Topic: Bert eats Silica packets...
Anonymous A started this discussion 7 years ago #84,531
He is probably going to deny this up and down, but he needs help. He told me this once via email, how he likes to buy beef jerky just to get the silica packets. I'm sharing this with you, because Bert needs help and hopefully the fora can help me convince him to get help. Please Bert, get help, people are worried about you.
Sheila LaBoof joined in and replied with this 7 years ago, 2 minutes later[^] [v] #971,174
flood comin', got to keep dry
Anonymous C joined in and replied with this 7 years ago, 15 minutes later, 17 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #971,178
Silica gel is chemically and biologically inert. If ingested, mild gastrointestinal (GI) signs are possible. Main risk: The packets can potentially cause an obstruction in the intestines if the whole packet is swallowed, especially in small dogs. (The packaging is often the biggest risk in the case of all these toxins.
As I read this unless bert is a small dog, then he is free to eat all of those packets and they probably go well with 5 shots of booze. They probably also enhance his cruddy choice of pizza.
As I read this unless bert is a small dog, then he is free to eat all of those packets and they probably go well with 5 shots of booze. They probably also enhance his cruddy choice of pizza.
Anonymous D joined in and replied with this 7 years ago, 46 minutes later, 1 hour after the original post[^] [v] #971,195
Joshy eats peepee.
Anonymous A (OP) replied with this 7 years ago, 3 seconds later, 1 hour after the original post[^] [v] #971,196
@971,178 (C)
He eats them like chips... He steals jerky to feed his habit... He tells me if he is feeling mild GI irritation then at least he is feeling something...
He eats them like chips... He steals jerky to feed his habit... He tells me if he is feeling mild GI irritation then at least he is feeling something...
Anonymous E joined in and replied with this 7 years ago, 5 minutes later, 1 hour after the original post[^] [v] #971,199
I have never knowingly eaten a silica packet..
Anonymous A (OP) replied with this 7 years ago, 11 minutes later, 1 hour after the original post[^] [v] #971,205
Anonymous F joined in and replied with this 7 years ago, 43 minutes later, 2 hours after the original post[^] [v] #971,209
He could probably make them look amazing on a plate though.
Anonymous A (OP) replied with this 7 years ago, 2 hours later, 4 hours after the original post[^] [v] #971,258
Come on, Bert needs our help!
Fake anon !ZkUt8arUCU joined in and replied with this 7 years ago, 56 minutes later, 5 hours after the original post[^] [v] #971,266
Meta !Sober//iZs joined in and replied with this 7 years ago, 51 minutes later, 6 hours after the original post[^] [v] #971,271
Do those even really work? They're supposed to absorb water but there's no way it could absorb more than a teaspoon
chill dog !!81dzJNNYL joined in and replied with this 7 years ago, 28 minutes later, 7 hours after the original post[^] [v] #971,282
@previous (Meta !Sober//iZs)
There shouldnt be that much moisture in a sealed packet of dry goods in the first place so a packet should be sufficient
They're not used to dry out something left, out of the package, in the rain
There shouldnt be that much moisture in a sealed packet of dry goods in the first place so a packet should be sufficient
They're not used to dry out something left, out of the package, in the rain
Anonymous J joined in and replied with this 7 years ago, 5 minutes later, 7 hours after the original post[^] [v] #971,283
@previous (chill dog !!81dzJNNYL)
> There shouldnt be that much moisture in a sealed packet of dry goods in the first place so a packet should be sufficient
> They're not used to dry out something left, out of the package, in the rain
This. Also, oxygen absorbers help to keep air out of a sealed package.
> There shouldnt be that much moisture in a sealed packet of dry goods in the first place so a packet should be sufficient
> They're not used to dry out something left, out of the package, in the rain
This. Also, oxygen absorbers help to keep air out of a sealed package.
Meta !Sober//iZs replied with this 7 years ago, 2 minutes later, 7 hours after the original post[^] [v] #971,286
@971,282 (chill dog !!81dzJNNYL)
If the package is already sealed and dry then what's the point???? You've got this thing that absorbs water, but it only works if it's in a sealed, watertight, dry package.
Sounds like a placebo to me.
If the package is already sealed and dry then what's the point???? You've got this thing that absorbs water, but it only works if it's in a sealed, watertight, dry package.
Sounds like a placebo to me.
Anonymous A (OP) replied with this 7 years ago, 26 minutes later, 7 hours after the original post[^] [v] #971,291
chill dog !!81dzJNNYL replied with this 7 years ago, 8 hours later, 16 hours after the original post[^] [v] #971,338
@971,286 (Meta !Sober//iZs)
Theres moisture in the packet when it's sealed. The silica absorbs that so the sealed product doesn't mold inside the packaging.
