Fondue is tough...
Posted on 05/05/2006 5:50:56 PM PDT by nuconvert
The Most Dangerous Foods
May 2,2006
By Selena Maranjian
We all should know that a package of raw chicken forgotten overnight on a kitchen counter will become a dangerous food. We also likely know that blowfish is risky, able to kill its ingesters if improperly prepared. But a clean, well-made cup of coffee? Dangerous? As it turns out, it's all about where you drink it. The folks at Insure.com, who focus on the exciting arena of insurance, recently released a list of "The 10 Most Dangerous Foods to Eat." Okay, that title actually included these words at the end: "While Driving." Still, danger is danger.
Their intent was to publicize how dangerous it can be to drive while eating and/or drinking. And we're not talking alcohol here -- coffee was No. 1 on the list, followed by hot soup. Before I share the list with you, here are some sobering statistics:
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has found that distractions in cars caused about 25% of car crashes. The Response Insurance Agency surveyed drivers in 2000, finding that eating while driving was the No. 2 driving distraction (after fiddling with the radio and before turning to chat with passengers). Some 57% of drivers admitted to eating and driving. A 2001 survey of ExxonMobil (NYSE: XOM - News) drivers found that nearly three-quarters eat while driving, up from 58% in 1995. A whopping 83% drink non-alcoholic beverages while driving. Some research suggests that dealing with spills and messes is even more troublesome than eating or drinking. Either way, dining at the wheel clearly leads to a lot of trouble.
Here is Insure.com's list of the top offenders:
Coffee
Hot soup
Tacos
Chili
Hamburgers
Barbecued food
Fried chicken
Jelly or cream-filled donuts
Soft drinks
Chocolate
This issue is a big deal. It doesn't just cause damage or death -- it costs us all money. More accidents mean that either we or insurance companies are picking up the tab. Insurance companies are aware of the problem and are looking into what they might do about it.
You can learn more about the less-dangerous-but-still-critical topic of insurance in our Insurance Center. You may not have thought about some kinds of insurance, such as disability or long-term care insurance, but they're vital for many people. And, of course, properly insuring your property is vital, too. Take a little time to learn more. You may be very happy you did, especially if some calamity occurs in the future.
No, it's still semi-solid, slides out of the cup and hits you in the nose. Gotta wait at least 5 to 10 minutes for serious liquification to start. :-)
A 64 oz diet Pepsi helps encourage me to take a 5-10 minute break every 90 minutes after the first 2 hours; so it is a safe food.
Is that the same as an Egg-McMuffin?
I've tried that and wound up steering with my elbows,
because the McMuffins are like rubber, and I had to pull
on it with both hands to tear it apart.
Not if you get the Jr. size.
Popcorn shrimp from Popeye's. Skip the dipping sauce, though.
Only an unemployed retard would post that.
There, now we have balance.
The other day at In and Out Burgers, the girl who took my order said, "Is that to go or are you going to eat it in the car?" LOL
I'll bet. Hard to make those turns with your elbows dripping with hot butter.
Fondue didn't make the top ten? Ridiculous!
I can't believe ICE CREAM in any form other than a milk shake or malt didn't make the list. Cone, cup, or ice cream sandwich, there's no way to eat that stuff safely.
Mozzarella cheese sticks from Arby's are good. Even if you use the maranara sauce - the container is shallow and the sauce doesn't easily spill. Or just skip the sauce altogether.
I never drink Frosties. I don't use the spoon, either. I suck them up through a straw. When I do that, it makes my eyes cross and I can't see straight.
Off topic, but there are ways to get around that problem too. The insurance companies would freak if they only knew................
ROFL
That's one strong set of lungs!
If you know any girls who can do that, let me know. :-)
I am never in that much of a rush. If I was, I'd just cut down on the liquids.
Completely agreed! With one hand holding the cell, if I hold a burrito in the other hand, I have to steer with my knees. That's not really safe except on fairly straight roads.
You should never eat gummy bears either.
If you drop one and forget about it, it will melt into the carpet.
Fondue is tough...
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