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.

Boogars had a childhood that was a twisted nightmare of neglect, abuse, and isolation. Born into a traveling circus, he was never given the chance to experience a normal life. His parents, both performers in the circus, were harsh and unloving, treating him less like a child and more like an expendable commodity. His father, a cruel and domineering ringmaster, constantly belittled and physically punished Boogars for the smallest mistakes. His mother, a tightrope walker who seemed to care more about her performances than her son, ignored his suffering entirely. Her rare moments of attention were cold and critical, reinforcing the idea that he was a burden.

Life in the circus offered no respite. The other performers, jaded and self-absorbed, turned a blind eye to the abuse he endured. To them, he was just another cog in the machine, a child who could be molded into whatever role the circus needed. From an early age, Boogars was forced to take part in dangerous stunts, humiliating acts, and grueling labor. Any complaints or signs of weakness were met with further punishment, leaving him no choice but to endure.

He never attended school, nor did he have the opportunity to make friends. The circus was his world, and its harsh, unrelenting environment shaped him into someone who was both deeply damaged and incredibly resourceful. Laughter became his mask—a way to hide his pain and cope with the endless torment. But beneath the forced smiles and garish makeup, a storm of anger and despair brewed.

Boogars' traumatic childhood not only fractured his psyche but also planted the seeds of his grotesque and horrific performance style. His acts became a reflection of his pain, an unsettling mix of humor and horror that echoed the life he was forced to live.

Boogars once believed he had found a kindred spirit, someone who might understand his pain and loneliness. At 29, he met a woman who worked as a contortionist in another traveling circus. Like him, she was an outsider, someone who didn’t quite fit in with the rest of society. Her strange beauty and eccentric personality drew him in, and for the first time, Boogars allowed himself to hope for something more than the misery that had defined his life.  

She was the first person who seemed to see past his grotesque exterior and dark humor, sharing moments of laughter and quiet vulnerability with him. Boogars fell deeply in love with her, convinced they were meant to be. He worked up the courage to confess his feelings, only to have his world shattered. She rejected him, not with cruelty, but with pity, saying she cared for him as a friend but could not love him.  

What cut even deeper was her choice to be with another man, a violent and abusive performer who treated her with contempt. Despite Boogars’ warnings and offers of safety, she stayed with her tormentor. The betrayal stung more than the rejection—it made Boogars realize love was not meant for someone like him. From that moment, he vowed never to seek love again, burying his heartbreak beneath layers of twisted humor and terror. The experience hardened him, feeding the darkness that shaped his grotesque performances. Love, he decided, was a cruel joke, and he would never be its fool again.