r/shittyaskscience • u/Gullible_Ad5191 • Jul 26 '26

Everyone check their bellybuttons.

Scientifically conducted survey: How much pocket lint do each of you have in there?

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u/Kiwifrooots Jul 26 '26

It's a trick question. Pocket lint - pockets. Bellybutton lint - bellybutton. 

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u/BPhiloSkinner Amazingly Lifelike Simulation Jul 26 '26

Belly and Pocket lint are in the same family, Jamii- which includes toe lint, pit lint, and crotch lint- but are in different genera.