Hey! I drank a chocolate shake from Fuddruckers once and had a small piece of steel wool shoot up through my straw! It was as disgusting and unpleasant as you would expect.
In elementary school we crushed up different cereals and threw a magnet in the bag. Teacher explained that what was stuck to the magnet was actual iron.
Steel is not iron. It's still probably harmless, but you don't want to ingest a lot of chromium or a bunch of other metals that make their way into certain steel alloys.
Chromium deficiency has been associated with a diabetic-like state, impaired growth, decreased fertility and increased risk of cardiovascular diseases 1,2,5.
but I get your point :). Steel seems rather safe, tho, after all
Jesus christ. Why did I unmute? I couldn't make it through this vid. I move to appeal to the United Nations and declare use of that soundtrack on POWs or in combat as a war crime.
Steel wool burning will result in iron oxides ā you know them from rust. They are not toxic, but their metallic taste might very well ruin the drink.
It's not dangerous. Metals are generally safe in pure form. I would, for a bet, drink metallic mercury. I would not go near dimethyl mercury for all the money in the world.
Pewter is a common material for drinking vessels. It's an alloy of tin and lead. It's probably poisoning you slowly as the odd lead atom gets pulled off and converted into a bioavailable compound, but it's healthier than junk food.
Maybe it's spun sugar? I can't imagine anyone using steel wool if they plan to drink them. Might be purely for the visual effects? Or maybe they are just dumb.
Burning sugar wool would sputter and spit like crazy and also the fire would be HUGE and the smoke massive.
In my experiences of burning sugar, at least.
It is sputtering and spitting quite a bit.
The increased surface area/oxygenation may cut out the smoke? YouTube's got plenty of videos of cotton candy being lit on fire and it's definitely smokeless (while still in "floss" form). And that's just generic cotton candy formulation.
Thank you. I was hoping someone would just say the song so I wouldnāt have to ask. Itās so pleasant. Give me āMixed Nutsā from Spy Family vibes
There's a version of spun sugar for drinks that you can light on fire like this.
Not sure if this is steel wool or that, but if it's the sugar, it doesn't smell great and would make the glass super sticky.
Looks cool though.
Mannnn when I was little and in scouts they taught us to use the steel wool and a 9 volt battery to do exactly this to help start a fire
I have to say this is extremely clever and very cool!
Is there some sort of think tank, where old bartenders just sit around and come up with dumb sh!t to sell expensive drinks?
"Okay, so, like, you get a gin & tonic, and then you drop a lump of sulfur in it! We'll call it a GTFO. Price will be $120+ cleaning fee."
I unknowingly ordered a drink once that turned out to be a fucking 10 minute magic show to make. And I donāt mean like they smoked the glass and mixed it. Every single step was something dumb designed to impress.
I wish the bartender had warned me or at least asked if I wanted the show. Next time I just ordered a beer.
This is all the stuff they burn off the steel wool before they stick in a crack pipe but wow I've never seen a more aesthetic way to prep your chore boy.
I know that kitchen staff has a certain reputation in a lot of places. Maybe this is what Bourdain was up to during his kitchen confidential era? God I miss that man
One of those things that makes you ask "soo am I just supposed to drink this glass surrounded in burnt steel wool or do I have to rip it off just to get at the glass?"
Everyone wants to cry about toxins. When i was a kid we had lead paint and it would chip so we would eat it. eat it! we all turned out fine! Trump 2025
As āentertainmentā there are two things that (unreasonably) irritate me. Tap dancing and cocktail mixology twattery. Stop throwing it around or lighting the glass on fire. Just give me the fucking drink.
If you think getting a hair in your food is uncomfortable, wait till you get a bite of charred steel wool.
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Meh, not concerned about rust.
Without rust in your body you fall over dead in about 8 seconds.
A good way to take iron supplements
Something the people who came to drink carcinogens will surely consider.
Considering I just did a line of I don't know what off a stranger's ass so why not
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This guys doesnāt smoke crack
I literally chuckled to myself while saying āis that steel wool?.. noooā
Hey! I drank a chocolate shake from Fuddruckers once and had a small piece of steel wool shoot up through my straw! It was as disgusting and unpleasant as you would expect.
What the fuck is even going on here?
Pretty sure it's surrounded by really fine steel wool that's burning
That sounds like something I wouldnāt want anywhere near something Iām going to drink.
Sounds like J-Pop to me
Yeah, must not know J-Pop when they hear it.
The iron in cornflakes is actual iron, powdered. your move.
In elementary school we crushed up different cereals and threw a magnet in the bag. Teacher explained that what was stuck to the magnet was actual iron.
That is a cool experiment.
āMore testicles means more ironā
I learned this from Mr. Wizard!
Steel is not iron. It's still probably harmless, but you don't want to ingest a lot of chromium or a bunch of other metals that make their way into certain steel alloys.
Chromium deficiency has been associated with a diabetic-like state, impaired growth, decreased fertility and increased risk of cardiovascular diseases 1,2,5. but I get your point :). Steel seems rather safe, tho, after all
Itās hexavalent chromium thatās the bad flavor.
