Figured it out - eviltoast
    • WillFord27@lemmy.world
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      9 months ago

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

      • kromem@lemmy.world
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        9 months ago

        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.

      • Franzia@lemmy.blahaj.zone
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        9 months ago

        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

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          9 months ago

          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.

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        9 months 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.

        • Flax@feddit.uk
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          9 months ago

          The main warning is because it’s commonly shipped with food, and even though it’s not toxic, it’s certainly not edible. So it’s to stop people from eating it.

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            9 months ago

            Yeah, I did some googling after I commented and apparently amorphous silica gel is actually a safe food additive according to the FDA

    • The Menemen!@lemmy.world
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      9 months ago

      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.