Joking about eating asbestos gets a hilariously earnest safety lecture from Gemini
GiftToTheUniverse · reddit · 2026-11-12
A screenshot shows a user joking that asbestos tastes addictive, prompting Gemini to hit the brakes with an earnest deep-dive: pica cravings linked to iron/zinc deficiency, why old boiler insulation (magnesia, calcium silicate) tastes chalky-sweet, the cancer risk from inhaling fibers, and a 3-step safety plan including getting a blood panel and chewing crushed ice instead. The over-earnest response is the joke.
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