Bored Panda works better on our iPhone app
Continue in app Continue in browser

BoredPanda Add post form topAdd Post
Tooltip close

The Bored Panda iOS app is live! Fight boredom with iPhones and iPads here.

“You Can Just Eat It, Then”: Karen Eats Moldy Veggies After Refusing To Acknowledge A Worker
49

“You Can Just Eat It, Then”: Karen Eats Moldy Veggies After Refusing To Acknowledge A Worker

'Karen' Gets To Taste Mold After Ignoring Server's Warnings“You Can Just Eat It, Then”: Karen Eats Moldy Veggies After Refusing To Acknowledge A Worker“She Ate The Whole. Damn. Thing”: Server Tries Warning Woman About Mold, Gets Told Off “She Ate The Whole. Damn. Thing”: 'Karen' Left To Eat Moldy Food After Chasing Server AwayKaren Refuses To Listen To Server Trying To Tell Her The Food Is Moldy, He Lets Her Eat It“Mold Died From The Karen Infection”: Woman Eats Mold After Refusing To Hear Out An EmployeeRestaurant Employee Tries To Tell Karen Her Food Is Moldy, Gets Shooed Away So He Lets Her Eat It“Go Away, Leave Me Alone”: Karen Refuses To Swap Her Moldy Food, Employee Maliciously Complies
ADVERTISEMENT

When a job position involves interacting with clients, it’s important to have good customer service skills. However, no matter how good one’s abilities might be, some people just can’t be pleased. Or rather, they just want to be left to their own devices.

Recently, Redditor Eaglefeather148 shared a similar encounter where a lady was desperately trying to chase a coworker away so she could eat in peace. What she failed to hear during it was the employee trying to warn her about the moldy food on her tray. But because she was acting rudely towards the workers, she was maliciously left to enjoy the meal on her own.

A lady rudely chased an employee away just so she could eat her meal in peace

Image credits: Anna Shvets / pexels (not the actual photo)

What she failed to hear was the warning about moldy food on her plate

ADVERTISEMENT

Image credits: Daria Klimova / pexels (not the actual photo)

ADVERTISEMENT

Image credits: Rene Asmussen / pexels (not the actual photo)

Image credits: eaglefeather148

Consuming mold by accident won’t kill you

If you accidentally sunk your teeth in some moldy food, there’s nothing to worry about. It’s extremely common and mostly harmless to healthy individuals.

ADVERTISEMENT

That said, on rare occasions, it can make a person sick if they’re not careful enough. The feeling of nausea might appear after consuming moldy food, but that’s likely because it tastes bad, not because of some particular toxins. The exception is if it produces mycotoxins, as even a small amount of them can be damaging to human health. It’s often found in grains, celery, grape juice, apples, and other produce.

Dr. Bedford, during an interview with Woman’s Health, recommended waiting to see if symptoms go beyond nausea before contacting a doctor. The stomach is a harsh environment containing acids and enzymes, making it hard for most bacteria and fungi to survive.

In fact, mold is everywhere around us, and we might not even realize it. It multiplies by releasing clouds of microscopic spores that are invisible to the human eye, and they can travel anywhere by wind or water. Because it surrounds us, the average person inhales between 1,000 and 10 billion particles of it per day.

Image credits: Sandy Millar / pexels (not the actual photo)

ADVERTISEMENT

Mold can be prevented by washing and refrigerating food

The good news is that it’s possible to delay mold growth by washing and storing our food properly. It’s useful to know that fungus thrives in warm and humid environments, and by lowering the temperature, we can slow its reproducing process. For instance, refrigerating or freezing baked goods can prolong their shelf life.

Some foods are more susceptible to growing mold than others – vegetables and fruit are two main examples. One way to avoid this is to wash them just before eating them. Rinsing them right from the store might leave extra water behind, which speeds up the growth of mold.

Experts also recommend avoiding overcrowding your fridge to allow for better airflow. This removes the moisture with which mold thrives. Additionally, cleaning your fridge or anything else that comes into contact with mold ensures that it doesn’t spread further through air ventilation, dishcloths, storage items, or cooking utensils.

Probably the most obvious way to avoid fungus is to eat the food you buy. If you reduce trips to the grocery store and purchase what you really need, you lower the chances of waste and produce going bad. To execute this, make a goal of getting fresh ingredients to use in meals within a couple of days. One fun idea to help you with it is designating an “eat me first” shelf to have a visual reminder in your fridge of what needs to be consumed soon.

ADVERTISEMENT

Another great tip is to thoroughly examine groceries before you pick them up. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) recommends checking food in glass containers, carefully looking at the stems of fresh produce, and avoiding bruised fruits or vegetables. The organization also encourages customers to inform store workers if they spot any fuzzies on goods.

Image credits: Anna Shvets / pexels (not the actual photo)

You might want to stop cutting around moldy spots on food

Those who are brave enough to ignore the mold and cut around it should know that not every food is safe to continue eating after doing so. Though we only see the fuzzy discoloration on produce, it has roots that spread inside goods, making it unsafe to consume.

