Gunge as it is known in the
British Isles, or
slime as it is known in
America and most English-speaking areas of the world, is a thick, gooey, yet runny substance with a consistency somewhere between that of paint and custard. It has been a feature on many children's programmes for many years around the world and has made appearances in game shows as well as other programming. While gunge mostly appears on television, it can also be used as a fundraising tool for charities, youth and religious groups. Gunge tanks have appeared at nightclubs and Fun Days. The British charities
Comic Relief and
Children in Need, supported by the
BBC, have used gunge for fundraising in the past. In America, slime is sometimes associated with
Nickelodeon, even having several game shows revolving around it, such as
Slime Time Live. In most countries, being gunged is seen as a forfeit with the aim to cause embarrassment. In contrast, being slimed in America can be a good thing as well as a bad thing. Overall the main point of being gunged or slimed is to cause mess.
