# Exploding Jawbreaker Cruely Burns Child? LIKE FUCK IT DOES! **URL:** \ **Category:** The BBQ Pit\ **Created:** [September 19, 2003, 12:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/exploding-jawbreaker-cruely-burns-child-like-fuck-it-does/202580 "2003-09-19T12:13:02Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![AuntiePam](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/f19dbf/32.png) [@AuntiePam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AuntiePam)\ **Post date:** [September 19, 2003, 5:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/exploding-jawbreaker-cruely-burns-child-like-fuck-it-does/202580/41 "2003-09-19T17:47:37Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Bippy the Beardless \* > \*\*Darn I was going to ask if a Jawbreaker melts from the inside when microwaved, molten sugar in a crisp candy shell. Would the outer layers be cool enough to touch if microwaved? > \*\* Tomatoes act like this. Maybe other things too. I was canning tomatoes last week. To make it easier to peel them, you dip them in boiling water until the skin splits, then you put the tomato into cold water to cool it down enough so you can handle it. The skin will slip right off. But if you don’t let it sit long enough, the tomato will be cool to the touch on the outside but still have hot juice inside, and when you go to core it, you’ll get burned. I was really surprised that the inside of the tomato was still hot. Who knew tomatoes had such great insulating value. ---
**Author:** ![CrankyAsAnOldMan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/crankyasanoldman/32/11670_2.png) [@CrankyAsAnOldMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CrankyAsAnOldMan)\ **Post date:** [September 19, 2003, 6:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/exploding-jawbreaker-cruely-burns-child-like-fuck-it-does/202580/42 "2003-09-19T18:11:02Z")
Goddamnit, I’m trying to keep up my board facade of being a semi-kindhearted person. But not a one of you could have come up with it first, thereby sparing **me** the responsibility of making a “Now that’s what I call an Atomic Fireball!” joke? I’m disappointed. And on so many levels. ---
**Author:** ![World\_Eater](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/f04885/32.png) [@World\_Eater](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/World_Eater)\ **Post date:** [September 19, 2003, 6:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/exploding-jawbreaker-cruely-burns-child-like-fuck-it-does/202580/43 "2003-09-19T18:41:13Z")
Talk about a freak accident. ---
**Author:** ![TVAA](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/c57346/32.png) [@TVAA](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TVAA)\ **Post date:** [September 19, 2003, 6:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/exploding-jawbreaker-cruely-burns-child-like-fuck-it-does/202580/44 "2003-09-19T18:45:38Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by CarnalK \* > \*\*But anyway, I don’t think they teach doctors to assume their patients are lying. \*\* Try living in a college town. Those doctors are most certainly taught to assume their patients are lying, particularly when they suspect drugs are involved. ---
**Author:** ![Necros](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/necros/32/11086_2.png) [@Necros](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Necros)\ **Post date:** [September 19, 2003, 6:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/exploding-jawbreaker-cruely-burns-child-like-fuck-it-does/202580/45 "2003-09-19T18:49:28Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Bippy the Beardless \* > \*\*OK. Who has got an expendable microwave, a big jaw breaker, lots of heat proof protective clothing, and enough gumption to keep themselves from getting burnt (but not enough to avoid doing this test completely)? \*\* I know of only one man who has these kinds of resources. One man with the far-reaching and deep knowledge of chemistry necessary to solve this riddle. One man with the will, nay, the COURAGE to perform such a dangerous experiment. I think you know the man I am referring to. So…who’s gonna email this to him? 😉 ---
**Author:** ![KGS](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/90ced4/32.png) [@KGS](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KGS)\ **Post date:** [September 19, 2003, 6:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/exploding-jawbreaker-cruely-burns-child-like-fuck-it-does/202580/46 "2003-09-19T18:55:19Z")
**Bosca** , you’re an idiot. Which would be funny, if your ignorance weren’t so bloody dangerous. Here’s a clue: not EVERY bad thing that happens to a child is child abuse. When you see a kid with a black eye, do you automatically assume that his parents beat him, and report them to Child Protective Services, despite the kid’s excuse that he fell of the jungle gym? (Yes, it happens!) Imagine, if some do-gooder saw marks on your kids and reported YOU for child abuse. Imagine, having a CPS worker come into your home, ask you & your kids embarrasing and humiliating questions about your sexual activity, as they strip