salanderson Posted September 18, 2010 Author Posted September 18, 2010 Hello friends, I have just arrived at my new house in Manchester so as I'm sure you can imagine I need to spend my time wisely and unpack, however I shall have a quick read before doing so. Interestingly the smell has now subsided which was excellent as I met my new house mates today. I ate a whole pack of Polo's in the car before arriving. The taste is still VERY strong. On the car journey I spent some of my time making a list of all the things that I have tried to get rid of the taste. Things that I have eaten/drank/done to try and get rid of the salty taste in my mouth Brushing my teeth and tongue with multiple different pastes Mouthwash Various mints Water Mayonnaise Juice's Beer (I would try vodka but I am allergic) wiping my tongue with bread Garlic Ginger Salt Pepper Wasabi Soy Sauce Ketchup and salad cream mixed Handful of chilli's Mud Lots of variety's of chocolate and sweets Vindaloo Chinese Coating my tongue in paprika Lemon and vinegar mdma Olive oil The sachets of flavouring you get in Koka noodles Whipped cream Mustard Mint sauce Milkshake Vaseline Variety of Teas and hot drinks Ice cream Toast with many different toppings Shampoo (I regret this one the most. Needless to say Dandy got a punch in the noggin, the crafty fiend!) This was all I could really think of, I've added a few more since writing the list. Obviously I've eaten lots more than that but they are the things I've eaten to actually try and eradicate the taste. Sorry I don't have very much time to post at present. Olly.
forevermusic Posted September 18, 2010 Posted September 18, 2010 You tried more salt?!? :LOL: Blimey... that is a hell of a list. It must be very stubborn not to go away.
Kris. Posted September 18, 2010 Posted September 18, 2010 You tried more salt?!? :LOL: I was about to ask the same!
Bai-Lee Posted September 18, 2010 Posted September 18, 2010 :LOL::LOL: You should try Marmite...... Although my black streamer did taste like it so maybe not....
forevermusic Posted September 18, 2010 Posted September 18, 2010 Just did a count... that's 34 items That is a very stubborn cluster of salty stuff.
salanderson Posted September 18, 2010 Author Posted September 18, 2010 Can't help but feel the need to post something serious. There was likely a substance in the confetti that damaged the tastebuds for tasting other things than salt, to the extent they stopped functioning. This means that you can now (almost) only taste salt, and that the other tastes will return once new tastebuds have replaced the damaged/malfunctioning ones. No need to worry though, even on perfectly healthy tongues the tastebuds are lost and replaced once per week. So in a couple of days from now you should be cured. Don't laugh people, the above is most likely true, and can even happen when eating biological substances, like pine nuts. This is a fantastic explanation however I'm afraid it can't be correct because when I eat other items of food the taste temporarily masks the saltiness meaning my buds must still be working.
Einafets Posted September 18, 2010 Posted September 18, 2010 Mud???? :LOL: and Vaseline? I am dying here
salanderson Posted September 18, 2010 Author Posted September 18, 2010 Oh and I do believe I missed Onion's from my list
Tintin Posted September 18, 2010 Posted September 18, 2010 I think your only solution now is to try jizz.
JacksSmirkingR3venge Posted September 18, 2010 Posted September 18, 2010 That was a very long list of food/drinks. You should probably just go see a doctor at this point.... It's been what, 2 days now?
Shrinking Universe Posted September 18, 2010 Posted September 18, 2010 This is a fantastic explanation however I'm afraid it can't be correct because when I eat other items of food the taste temporarily masks the saltiness meaning my buds must still be working. Ah ok, was worth a shot
salanderson Posted September 18, 2010 Author Posted September 18, 2010 That was a very long list of food/drinks. You should probably just go see a doctor at this point.... It's been what, 2 days now? You're correct that I need to acquire an appointment with a medical professional. The only problem is is that I moved to Manchester today (from Brighton) and don't have the faintest idea of the location of my local surgery. I'm thinking of writing to Muse management and asking if they have had any similar problems reported, it's bound to be a problem with more than just myself.
