Have you ever done something that someone was daring you to do and wished you could take it back? Something you knew was going to be a bad idea, but you did it anyway? This happened to me Thursday night....
We were at family dinner (something we do every Thursday with our friends--big potluck essentially). Matt Coles brought up the idea of trying to consume a large amount of cinnamon at one time. Large = tablespoon....I said no! However, I did agree to try a teaspoon of it. Gerry Emig also decided to take on the challenge with a little bit less than a teaspoon. Little did I know that it is very hard to swallow this much cinnamon at one time.
Gerry and I had a crowd of 5 or so watching this event in the backyard. Did you know cinnamon dries up everything in your mouth and throat? I didn't!! I began hacking up cinnamon and air....the cupcake I ate about 30 minutes before that with chocolate icing, came back up along with some of my dinner. Yes, I began throwing up in the Coles' backyard while everyone pointed and laughed--I will be honest....I would have been laughing too and was, slightly, as I projectiled some tasty items.
I had cinnamon coming out of my nose as well even later when I was at home. My thoughts: I will never again try to swallow a large amount of cinnamon even if somewhere dares me to no matter how much I think I can. If I ever find myself in that situation again, I will try to salivate as much as possible before hand as it will help lubricate my esophagus so the fine powder cinnamon has help going down.
Yes, I still like cinnamon even after that night.
This is hilarious. Now I know the perfect prank to play on someone who doesn't know that cinnamon is a dangerous weapon. Thanks for living life a little ahead of me so I can learn from your experiences. haha
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