Boogers the Clown's Questionnaire

Mr.McNugget, known as Boogers the Clown has no permanent home. He has spent years scattering through the lands of Neo Genis, wandering from place to place with a traveling circus that never stays in one location for too long. The circus is his sanctuary, a place where he can continually perform and instill fear in children, while remaining elusive to those who might hunt him down. His "home" is wherever the circus sets up, often in dilapidated towns or abandoned fairgrounds. His tent is his base, a colorful but worn structure that reeks of both joy and dread. Inside, it’s a jumble of old circus props, mirrors, and creepy decorations, with a bedroll on the floor where he sleeps fitfully, often haunted by nightmares of his own. He stays with the circus not only because it gives him the cover he needs but because it allows him to constantly shift, never giving people the chance to fully understand or track him. The roaming life suits him, as it feeds his desire to become the nightmare of children all over, with no boundaries to his reach.

Mr. McNugget earns his money through his performances as Boogers the Clown, a standout act in the wandering circus. His routine is carefully crafted to be both hilarious and unnerving, captivating children while planting seeds of unease. He relies on tips, ticket shares, and side earnings from selling creepy trinkets or carnival games. While his current income is modest, he sees it as a necessary step toward funding his ultimate goal: transforming himself into the embodiment of childhood fears. Most of his money is spent on maintaining and enhancing his act—new costumes, makeup, props, and unsettling decorations for his tent. The rest is saved for anything that might help him take the final step toward achieving his dark ambition.

Mr. McNugget's ambition is singular and all-consuming: to become the nightmare that children fear most, an eternal figure of terror that no one can outgrow or forget. He strives to transform himself into a legend that lives in the minds of every child, a haunting presence that persists through their imaginations and dreams. For McNugget, this is more than a desire for recognition—it’s his path to immortality. He believes that by becoming a nightmare, he can stay young forever, feeding off the energy of their fear and laughter.  

To achieve this, Mr. McNugget would go to any lengths. He would deceive, manipulate, and yes, even kill if it meant securing the power or recognition he needs to complete his transformation. His own life is secondary to his ambition; he would risk death without hesitation if it meant getting closer to his goal. Whether through dark rituals, forbidden knowledge, or dangerous deals, Mr. McNugget’s resolve is unshakable—there is no line he won’t cross in his quest to become every child’s eternal nightmare.

The most defining event of Mr. McNugget’s life was his childhood, marked by severe abuse and cruelty inflicted by those who were supposed to care for him. In his family’s home, he endured horrific treatment—being dehumanized and stripped of his sense of safety and worth. These experiences left him scarred in ways that words could scarcely describe, fostering a profound sense of betrayal and alienation.  

Beyond his family, the world outside offered no refuge. Teachers, neighbors, and others either failed to notice or chose to ignore his suffering, reinforcing the idea that he was invisible and undeserving of help. These compounded traumas fractured his mind, driving him to retreat into fantasy to escape the pain. From this fractured reality, his clown persona, Boogers, was born—first as a coping mechanism, then as a vehicle for survival. Over time, Boogers evolved into something more, a symbol of his defiance and his desire to control the fear and vulnerability he once endured. 

This past shaped his obsession with becoming an unforgettable force in children’s lives, embodying the very terror that defined his own youth.

Mr. McNugget surrounds himself with a small circle of people from the circus who believe they are close to him, but in truth, they are nothing more than pawns in his elaborate act.  

1. **Riley "Big Top" Tanner** - The ringmaster of the circus, Riley sees himself as Mr. McNugget’s closest friend and confidant. He believes their shared time on the road has forged a deep bond, but McNugget views Riley as a convenient tool—a gatekeeper to his audience and a shield from suspicion. Riley’s trust in McNugget is unwavering, making him easy to manipulate when necessary.  

2. **Lilith Sparks** - A fortune teller in the circus, Lilith fancies herself as someone who understands the “real” Boogers the Clown. She often interprets his dark humor and cryptic statements as signs of a deep, artistic soul. In reality, McNugget uses her fascination with him to his advantage, feeding her vague comments to maintain her loyalty and distract her from his true nature.  

3. **Tommy "Sprouts" Dillinger** - A young juggler who idolizes Boogers, Tommy sees him as a mentor and a father figure. McNugget exploits this admiration to have Tommy run errands, set up props, and even take blame when things go wrong. While Tommy sees their relationship as meaningful, McNugget feels nothing but disdain, viewing him as a disposable pawn in his grand scheme.  

Each of these individuals believes they have a connection with him, but Mr. McNugget feels no real attachment. They are merely cogs in the machine of his ambition, unwittingly aiding him in his journey to become the nightmare he strives to be.