cootie

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Although his aunt and uncle make him spend most of his days reading, when he isn't bench-pressing the car in their yard, Cootie gleans some hints about how life works through TV.

From Salon • Jun. 24, 2023

In a classic superhero story, Cootie would be this place's great hope.

From Salon • Jun. 24, 2023

I went through different phases of trying to figure out who Cootie was, and in that phase I realized, well, Cootie has never been outside.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 23, 2023

Jharrel, your character, Cootie, is a 19-year-old Black giant who leaves the safety of home after a life in seclusion.

From New York Times • Jun. 23, 2023

“The car came along, shined a light right on it, I swear it was a hog,” Cootie said.

From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot