[net.consumers] Powdered Creamer and Flames

jane@ames.UUCP (Jane (betcha can't pronounce it) Medefesser) (02/12/86)

> 
> Actually, there's a fairly easy and very graphic way to convince 
> most people that garbage isn't edible -- burn it.  Yes, it's
> flameable.  So if the waiter gives you any flack for wanting real
> milk, simply ask for a match.  Open the chemical container.  Light
> the match.  Pour the powder over the match and watch the
> beautiful puff of flame!

Just an observation, I'm not sticking up for that gunk, cuz I 
personally HATE IT, but did you realize that most powdered ANYTHING 
is flamable?


Jane Medefesser
Informatics General Corp.
NASA Ames Research Center 
Moffett Field, California
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jay@imagen.UUCP (Jay Jaeckel) (02/13/86)

> 
> Just an observation, I'm not sticking up for that gunk, cuz I 
> personally HATE IT, but did you realize that most powdered ANYTHING 
> is flamable?
> 

Now, if you can get the LIQUID imitation {creamer or anything else} to
burn, I'd say DON'T DRINK IT.  (Sort of like the high-octane tap water
in some regions.)
                                      -- J.J.
                                      ...{decwrl,ucbvax}!imagen!jay