colds

[bloomers123]

Sorry--hope this hasn't been addressed before (but if it has I can't find it...) I'm in the middle of a cold and as I lie awake at night I can't help but wonder----where does all this stuff come from??? Where is it stored and what purpose does it serve? How do I stop it?-and should I try to??) ? If it really serves a useful purpose (i.e. flushing out germs and other undesirables) then fine, but has anyone really proved that this outpouring is really worth the aggravation it brings???

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kate

[Louie]

What stuff? Snot?

[Momotaro]

The 'snot' issue has been addressed (yes, there is a purpose). Good luck finding the thread though.

[bloomers123]

"The 'snot' issue has been addressed"...I like the sound of that, it could become a classic line. Thanks Momotaro...if you run across the thread let me know.

[handy]

s'not funny.

[AWB]

When you're with your honey
And your nose is runny
And you think it's funny
But it's not.

[andros]

http://www.straightdope.com/columns/971017.html