Theres moisture in the packet when it's sealed. The silica absorbs that so the sealed product doesn't mold inside the packaging.
Anonymous K joined in and replied with this 7 years ago, 5 hours later, 21 hours after the original post[^] [v] #971,357
Meta !Sober//iZs replied with this 7 years ago, 9 minutes later, 21 hours after the original post[^] [v] #971,361
@971,338 (chill dog !!81dzJNNYL)
Why not just seal the package in a moisture free environment?
Total bullshit scam.
Why not just seal the package in a moisture free environment?
Total bullshit scam.
Syntax replied with this 7 years ago, 15 minutes later, 21 hours after the original post[^] [v] #971,365
50 SURPRISING WAYS TO REUSE SILICA GEL PACKETS
https://www.makelifelovely.com/6-uses-for-silica-gel-packets-dont/
I only read 2 of the 50 So I R not endorsing the link
https://www.makelifelovely.com/6-uses-for-silica-gel-packets-dont/
I only read 2 of the 50 So I R not endorsing the link
Anonymous A (OP) replied with this 7 years ago, 8 minutes later, 22 hours after the original post[^] [v] #971,367
Anonymous J replied with this 7 years ago, 9 minutes later, 22 hours after the original post[^] [v] #971,369
chill dog !!81dzJNNYL replied with this 7 years ago, 12 minutes later, 22 hours after the original post[^] [v] #971,374
@971,361 (Meta !Sober//iZs)
Cost and practicality. Air has moisture in it, dehumidifying an environment is fuckin expensive. When i had to get stuff moisture-free in chem labs it was in an 800 degree Celsius oven for an hour. I dont think the average packet of beef jerky would be that good after that. And silica is cheaper than that anyway.
Cost and practicality. Air has moisture in it, dehumidifying an environment is fuckin expensive. When i had to get stuff moisture-free in chem labs it was in an 800 degree Celsius oven for an hour. I dont think the average packet of beef jerky would be that good after that. And silica is cheaper than that anyway.
Anonymous L joined in and replied with this 7 years ago, 1 hour later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #971,420
You know I just watched this video and I can't tell if this footage is from 1975 or not
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ePW8rH7O3Y
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ePW8rH7O3Y
Meta !Sober//iZs replied with this 7 years ago, 45 minutes later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #971,436
@971,374 (chill dog !!81dzJNNYL)
Beef jerky isn't supposed to be totally dry though. The packets are a placebo and don't do shit. The last beef jerky I ate didn't even have the stupid packets in it and it was just fine.
Beef jerky isn't supposed to be totally dry though. The packets are a placebo and don't do shit. The last beef jerky I ate didn't even have the stupid packets in it and it was just fine.
Anonymous M joined in and replied with this 7 years ago, 1 hour later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #971,454
Anonymous F replied with this 7 years ago, 1 hour later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #971,492
New theory: The silica packets in beef jerky are actually flavor packets that you are supposed to eat in concert with the beef jerky. Has anyone tried this?
Anonymous A (OP) replied with this 7 years ago, 59 seconds later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #971,493
John !!U1oPlerJJ joined in and replied with this 7 years ago, 1 hour later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #971,506
You can also keep the packets and reuse them to keep other things dry and give them more longevity (weed etc).
Anonymous E replied with this 7 years ago, 2 hours later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #971,525
I have a confession to make..
My earlier denial was not exactly accurate..
I do have a 'problem' with silica packets...but I'm going quit this week..
My earlier denial was not exactly accurate..
I do have a 'problem' with silica packets...but I'm going quit this week..
(Edited 1 minute later.)
Anonymous E double-posted this 7 years ago, 2 minutes later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #971,526
This is embarrassing..
Anonymous E triple-posted this 7 years ago, 1 minute later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #971,527
I never meant it to go as far as it has..
I am going to beat this..
I am going to beat this..
Anonymous E quadruple-posted this 7 years ago, 1 minute later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #971,528
Once these are gone...that's fucking it...no more..you have my word..(Edited 1 minute later.)
Meta !Sober//iZs replied with this 7 years ago, 5 minutes later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #971,529
@previous (E)
And what's the deal with silica gel? The packet says "throw away". Couldn't they have just thrown it away at the factory!!
And what's the deal with silica gel? The packet says "throw away". Couldn't they have just thrown it away at the factory!!