Boy in the bubble (disambiguation)

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The colloquial terms "boy in the bubble" or "bubble boy" are sometimes used to describe a person who must live in a sterile environment because of medical conditions, like severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID). Notable examples include David Vetter (1971–1984) and Ted DeVita (1962–1980).

In popular culture the boy in the bubble can refer to

• "The Boy in the Bubble" – a song from Paul Simon's 1986 album Graceland.
• The Boy in the Plastic Bubble – a 1976 film starring John Travolta.
• All Sorts of Trouble for the Boy in the Bubble Sketch Comedy - a live sketch comedy troupe founded in 1999 and based out of Indiana University Bloomington.

Bubble boy can refer to

• Bubble Boy – a 2001 film starring Jake Gyllenhaal.
• The Bubble Boy – a 1992 episode of the Seinfield TV series.