your kids to their underwear right in front of everyone, to check for bruises & scars. And if he really did fall off the swing, you’d better pray you have witnesses, or they might just assume your guilty & take your kids away to foster care. Oh yeah, whether you’re proven innocent or not, your name will likely wind up on a “list” of potential child abusers, no matter how specious the accusations are. Don’t get me wrong, child abuse is no joke. Which means we all need to be DAMN careful about levelling accusations, especially ones as baseless as yours. ---
**Author:** ![troub](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/troub/32/14802_2.png) [@troub](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/troub)\ **Post date:** [September 19, 2003, 6:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/exploding-jawbreaker-cruely-burns-child-like-fuck-it-does/202580/47 "2003-09-19T18:58:50Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Necros \* > \*\*I know of only one man who has these kinds of resources. One man with the far-reaching and deep knowledge of chemistry necessary to solve this riddle. One man with the will, nay, the COURAGE to perform such a dangerous experiment. > > I think you know the man I am referring to. > \*\* [This guy?](http://www.amasci.com/unew.html) (third link on the left side) ---
**Author:** ![Necros](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/necros/32/11086_2.png) [@Necros](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Necros)\ **Post date:** [September 19, 2003, 7:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/exploding-jawbreaker-cruely-burns-child-like-fuck-it-does/202580/48 "2003-09-19T19:50:33Z")
No, not that guy! Geesh! [This](http://www.straightdope.com) guy. ---
**Author:** ![asterion](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/4da419/32.png) [@asterion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/asterion)\ **Post date:** [September 19, 2003, 8:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/exploding-jawbreaker-cruely-burns-child-like-fuck-it-does/202580/49 "2003-09-19T20:01:03Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Bippy the Beardless \* > \*\* > OK. Who has got an expendable microwave, a big jaw breaker, lots of heat proof protective clothing, and enough gumption to keep themselves from getting burnt (but not enough to avoid doing this test completely)? \*\* We’ve got one of those research microwaves with the door that will expand out and vent in case of an explosion. Is that good enough? ---
**Author:** ![Jackmannii](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jackmannii/32/311_2.png) [@Jackmannii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackmannii)\ **Post date:** [September 19, 2003, 8:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/exploding-jawbreaker-cruely-burns-child-like-fuck-it-does/202580/50 "2003-09-19T20:07:09Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Necros \* > \*\*I know of only one man who has these kinds of resources. One man with the far-reaching and deep knowledge of chemistry necessary to solve this riddle. One man with the will, nay, the COURAGE to perform such a dangerous experiment. > > I think you know the man I am referring to. > > So…who’s gonna email this to him? 😉 \*\* Thomas Kinkade?? I don’t think a research microwave will be safe enough. We need a poster who works with a major metropolitan bomb disposal unit, and maybe one of those candy-explosive-sniffing dogs. I have a Labrador who’d like to volunteer. ---
**Author:** ![World\_Eater](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/f04885/32.png) [@World\_Eater](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/World_Eater)\ **Post date:** [September 19, 2003, 8:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/exploding-jawbreaker-cruely-burns-child-like-fuck-it-does/202580/51 "2003-09-19T20:09:33Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by TVAA \* > \*\*\*\* Try living in a college town. Those doctors are most certainly taught to assume their patients are lying, particularly when they suspect drugs are involved. \*\* FWIW my girlfriend is in med school right now, and she is not taught that. ---
**Author:** ![Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bosda_di_chi_of_tricor/32/16845_2.png) [@Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bosda_Di_Chi_of_Tricor)\ **Post date:** [September 19, 2003, 9:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/exploding-jawbreaker-cruely-burns-child-like-fuck-it-does/202580/52 "2003-09-19T21:43:18Z")
My name is “BOSDA” you dimwit. This is the 3rd or 4th time I’ve had to tell you, and I do believe that’s sufficient. Oh, BTW–one of the big reasons child abuse goes on so often, is this “don’t accuse” crap. The kids would be better off if people were more open with their concerns. ---
**Author:** ![Revtim](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/revtim/32/1042_2.png) [@Revtim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Revtim)\ **Post date:** [September 19, 2003, 9:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/exploding-jawbreaker-cruely-burns-child-like-fuck-it-does/202580/53 "2003-09-19T21:51:45Z")
So people should be accused right away, and to hell with lives being destoyed by false accusations. ---
