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Title: The __-second rule for dropped food.
Post by: Perd Hapley on March 29, 2016, 04:49:44 PM
In news that sent shock-waves through the scientific community, it has been revealed that the five-second rule is not really for reals.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/food-and-drink/news/three-second-rule-is-a-myth-says-new-research/

 :facepalm:

So do people really take the __-second rule seriously, or is it just the Telegraph that's clueless?
Title: Re: The __-second rule for dropped food.
Post by: KD5NRH on March 29, 2016, 05:14:02 PM
So do people really take the __-second rule seriously, or is it just the Telegraph that's clueless?

My general rule is that I look at it and decide if washing it off will help.
Title: Re: The __-second rule for dropped food.
Post by: MechAg94 on March 29, 2016, 05:24:28 PM
I thought Mythbusters did that one years ago and found the same thing.

The Simpsons probably did it too. 
Title: Re: The __-second rule for dropped food.
Post by: RoadKingLarry on March 29, 2016, 05:55:25 PM
It generally takes a lot less than 5 seconds for our dog to hoover up any dropped food. Most times it doesn't even make it to the floor.
Title: Re: The __-second rule for dropped food.
Post by: cassandra and sara's daddy on March 29, 2016, 06:06:31 PM
It generally takes a lot less than 5 seconds for our dog to hoover up any dropped food. Most times it doesn't even make it to the floor.

Yup
Title: Re: The __-second rule for dropped food.
Post by: Ben on March 29, 2016, 06:11:57 PM
Probably the people worried about the three second rule should be more worried about whats in the hamburger/salad/chicken that they didn't drop on the floor. Or else not get overly worried and just eat.


I wonder how many people that worry about food germs worry about all the e coli that gets on their toothbrush from toilet flushing.  =D
Title: Re: The __-second rule for dropped food.
Post by: Hawkmoon on March 29, 2016, 06:37:30 PM
My general rule was that if the food hit the floor -- it belonged to the dog, if she wanted it. Now that I no longer have the dog, if food hits the floor it goes directly to the garbage.
Title: Re: The __-second rule for dropped food.
Post by: BlueStarLizzard on March 29, 2016, 08:37:02 PM
Between the dogs and the cats, food on floor doesn't really last.

For food that doesn't end up down a critters goozle pipe, as they used to say at the Christian summer camp I attended, "God made dirt, and dirt don't hurt"
My five second rule boils down to what is the visible condition of the floor, what normally happens on that floor and is anything stuck to the food? If the floor looks clean, does not generally have a lot of crazy gross stuff going on and the food doesn't have anything sticking to it, it's all good.
Title: Re: The __-second rule for dropped food.
Post by: 230RN on March 29, 2016, 09:01:18 PM
Reminds me of the joke about the lady of the house dropping the roast at her dinner party while bringing it into the dining room.

Quick-thinking husband says, "Oh, honey, don't worry, just take it back in the kitchen and bring out the other roast."

<rimshot>

In my house, the germs on the floor would devour it before any dog could ever get to it... five seconds or no five seconds.

Terry
Title: Re: The __-second rule for dropped food.
Post by: K Frame on March 29, 2016, 09:25:40 PM
When Mason was alive the food would never hit the floor.

Not because he would grab it, but because it would land on the thick blanket of his shed fur that would reappear seconds after I'd clean it up...
Title: Re: The __-second rule for dropped food.
Post by: Marnoot on March 29, 2016, 09:33:59 PM
Not because he would grab it, but because it would land on the thick blanket of his shed fur that would reappear seconds after I'd clean it up...

I'd say you should get a Roomba and hack it to follow your next Leonberger around, but it would probably choke on the fur before it ever made it back to its recharging station.  :laugh:
Title: Re: The __-second rule for dropped food.
Post by: Perd Hapley on March 29, 2016, 09:35:59 PM
For food that doesn't end up down a critters goozle pipe, as they used to say at the Christian summer camp I attended, "God made dirt, and dirt don't hurt"


True. Dirt don't hurt. Dirt is just broken-down rocks. If broken-down rocks were the only thing on the floor...
Title: Re: The __-second rule for dropped food.
Post by: K Frame on March 29, 2016, 09:40:37 PM
I'd say you should get a Roomba and hack it to follow your next Leonberger around, but it would probably choke on the fur before it ever made it back to its recharging station.  :laugh:

I know Leo owners who have tried Roomba and other robotic vacs.

