Could just be a hoax, though. I fake some headaches, everyone gets used to poor helpless Spike. Then one day, no warning, I snap a spine, bend a head back, drain 'em dry. Brilliant.

Spike ,'Potential'


Natter 34: Freak With No Name  

Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.


Steph L. - Apr 13, 2005 6:07:25 am PDT #5293 of 10001
I look more rad than Lutheranism

I think the best way to conquer the food-poisoning chemicals is through judicious application of liquor, preferably tequila.

This works surprisingly well with colds and such also, though you have to be careful not to consume so much that you weaken your system in the process, or it will be reverse-effective.

A shot of tequila is actually fantastic for a sore throat and/or bronchitis.

Also, presence of solid material in the carton.

That's thin film on the top of the liquid, right?

It can be, though I was thinking chunks in the liquid.


-t - Apr 13, 2005 6:07:39 am PDT #5294 of 10001
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration

It's tea! It's tea, and it's made with boiling water, and something good might come of it.

Hey, it's theories like that that made the sun never set on the British Empire.


Theodosia - Apr 13, 2005 6:08:24 am PDT #5295 of 10001
'we all walk this earth feeling we are frauds. The trick is to be grateful and hope the caper doesn't end any time soon"

The trick is to take a sniff before you look at the "best by" date. Then you're all objective and stuff.


-t - Apr 13, 2005 6:09:25 am PDT #5296 of 10001
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration

You are all making me glad I don't drink milk.


tommyrot - Apr 13, 2005 6:10:06 am PDT #5297 of 10001
Sir, it's not an offence to let your cat eat your bacon. Okay? And we don't arrest cats, I'm very sorry.

The trick is to take a sniff before you look at the "best by" date. Then you're all objective and stuff.

Theodosia is wise.

Of course, the most science-y way is to do a double-blind test. But for that you'll need some fresh milk to serve as the control, plus some volunteers.


beathen - Apr 13, 2005 6:11:34 am PDT #5298 of 10001
Sure I went over to the Dark Side, but just to pick up a few things.

I was thinking chunks in the liquid.

I'ld never let it get that bad. (Although in college I let the salsa con queso dip get furry. I regreted opening that jar.)


beathen - Apr 13, 2005 6:12:39 am PDT #5299 of 10001
Sure I went over to the Dark Side, but just to pick up a few things.

Theodosia is wise.

I agree.

Of course, the most science-y way is to do a double-blind test. But for that you'll need some fresh milk to serve as the control, plus some volunteers.

Volunteers who aren't me.


tommyrot - Apr 13, 2005 6:15:38 am PDT #5300 of 10001
Sir, it's not an offence to let your cat eat your bacon. Okay? And we don't arrest cats, I'm very sorry.

That's what helper monkeys are for.


Steph L. - Apr 13, 2005 6:18:34 am PDT #5301 of 10001
I look more rad than Lutheranism

I was thinking chunks in the liquid.

I'ld never let it get that bad. (Although in college I let the salsa con queso dip get furry. I regreted opening that jar.)

Sometimes a person just gets forgetful. And by "a person," I mean me. Plus, I've noticed that Trader Joe's organic liquid dairy products (milk, half-and-half) go bad really quickly. I expect them to last longer, and then WHAMMO! solids in the milk.

Other organic milk -- I usually drink Horizon -- has a MUCH longer shelf life than plain old Kroger non-organic milk. Weird.


sarameg - Apr 13, 2005 6:19:41 am PDT #5302 of 10001

Although in college I let the salsa con queso dip get furry

Eh, you could have just scraped it off....

I don't think I've ever given myself food poisoning. I've had chinese takeout go very wrong over 24 hours (I guess. I ate. 15 minutes later, it reversed path.) but that was likely not my fault.

All milk smells bad to me, so I just don't drink it.