Bubble boy, boy in the bubble or boy in the plastic bubble may refer to:
- Bubble boy disease, a genetic disorder which results in an extreme vulnerability to infectious diseases
- Ted DeVita (1962–1980), a victim of severe aplastic anaemia who was forced to live in a sterile hospital room
- David Vetter (1971–1984), a victim of Severe Combined Immune Deficiency Syndrome who was forced to live in a sterile environment
- The Boy in the Plastic Bubble, a 1976 film starring John Travolta
- "The Boy in the Bubble", a 1986 song by Paul Simon from the album Graceland
- "The Bubble Boy" (Seinfeld), a 1992 episode of the Seinfeld TV series
- Bubble Boy (film), a 2001 film starring Jake Gyllenhaal
Famous quotes containing the words bubble and/or boy:
“No bubble is so iridescent or floats longer than that blown by the successful teacher.”
—Sir William Osler (1849–1919)
“When I was a boy I was told that anybody could become President. I’m beginning to believe it.”
—Clarence Darrow (1857–1938)