Official Bored at Work / Off-Topic Chat Thread II

[Mezlo]

Re: Official Bored at Work / Off-Topic Chat Thread II

But you would agree with me moving Celine into my #2 position, yes?

[Taskmage]

Re: Official Bored at Work / Off-Topic Chat Thread II

My list would go something like James Randi, Stephen Pinker, Samantha Bee, but to each his own.

[Mezlo]

Re: Official Bored at Work / Off-Topic Chat Thread II

I do like me some Samantha Bee. She's my number 17.

[Etra]

Re: Official Bored at Work / Off-Topic Chat Thread II

Celine Dion is now number 2.

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Spoiler 'cause of the "F word" in the gif.

Edit: Well. I tried. LOL

[cidbahamut]

Re: Official Bored at Work / Off-Topic Chat Thread II

It's better that way.

[Aksannyi]

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Men drive me absolutely batty sometimes.

[Taskmage]

Re: Official Bored at Work / Off-Topic Chat Thread II

Would you rather have bats drive you menstrual?

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Double jeopardy if they're vampire bats.

[Aksannyi]

Re: Official Bored at Work / Off-Topic Chat Thread II

Well I'm goth, what do you think? Blood and darkness fascinate me.

But my men problems are nothing compared to my financial problems. Every time I turn around it's something else. And yes, this just happened, all in succession. I want to jump off a building right now, but I wouldn't die, just injure myself horribly and make my financial woes even worse.

[Nandito]

Re: Official Bored at Work / Off-Topic Chat Thread II

So uh... how does one get a mental taste out of their mouth? Like, it wasn't anything you ate and can get rid of with a mint. It just lingers in your mind how the taste should be like.

Because let me tell you, there is nothing worse than tasting something like cardboard, something burnt, and then somewhere along the line the thing was dipped into perfume.

[Taskmage]

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Copied this off of Discovery Health:

There are plenty of reasons you may have a metallic taste that aren't related to pregnancy or your sense of smell. Antibiotics and anti-thyroid and neurological drugs are just a few of the medications that may cause dysgeusia. People undergoing chemotherapy and radiation -- as well as those recovering from surgeries where anesthesia was used -- also may report experiencing a metallic taste both during and after treatment. Those suffering from head and neck cancers and other various medical conditions, like Bell's palsy, Parkinson's disease, diabetes and gastroesophageal reflux disease, may also have a persistent metallic taste as a side effect [source: Danoff].

Unhealthy practices like smoking or having poor dental hygiene can also cause a foul metallic taste. Oral infections such as gingivitis and periodontitis often cause gums to bleed. The iron that is released as blood breaks down in the mouth can leave a strong metal taste behind. To prevent this from happening, combat dental disease and bacteria by scraping your tongue, brushing your teeth twice a day and flossing regularly.

Dysgeusia can also be caused by a vitamin or mineral deficiency, like B-12 or zinc, or an overdose of a particular nutrient, dietary supplement or a food containing potentially toxic ingredients. An overdose of selenium -- a mineral found in seafood, lean red meat and Brazil nuts -- can cause a metallic taste. Excessive zinc consumption could also produce this condition as a side effect [source: Srilakshmi].

Perhaps the most serious cause of a metallic taste is clupeotoxin poisoning. This potentially fatal condition occurs after consuming plankton-eating fish such as sardines, herring, tarpons or bonefish contaminated with the toxin. This poison can not only cause one's mouth to taste like metal, but the victim can become violently ill, and approximately 50 percent of cases of clupeotoxin poisoning result in death. Besides dysgeusia, symptoms can include blue-tinged fingers, toes, nose and lips, vomiting, diarrhea, lightheadedness, abdominal pain and a drop in blood pressure [sources: Hui, WebMD].

Even though most common causes of a metallic taste are easily treated, if the condition is persistent, it's important to see a doctor for a diagnosis. If you'd like to know more about why your sense of taste could become impaired, check out the links on the next page.

[Yellow Mage]

Re: Official Bored at Work / Off-Topic Chat Thread II

I get a weird, vaguely numb metallic taste sometimes when I stand up too quickly, among other things.

[DakAttack]

Re: Official Bored at Work / Off-Topic Chat Thread II

So uh... how does one get a mental taste out of their mouth? Like, it wasn't anything you ate and can get rid of with a mint. It just lingers in your mind how the taste should be like.

Because let me tell you, there is nothing worse than tasting something like cardboard, something burnt, and then somewhere along the line the thing was dipped into perfume.

Ketosis can cause a metallic taste in one's mouth, as well as artificial sweeteners.

[Taskmage]

Re: Official Bored at Work / Off-Topic Chat Thread II

I'm just going to leave this here: Hyperbole and a Half: Depression Part Two
It is really freaking long, but if you or someone you know experiences depression, or you just want to understand depression better, you should probably read it. Most of the volume is mspaint graphics, anyway.

Speaking of depression, I think I'm there again. Frustrating as hell when everything's going great and you think you've got some momentum, and then suddenly you just go dead inside. It's like if you were jogging and out of the blue both your legs went to sleep, except instead of your legs it's your fucking soul. I'd think the mood stabilizers weren't working except I know how much more of a mess I was 18 months ago. They're working, just not as well as I'd like. I just wish there was some way to control or at least predict this happening.

I guess this should be a peeve? idk.

[NightShayde]

Re: Official Bored at Work / Off-Topic Chat Thread II

Hellooooooooo, People! Long time, no visit ... What did I miss?

I randomly thought of Aksannyi the other day, wondered how she was doing, and then realized I should just pop in and see. Yay - Aks is alive!

[Aksannyi]

Re: Official Bored at Work / Off-Topic Chat Thread II

I'm alive. I am busy at work and cranky.