Comments on: Glory of the Snot Rocket

By: jesse

jesse — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 01:11:09 +0000

Been doing that for years, even seen mom’s do it and help their kids, well, in WalMart anyway… think about it, something’s trying like hell to get out of your system and you keep sniffing it back? Kind of like trying to reabsorb sweat just to keep from offending someone. That’s all it’s about really. Not nearly as gross as watching my dad, rest his soul, pull a handkerchief from his pocket, blow a big one, wrap it up and put it back in his pocket………of course he didn’t have to do the laundry… where’s the sense in saving a useless bodily fluid? It’s something evil wanting out……..so let it rip…. there, I feel better now.

By: Fenix

Fenix — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 16:24:55 +0000

So would you then not reccomend doing this indoors, say at work? Also – Ryan mentioned saving on tissue by snot rocketing…wouldn’t that be counter-intuitive for the global warming that we are all trying to accomplish? just sayin!

By: Bamboo Forest

Bamboo Forest — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 19:39:20 +0000

@ Ryan: It gets on my hands mostly from when I rub my nose from any remaining residue after the snot rocket has been cleared. Bear in mind, it’s often watery in nature – which is why it keeps leaking out – at least for me.

I see many people who keep inhaling and rub their nose with their hand too, and yet really not getting any relief. That is a sham if I ever saw one.

Your secret is safe with me. And our readers.

By: Ryan

Ryan — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 03:31:10 +0000

Okay… now I’m slightly nauseated. With your hands? But whatever fluffs your skirt! I remember snot rockets being all the rage back when I ran cross-country in high school. When you’ve got to rocket the snot, you’ve got to rocket the snot, so I always tried it while running. I do remember tilting my head in a bit… but maybe I miscalculated the wind speed and direction?

I’ll have to practice. Alone though. And don’t tell my wife.

By: Bamboo Forest

Bamboo Forest — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 02:37:58 +0000

@ Ryan: Indeed. The snot rocket is as environmentally friendly as can be. I hear it’s good fertilizer for the vegetable patch too.

My head is turned in slightly. I actually use the knuckle to keep the opposite nostril at bay.

Yes… If my snot is watery, which is usually the case – I always get some on my hands : ( But it’s worth it!

@ FupDuckTV: Kentucky kleenex? I guess different parts call it different names. Thanks for the education.

@ Tracy: Yes, it doesn’t always completely clear the launching pad. I use my hand to rub off the residue.

I usually do the snot rocket alone, admittingly. In front of people is pushing it. Though, if they are the right kind of people – I definitely would.

That could be a drawback. But I use my hands to wipe the residue away. The skin doesn’t stain.

By: tracy

tracy — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 22:42:23 +0000

so what do you do if the rocket doesn’t completely clear the launching pad? how do you discreetly swing that misfire away from the sight of others without risking an unsightly stain? that has to be one of the drawbacks yes?

By: FupDuckTV

FupDuckTV — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 15:18:37 +0000

I’ve always heard this called a Kentucky Kleenex.

By: Ryan

Ryan — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 14:52:27 +0000

Holy shnap! I just realized that if we were all snot-rocketing-it we would save millions a year in paper products and single-handedly eliminate the need for land-fills (and Kleenex). Or not.

Either way, I’d like to know your exact technique. Specifically, what angle do you hold your head at while rocketing your snot? When I’ve tried (in the past…) I’ve ended up with snot streaks across my face and shirt. Maybe some nostrils are not angled right?

By: Bamboo Forest

Bamboo Forest — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 22:32:44 +0000

@ Patti: It definitely works. I’m not saying it can’t be a tad messy. But I think snot rolling onto our face is messy too.

@ Sara: Glad you found it of value. That’s what P.I. is here for. We spread the truth about life and living to the masses.

You will master the snot rocket in time.

By: Sara

Sara — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 21:35:12 +0000

I laughed all the way through this post. To be honest, I have never heard of a snot rocket…but I know what one is now. Thanks to you.

While I’d prefer to have a tissue around, but I guess if I didn’t have one I might try a snot rocket. Of course, this depends on where I am…the last thing I want is for my snot rocket to make it’s landing on someone else!

Oh, and I hope I nowhere around when someone who reads this post decides to try their own snot rocket!!!