monkey Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 For all the absolutely and totally useless sh-- that I know, I'm very pleased to say that I never knew any of the above. And I'm very disappointed that I won't be able to say that in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 For all the absolutely and totally useless sh-- that I know, I'm very pleased to say that I never knew any of the above. And I'm very disappointed that I won't be able to say that in the future. 605942[/snapback] And 47% of those surveyed felt the Tom was lying and knew eveything above but finally found a topic he was ashamed to admit he was well informed of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 And 47% of those surveyed felt the Tom was lying and knew eveything above but finally found a topic he was ashamed to admit he was well informed of. 605943[/snapback] 100% of those surveyed agreed that they rejoiced when Chef Jim did not offer up his favorite recipe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajzepp Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 * Most people (90.3%) disposed of the goop in a tissue or a handkerchief WHATEVER.....you know damn well that at least 90% of those 90.3% do the 'roll it up into a ball and FLICK it' routine..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuckincincy Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 I'd be disappointed (but not surprised) if this study was funded by taxpayer money. I'm pretty sure that through antiquity, the need to unclog the nose was understood. I think the fate of one's boogers is a private matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajzepp Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 I'd be disappointed (but not surprised) if this study was funded by taxpayer money. I'm pretty sure that through antiquity, the need to unclog the nose was understood. I think the fate of one's boogers is a private matter. 605961[/snapback] ....you know you flick 'em..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 100% of those surveyed agreed that they rejoiced when Chef Jim did not offer up his favorite recipe. 605947[/snapback] Hey, my booger beignets are fantastic. The saltiness of the booger combined with the sweetness of the beignet is a culinary marvel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramius Posted February 18, 2006 Share Posted February 18, 2006 Pick while driving and fling 'em out the wondow...not that i've ever done that or anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffal0 Bill5 Posted February 18, 2006 Share Posted February 18, 2006 You get those big dry crispy ones that are entangled in nose hair, and there is only one way to get rid of them. Pick. Did you ever have one that felt all dry and crusty, but when you pull it, it turns out that it is attached to a long juicy part, and it feels like part of it comes from deep within your scull? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajzepp Posted February 18, 2006 Share Posted February 18, 2006 You get those big dry crispy ones that are entangled in nose hair, and there is only one way to get rid of them. Pick. Did you ever have one that felt all dry and crusty, but when you pull it, it turns out that it is attached to a long juicy part, and it feels like part of it comes from deep within your scull? 606120[/snapback] LOL!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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