How F’d Up Were You – Locked In Is No Excuse Not To Drink
On Monday mornings, we like to check in and ask you, “How F’d Up Were You?”
What a gorgeous Sunday we had, right? Nice weekend. It was scorching hot on Saturday. Then everything broke on Sunday. Temperatures and lower humidity were great to end the weekend.
It gave you a chance to sit back, relax, maybe pop a couple of cold ones.
Which may have ended up with you being overserved. But hopefully not as bad as this poor soul over in England who, even though he was locked inside a store, didn’t use it as an excuse not to drink.
Guy walked into a convenience store, wanted beer. He actually got what he wanted, but not in the manner that he wanted.
It turns out he had plenty of time to drink it, too.
Here’s what happened.
Thief goes into the convenience store, flashes a knife, grabs a case of beer, while the owner says, “I know what I’ll do.” He runs out of the store and cpulled down the metal security shutters, which ended up trapping the crook inside.
So the robber is trying to find a way out. I don’t know if there’s a back entrance or not. Apparently, neither did he. If there is one, he couldn’t find it, that’s for sure. So at one point, the robber tried to squeeze through a tight opening between the ground and the bottom of the shutters, and he got stuck.
Well, realizing that “I’m not getting out of this,” he reached back for one of the beers that he was trying to steal, cracked it open, and enjoyed at least one cold one until the cops arrived, letting him out of the store.
It’ll obviously be a while before he’s able to enjoy another beer, as he received a three year jail sentence for armed robbery.
That was one expensive beer run right there.
And that’s this morning’s How f’d up were you? here on the DHA Morning Jolt.
You Should Probably Skip These Foods At A Breakfast Buffet
Eggs
Many establishments opt for powdered eggs instead of fresh ones, as it’s a cost-effective way to prepare large quantities of scrambled eggs to cater to numerous guests at once. However, powdered eggs cannot compare to the taste, texture, and color of their fresh counterparts. Another concern lies in the fact that these eggs are pre-cooked, which means they might sit at unsafe temperatures for extended periods.
According to the FDA, serving eggs immediately after cooking is crucial to prevent foodborne illnesses. Unfortunately, in a buffet setting, it’s challenging to determine how long the eggs have been sitting out.
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Fruit
Unless you witnessed the fruit being freshly prepared in the kitchen, it’s nearly impossible to gauge how long that eye-catching fruit display has been sitting there. According to the FDA, when fruits are cut, their protective skins are breached, leaving the flesh vulnerable to the surrounding environment and any potential bacteria. This creates two primary reasons that heighten the risk of contamination. Firstly, cutting the fruit makes its water content and nutrients readily available to microorganisms. Secondly, without any heating process, disease-causing germs aren’t eliminated, further contributing to the potential hazards of consuming cut fruits from a buffet display.
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Waffles
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There’s a joy of pouring your own batter into a Belgian waffle maker, flipping it eagerly, and waiting for that gratifying green light before embellishing it with toppings. However, it’s best to exercise caution and avoid the waffle station. As per TikToker Brandi Augustus, a former hotel employee, the waffle batter served there is often old and sour. Instead of disposing of the old batter, new batter is mixed with it. It’s worth noting that not all places offering breakfast buffets adhere to this practice, but it’s wise to stay informed and make a decision based on the circumstances.
