podrido Posted May 6, 2006 Share Posted May 6, 2006 The Most Dangerous Foods Tuesday May 2, 10:35 am ET By Selena Maranjian We all should know that a package of raw chicken forgotten overnight on a kitchen counter will become a dangerous food. We also likely know that blowfish is risky, able to kill its ingesters if improperly prepared. But a clean, well-made cup of coffee? Dangerous? As it turns out, it's all about where you drink it. ADVERTISEMENT if The folks at Insure.com, who focus on the exciting arena of insurance, recently released a list of "The 10 Most Dangerous Foods to Eat." Okay, that title actually included these words at the end: "While Driving." Still, danger is danger. Their intent was to publicize how dangerous it can be to drive while eating and/or drinking. And we're not talking alcohol here -- coffee was No. 1 on the list, followed by hot soup. Before I share the list with you, here are some sobering statistics: The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has found that distractions in cars caused about 25% of car crashes. The Response Insurance Agency surveyed drivers in 2000, finding that eating while driving was the No. 2 driving distraction (after fiddling with the radio and before turning to chat with passengers). Some 57% of drivers admitted to eating and driving. A 2001 survey of ExxonMobil (NYSE: XOM - News) drivers found that nearly three-quarters eat while driving, up from 58% in 1995. A whopping 83% drink non-alcoholic beverages while driving. Some research suggests that dealing with spills and messes is even more troublesome than eating or drinking. Either way, dining at the wheel clearly leads to a lot of trouble. Here is Insure.com's list of the top offenders: Coffee Hot soup Tacos Chili Hamburgers Barbecued food Fried chicken Jelly or cream-filled donuts Soft drinks Chocolate This issue is a big deal. It doesn't just cause damage or death -- it costs us all money. More accidents mean that either we or insurance companies are picking up the tab. Insurance companies are aware of the problem and are looking into what they might do about it. You can learn more about the less-dangerous-but-still-critical topic of insurance in our Insurance Center. You may not have thought about some kinds of insurance, such as disability or long-term care insurance, but they're vital for many people. And, of course, properly insuring your property is vital, too. Take a little time to learn more. You may be very happy you did, especially if some calamity occurs in the future. seriously who in their right mind would eat hot soup while driving? the only food i have ever been able to eat while driving was a burrito from tacobell. and maybe a slice of pizza but i eat most of it before i even start driving. any other type of food is way too messy to try and eat while driving. now as for drinking and driving well lets just say ive never had aproblem doing that. deeznuts i mean discuss:shakehead: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smart Posted May 6, 2006 Share Posted May 6, 2006 taco bell soft tacos work good too because you can roll them up tight and avoid spillage. We got pulled over not too long ago, coming home after about 10 Heinikens each and fully scarfing taco bell... and apparently driving erratically. So, anyway, we pull to the curb, cop comes up and sees the food and asks for the papers. So I find the registration and stuff and I hand it over (it's in this booklet type thing)... So, the cop opens it and all this green vegetable matter kinda spills out. So, immediately, the cop gets wiseass, saying "Oh, and I suppose that's lettuce that just fell out of the book?" to which I deadpan reply, "Nope, that's pistachios..." and it was... so they hassled us for a while and sent us on our way... and to commemorate our victory we cracked a couple more beers and sparked it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villain Posted May 6, 2006 Share Posted May 6, 2006 I used to get up before dawn on the regular to drive in some retarted ass traffic giving me an average speed of 30mph so I would eat breakfast in my car every day. I've found that dunkin donuts is the most driver friendly. The coffee lids are pretty much dummy proof, and their sandwiches rarely fall apart on you. The only drawback is that they don't have drivethrough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Skilla54 Posted May 6, 2006 Share Posted May 6, 2006 its hard to eat anything that needs a spoon. fries are the easiest to snack on while driving. ice cream is my nemisis while driving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paintfetish Posted May 6, 2006 Share Posted May 6, 2006 that article is annoying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Man with the Answers Posted May 6, 2006 Share Posted May 6, 2006 I'm real type A neat freak, so I don't eat, drink or smoke in my car, nor let any garbage build up... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
