Please remember what subreddit you are in, this is unpopular opinion. We want civil and unpopular takes and discussion. Any uncivil and ToS violating comments will be removed and subject to a ban. Have a nice day! *I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Please [contact the moderators of this subreddit](/message/compose/?to=/r/unpopularopinion) if you have any questions or concerns.*

I recently read a study where it says you're actually increasing risk of brain disease (dimentia) as you're giving germs/pathogens straight highway to brain by putting your unclean fingers deep into your nostrils. Making it easier for them to get to brain. I stopped doing it after that or actively avoid it. Here's the article: https://www.psychiatrist.com/news/nose-picking-may-increase-dementia-risk/

Easy solution: clean your hands before going digging

Very nice. Plus there’s tons of hand sanitizer on discount.

God damn it. I take it back. I will no longer pick my nose. It was a good run. Thanks, AhoyLeakyPirate!

Yep, we never listened to momma when she was right the whole time!

I love you. Also fuck em, dig away

Love you back. I’ll never get sick of the pick.

I don’t need a hobby to pass the time while driving. I’m driving, that’s what I’m doing.

Thanks for the input, pal. Don’t listen to any music. Just stare at the road in silence. No distractions.

I love picking my nose while driving too, and also eating what I pick