There lived once upon a time a man who led a simple life. Working as a cook at his masters', his needs were few and well met. The kitchen was his domain of expertise and the world outside was alien to him. And why at all would he bother? He'd cook dutifully at the appointed time, eat to his heart's content, have a daily fix of snuff and contentedly go to sleep. So went the cycle of his life uninterrupted.

Well, almost that is. His Mother would drop in at monthly intervals for her share of the salary; precious packs of snuff were also traded at this time.
At 24, the young man was at ease with the world he knew, a picture of contentment.

It was 24 then, that something strange began to happen. His nose, normal until now began to lengthen sharply. Funny looking, straight out of a comic book, our man Nosey begins to get noticed for his oddity. Beginning with his master who throws him out, neighbours who eavesdrop to have a look, newsmen who clammer for a press photo, Mr. Nosey clearly has gotten into more trouble than he'd bargained for. His Mother out to make a fast buck capitalizes on the rarity, making her millions in a pay-per-view scheme. Not many noticed however that the poor man had been robbed of a livelihood.
Politicians are not far behind in rallying behind Nosey for various causes. He becomes the subject of a movie genre, of stimulating intellectual discussions, books are published chronicling the life and times of Mr. Nosey. Why even the government confers an honorary title of respect!

Inevitably however, controversy stirs over the authenticity of Nosey's unusually long nose - is it for real, is it made-up? A hearing is called for; it is scientifically proved that the nose is for real. Parties, factions for and opposing the judgment clash, clarion calls are heard in the streets; the argument continues. . .