I've always been interested in urban legends. And in this modern age one can while away the day @ any number of websites that feature them, like Snopes and whatever else [and now that I've said that I've just wasted 20 minutes on Snopes]. I think the origins of urban legends are interesting - since the beginning of humans there have probably been stories like them to keep everyone in line. It's true - urban legends are all about swift karmic justice and "correct" behaviours. Sometimes you have to dig a little...but not in the case of the urban legend that says one will die if you ingest Pop Rocks and Coke. This legend was most famously applied to little Mikey in the Life Cereal adverts - despite him being totally alive and well. Tonight I tested it out - I combined Pop Rocks and Coca-Cola. Ummmm, obviously I'm still alive and also, no worse off. In fact, I think it made me feel a bit better and I actually got a semi-decent night's sleep afterwards.
There are lots of urban legends about candy - spider eggs in bubblegum was a popular one when I was little [as well as the Pop Rocks thing]. It makes sense though - no adult authority-type person wants kids getting all hopped up on Pop Rocks and Coke. It was fun though. I haven't had Pop Rocks in years and years - turns out I really like them, although I reckon they've been toned down as they don't hurt my mouth anymore. I tried having Pop Rocks and Coke separately...not much happened [and I do have a very sensitive stomach]. Then, I tried holding the Pop Rocks in my mouth while pouring the Coke over them [full-fat Coke if it makes a difference - I wanted to be faithful to the legend].
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