So, the general rule is that if you find fungus on soft foods like bread, fruits, and cheeses – scrap it, as it spreads more easily on porous and water-rich produce. And yes, that also means if you find one fuzzy strawberry, you should throw the whole bunch away.

However, spots of it on hard foods like cheese, vegetables, or cured meats might mean that it’s still good to eat. To remove it safely, experts recommend cutting off at least an inch around the area and washing the used knife thoroughly afterward.

ADVERTISEMENT

Image credits: Vlad Chețan / pexels (not the actual photo)

The lady was titled as a total Karen

ADVERTISEMENT
Ic_polls

Poll Question

Thanks! Check out the results:

Share on Facebook
Austeja Zokaite

Austeja Zokaite

Writer, BoredPanda staff

Read more »

Hi, glad you swung by! My name is Austėja, and I’m a writer at Bored Panda. With a degree in English philology, I’m interested in all aspects of language. Being fresh out of university, my mission is to master the art of writing and add my unique touch to every personal story and uplifting article we publish. In my time here, I’ve covered some fun topics such as scrungy cats and pareidolia, as well as more serious ones about mental health and relationship hiccups. When I’m not on my laptop, you’ll probably find me devouring pastries, especially croissants, paired with a soothing cup of tea. Sunsets, the sea, and swimming are some of my favorite things.

Read less »
Austeja Zokaite

Austeja Zokaite

Writer, BoredPanda staff

Hi, glad you swung by! My name is Austėja, and I’m a writer at Bored Panda. With a degree in English philology, I’m interested in all aspects of language. Being fresh out of university, my mission is to master the art of writing and add my unique touch to every personal story and uplifting article we publish. In my time here, I’ve covered some fun topics such as scrungy cats and pareidolia, as well as more serious ones about mental health and relationship hiccups. When I’m not on my laptop, you’ll probably find me devouring pastries, especially croissants, paired with a soothing cup of tea. Sunsets, the sea, and swimming are some of my favorite things.

Gabija Saveiskyte

Gabija Saveiskyte

Author, BoredPanda staff

Read more »

Hi there! I am a Visual Editor at Bored Panda. My job is to ensure that all the articles are aesthetically pleasing. I get to work with a variety of topics ranging from all the relationship drama to lots and lots of memes and, my personal favorites, funny cute cats. When I am not perfecting the images, you can find me reading with a cup of matcha latte and a cat in my lap, taking photos (of my cat), getting lost in the forest, or simply cuddling with my cat... Did I mention that I love cats?

Read less »

Gabija Saveiskyte

Gabija Saveiskyte

Author, BoredPanda staff

Hi there! I am a Visual Editor at Bored Panda. My job is to ensure that all the articles are aesthetically pleasing. I get to work with a variety of topics ranging from all the relationship drama to lots and lots of memes and, my personal favorites, funny cute cats. When I am not perfecting the images, you can find me reading with a cup of matcha latte and a cat in my lap, taking photos (of my cat), getting lost in the forest, or simply cuddling with my cat... Did I mention that I love cats?

What do you think ?
Add photo comments
POST
Jennik
Community Member
9 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I once had a similar situation. I noticed a woman was about to drive off with her shoes on top of the car (I presume she had changed into flats for driving). I was in a hurry to get the words out before she drove away so rushed over and said, "Excuse me! Your car! You've--" She cut me off and said "I can park where I like. P** off, b****!". I tried one more time to explain and she nearly ran me over, screaming abuse the whole time. I hope they were really expensive shoes.

Gustav Gallifrey
Community Member
9 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The lead-in pic to all this showed a young woman eating pizza, and i was just about to go on a psychopathic rampage about someone PUTTING CUCUMBER ON PIZZA! Be more careful, BP, ins some jurisdictions you might be held responsible for inciting violence.

Trillian
Community Member
9 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He made "a couple of attempts to tell her"? Was she plugging her ears singing lalala?How long does it take to just say: "There is mold on your food"?

BlackestDawn
Community Member
9 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

More likely interrupting him and not listening if he managed to get the important parts out.

Load More Replies...
Load More Comments
Jennik
Community Member
9 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I once had a similar situation. I noticed a woman was about to drive off with her shoes on top of the car (I presume she had changed into flats for driving). I was in a hurry to get the words out before she drove away so rushed over and said, "Excuse me! Your car! You've--" She cut me off and said "I can park where I like. P** off, b****!". I tried one more time to explain and she nearly ran me over, screaming abuse the whole time. I hope they were really expensive shoes.

Gustav Gallifrey
Community Member
9 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The lead-in pic to all this showed a young woman eating pizza, and i was just about to go on a psychopathic rampage about someone PUTTING CUCUMBER ON PIZZA! Be more careful, BP, ins some jurisdictions you might be held responsible for inciting violence.

Trillian
Community Member
9 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He made "a couple of attempts to tell her"? Was she plugging her ears singing lalala?How long does it take to just say: "There is mold on your food"?

BlackestDawn
Community Member
9 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

More likely interrupting him and not listening if he managed to get the important parts out.

Load More Replies...
Load More Comments
You May Like
Related on Bored Panda
Related on Bored Panda
Trending on Bored Panda
Also on Bored Panda