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Taste Test

November 21, 2014 Leave a Comment

By Dan Suptic

“Try this,” the scientist says, lifting a spoon to the blindfolded test subject’s lips.

“Mmm,” the test subject replies, “lemony, that’s pretty tasty!”

“Ok, now this,” the scientist says, getting another spoon filled with different colored flakes.

“Ok, yeah, chocolate! Yum!” the test subject exclaims.

“And this one?” the scientist asks, grabbing a third spoon.

“Um, it’s aaaAAAAAAAUUUUUUUUGH!!!!” the test subject screams, spitting and pawing at his mouth.

“Hmmm…” the scientist mumbles to herself, writing in her notebook, while the test subject screams wildly and starts scrambling around on the floor. Seems like Lye Blasted Cereal Flakes won’t be too popular.

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