The Double Dipping Episode
You guys will probably hate me for this but I don’t understand how they concluded double dipping doesn’t spread bacteria. The second sample still had some with only one being the control. It’s a relic of a time before a global pandemic. What bothers me is they didn’t factor in sickness, say if someone has a cold or flu. They also didn’t factor in large group events or sharing with family. They only measured the bacteria of one person, I’m sure if they redid did the experiment and have everyone in the room double dip the results would be very different.
So many people are terrible at basic hygiene, people you would never expect can be the most disgusting individual and you’d never know it. If a dip is being shared by multiple people I highly doubt there would be so little bacteria. I don’t think the myth was busted at all and if anything came out of it it’s been utilized by gross individuals who need an excuse to double dip when other people take issue with it.
This is an experiment I’d really like to see someone attempt again but with a large sample of people. Like at least 15 minimum people since that’s about standard at social events.
*Edited to add, I was really bothered by this episode so I found a study that’s been done with a bit more care. Double dipping is in fact going to spread around bacteria.