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[–] WillFord27@lemmy.world 30 points 2 years ago (3 children)

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

[–] kromem@lemmy.world 24 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years 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 5 points 2 years ago (1 children)

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

[–] moody@lemmings.world 11 points 2 years ago (1 children)

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.

[–] Franzia@lemmy.blahaj.zone 5 points 2 years ago

Oh Well if its safe th3n its worth a shot righ...

[–] nBodyProblem@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago (1 children)

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_vert@feddit.uk 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

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.

[–] nBodyProblem@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago

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