Is it healthy to eat crayons?

the other day, I discovered that my cousin eats pencil crayons sometimes, and when I confronted him about it, he said that it was "ok, as long as you know what you're doing". I have no idea where to go with this. Anything I can maybe present to him to change his mind? I'm worried

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Comments ( 13 )
  • Mammal-lover

    Its not dangerous but not good either. Depends how much he eats

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  • donteatstuffoffthesidewalk

    does he have rainbow shits?

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    • LornaMae

      I thought similar but since I'm classy I pictured rainbow poop!

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      • donteatstuffoffthesidewalk

        dappled dodo?

        feckled feces?

        kaleidoscopic kaka?

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        • LornaMae

          Fairy confetti!

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  • Boojum

    The wax is inert and can't be digested, and I'm sure that if the crayons are from a reputable company the dyes will also be safe for human consumption. It's well-known that lots of kids eat crayons - or at least try a nibble, - and no big firm is going to risk producing crayons that are actually toxic. But if they're some cheap Chinese crap, then it's not so safe, since who knows what they contain.

    I think the worst that's going to happen is that he's going to waste a lot of money on producing crap with coloured flecks.

    If you're really concerned, you might want to Google pica.

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    • KholatKhult

      Lol, I had pica really bad as a kid.
      I would eat my bed posts and old leather.
      Up until I got kicked in the face by one of our horses and had to have my jaw wired shut, became extra careful about what I could bite after that

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      • Boojum

        Jesus, man, my life has been so incredibly fucking boring compared to yours.

        I doubt if I'd have ever wanted to trade places with you, but so damn boring...

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        • KholatKhult

          Hahaha I always find it very strange when people find my life interesting at all, because my days have always been very methodical and boring. But I guess it’s a different way to be methodical and boring

          I think I’m only interesting in the same way a Stormtrooper would be interesting if they ended up in a Lord of the Rings movie

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  • LloydAsher

    Marines do it so it must make you big and strong.

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  • Aethylfritha

    Just cause it occurs to you" hmm id like to eat this! "...dont. Not smart.

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  • GaelicPotato

    No.

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  • RoseIsabella

    Your cousin has something known as pica. If I were you I'd certainly refrain from sharing my crayons with this idiot.

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