I actually had this question go through my mind today on a trail in VA. I dropped half of a snack bar right after taking a bite. I quickly picked it up, washed it off, inspected it and plopped it in my mouth. I think it tasted better.:p
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I actually had this question go through my mind today on a trail in VA. I dropped half of a snack bar right after taking a bite. I quickly picked it up, washed it off, inspected it and plopped it in my mouth. I think it tasted better.:p
I will eat anything dropped on the ground while hiking, or backpacking on a wilderness trail. If it is a rural road, yes.
I city street or sidewalk, most likely not.
Anywhere inside, forget it!! And I keep an immaculate house.
For some reason things like dirt and bugs only really bother me indoors.
There is actual scientific validity to the 5 second rule you know. Bacteria don't move as fast as we might think and it takes 'em a while to latch on to something. Now, the dirt onthe other hand... well it's dirt and I used to eat it when I was a kid so why not now?
A friend frequently told me "Ya gotta eat a peck o' dirt before you die......"
Heck yes!!!
Besides, it will boost your immunity and make you stronger!!!
:p
Ever time I see the title to this thread, I finish it, "does it make a sound?"
Only if you notice...
:p
Like if a tree falls in a forest but noone is there to hear it...
Shot blok, heck yes. Love those.
Gu? I probably would've squeezed it out on the ground on purpose. :p
I recently tossed a walnut to the dog. He caught it and politely dropped it on the floor, rejecting it. I looked at the walnut, looked at the dog, looked at my boyfriend, and asked, "Does the 5 second rule apply to the dog's mouth?" We're still cracking up over that one.
And NO, I did not eat the walnut! :rolleyes: