I learned the lesson about tiny globs on hairs the hard way as a kid! My advice is to add some vegetable oil to any mixture containing flour. It helps to inhibit the formation of the globs. The idea of adding more flour is very hot and helpful, extending the messy time!
Gilligans Island had a few other messy moments that would thrill me too! The rubber gloves from tree rubber and the mud bath with Maryann and Ginger- early bucket list items!!