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[–] [email protected] 70 points 1 year ago (2 children)
[–] [email protected] 33 points 1 year ago (4 children)

Honestly I do wonder if anyone who reads shit like this is actually convinced and tries it

[–] [email protected] 26 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Most advertising works about 15% of the time.

Eventually in that industry you come to the realization that 15% of the population is just extremely suggestible.

And of that 15% there's people who ate TidePods because of TikTok.

So yes, if this was shown widely enough at least one person would eat a packet.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago

Yeah, but statistics are made up 73% of the time in online forums.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

The temptation is strong I'm relying on a description of what happens when a peraon does this and how dangerous it is Dont do it its bad but... 😱 I wanna I wanna I wanna I wanna

[–] [email protected] 12 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Silica gel is inert. It's not harmful, but the packets are a choking hazard. It's basically glass.

That's probably not how you escape the simulation.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago

Oh Well if its safe th3n its worth a shot righ...

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago

I knew a guy in high school that would do self destructive stunts for attention.

I saw him eat silica gel on several occasions. I’m sure it’s not good for you but it’s not like he died or anything.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

As long as they are not of the blue type they are apparently not toxic or poisonous. Might increase ones chance to get cancer, but that is about it. You'll just shit it back out and if you eat a few dozen it might clog up your intestines.

I'd still avoid eating it though.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago (2 children)

The paper is gotta be a problem, there's no saying what's in it or in the paint.

They will also increase in size and dry some parts of your body, so try to keep your consumption moderate.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 1 year ago

Please enjoy responsibly

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

It pairs well with tide pods