**Author:** ![Cervaise](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cervaise/32/16693_2.png) [@Cervaise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cervaise)\ **Post date:** [September 19, 2003, 10:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/exploding-jawbreaker-cruely-burns-child-like-fuck-it-does/202580/54 "2003-09-19T22:03:07Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Tapioca Dextrin \* > **The photo looks (and IANADr) that her face was burned from a point around 6 inches from her face. … I think we can safely say that the explosion occured well outside her mouth.** Maybe she has an extendible alien-style internal jaw. Seriously, though, the link by **troub** says the girl did, in fact, microwave the jawbreaker. Whether or not the inevitable lawsuit succeeds, this is yet another bit of fine print to add to the side of the box. ---
**Author:** ![Mtgman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/b5a626/32.png) [@Mtgman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mtgman)\ **Post date:** [September 19, 2003, 10:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/exploding-jawbreaker-cruely-burns-child-like-fuck-it-does/202580/55 "2003-09-19T22:05:36Z")
**Bosda** : Accusations should be based on evidence. What evidence do you have that the parents/relatives inflicted these injuries? You are suggesting a specific explination for the girls injuries. What evidence do you have to support it? Enjoy, Steven ---
**Author:** ![pencilpusher](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/d6d6ee/32.png) [@pencilpusher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pencilpusher)\ **Post date:** [September 19, 2003, 10:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/exploding-jawbreaker-cruely-burns-child-like-fuck-it-does/202580/56 "2003-09-19T22:13:06Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Cervaise \* > \*\*Maybe she has an extendible alien-style internal jaw. > > Seriously, though, the link by **troub** says the girl did, in fact, microwave the jawbreaker. Whether or not the inevitable lawsuit succeeds, this is yet another bit of fine print to add to the side of the box. \*\* The link by **Troub** was a different child and a different type of candy ---
**Author:** ![Cervaise](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cervaise/32/16693_2.png) [@Cervaise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cervaise)\ **Post date:** [September 19, 2003, 10:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/exploding-jawbreaker-cruely-burns-child-like-fuck-it-does/202580/57 "2003-09-19T22:57:03Z")
:smack: Well, in my defense, I don’t read Norwegian. ---
**Author:** ![tomndebb](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/b9e5f3/32.png) [@tomndebb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tomndebb)\ **Post date:** [September 19, 2003, 11:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/exploding-jawbreaker-cruely-burns-child-like-fuck-it-does/202580/58 "2003-09-19T23:58:02Z")
[Bradford County Telegraph](http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=10177790&BRD=2150&PAG=461&dept_id=377017&rfi=8) has a more complete story than the TV version (big surprise, there) including such details as: In contrast to the OP’s claim that the policeman simply took the word of the family, the police are reported to be waiting for actual _evidence_ from the fragments and residue removed from the girl’s face and multiple agencies are involved in the investigation. ---
**Author:** ![Gadfly](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/aeb1de/32.png) [@Gadfly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gadfly)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2003, 12:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/exploding-jawbreaker-cruely-burns-child-like-fuck-it-does/202580/59 "2003-09-20T00:09:00Z")
Alright. Now, assuming that the news story cited in the OP had all the details straight, I would’ve sided with Bosda. Yeah, a terrorist could’ve made an exploding gumball for no reason whatsoever. Or a family could’ve abused their child, something that happens with frightening frequency. It’s all about percentages, people. ---
**Author:** ![Manduck](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/manduck/32/256_2.png) [@Manduck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Manduck)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2003, 12:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/exploding-jawbreaker-cruely-burns-child-like-fuck-it-does/202580/60 "2003-09-20T00:23:01Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Jackmannii \* > \*\*Thomas Kinkade?? > \*\* Nah, I’m pretty sure he means Tom Green.😛 [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/exploding-jawbreaker-cruely-burns-child-like-fuck-it-does/202580.md?page=2) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/exploding-jawbreaker-cruely-burns-child-like-fuck-it-does/202580.md?page=4)