FAIL.

Leo shedding during the "slow" months is serious.

During the spring and fall coat blows? It's like a tidal wave.
Title: Re: The __-second rule for dropped food.
Post by: roo_ster on March 29, 2016, 09:45:24 PM
I plan on using the term "goozle pipe" at work once tomorrow.  I know a buddy at work who will appreciate it.
Title: Re: The __-second rule for dropped food.
Post by: BlueStarLizzard on March 29, 2016, 10:26:52 PM
I plan on using the term "goozle pipe" at work once tomorrow.  I know a buddy at work who will appreciate it.

It's an old family favorite.

I know Leo owners who have tried Roomba and other robotic vacs.

FAIL.

Leo shedding during the "slow" months is serious.

During the spring and fall coat blows? It's like a tidal wave.

You should see what happens when we hit it with the blow dryer.
Title: Re: The __-second rule for dropped food.
Post by: MechAg94 on March 30, 2016, 10:10:55 AM
I recall mentioning it to my mother after I heard some bacteria can cause ulcers.  She just commented on how that was why we didn't eat food off the floor. 

I know how often I sweep and mop.  I don't eat food off the floor. 
Title: Re:
Post by: seeker_two on March 30, 2016, 12:16:02 PM
https://youtu.be/PfiuIMwOq3s
Title: Re: The __-second rule for dropped food.
Post by: wmenorr67 on March 30, 2016, 12:27:12 PM
I look at it this way, after almost 20 years of eating military food and all the shots I have received prior to deployments, I don't think there is much that would hurt me on the floors of my house.
Title: Re: The __-second rule for dropped food.
Post by: K Frame on March 30, 2016, 09:16:14 PM
"You should see what happens when we hit it with the blow dryer. "

I've seen it MANY times. Mason was my only Leonberger, but I'm well versed in the Leo, as quite a few of my friends have had them. I spent a considerable amount of time this evening scratching a Leonberger behind the ears. She seems to think I'm her special buddy.
Title: Re: The __-second rule for dropped food.
Post by: cordex on March 30, 2016, 09:38:45 PM
I plan on using the term "goozle pipe" at work once tomorrow.  I know a buddy at work who will appreciate it.
That is a term that should be used with ample context clues.
Title: Re: The __-second rule for dropped food.
Post by: BlueStarLizzard on March 30, 2016, 09:55:12 PM
"You should see what happens when we hit it with the blow dryer. "

I've seen it MANY times. Mason was my only Leonberger, but I'm well versed in the Leo, as quite a few of my friends have had them. I spent a considerable amount of time this evening scratching a Leonberger behind the ears. She seems to think I'm her special buddy.

Most people are not familiar with the blow dryers that the groomers use and our dryers are not the same as the traditional hair dryers since the object is to literally blow water and anything else out of the coats.
Title: Re: The __-second rule for dropped food.
Post by: K Frame on March 31, 2016, 08:06:25 AM
"Most people are not familiar with the blow dryers that the groomers use"

I've often arrived at dog shows early, before the first rounds of judging, to the serenade of Xpowers, Metrovacs, ChallengeAir....

The Fur Chorus for Many Breeds.
Title: Re: The __-second rule for dropped food.
Post by: BlueStarLizzard on March 31, 2016, 02:51:10 PM
"Most people are not familiar with the blow dryers that the groomers use"

I've often arrived at dog shows early, before the first rounds of judging, to the serenade of Xpowers, Metrovacs, ChallengeAir....

The Fur Chorus for Many Breeds.

They're only going at about half power, if that.  ;)
Title: Re: The __-second rule for dropped food.
Post by: KD5NRH on March 31, 2016, 03:00:44 PM
Most people are not familiar with the blow dryers that the groomers use and our dryers are not the same as the traditional hair dryers since the object is to literally blow water and anything else out of the coats.

Go big or go home.

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Title: Re: The __-second rule for dropped food.
Post by: BlueStarLizzard on March 31, 2016, 03:11:25 PM
Go big or go home.

