The Five-Second Rule disproved
September 29th, 2007 by Erich ViethWhen you drop food on the floor, it’s generally OK to pick it up and eat it, according to this article from ScienceDaily. You knew this already, considering how you act when no one is watching!
September 30th, 2007 at 11:52 pm
Very true, I admit it. I pick stuff up off the floor and eat it as long as I don’t think I’m being watched by anyone who might be horrified. I’d like to suggest that we all stop being horrified and then we wouldn’t have to waste good food, but in the mean time, the ‘five second rule’ makes a good excuse around company
October 1st, 2007 at 3:16 pm
As someone who is well-versed in the finer points of cleanliness in restaurants… I also use the 5-hour rule.