Does dark chocolate make you sneeze?

[dug777]

Some strange variant of a photic sneeze?

I never really noticed this prior to discovering 85% (once you go black...), but it's as reliable as the sun coming up every morning.

Anyway.

 

[Crono]

Lol, I was just eating a square of Lindt's 85% (never eat more than that a day of 85% cacao) yesterday, and I did sneeze after the first bite.
I think you are right, that i may be similar to the photic sneeze reflex: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Photic_sneeze_reflex
They even mention how cold air or strong mint gum can cause sneezing (which it does occasionally for me).

I :heart: Lindt, especially their white chocolate.

 

[Saint Michael]

It's because you're a loser.

 

[alexvorn2]

Then don't eat chocolate

 

[finite automaton]

Originally posted by: Crono
Lol, I was just eating a square of Lindt's 85% (never eat more than that a day of 85% cacao) yesterday, and I did sneeze after the first bite.
I think you are right, that i may be similar to the photic sneeze reflex: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Photic_sneeze_reflex
They even mention how cold air or strong mint gum can cause sneezing (which it does occasionally for me).

I :heart: Lindt, especially their white chocolate.

What does chocolate have to do with the sun?

...and, altoids make me sneeze

 

[Crono]

Originally posted by: finite automaton

Originally posted by: Crono
Lol, I was just eating a square of Lindt's 85% (never eat more than that a day of 85% cacao) yesterday, and I did sneeze after the first bite.
I think you are right, that i may be similar to the photic sneeze reflex: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Photic_sneeze_reflex
They even mention how cold air or strong mint gum can cause sneezing (which it does occasionally for me).

I :heart: Lindt, especially their white chocolate.

What does chocolate have to do with the sun?

...and, altoids make me sneeze

"Another theory suggests that tears leaking into the nose through the nasolacrimal duct are a cause of the photic sneeze reflex. The speed of the reflex seems to favor the first theory, as it happens much too quickly for tears to be generated and drain into the nose. In addition this sneeze reflex can be brought on by a sudden inhaling of cold air or a strong flavor such as a strong mint gum. This implies an overstimulation of any nerve close to the trigeminal nerve can cause the sneeze reflex."

 

[finite automaton]

Originally posted by: Crono

Originally posted by: finite automaton

Originally posted by: Crono
Lol, I was just eating a square of Lindt's 85% (never eat more than that a day of 85% cacao) yesterday, and I did sneeze after the first bite.
I think you are right, that i may be similar to the photic sneeze reflex: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Photic_sneeze_reflex
They even mention how cold air or strong mint gum can cause sneezing (which it does occasionally for me).

I :heart: Lindt, especially their white chocolate.

What does chocolate have to do with the sun?

...and, altoids make me sneeze

"Another theory suggests that tears leaking into the nose through the nasolacrimal duct are a cause of the photic sneeze reflex. The speed of the reflex seems to favor the first theory, as it happens much too quickly for tears to be generated and drain into the nose. In addition this sneeze reflex can be brought on by a sudden inhaling of cold air or a strong flavor such as a strong mint gum. This implies an overstimulation of any nerve close to the trigeminal nerve can cause the sneeze reflex."

Oh, you wanted me to read past the first sentence. This is ATOT, remember?

 

[Crono]

Originally posted by: finite automaton

Originally posted by: Crono

Originally posted by: finite automaton

Originally posted by: Crono
Lol, I was just eating a square of Lindt's 85% (never eat more than that a day of 85% cacao) yesterday, and I did sneeze after the first bite.
I think you are right, that i may be similar to the photic sneeze reflex: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Photic_sneeze_reflex
They even mention how cold air or strong mint gum can cause sneezing (which it does occasionally for me).

I :heart: Lindt, especially their white chocolate.

What does chocolate have to do with the sun?

...and, altoids make me sneeze

"Another theory suggests that tears leaking into the nose through the nasolacrimal duct are a cause of the photic sneeze reflex. The speed of the reflex seems to favor the first theory, as it happens much too quickly for tears to be generated and drain into the nose. In addition this sneeze reflex can be brought on by a sudden inhaling of cold air or a strong flavor such as a strong mint gum. This implies an overstimulation of any nerve close to the trigeminal nerve can cause the sneeze reflex."

Oh, you wanted me to read past the first sentence. This is ATOT, remember?

Good point. I will cut and paste next time

 

[dug777]

Originally posted by: alexvorn2
Then don't eat chocolate

I like sneezing.

 

[moshquerade]

ur weird.

 

[dug777]

Originally posted by: moshquerade
ur weird.

*/ace ventura*

spank you mosh, spankyouverymuch!

*/ace ventura*

Also, I just ate another block, and sneezed

 

[Lola]

Not chocolate, but peppermint does.

 

[JulesMaximus]

Yes, and this thread needs more poal.

 

[nakedfrog]

How about some video evidence, mate?

 

[dug777]

Originally posted by: nakedfrog
How about some video evidence, mate?

No snuff videos for j00

 

[IGBT]

..makes me want mour. lots mour.

 

[Bryophyte]

My spouse has always reacted to dark chocolate by sneezing. It's gotten worse over the years, to the point where he just can't eat it at all. It contributes to migraines and makes him feel severely hung-over. He can't justify getting sick over it.

 

[eplebnista]

Does dark chocolate make you sneeze?

No