Feed the Mindbender
Well, it’s official: Being a parent can damage your mental health.
We’ve always known it, but now the U.S. Surgeon General has actually issued an advisory for all parents.
According to the report, 41% of parents say they are often so stressed that they can’t function normally.
Vivek Murthy, our Surgeon General, claims today’s pressures are different than those faced by earlier generations. He cited, among other things, the impact of social media.
He’s not wrong there.
You can see the full story here.
Let's get on with the countdown.
Along with today's Mindbender you get these bonus stories:
Peanut butter is a liquid?
Four-year-old destroys artifact
How to secure every vote
But first, today's Mindbender:
Experts have declared this to be the most profitable food in America.
Jeremy guessed "M&Ms,” and Josh went with “corn.”
I'll have a clue coming up.
Peanut butter is a liquid?
The TSA has really stepped in it now.
Never mind that people are already grouchy when they slog their way through airport security checkpoints. But THIS?
They just went viral after tweeting that “peanut butter is a liquid.”
And they’re not joking. If you want to bring some delicious PB through security, it has to be 3.4 ounces or less.
For the record, it’s technically NOT a liquid. It’s a non-Newtonian fluid.
And if you really wanna get down to it, peanut butter is a subset of non-Newtonian fluids called Bingham plastics. Toothpaste and mayo are in that same category.
But the reactions from people have been classic. One person joked they can no longer wash down their meal with “a nice cold glass of peanut butter.”
And another was more blunt, saying: “This is why no one likes you.”
Ouch.
Four-year-old destroys artifact
Many times on the radio show we’ve done a segment called “What did your kid accidentally destroy?”
A man in Israel can top almost any story you’ve got.
He took his four-year-old to a museum filled with ancient artifacts, and the kid proceeded to knock over and shatter a jug that was 3,500 years old.
The thing wasn’t behind glass. It was just sitting on a stand near the entrance. Museum officials say there’s a “special charm” to being able to get up close to their artifacts “without obstructions.”
Yeah, there was charm, all right. The kid tipped the old jug over to see what was inside, and that’s when disaster struck.
And this is not a “you break it, you bought it” situation. The museum claims it was just an accident, so the dad is off the hook. In fact, they’ve even invited the kid back to see it after they’ve glued it back together.
Oh, and they stubbornly will STILL not change their policy allowing people to get up close. See the story here.
Here's a clue for the Mindbender:
I never said it was for humans.
How to secure every vote
Before people get TOO crazy with the election, might as well have some fun with it.
Someone on BuzzFeed posted: Name a campaign promise that would secure every electoral vote for a candidate.
And people have responded. Some of the best included:
- Promise to make all fast-food places serve breakfast all day
- Force TV shows to have at least 22 episodes per season again
- Ban “your item just shipped” when really it was just “label created”
Someone else wanted to ban those overly-bright new L.E.D. headlights that blind you at night.
Remember, just 67 more days.
And now, the answer to today's Mindbender:
What’s the most profitable food in America?
Dog food.
Makes sense.
Of course, your dog would be happy just eating cat poop out of the litter box, too. Or ANYTHING you drop in the kitchen.
That'll do it for today's Mindbender. Thank you for being part of The Club.
Enjoy your day!
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