After School Special Posted May 6, 2006 Share Posted May 6, 2006 Sometimes I eat lobster on my cellphone while reading the paper while driving to school. It's de lish us. And saves time. Nawmean? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire15 Posted May 6, 2006 Share Posted May 6, 2006 WHen i was like 10 my dad made me hold the steering wheel when were doing like 80 down the highway so he could eat his food. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadWithNames Posted May 6, 2006 Share Posted May 6, 2006 fries on the passenger seat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtydoses Posted May 6, 2006 Share Posted May 6, 2006 there is nothing better than eating a huge messy taco while driving andsmoking, talking on the phone, changing the ventaltion while making a new playlist on the ipod. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackson Posted May 6, 2006 Share Posted May 6, 2006 BBQ wings or something would be so fucking greasy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeBee Posted May 6, 2006 Share Posted May 6, 2006 WHen i was like 10 my dad made me hold the steering wheel when were doing like 80 down the highway so he could eat his food. Co-signed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuse=--action Posted May 6, 2006 Share Posted May 6, 2006 The GIMP, makros? Awesome program. Anywho, hambugers? Check it, I've been in a wreck on my way to get a hamburger, but never while eating one. So unless the hamburger that I was about to buy set me up, I don't think it played any part. Also, I've never gotten in a wreck while drunk, but I have while completely sober, so I decided that driving sober is a bad idea for me. Not that I follow through, but it's a theory. -fuse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
podrido Posted May 6, 2006 Author Share Posted May 6, 2006 they should just make a tiny robot that feeds you. kinda like the gyromite robot. but u know like more advanced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kr430n5_666 Posted May 6, 2006 Share Posted May 6, 2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeBee Posted May 6, 2006 Share Posted May 6, 2006 Also' date=' I've never gotten in a wreck while drunk, but I have while completely sober, so I decided that driving sober is a bad idea for me. [/quote'] My brother insists he drives better while drunk, and form what i've seen it's true Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avancier2 Posted May 6, 2006 Share Posted May 6, 2006 Eating while driving, you just dont do it. That is some stupid shit adopted heavily by fat lazy Americans. The fuck is wrong with people? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
^ . ^ Posted May 6, 2006 Share Posted May 6, 2006 hey, if i'm in a hurry hell yea I'm going to eat while driving. I actually did it this morning.. drank my iced latte while i ate my bagel, all whilst doing 85mph +. Those who crash just suck at driving.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuse=--action Posted May 6, 2006 Share Posted May 6, 2006 I eat while driving because I drive all day. So if I'm gonna eat lunch, it's going to be in my car 90% of the time. -fuse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
podrido Posted May 6, 2006 Author Share Posted May 6, 2006 hey, if i'm in a hurry hell yea I'm going to eat while driving. I actually did it this morning.. drank my iced latte while i ate my bagel, all whilst doing 85mph +. Those who crash just suck at driving.. chai tea iced latte? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
^ . ^ Posted May 6, 2006 Share Posted May 6, 2006 I wish. It was just some plain ol' iced latte. boo. ps- myspace me podrido! email me for details. haterface@gmail.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milk Grenades Posted May 6, 2006 Share Posted May 6, 2006 i like to eat when i drive, and smoke and drink and put on make up and talk on the phone...cause i got skills you know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krs702 Posted May 7, 2006 Share Posted May 7, 2006 i am guilty of all this. I roll blunts while going 70mph. I never done it doing 100, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Blazzed Posted May 7, 2006 Share Posted May 7, 2006 i once seen a hood nigga riding on his bike down a hill reading a book and smoking a loosie at the same time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
podrido Posted May 7, 2006 Author Share Posted May 7, 2006 hood niggas are mad laid back. they can uber multi task. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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