My conundrum.
2009 June 12
My family and I were taking a nice walk downtown this evening when my son asked if he could take a closer look at the water. As we watched the chunks of algae float by I pulled out my chap stick to freshen my lips (I’m somewhat of a chap stick addict, I always have one in my pocket). I went to put the lid back on, fumbled it, and dropped it in Carroll Creek.
Did I mention it was a brand new stick? And there it floated right by the edge; taunting me. Not wanting to be a litterer I quickly plucked the stick from the stagnant water.
So what would you do: keep it or chuck?
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Chuck away! Ewww.
Well, if you keep it, please clean it first. In bleach water.
Carroll Creek? Definitely chuck it.
It’s still good, the Chap stick lives on!
I agree with LizFrog, chuck that baby and buy a new one!!!
Unless you want your chap stick to be algae-stick. Ew.
That’s oogy. Definitely throw it out!
The wax in chapstick would probably keep the water and algae from penetrating the material, but I wonder about the interface between the chapstick and the tube – could have spaces that could harbor bacteria. So, as much as I am a “use it up” kind of guy, I have to say toss it.
You put your hand in there? Yikes!
To me, not having to wonder just what I might be ingesting each time I lick my lips is worth the price of a new Chapstik.
My wife agreed with the majority of you and threatened to invoke a no kissing clause if I used the chap stick. It has been properly disposed of by a hazmat squad.
I applaud you for reaching into that water to get your “litter” out! I hope you immediately washed your hands! You’ve done your part for the environment,that’s a good man.
I’m glad your wife gave it to you straight. That’s gross!
Anything that goes into Carroll Creek once is leaves Baker Park needs to be cleaned with bleach and properly disposed of as a HAZMAT item. And Chapstick is inexpensive enough to let it go.
Some of those nasty biofilms are almost impervious to soap and water. In other words, give it as a stocking stuffer this Christmas. LOL!
I am sure you have had worse in/on your mouth.
Well, Guy, I have to say that your conundrum generated a most colorful assortment of responses!