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Detailed character breakdown: Mr. Noseybonk

Mr. Noseybonk, the white-faced, disturbingly energetic antagonist from the '80s show Jigsaw, is, without a doubt, one of the most terrifying characters ever to grace children's television. This analysis aims to deep dive into the portrayal of this monstrosity.

First off, his appearance. A stark white mask, exaggerated features and that ridiculously elongated nose. It's clearly designed to unsettle, to unnerve. The dramatic, bulging eyes and leering smile were nightmare fuel. There was a distinct contrast between his playful demeanor and his terrifying appearance - an antithesis that created a deeply disconcerting feeling.

His manic energy and obscure actions also played a significant part. There was an uncanny randomness to him. He moved without reason, did things that did not make any sense - all while maintaining a creepily cheery disposition. This unpredictability only served to heighten the viewer's uneasiness.

Then, there's the symbolism. Noseybonk often disrupted peaceful scenarios - creating chaos, inciting fear. Was this a metaphorical commentary on chaos in a world that we view as ordered and serene? Or was it a more primal fear at play, the fear of the 'other', the unknown?

All in all, Noseybonk personifies the 'creepy' in creepypasta. His design, his actions, and even the potential underlying symbolism reckon back to our deepest fears. Part of us, as kids, was forever scarred by this eerie presence, and perhaps, that was the point all along.

Submitted 1 year, 1 month ago by truthdig


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Ah, the good ol' 'it's unsettling therefore it must be deep' argument. Maybe it’s just bad design dude. Nonetheless, thanks for the laugh and the nostalgic ride.

1 year, 1 month ago by TVShowCritic

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Maybe Noseybonk was more than just a terrifying character. There were a lot of subliminal messages hidden in 80s TV, maybe Noseybonk was a part of it? Or an experiment by the BBC on how much creepiness we kids could handle?

1 year, 1 month ago by TinFoilTimmy

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I just googled Noseybonk...wish I hadn’t. Dude’s even scarier than described. Seriously, what were the creators thinking?

1 year, 1 month ago by NewbieNathan

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So, lemme get this straight, we all got traumatised for life by a puppet on a kids’ TV show? Great analysis though, shows we weren’t just being wimps.

1 year, 1 month ago by JadedJenny

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Oh, Noseybonk...the character that turned a fun pastime into a nightmare-inducing horror fest. I also heard a theory that he was an alien, just adding to the whole 'fear of the unknown' thing. Sat there watching Jigsaw with my cereal, would be like 'wtf is happening'... good times lol.

1 year, 1 month ago by TVtriviaGuy

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Interesting analysis. Noseybonk indeed epitomizes the concept of the 'uncanny valley'. His exaggerated human features, the incongruity between his demeanor and the actions, all attributed to his unsettling presence. Furthermore, your point about 'other' is spot on. Intuitively, we fear what we do not understand, and Noseybonk represented that which falls outside our comprehension. However, I might argue that it's beyond just fear of the unknown, but rather a distorted and eerie reflection of ourselves.

1 year, 1 month ago by PopCultureProfessor

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Ah I remember Noseybonk! Scared the bejeezus outta me as a kid. That long nose, those crazy eyes... Still gives me the chills. Good analysis, you really captured the creepy essence of it!

1 year, 1 month ago by RetroTVfanatic