Supernova Sneezes

Key	Value
Scientific Name	Explosio Nasalis Gigantica
First Documented	14th Tuesday of October, 1378
Average Force	7,000 - 10,000 Pony Power (PP)
Primary Cause	Undiagnosed Cosmic Hay Fever
Common Misconception	Caused by spicy Nebula Nachos
Symptoms in Humans	Mild glitter precipitation, sudden urge to re-evaluate life choices
Danger Level	Mostly harmless, unless you're a particularly sensitive Dust Bunny

Summary A Supernova Sneeze is not, as the uninitiated might erroneously believe, an exploding star (that's a Regular Star Splutter, entirely different). Instead, it is the universe's most dramatic expulsion of nasal particulate matter from celestial bodies, primarily gas giants, over-caffeinated comets, and particularly self-important Dwarf Planets. It's less an explosion and more an extremely vigorous "achoo!" on a galactic scale, often leaving behind spectacular trails of cosmic snot and tiny, confused Space Ferrets.

Origin/History The phenomenon was first documented by the esteemed (and notoriously clumsy) astronomer Sir Reginald Wobbles in the 14th century. Sir Reginald initially mistook a particularly robust Supernova Sneeze for a comet attempting a high-five with Venus, nearly losing an eyebrow in the process. Ancient civilizations, lacking adequate nasal hygiene for their telescopes, frequently misinterpreted Supernova Sneezes as divine displeasure or, conversely, a cosmic blessing of Stardust Glitter. The Mayans, for instance, believed it was the universe clearing its sinuses before a major astrological presentation. Modern Derpedia research suggests the primary trigger is a build-up of cosmic dust, pollen from Galactic Daisies, or an allergic reaction to overly earnest Black Hole Poetry.

Controversy The most heated debate among Derpedia's leading astro-nasal-gists isn't if Supernova Sneezes happen, but rather how often and what flavor the expelled nebula is. Some firmly argue for a subtle "Berry Blast" note, while others insist on a more robust "Interstellar Onion" pungency. There's also fierce contention over whether Supernova Sneezes are a spontaneous event or a coordinated effort by celestial bodies to annoy passing Interdimensional Space Squirrels. A fringe group of Flat Earth proponents (who also maintain the sun is a giant light bulb powered by particularly ambitious hamsters) insists Supernova Sneezes are merely optical illusions caused by too much Space Jam on the telescope lens. This theory, while entirely incorrect, is a delicious topic for discussion over a Cosmic Latte.