"The Boy in the Bubble" (popular culture reference)

"The Boy in the Bubble" is a phrase originating from the 1984 song by Paul Simon, referencing a medical condition called severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID), which leaves individuals extremely vulnerable to infections. It became widely known through its association with a documentary about David Vetter, a boy who lived in a sterile, plastic-isolated environment to protect him from infections. In broader popular culture, the phrase symbolizes vulnerability and the desire to shield oneself from external harm, often used metaphorically to describe situations where someone is protected or isolated from the outside world to stay safe.