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Janice · 02-01-2008, 08:08 PM

Double Dipping? 'Seinfeld' Was Right

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Keep an eye on the salsa this Super Bowl Sunday: A researcher inspired by a famous "Seinfeld" episode has concluded that double dipping is just plain gross.

"That's like putting your whole mouth right in the dip!" George Costanza was admonished on the show after he dipped a chip twice at a wake. That's not too far off, said Clemson University professor Paul L. Dawson.

Last year the food microbiologist's undergraduate students examined the effects of double dipping using volunteers, wheat crackers and several sample dips. They found that three to six double dips transferred about 10,000 bacteria from an eater's mouth to the remaining dip sample.

"I was very surprised by the results," Dawson said in a telephone interview Thursday. "I thought there would be very minimal transfer. I didn't think we would be able to detect it."

The professor said the students' research didn't get into the risk behind such a bacteria transfer, but they got the idea.

"I like to say it's like kissing everybody at the party - if you're double dipping, you're putting some of your bacteria in that dip," Dawson said.

The results of the research are scheduled to be published in the journal Food Safety within the next six months, he said.

tanquant · 02-01-2008, 08:20 PM

I never even thought about double dipping until that Seinfeld episode. It really makes sense. I'm guilty also of doing it.

Ireneparalegal · 02-01-2008, 08:22 PM

I have caught myself right before I actually do it. The thought of transferring germs to a dip that others are using is gross.

uke:

That is why you get the little paper plates and serve yourself the chips and dip.

Cactus Jack · 02-01-2008, 08:40 PM

Whats the name of that episode again, I feel like watching it now LOL

friendsfan77 · 02-02-2008, 03:20 AM

This is why if I were throwing a party or something I would just get little plastic cups and put little individual servings of dip in them.

Cactus Jack · 02-02-2008, 03:26 AM

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Originally Posted by friendsfan77

This is why if I were throwing a party or something I would just get little plastic cups and put little individual servings of dip in them.

YOU DOUBLE DIPPED THE CHIP!

Wasnt that the same episode Megan Mullaly was in?

PZelda · 02-02-2008, 04:44 AM

That is why restaurants serve dip in small, individual bowls.

OH Nuts! · 02-02-2008, 10:55 AM

I am such a salt and munchies addict I eat the whole chip after I dip.

dakert · 02-02-2008, 12:37 PM

This reminds me of the Gilligan's Island episode where the Professor is telling Ginger about all the germs that comes from kissing

I dont eat dip so I am good to go

Dutabi84 · 02-02-2008, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by TheMuppetFromtheFutu

YOU DOUBLE DIPPED THE CHIP!

Wasnt that the same episode Megan Mullaly was in?

I recall this being the same episode Teri Hatcher was in. Forgot what it was called, but looking it up it's called "The Implant" from season 4.

Cactus Jack · 02-02-2008, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Dutabi84

I recall this being the same episode Teri Hatcher was in. Forgot what it was called, but looking it up it's called "The Implant" from season 4.

Yeah, thats right, awesome episode, Teri Hatcher was great in it too.

You know Megan Mullaly also tried out for Elaine?

Janice · 02-02-2008, 01:33 PM

If you buy the right kind of chip, nobody would be tempted to double dip. A sturdy chip that's not too big, with a shape made for scooping. I think it's Lays that puts out a good dipping chip.

Cactus Jack · 02-02-2008, 02:03 PM

Or tortilla chips

junecleaver · 02-02-2008, 02:03 PM

That is super gross. I didn't know it was that bad, but i still dont like when people do it. I think i will introduce the cups idea to my parties and stuff.