Yellow Regret Posted September 18, 2010 Posted September 18, 2010 I'm thinking of writing to Muse management and asking if they have had any similar problems reported, it's bound to be a problem with more than just myself. Erm...
shelovesyou Posted September 18, 2010 Posted September 18, 2010 I was hungry But I had only streamers Then I decided to eat one A confetti tongue collision I had nothing left to lose I took the time to choose Then I ate the streamer With no idea that... The salt would be forever And If I die I'll still taste that flavour And I, will taste it ever Cause salt will be forever My mouth is broken Tastebuds fail to function You ask for medical advice But no one wants to listen Taste, The streamers colourful Confetti looks so good But you find the taste Is like Bellamy's semen Salt is forever And If I die I'll still taste that flavour And I, will taste it ever Cause salt will be forever Now I had nothing left to lose I took the time to choose Then I ate the streamer With no idea that... The salt would be forever And If I die I'll still taste that flavour And I, will taste it ever Cause salt will be forever I'm dead.
MUSEquera Posted September 18, 2010 Posted September 18, 2010 Oh, gawd, this thread is going to be the death of me . I keep choking on my food, which goes to show that I am a slow learner . And the tags!!
MUSEquera Posted September 18, 2010 Posted September 18, 2010 I think your only solution now is to try jizz. :LOL::LOL:
JacksSmirkingR3venge Posted September 18, 2010 Posted September 18, 2010 You're correct that I need to acquire an appointment with a medical professional. The only problem is is that I moved to Manchester today (from Brighton) and don't have the faintest idea of the location of my local surgery. I'm thinking of writing to Muse management and asking if they have had any similar problems reported, it's bound to be a problem with more than just myself. Ah I see. I hope you can find something soon! I have to say this is the most interesting thing I have ever heard. Who knew confetti could be so salty :L
Anxyous Posted September 18, 2010 Posted September 18, 2010 You're correct that I need to acquire an appointment with a medical professional. The only problem is is that I moved to Manchester today (from Brighton) and don't have the faintest idea of the location of my local surgery. I'm thinking of writing to Muse management and asking if they have had any similar problems reported, it's bound to be a problem with more than just myself. I doubt it. The only other people who do that, are too young to speak about it. And MDMA? Seriously?
lalalive Posted September 18, 2010 Posted September 18, 2010 :LOL: Of all the things on that list... MDMA?? And shampoo? Seriously??? Surely, you could ask someone where the local doctor is....or even google it. I think this is a far more pressing issue than unpacking
Trilateral_Symmetry_Com'n. Posted September 18, 2010 Posted September 18, 2010 MDMA? Really? Maybe he's trying to get warm & fuzzy feelings about the persistent salty taste. But yeah, this is one guy who really shouldn't be doing any more drugs. It's easy to laugh at salanderson, but there's a very good chance he's making some unenviable medical history here, and that his case will be published in a medical journal someday (or written up in an otolaryngology blog or somesuch). Doctors love oddball cases and gossiping -- er, consulting and comparing notes -- about them, so at the very least his story will circulate through the UK medical community...
salanderson Posted September 18, 2010 Author Posted September 18, 2010 I was already planning on taking the MDMA so I decided to spread my part out on the table and lick it up. Usually it tastes very vile, this time it was not so bad. The shampoo was my pal Dandy's idea and being very insistent that it would work got the better of me.
JessicaSarahS Posted September 18, 2010 Posted September 18, 2010 Doctors love oddball cases and gossiping -- er' date=' consulting and comparing notes -- about them, so at the very least his story will circulate through the UK medical community...[/quote'] But it's not really oddball. He got poisoned from the flame retardant on the confetti, it damaged some of his taste buds so now he only tastes his salty saliva, and he didn't seek proper medical care for an extended period of time. Sounds pretty open and closed to me.
salanderson Posted September 18, 2010 Author Posted September 18, 2010 But it's not really oddball. He got poisoned from the flame retardant on the confetti, it damaged some of his taste buds so now he only tastes his salty saliva, and he didn't seek proper medical care for an extended period of time. Sounds pretty open and closed to me. The only chance he has had to seek medical attention he has been rejected as a prank caller. Brilliant.
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