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Jimmy Snyder
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It's better than your favorite food, but poor people are more like to have it than rich people. If they eat it, though, they die. What is it?
Deadly Cuisine: The Poor's Burden
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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around a riddle or puzzle regarding a food item that is more commonly associated with poor people, yet poses a danger to health. Participants explore various interpretations and responses to the riddle, with a focus on the implications of food consumption among different socioeconomic groups.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Debate/contested
Main Points Raised
- One participant suggests that the answer to the riddle could be "broccoli," indicating a humorous take on the question.
- Another participant humorously proposes "McDonald's" as a potential answer, implying a critique of fast food.
- A participant mentions "an empty stomach" as a response, which introduces a different angle on the riddle.
- There is a discussion about whether poor people are more likely to have certain foods or if they simply prefer them, indicating a need for clarification on the original statement.
- One participant asserts that "Nothing" is better than one's favorite food, suggesting a philosophical perspective on food and health.
- A later reply acknowledges a previous answer and includes a personal note, which shifts the focus slightly from the riddle to social interaction.
- Another participant expresses uncertainty about the implications of the riddle, particularly regarding the health effects of the food in question.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants do not reach a consensus on the answer to the riddle, and multiple interpretations and responses remain present throughout the discussion.
Contextual Notes
The discussion includes humor and personal anecdotes, which may affect the seriousness of the interpretations. There is ambiguity in the phrasing of the original question, leading to varied responses.
Who May Find This Useful
Individuals interested in social commentary on food consumption, socioeconomic disparities, or those who enjoy riddles and humorous exchanges may find this discussion engaging.
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JamesU
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Broccoli?[/color] 
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Gale
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NOTHING! and some uninteresting filler...
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JamesU
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NOOO I WAS WRONG-Here's the real answer: McDonald's[/color]
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mathwurkz
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An empty stomach.
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T@P
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i agree with yomamas second answer. as to wether its better than real food, I am not sure. after you eat it you feel the urge to hurl.
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ArielGenesis
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the super size me ^^
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JamesU
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Are poor people more likely to have it? Or do they like to have it more . I didn't really get what you meant
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Gale
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Nothing is better than your favorite food. Poor people are more likely to have Nothing than rich people, if you eat Nothing you'll die.
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Jimmy Snyder
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Well done Gale17. Sorry I didn't respond to your first correct answer. By the way, I caught your pillowhead pics. No button was ever this cute. I would ask you for a date but I'm old enough to be your grandfather, my wife won't lend me any money, and the game commision insists that I throw 17s back.
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Gale
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ummm hrmm... thanks... really flattering... i think...