There are a lot of kids in my family, everytime we get together on birthdays, holidays, etc.. we always have dips. For the most part, most of the adults know not to double dip (well, mainly the women..lol) The hardest thing is getting all the kids to learn that double dipping is NOT ok. We tell them but they still continue to do it, and i guess it doesn't help when they see some of my uncles do it. So, at the beginning of every party, i try to get a hold of the dip and put some in a bowl for me that way i dont get slobber in mine.

junecleaver · 02-02-2008, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Janice

If you buy the right kind of chip, nobody would be tempted to double dip. A sturdy chip that's not too big, with a shape made for scooping. I think it's Lays that puts out a good dipping chip.

Yeah, tostitos makes the "scoops". They are tortilla chips shaped like little bowls and you dip. I think they need to make them smaller though so people can easily pop them in their mouth. Well, this is a good topic since the superbowl is tomorrow. I guess we'll all be investing in cups and bowls and safety measures for the dip we'll be making tomorrow

02-01-2008, 08:08 PM	#1
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	Double Dipping? 'Seinfeld' Was Right Double Dipping? 'Seinfeld' Was Right COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Keep an eye on the salsa this Super Bowl Sunday: A researcher inspired by a famous "Seinfeld" episode has concluded that double dipping is just plain gross. "That's like putting your whole mouth right in the dip!" George Costanza was admonished on the show after he dipped a chip twice at a wake. That's not too far off, said Clemson University professor Paul L. Dawson. Last year the food microbiologist's undergraduate students examined the effects of double dipping using volunteers, wheat crackers and several sample dips. They found that three to six double dips transferred about 10,000 bacteria from an eater's mouth to the remaining dip sample. "I was very surprised by the results," Dawson said in a telephone interview Thursday. "I thought there would be very minimal transfer. I didn't think we would be able to detect it." The professor said the students' research didn't get into the risk behind such a bacteria transfer, but they got the idea. "I like to say it's like kissing everybody at the party - if you're double dipping, you're putting some of your bacteria in that dip," Dawson said. The results of the research are scheduled to be published in the journal Food Safety within the next six months, he said.

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02-01-2008, 08:20 PM	#2
tanquant Member Forum Regular Join Date: Jan 13, 2003 Posts: 864	I never even thought about double dipping until that Seinfeld episode. It really makes sense. I'm guilty also of doing it.

02-02-2008, 03:20 AM	#5
friendsfan77 - Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 02, 2004 Location: Duluth, GA Posts: 3,165	This is why if I were throwing a party or something I would just get little plastic cups and put little individual servings of dip in them.

02-02-2008, 10:55 AM	#8
OH Nuts! Member Forum King Join Date: Feb 15, 2005 Posts: 133,383	I am such a salt and munchies addict I eat the whole chip after I dip.

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dakert Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 10, 2007 Location: Altoona PA Posts: 3,411	This reminds me of the Gilligan's Island episode where the Professor is telling Ginger about all the germs that comes from kissing I dont eat dip so I am good to go

02-02-2008, 01:33 PM	#12
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	If you buy the right kind of chip, nobody would be tempted to double dip. A sturdy chip that's not too big, with a shape made for scooping. I think it's Lays that puts out a good dipping chip.

02-02-2008, 02:03 PM	#13
Cactus Jack RonFingSwanson Forum Idol Join Date: Dec 09, 2001 Location: Santa Rosa Beach,FL Posts: 103,099	Or tortilla chips

02-02-2008, 02:03 PM	#14
junecleaver Member Senior Member Join Date: Jun 28, 2003 Location: i'm a southerner! :D Posts: 1,298	That is super gross. I didn't know it was that bad, but i still dont like when people do it. I think i will introduce the cups idea to my parties and stuff. There are a lot of kids in my family, everytime we get together on birthdays, holidays, etc.. we always have dips. For the most part, most of the adults know not to double dip (well, mainly the women..lol) The hardest thing is getting all the kids to learn that double dipping is NOT ok. We tell them but they still continue to do it, and i guess it doesn't help when they see some of my uncles do it. So, at the beginning of every party, i try to get a hold of the dip and put some in a bowl for me that way i dont get slobber in mine.