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They flap. It sounds funny...
Title: Re: The __-second rule for dropped food.
Post by: K Frame on March 31, 2016, 03:13:01 PM
"They're only going at about half power, if that."

They go to full power and it's likely they'll start popping the circuit breakers on the little Honda generators that seem to be standard kit with the dog show crowd.
Title: Re: The __-second rule for dropped food.
Post by: BlueStarLizzard on March 31, 2016, 03:17:53 PM
"They're only going at about half power, if that."

They go to full power and it's likely they'll start popping the circuit breakers on the little Honda generators that seem to be standard kit with the dog show crowd.

And this is why I pity the poodle people's assistants. I sit back with the Anatolians and be like "MAWHA!"
Title: Re: The __-second rule for dropped food.
Post by: K Frame on March 31, 2016, 04:02:24 PM
The fur is a huge annoyance to deal with, but nothing, and I mean nothing, beats a Leonberger's personality.

Not even Fistful's.
Title: Re: The __-second rule for dropped food.
Post by: BlueStarLizzard on March 31, 2016, 04:34:05 PM
The fur is a huge annoyance to deal with, but nothing, and I mean nothing, beats a Leonberger's personality.

Not even Fistful's.

That's not setting a really high bar for the Leo's personality, Mike.
Title: Re: The __-second rule for dropped food.
Post by: wmenorr67 on March 31, 2016, 04:48:10 PM
The fur is a huge annoyance to deal with, but nothing, and I mean nothing, beats a Leonberger's personality.

Not even Fistful's.

That's not setting a really high bar for the Leo's personality, Mike.

Damn you beat me to it.
Title: Re: The __-second rule for dropped food.
Post by: K Frame on March 31, 2016, 09:00:10 PM
Sarcasm - 1

APS Sheldons - 0

 :rofl:
Title: Re: The __-second rule for dropped food.
Post by: BlueStarLizzard on March 31, 2016, 10:46:39 PM
Sarcasm - 1

APS Sheldons - 0

 :rofl:

You gave an opportunity to insult fistful. Even for the sake of sarcasm, such can not be resisted.
Title: Re: The __-second rule for dropped food.
Post by: RoadKingLarry on March 31, 2016, 11:02:50 PM
The fur is a huge annoyance to deal with, but nothing, and I mean nothing, beats a Leonberger's personality.

Not even Fistful's.

When the hell did Fistful get a personality?
Title: Re: The __-second rule for dropped food.
Post by: brimic on March 31, 2016, 11:42:31 PM
I plan on using the term "goozle pipe" at work once tomorrow.  I know a buddy at work who will appreciate it.

I'm going to have to use that one too. I did get to use 'killdozer' conversationally the other day though.
Title: Re: The __-second rule for dropped food.
Post by: Perd Hapley on April 01, 2016, 01:54:56 AM
When the hell did Fistful get a personality?

[Sledge Hammer] I had it removed. [/SH]
Title: Re: The __-second rule for dropped food.
Post by: wmenorr67 on April 01, 2016, 07:53:48 AM
You gave an opportunity to insult fistful. Even for the sake of sarcasm, such can not be resisted.

Plus at the expense of a dog. :facepalm:
Title: Re: The __-second rule for dropped food.
Post by: K Frame on April 01, 2016, 07:55:20 AM
Plus at the expense of a dog. :facepalm:

Nothing is EVER at the expense of Mason. He was the perfect comedic foil and a very willing accomplice.
Title: Re: The __-second rule for dropped food.
Post by: BlueStarLizzard on April 01, 2016, 07:29:20 PM
Plus at the expense of a dog. :facepalm:

Actually, I did not intend it to be at the expense of the dog.

You can always safely assume that any insult I make is directed at the humans. So, in this instance, the secondary insult would be directed at Mike for insulting the dog by making comparisons to fistfuls supposed personality.
Title: Re:
Post by: K Frame on April 01, 2016, 10:21:52 PM
Spoken like a true poodle... :rofl:

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Title: Re:
Post by: BlueStarLizzard on April 01, 2016, 10:33:42 PM
Spoken like a true poodle... :rofl:

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Bring it on, weasel.

