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[–] Dasus@lemmy.world 2 points 6 hours ago

I know you deleted the reply, but I could still see it on Sync in my notifications.

I know tins have plastic liners, but like, normal forks and knives don't taste metallic. Something something interaction with the metal. I think coins wouldn't smell metallic if you wash them properly and then don't touch them with bare skin.

Coins don't inherently smell; the "metallic" odor associated with them is actually a result of a chemical reaction between skin oils and the metal, particularly iron, when touched. This reaction breaks down skin lipids, producing volatile organic compounds like 1-octen-3-one, which is what our noses detect

But I'm sure that's not what's happening when you're having a radioactive dye injected. It's a different metallic sensation.

And yes, my taste buds are in my mouth. The radioactive dye is injected into my circulatory system, which also circulates the blood in my mouth, which has my tastebuds.

I think some comedian has a bit sort of related? Holup I'll look for it,

Can't find it. I was thinking maybe Jim Jefferies, or John Mulaney, then maybe Ali Siddiq or Theo Von. Nah. Just can't recall. Anyway a standup comedian is impressed by some really crusty junkie comments on the quality of the drugs they inject, because they can taste the fillers through.

The point being it's surprising how you can taste things in your blood.