Oh yucko, wouldnt want this in my breakfast

Lexus · 05-04-2005, 08:41 PM

British boy finds snake in cereal box
How non-poisonous serpent got there being probed

Reuters
Updated: 11:04 a.m. ET May 4, 2005

LONDON - A British boy tucking into his breakfast had a nasty surprise when he discovered a two-foot long snake inside his box of cereal.

Jordan Willett, 5, thought he had found a toy when the serpent -- a harmless corn snake -- slithered out of the packet of "Golden Puffs" his parents had bought from discount store Netto in Telford, central England.

"It was quite long and popped its head up. I've seen snakes on TV before but never in a box of cereal," he told the Daily Mail newspaper.

Netto said on Wednesday it was talking to its suppliers to review procedures and check on its stock.

"This does seem to be a bizarre incident but we are treating it seriously," said Netto trading director Clive Cooper.

Corn snakes, which feed on mice and birds, are commonly kept as pets around the world.

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**fish_doc** · 05-04-2005, 09:04 PM

I guess they grabbed the box of corn snakes not corn flakes. LOL

Lexus · 05-04-2005, 09:12 PM

shev · 05-04-2005, 09:15 PM

I'd take a cornsnake over those other prizes like crappy plastic rings.

atltk · 05-05-2005, 10:32 AM

Crazy! I don't mind snakes, but that would really freak me out.

flynngriff · 05-05-2005, 10:37 AM

Great avatar, Atltk!!!

I want more cowbell!

fishfreaks · 05-05-2005, 11:31 AM

what!?! ewwww

atltk · 05-05-2005, 12:13 PM

Thanks! Whenever I'm pissed off or sad or anything but happy, I just think "More Cowbell!"

**fish_doc** · 05-05-2005, 04:39 PM

Guitar, Bass, Drums, Keys. The foundation of rock music. Occasionally strings are used to give a lush, orchestral feel. But we all know when a song needs that extra oomph, that extra push over the top, there's only one thing that will satisfy: The Cowbell.
It's the cymbal's evil third cousin. It's the dark ring that pounds in the back of your brain and lets you know, it's time to rock. The cowbell is an instrument that can't be overused. It should never be underused. Many great rock and roll songs are perfect because the cowbell is used just right.
taken from http://www.geekspeakweekly.com/cowbell/

LOL

**fish_doc** · 05-05-2005, 04:50 PM

Here is your snl link to the more cowbell skit.
http://www.gotthegeek.com/content.php?article=flash-13

atltk · 05-06-2005, 12:06 PM

Thanks for adding the link...seen it a hundred times and still makes me crack up (probably because, if I were ever in a band, it would be doing exactly the same thing, dance and all)

05-04-2005, 08:41 PM	#1
Lexus Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Wisconsin Age: 22 Posts: 2,400	Oh yucko, wouldnt want this in my breakfast British boy finds snake in cereal box How non-poisonous serpent got there being probed Reuters Updated: 11:04 a.m. ET May 4, 2005 LONDON - A British boy tucking into his breakfast had a nasty surprise when he discovered a two-foot long snake inside his box of cereal. Jordan Willett, 5, thought he had found a toy when the serpent -- a harmless corn snake -- slithered out of the packet of "Golden Puffs" his parents had bought from discount store Netto in Telford, central England. "It was quite long and popped its head up. I've seen snakes on TV before but never in a box of cereal," he told the Daily Mail newspaper. Netto said on Wednesday it was talking to its suppliers to review procedures and check on its stock. "This does seem to be a bizarre incident but we are treating it seriously," said Netto trading director Clive Cooper. Corn snakes, which feed on mice and birds, are commonly kept as pets around the world. © Reuters 2005. All rights reserved. Republication or redistribution of Reuters content, including by caching, framing or similar means, is expressly prohibited without the prior written consent of Reuters. Reuters and the Reuters sphere logo are registered trademarks and trademarks of the Reuters group of companies around the world. © 2005 MSNBC.com URL: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/7734025/ __________________ 55 Gallon 2 Blood Parrots 2 Angels 1 Albino BN Pleco 1 Fantail Goldfish 47 Gallon 2 Angels 4 Black Skirt Tetras 8 Tiger Barbs 9 Zebra Danios 11 Assorted Corys 29 Gallon 8 Daffodil Cichlids 1 Electric Blue Crayfish 10 Gallon 1 Betta 5 ADFs

