Cruel thread: how long could one survive in a pot of boiling water?

In summary, the conversation discusses the practice of boiling lobsters to death, which is seen as a sadistic act. The speakers also mention other methods of cooking, such as convection heat ovens, and share personal experiences with boiling. As an additional point, one speaker recommends reading David Foster Wallace's essay "Consider the Lobster".
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LennoxLewis
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I just watched a cooking show on tv which showed how they always boil lobsters till death.

We people have done some sadistic things in the past. Being cooked to death was one of them. How long could one survive?? I'm thinking you'd die pretty fast because water is such a fast conductor. Convection heat ovens were also used, which must be one of the most horrible ways to die, since you burn, but air isn't that great of a heat conductor, so you'll live for a while.
 
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The Last time I boiled a boyfriend he survived for exactly 1 hour and 20 mins and he was wayyy 'hotter' than before. Sadly, after that he became an Ex, :tongue2:
 
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As an aside, you should read David Foster Wallace's "Consider the Lobster"... originally in "Gourmet" magazine. http://www.lobsterlib.com/feat/davidwallace/page/lobsterarticle.pdf" [Broken]
 
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1. How long can a person survive in a pot of boiling water?

The exact amount of time a person can survive in a pot of boiling water depends on various factors such as the temperature of the water, the person's physical health, and the amount of body surface area exposed to the boiling water. However, in general, a person can only survive for a few seconds to a few minutes in a pot of boiling water.

2. Can a person survive being submerged in boiling water?

It is highly unlikely that a person could survive being fully submerged in boiling water. The intense heat and steam would cause severe burns and damage to the person's internal organs, resulting in death within a few minutes.

3. What happens to the body when submerged in boiling water?

When a person's body is submerged in boiling water, the intense heat causes the skin to quickly blister and peel. The internal organs, including the lungs and brain, would also suffer severe damage, leading to death.

4. Is there a temperature that a person can survive being submerged in water?

There is no specific temperature at which a person can survive being submerged in water. However, the higher the temperature, the less time a person can survive. For example, while a person may survive being submerged in water at 120°F for a few minutes, they may only survive a few seconds if the water is at 212°F (boiling temperature).

5. Can a person's survival time be prolonged in boiling water with special equipment?

While there is no equipment that can fully protect a person from the effects of boiling water, there are special suits and gear that are designed to withstand high temperatures for short periods. However, even with this equipment, a person's survival time in boiling water would still be very limited.

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