Pool chemicals Memes

The meme shows someone about to consume a chlorine tablet while it's labeled as "Food," only to be stopped by the "hold up" guy. This is hilariously dangerous chemistry in action! Pure chlorine is extremely toxic and corrosive - it's the stuff used to disinfect swimming pools for a reason. Your body already gets all the chloride ions it needs from table salt (NaCl) without the whole "burning your esophagus and lungs" experience. The difference between the chloride in your salt shaker and these tablets is like the difference between a friendly golden retriever and a rabid wolf. Both technically canines, but one will definitely send you to the ER.