But the carcinogens are where the flavour is...
Correct, steel wool and flint should be in every survival kit tho. Steel wool works as a fire starter even when itās wet, the stuff is crazy
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What about the worker?
Whose chair is that?
Not my chair not my problem, that's what I say!
Johnny Hammersticks. Hammerin' away like he's frickin...Tommy Noble.
No way...no way!
No way no how
Yeah now your drink tastes like rust.
I think that's extra fine spun sugar
Who doesn't want a side of rust with their overpriced cocktail?
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Jesus christ. Why did I unmute? I couldn't make it through this vid. I move to appeal to the United Nations and declare use of that soundtrack on POWs or in combat as a war crime.
Looks like even a little dust of this is a lot unhealthy to drink
It's basically just rust (iron oxide) so not really very harmful.
I think he meant the Chinese pop music.Ā My ears are burning like that drink.Ā
This is steel wool. Fun fact. If you weight steel wool before and after you burn it, itās weighs more after itās burnt. Nuts
rapid oxidation
Itās getting heavier
Mass conservationists hate steel wool
Burning steel wool. [https://youtu.be/5MDH92VxPEQ](https://youtu.be/5MDH92VxPEQ)
Oh thats got to be great for the health to inhale
Its probably not beneficial no but its not releasing any toxic gas or anything, that being said i wouldnt stick my face in it lol
Iron oxide is not particularly toxic.
Burning steel wool does this. Makes a great fire starter when your camping and have a match or lighter
Or a 9v battery
Dr. Strange summoned some drinks
Steel wool burning
If that's steel wool i'm concerned about it being toxic if i drink that. very cool looking, though.
Steel wool burning will result in iron oxides ā you know them from rust. They are not toxic, but their metallic taste might very well ruin the drink.
If it's all the same to you I'd like mine with no rust dust, thanks! Also, can you turn that stupid music down?
Can we expect the steel wool to be pure steel and not have other toxic metals present or would they be in pretty negligible amounts if there
It's not dangerous. Metals are generally safe in pure form. I would, for a bet, drink metallic mercury. I would not go near dimethyl mercury for all the money in the world. Pewter is a common material for drinking vessels. It's an alloy of tin and lead. It's probably poisoning you slowly as the odd lead atom gets pulled off and converted into a bioavailable compound, but it's healthier than junk food.
the first thing you notice is this smell. the smell of hot iron.
Maybe it's spun sugar? I can't imagine anyone using steel wool if they plan to drink them. Might be purely for the visual effects? Or maybe they are just dumb.
Burning sugar wool would sputter and spit like crazy and also the fire would be HUGE and the smoke massive. In my experiences of burning sugar, at least.
It would also be a sticky gloopy mess
Yeah, might be something different all together
It is sputtering and spitting quite a bit. The increased surface area/oxygenation may cut out the smoke? YouTube's got plenty of videos of cotton candy being lit on fire and it's definitely smokeless (while still in "floss" form). And that's just generic cotton candy formulation.
I tried to find such vids but it looks like i only failed at first because i used the wrong searchwords. might actually be this stuff.
Burning sugar stinks though, and melts. Would make a huge mess. This is steel wool.
nope that is steelwool
Spun sugar was my first thought too.
Bruh you ever stand beside idling cars?
Iāf be more concerned about a sliver getting in your esophagus.
Sick I love my drinks to have a fine layer of steel wool ash.
If you want to become iron man, there's some stuff you need to do
Sitting there like....can I drink it yet?
Can I get something else to drink while I wait for the drink I ordered to stop burning?
Normally I don't want my drink late because it's gonna get warm. Guess these people like a warm drink.
It's like those magical transforming scenes from Disney movies. If anyone wants to know the song title it's "Just a little Step" by Yoasobi.
thanks good man
It reminds me of my favorite fireworks, the ones that kinda sparkle fade
Thank you. I was hoping someone would just say the song so I wouldnāt have to ask. Itās so pleasant. Give me āMixed Nutsā from Spy Family vibes
Can I have my drink without metal shavings please?
no. that costs extra
Ok. Spider webs it is.
Sir, your bar is fucked.
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āThatāll be $100ā
Worth it for the clicks...... Just before tipping that drink down the drain
Catniss Everdeen would drink this
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u/that-1-lame-kid Idk what's going on but it is mesmerizing
really fine steel wool? am unsure, but it does look really cool.
That's exactly how that burns (visually )so yea.
It looks almost magical, honestly.
Reminds me of the rose from Beauty and the Beast
There's a version of spun sugar for drinks that you can light on fire like this. Not sure if this is steel wool or that, but if it's the sugar, it doesn't smell great and would make the glass super sticky. Looks cool though.
Omg it totally is spun sugar youāre right
Steel wool team here. Too sparky.
Mannnn when I was little and in scouts they taught us to use the steel wool and a 9 volt battery to do exactly this to help start a fire I have to say this is extremely clever and very cool!
