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Think eating Tic Tacs is easy? Think again. It seems many people eat Tic Tacs wrong. In fact, there are Internet memes devoted to that theory. Here’s how to eat the small oval breath mints the “right way.”
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Remove a single Tic Tac from the plastic box at one time. The correct way to eat Tic Tacs is to dispense with the small breath mints one-by-one.- The wrong way to eat Tic Tacs is to try to shake a bunch of them in your hand at once. Often, the latter method results in the small mints landing on the floor. You never know how many you will get.
- It turns out that Tic Tacs come with a compartment design that allows you to rather precisely remove them one by one. Who knew?
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Turn the Tic Tac case upside down. Many people make the mistake of shaking the Tic Tac box right side up and then trying to shake them into their hand. Instead, turn the plastic case upside down to start the process.- Don't worry if you've been using the shake-it-into-the-hand method for years. [1] X Research source This method has earned the scorn of Internet meme writers, who acknowledge that lots of us have been doing it that way for a very long time. So you're not alone. “I’ve been eating Tic Tacs wrong FOR YEARS,” reads one. [2] X Research source
- The ability to extract a single Tic Tac from the container is attributed to the oval-shaped compartment that is located under a Tic Tac container flap. Open it up and check it out before you proceed. [3] X Research source
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Shake the Tic Tacs so they fall to the bottom of the compartment. Once you’ve turned the box upside down, perform this maneuver. This will leave a space at the top of the upside down box. [4] X Research source- Now, grab the compartment lip and then pull the box back.
- No one knows for sure if the makers designed the box this way for this reason, however, the crater inside of the lip works to push out a single Tic Tac. [5] X Research source [6] X Research source
- Flip open the lid slowly. There should be a Tic Tac on it. The single Tic Tac should be sitting in the oval-shaped contained on the Tic Tac lid. [7] X Research source
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Leave the Tic Tac on your tongue. Don't think you need to chew Tic Tacs. They are breath mints, not candy (although some people regard them as such).- Thus, you should let the Tic Tac linger on your tongue a bit because this should freshen your breath.
- Let the Tic Tac dissolve in your mouth.
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QuestionCan I recycle the Tic Tac package?Community AnswerYes. It's made of polypropylene, a flexible plastic that is recyclable.
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QuestionHow many tic tacs can I consume daily?Community AnswerUsually as many as you want, just don't eat more than two boxes. It won't make you sick, but that's unhealthy!
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QuestionIf I swallow tic tac, what will happen?WarriorCat20Community AnswerNothing. You are completely safe if one gets swallowed.
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- When using the upside down method, as soon as you open the flap, flip the box back up, or it will make a huge mess.Thanks
- Some flavors are limited or holiday editions that are not available all year round.Thanks
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- There's an episode of House MD where a patient eats Tic Tacs like crazy to cover up their bad breath. It turned out that the bad breath was a symptom of some rare medical condition. All of this is to say that if your breath seems to be bad no matter what you do, you should probably see a doctor.
- It's supposed to take three full minutes for a Tic Tac to dissolve in your mouth. I know that's not really a tip, but I think it's cool!
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References
- ↑ https://www.wikihow.com/Eat-a-Tic-Tac
- ↑ https://9gag.com/gag/5186493
- ↑ https://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/08/27/eating-tic-tacs-wrong-container-compartment-single-mint_n_1834193.html
- ↑ https://www.buzzfeed.com/daves4/youve-been-eating-tic-tacs-wrong-for-years#.ndkz2lPxn
- ↑ https://www.mnn.com/food/healthy-eating/stories/10-foods-most-people-eat-the-wrong-way
- ↑ https://www.foodbeast.com/news/so-apparently-weve-been-using-tic-tac-containers-all-wrong/
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_17eFD4v-UE
- ↑ https://www.thedailymeal.com/eat/things-you-didnt-know-about-tic-tacs
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Although you can eat Tic Tacs any way you want, the proper way might surprise you. Tic Tacs were designed to be removed from the box and eaten one at a time. Start by turning the case upside-down and shaking it so the Tic Tacs fall to the bottom. Then, hold the box by its lid and open it backward. There should be one tic tac in the small tray in the lid. Although many people chew Tic Tacs, the best way to eat them is to leave one on your tongue so it slowly dissolves and leaves your breath minty fresh. To learn some fun facts about Tic Tacs, read on!
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