Consider reconsidering the five-second rule once you learn which troublesome creatures can contaminate your dropped food. While this age-old rule has endured without causing fatal diseases, its applicability becomes questionable when extended to every floor and surface, especially public ones.
While a few germs can be beneficial for building your immune system, some are advocating for the abandonment of the unwritten five-second rule, especially after watching a video about flies circulating on X (formerly Twitter).
The revelation centers around the work of arguably our most annoying insect – the fly. The buzzing of flies disrupting a beautiful summer picnic is a common annoyance. Despite our quick attempts to shoo them away, especially if they’ve briefly landed on our food, the question arises: should we really be discarding the food afterward? Flies don’t eat like humans; lacking teeth, they can’t chew. Instead, they vomit enzymes onto the food, breaking it down for easier consumption and digestion.
A charming thought, isn’t it?! The viral video showcasing this process was created by YouTuber Zack D. Films. Although the information isn’t groundbreaking, people on social media are seriously reconsidering their actions when a fly lands on their food or in a public place. A user on X commented, “This is even more gross than I had imagined.” Another added, “Ew, new revulsion unlocked.” It’s not just their vomit causing concern; their feet are also problematic. As one user pointed out, “Flies are on poop all day.”
“They are throwing it up on your food, and particles from the feet are also fecal matter.” Despite this unsettling revelation, not everyone seemed too bothered. One person even expressed gratitude, saying, “If it is putting digestive enzymes in my food, I guess that will help me digest it as well.” Another proposed a practical solution, suggesting, “Just remove the chunk the fly was busy on, then continue enjoying your food.”