Wednesday, June 07, 2006

Weird News Wednesday-Why Was I Not Consulted???

PARIS (AFP) - Chocoholic germs can reportedly provide hydrogen, the clean-burning energy of the future. British scientists fed Escherichia coli bacteria a diluted mix of waste caramel and nougat. The germs tucked into the sugar and in the process produced hydrogen, using their own enzyme, called hydrogenase, New Scientist reports. The hydrogen was used to power a fuel cell, generating enough electricity to drive a small fan. The experiment has applications far beyond the lab. Waste chocolate, instead of being thrown away by confectionary companies, could be turned into hydrogen and used to help power their factories or sold to energy companies.

Ok, I have some SERIOUS issues with all of this research. Waste chocolate??? Chocolate being thrown away??? WHAT is the world coming to?! Why was I not informed of this senseless tragedy? I am shocked! Nay, horrified! Now they are using this waste chocolate as a power source! I'm outraged! This exploitation of unwanted chocolate is completely intolerable.

To that end I am beginning a campaign for all confectioners to send any excess, allegedly 'waste' chocolate to House of Lime where it will be fully appreciated. I am constructing a vat for my personal chocolate bath/spa. Should I receive chocolate in excess of the vat's holding capacity and my own ability to consume without doubling my current weight I will begin charitable donations to needy parties. Those wishing to receive the chocolate benevolence may join me in the spa to discuss their need as well as their ability to provide a suitable home for 'waste' chocolate.

12 comments:

Sheri said...

waste chocolate? I had no idea there was even such a thing! the horror of it all.

I'll sign your petition to put an end to this blasphemy!

Anonymous said...

Oh My Gosh what the world coming to?? :-}

James Goodman said...

Lol! Free the Chocolate!

Fred said...

That explains why I "explode" whenever I eat chocolate.

Anonymous said...

WASTE chocolate? I didn't know people "wasted" chocolate. Chocolate is lucky to last a day in my house. Those who waste chocolate are not truly chocolate lovers. LOL.

ALRO said...

Never had a sweet-tooth - but i think this would be a neat alternative to powering your car!!!

We'll have Cadbury Gas-Stations !! LOL

Posted my Happy Humpday Caption pics at my place... Good Mayhem Wed. :)

Logophile said...

Sign me up, sistah.

Anonymous said...

OK, I don't need any of the overflow but I know a few girls that do during certain ... er, delicate moments. So sign me up and I will pay it forward. As far as that vat of chocolate goes, make sure the kids are gone to an all day movie. K? K.
TG
ps. knwwling will be fine! ;0)

Anonymous said...

kneeling ... pffft! See what you do to me?
tg

CozyMama said...

did you say personal vat of chocolate? where do i get one?

Robert van de Walle said...

As long as the chocolate-filled spa is clothing optional, I'm SO THERE!

Furthermore, I'd feel no regrets about anything that might happen. Uh, that WOULD happen.

Robert van de Walle said...

Whew, I guess the thought of all that chocolate tears away any shred of decency I might have left.

Best to not invite me over, in that case.