What should the texture of cooked oatmeal be like?

What should the texture of cooked oatmeal be like?
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Most people I know like it thick, but not solid. It should be able to glob glob off the spoon when you tip it. Any milk or sugar you add should be after you dip out your serving, not during cooking.
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