Would you eat food that has been in the trash?

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Nomada

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I lived on the street for awhile, and resorted to said means few and far times between. I'd often find a stray pizza upside down on the sidewalk 'cause some drunk stumbling home would drop it. Always eat those. People would be shocked at what is in upscale grocers dumpsters certain days of the week.
 

alien42

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anyone who has worked at a movie theatre at some point in their life has eaten plenty of candy from a half eaten bag/box
 

b0mbrman

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I suppose it would depend on several factors...but there is definitely some food in some trash that I could see myself eating
 

drpootums

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At a movie theature around here they allow you one free refill on the large popcorn bucket. Well, my friend pulled an old bucket out the garbage (they're like $4.50 if u accually bought it) and refilled it.

Kinda funny, but I think i'd pay the extra $4.00 for a new bucket...
 

scttgrd

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Originally posted by: Nomada
I lived on the street for awhile, and resorted to said means few and far times between. I'd often find a stray pizza upside down on the sidewalk 'cause some drunk stumbling home would drop it. Always eat those. People would be shocked at what is in upscale grocers dumpsters certain days of the week.

Have been there, albeit for a short time. Hunger is a powerful motivator, we do what we must in times of need.
 

eakers

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Originally posted by: drpootums
At a movie theature around here they allow you one free refill on the large popcorn bucket. Well, my friend pulled an old bucket out the garbage (they're like $4.50 if u accually bought it) and refilled it.

Kinda funny, but I think i'd pay the extra $4.00 for a new bucket...

i know someone who does this too. once he saved a bag and brought it back with him the next time he went to the movies.