Stupid questions sent to Snopes

[Quiet Storm]

Probably everyone who regularly uses the internet has heard of Snopes, the site where you can check whether an urban legend you read or heard is actually true.

Among the more unusual questions that are sent our way, we sometimes find a few seemingly posed with such a sense of urgency that we can't help but wonder about the circumstances that prompted them — and the results.

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A few examples:

HOW CAN I GET THE SUCTION BROKE WHEN THE CONTACT IS STUCK TO EYE

I just read a blurb that pre-packaged foods can cause people to turn gay because of too much estrogen. If I was only allowed one question for snopes, I would ask if this is true. Is it?

can you tell me if there any subjects that have not been tainted by an urban legend in anyway shape or form?

 

[Esav Benyamin]

Good old Snopes. They take it all in such good humor.

 

[Sword and Shield]

Yea, for I am a proud Snopester. Are there any others about?

 

[Cougar Allen]

I can't help wondering where people get questions like:

is it true that if you take already been chewed gum and put it in an orange peel and put it in the refigrator for 4-6weeks and then eat it will it be acid?

If I run around telling people that, will some of them ask Snopes if it's true? If you got a forwarded email saying "if you take already been chewed gum and put it in an orange peel and put it in the refigrator for 4-6weeks and then eat it will it be acid! Please forward to everyone you know!" would you forward it?

 

[Ashes]

I've heard that it is impossible to take a lightbulb out of your mouth once one puts it in, without either breaking the bulb or dislocating the jaw.

Do you know if this is true? I'm counting on you - my husband is really curious, and I don't want to have to drive him to the hospital...

Oh, somebody please try this!

~ashes