05-04-2005, 09:04 PM	#2
fish_doc Advisor to Neptune (Mod) Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Northern Illinois Age: 40 Posts: 3,825	Re: Oh yucko, wouldnt want this in my breakfast I guess they grabbed the box of corn snakes not corn flakes. LOL __________________ Dave (fish_doc) A World of fish

05-04-2005, 09:12 PM	#3
Lexus Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Wisconsin Age: 22 Posts: 2,400	Re: Oh yucko, wouldnt want this in my breakfast __________________ 55 Gallon 2 Blood Parrots 2 Angels 1 Albino BN Pleco 1 Fantail Goldfish 47 Gallon 2 Angels 4 Black Skirt Tetras 8 Tiger Barbs 9 Zebra Danios 11 Assorted Corys 29 Gallon 8 Daffodil Cichlids 1 Electric Blue Crayfish 10 Gallon 1 Betta 5 ADFs

05-04-2005, 09:15 PM	#4
shev Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Montana Age: 19 Posts: 1,561	Re: Oh yucko, wouldnt want this in my breakfast I'd take a cornsnake over those other prizes like crappy plastic rings.

05-05-2005, 10:32 AM	#5
atltk Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 82	Re: Oh yucko, wouldnt want this in my breakfast Crazy! I don't mind snakes, but that would really freak me out. __________________ MORE COWBELL!!!

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05-05-2005, 10:37 AM	#6
flynngriff Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA Age: 34 Posts: 443	Re: Oh yucko, wouldnt want this in my breakfast Great avatar, Atltk!!! I want more cowbell!

05-05-2005, 11:31 AM	#7
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05-05-2005, 12:13 PM	#8
atltk Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 82	Re: Oh yucko, wouldnt want this in my breakfast Thanks! Whenever I'm pissed off or sad or anything but happy, I just think "More Cowbell!" __________________ MORE COWBELL!!!

05-05-2005, 04:39 PM	#9
fish_doc Advisor to Neptune (Mod) Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Northern Illinois Age: 40 Posts: 3,825	Re: Oh yucko, wouldnt want this in my breakfast Guitar, Bass, Drums, Keys. The foundation of rock music. Occasionally strings are used to give a lush, orchestral feel. But we all know when a song needs that extra oomph, that extra push over the top, there's only one thing that will satisfy: The Cowbell. It's the cymbal's evil third cousin. It's the dark ring that pounds in the back of your brain and lets you know, it's time to rock. The cowbell is an instrument that can't be overused. It should never be underused. Many great rock and roll songs are perfect because the cowbell is used just right. taken from http://www.geekspeakweekly.com/cowbell/ LOL __________________ Dave (fish_doc) A World of fish

05-05-2005, 04:50 PM	#10
fish_doc Advisor to Neptune (Mod) Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Northern Illinois Age: 40 Posts: 3,825	Re: Oh yucko, wouldnt want this in my breakfast Here is your snl link to the more cowbell skit. http://www.gotthegeek.com/content.php?article=flash-13 __________________ Dave (fish_doc) A World of fish

05-06-2005, 12:06 PM	#11
atltk Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 82	Re: Oh yucko, wouldnt want this in my breakfast Thanks for adding the link...seen it a hundred times and still makes me crack up (probably because, if I were ever in a band, it would be doing exactly the same thing, dance and all) __________________ MORE COWBELL!!!

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