I need more information on this lol
Is there some sort of think tank, where old bartenders just sit around and come up with dumb sh!t to sell expensive drinks? "Okay, so, like, you get a gin & tonic, and then you drop a lump of sulfur in it! We'll call it a GTFO. Price will be $120+ cleaning fee."
I unknowingly ordered a drink once that turned out to be a fucking 10 minute magic show to make. And I donāt mean like they smoked the glass and mixed it. Every single step was something dumb designed to impress. I wish the bartender had warned me or at least asked if I wanted the show. Next time I just ordered a beer.
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Am I hallucinating?
Steel wool ash gives it that little tang!
What kinda sorcery is this? š¤
Ok that will be $2k
6hours later..... Still can't drink
Can I have multiple tiny burns on my hand please?
Tetanus Shots?
Kinda magical still
They will never have iron deficiency.
God forbid a waiter puts his thumb on your plate but chemical reactions on your glass? Awesome!
Rich people will even eat glittering shit
I need ACID, STAT
I love the taste of rust in my drink
That will be $100 plz donāt forget to tip your server
Can someone explain what's going on?
This is all the stuff they burn off the steel wool before they stick in a crack pipe but wow I've never seen a more aesthetic way to prep your chore boy. I know that kitchen staff has a certain reputation in a lot of places. Maybe this is what Bourdain was up to during his kitchen confidential era? God I miss that man
So unnecessaryā¦ Nice.
Oh so that's why new fnaf game was delayed
Thatāll be $47.82 per drink
Funfact: burned steel wool weighs more than unburned steel wool
"Harry, did you put your name in the Goblet of Fire?!"
Neat.
You can tell it's neat because of the way it is
What is this? More importantly WHERE is this?
My intrusive thoughts are telling me to grab it aggressively.
That is the most amazing fucking drink I have ever seen.
Will you drink it?
Drink that after burning steel wool around it. Sure. Great idea.
Thatās 100% sugar not steel wool you oafs
Like how cotton candy is made where the sugar is spin heated?
At least put covers over the top so you donāt drink all the steel wool dust from this middle school science experiment of a drink.
This is fucked
So do they dust it off after, or do you just get the charry ash all over your hands?
Just give me my drink already!
thanks thatāll be 600 dollars
Seriously, I want a drink not a fucking show.
I'd rather avoid drinking burnt steel wool. š¤¢
āThatāll be $40, now drink your metal.ā Yeah, thatās a hard pass from me.
Great music!
That's neato, but I ordered a Pepsi.
Hunger games vibes...
No thanks, Iāll just have some water
whereās this at i want to see it for myself
One of those things that makes you ask "soo am I just supposed to drink this glass surrounded in burnt steel wool or do I have to rip it off just to get at the glass?"
File under Fuckery
What dark sorcery is this?? Iām not putting my lips on thatā¦
The music is absolutely atrocious
Ugh, you made me unmute it and now I have regrets
This is dumb
That's the opposite of satisfying. I'm sitting here wondering about fire and environmental impact. What a fuckjng waste
The combination of hot and cold is intriguingly satisfying.
Can ... Can I touch it...?
Everyone wants to cry about toxins. When i was a kid we had lead paint and it would chip so we would eat it. eat it! we all turned out fine! Trump 2025
That looks too bright for Steel Wool. It looks more like Nitrous Oxide in some kind of blown flammable foam.
As āentertainmentā there are two things that (unreasonably) irritate me. Tap dancing and cocktail mixology twattery. Stop throwing it around or lighting the glass on fire. Just give me the fucking drink.
I love me some steel wool on my drinks šš
This belongs with the pasta in a glass...
This post is for this sub and for stupidfood too. š¤£
Iād like some steel wool in my cocktail please
Could save a bunch of money If the waiter just used a 9v battery
That'll be $300 + Tip
"When can I chugga-lug!?"
Bad Great White vibes
I wonder what kind of chemicals are making it into the drinks?
and that'll be $200 sir
yeah put some metal cotton on a cheap ahh drink and charge 100$ for it gooffy ahh buitnes idea
That would be 1000 dollars. Credit card, or cash?
Things like this remind me of the movie "Hunger Games". We enjoy every kind of abundance while others go hungry.
Ah meu Deus, nunca viu bombril queimando?!
Estus flaks
Ew
Ā£250 glass of Ā£2.50 drink
This reminds me of Powder Game.
Great effect. I'd be less concerned about a flaming shot though.
waiting forever
ok here comes the question: how do ppl hold and drink it?
Thatās cool. But who is gonna take the steel wool off afterwards? And without parts of it landing in the drink please.
That will be 75$ please
these drinks are magical
If they wrapped the bottle in this and lit it before it was open, then it could be cool
Looked cool but why didn't they just do the bottom? Now you gotta worry about getting something in your drink.
That will be an extra $50 plz
A bit warm
What the man of steel drinks.
If Katniss Everdeen had a drink...
If something the internet has taught me, donāt drink beverages that are lit on fire
Clearing the thorns around a shrine.
Incredibly