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[–] OwOarchist@pawb.social 23 points 3 weeks ago (4 children)

I think, ultimately, it depends on how often the thing gets used.

If it goes long enough between licks, the salt will dehydrate and kill any microbes on the surface. But that takes time. If two people lick it in very quick succession, germs could be passed from one to the other.

[–] someguy3@lemmy.world 11 points 3 weeks ago

This guy licks.

[–] terranoid@lemmy.cafe 7 points 3 weeks ago

Just gotta make sure 5 minutes passed since the last hobo

[–] Baggie@lemmy.zip 6 points 3 weeks ago

Imagine how strong your immune system would be afterwards though

[–] Darkassassin07@lemmy.ca 3 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

I think I'd be more worried about what the meth addled fent zombies leave behind on it... Salt's not going to kill that.

[–] OwOarchist@pawb.social 4 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

What? You don't wanna get high for free?

[–] Darkassassin07@lemmy.ca 3 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Not really, no. You've gotta earn a high to really enjoy it... XD

[–] OwOarchist@pawb.social 8 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

And licking the subway salt isn't earning it enough for you? Do you need a boss battle first? The subway can also provide that.