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Title: Re:
Post by: wmenorr67 on April 04, 2016, 08:18:22 AM
Bring it on, weasel.

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That looks like my poodle when I get him all riled up.
Title: Re: The __-second rule for dropped food.
Post by: lupinus on April 04, 2016, 08:26:09 AM
The fur is a huge annoyance to deal with, but nothing, and I mean nothing, beats a Leonberger's personality.

Not even Fistful's.
You start scratching him behind the ears I'm leaving.


Sent from my iPhone. Freaking autocorrect.
Title: Re: The __-second rule for dropped food.
Post by: RoadKingLarry on April 04, 2016, 08:41:57 AM
Actually, I did not intend it to be at the expense of the dog.

You can always safely assume that any insult I make is directed at the humans. So, in this instance, the secondary insult would be directed at Mike for insulting the dog by making comparisons to fistfuls supposed personality.


I think the word might be "alleged". Or, possibly "mythical".

Title: Re: The __-second rule for dropped food.
Post by: K Frame on April 04, 2016, 09:46:18 AM

I think the word might be "alleged". Or, possibly "mythical".



Pathetic?
Title: Re: The __-second rule for dropped food.
Post by: Perd Hapley on April 04, 2016, 10:17:30 AM
I am somewhat busy right now, alphabetizing my booger collection. But once that is completed, I shall defend myself with some very witty repartee. Very witty, indeed.
Title: Re: The __-second rule for dropped food.
Post by: JN01 on April 04, 2016, 04:41:50 PM
So if I'm sitting on the toilet eating a sammitch and drop it on the floor, I shouldn't eat it even if I pick it up right away?  :facepalm:
Title: Re: The __-second rule for dropped food.
Post by: wmenorr67 on April 04, 2016, 04:44:51 PM
So if I'm sitting on the toilet eating a sammitch and drop it on the floor, I shouldn't eat it even if I pick it up right away?  :facepalm:

Do you have someone to make you another?
Title: Re: The __-second rule for dropped food.
Post by: BlueStarLizzard on April 04, 2016, 05:51:59 PM
Do you have someone to make you another?

If he's eating a sammich while sitting on the can... I doubt it.
Title: Re: The __-second rule for dropped food.
Post by: HeroHog on April 04, 2016, 08:09:47 PM
So if I'm sitting on the toilet eating a sammitch and drop it on the floor, I shouldn't eat it even if I pick it up right away?  :facepalm:

If it's in a dive bar, sure, it won't be any dirtier than the utensils used to make the sammich anyway...
Title: Re: The __-second rule for dropped food.
Post by: roo_ster on April 04, 2016, 08:54:33 PM
If it's in a dive bar, sure, it won't be any dirtier than the utensils used to make the sammich anyway...

That is not dirt on the utensils, it is flavor.
Title: Re: The __-second rule for dropped food.
Post by: K Frame on April 07, 2016, 07:34:32 AM
You start scratching him behind the ears I'm leaving.


Sent from my iPhone. Freaking autocorrect.


Oh Fisty, c'mere, boy, I'll scratch your ears!

(right off your head...)


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Title: Re: The __-second rule for dropped food.
Post by: K Frame on April 07, 2016, 07:38:00 AM
Bring it on, weasel.

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Title: Re: The __-second rule for dropped food.
Post by: HeroHog on April 07, 2016, 01:40:40 PM
ignore, wrong thread
Title: Re: The __-second rule for dropped food.
Post by: K Frame on April 07, 2016, 01:47:09 PM
ignore, wrong thread

Were I you, I'd ignore it even if it were the right thread! :rofl:
Title: Re: The __-second rule for dropped food.
Post by: HeroHog on April 07, 2016, 02:40:04 PM
Hey, I'm old and forget where I am every now and (all the time), OK? Now, WTH am i now?  :old:
Title: Re: The __-second rule for dropped food.
Post by: wmenorr67 on April 07, 2016, 02:51:39 PM
You could've left that there.  No one was complaining.
Title: Re: The __-second rule for dropped food.
Post by: HeroHog on April 07, 2016, 10:39:33 PM
You could've left that there.  No one was complaining.

Saw that didja?