Slime
From Nickelodeon
Slime is a (usually) green semi-viscous substance that has been synonymous with Nickelodeon since it was introduced on You Can't Do That On Television. It is typically dumped on a person's head in an act of either humiliation or celebration, in an act called being slimed. On You Can't Do That On Television saying the phrase "I don't know" would get you slimed. Slime has been used on every messy game show on Nickelodeon in some way shape or form, and has become a staple of the Kids' Choice Awards.
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[edit] Makeup
Slime was originally made with green gelatin and cream of wheat, and later oatmeal. Shampoo was later added to help the slime wash out. By the late 90s most of the slime used was either applesauce colored green, or an undisclosed liquid that just resembled water colored green.
[edit] Slime Geyser
One of Nickelodeon's trademarks was the Slime Geyser, located just outside of Nickelodeon Studios, which would spew the goo upwards every fifteen minutes. In its early days it would shoot forcefully enough to get those standing too close slimed, however the pressure was reduced in later years. It was removed in May of 2005.
[edit] Merchandising
Several slime-related products were created and sold in the past, including Green Slime Shampoo, which was used as a parting gift on Double Dare, and Slime Shoes. A toy called Slime was also made, however it did not prove to be as popular as the similar Gak.
[edit] Shows
You Can't Do That On Television If anyone on the show said "I don't know", they would be slimed. Occasionally the slime would be a color other than green.
Double Dare Slime was used in several Physical Challenges and obstacles, including the Slime Canal and the Nick Blimp (which essentially was just the contestant getting slimed).
Wild and Crazy Kids Slime was only used in one game, but on a few occasions during the "host segments" someone would get slimed. Wild and Crazy Kids would more often use their own slime-like substance, a thicker substance called blap.
Figure It Out Halfway through the game a "Secret Slime Action" would be announced to everyone but the panelists. Once one of the panelists (usually Danny Tamberelli) performed this action they would be slimed. Occasionally the slime used on Figure It Out would be yellow.
Slime Time Live Slime was the central point of this show, where contestants were given a game to play over the phone, and if they won then their "teammate" who was at the taping in person would be slimed.
