Ever eaten a marshmallow bait?

September 6, 2009 4:33 PM

Has anyone ever eaten those marshmallow baits that you see in bait shops? If so, how were they?
posted by finnb to Food & Drink (8 answers total)

I've only bought the garlic marshmallows, so, no, I was not even slightly tempted to eat one. It's been a long time, so I can't remember whether there was a "not for human consumption" warning on the label. Dude, back away from the jar.
posted by planetkyoto at 5:57 PM on September 6, 2009

As an anecdote, my grandfather ALWAYS eats a marshmallow whenever he puts one on the hook. One for him, one for the fish I guess. However, he is thrifty and buys giant bags of the actual food mini marshmallows as bait. Personally, I would agree with planetkyoto. Step away from the jar.
posted by DolorousEdd at 6:45 PM on September 6, 2009 [3 favorites]

I had a friend at Boy Scout camp that we bet for $5 couldn't eat a whole can.

We got to keep the $5.
posted by InsanePenguin at 6:47 PM on September 6, 2009

Vile.

Now stop being a wimp and go try one yourself.
posted by LarryC at 7:00 PM on September 6, 2009

Wow, you can get glow in the dark sparkle clam flavour! These would make an awesome garnish to some Clamato cocktail.

Which I also wouldn't consume.
posted by Sallyfur at 8:19 PM on September 6, 2009

Best answer: I ate one when I was a kid on a dare. It didn't kill me, but it was probably solely responsible for all the bad decisions I have made since.
posted by solipsophistocracy at 10:14 PM on September 6, 2009 [3 favorites]

It tasted fucking gross.
posted by solipsophistocracy at 10:15 PM on September 6, 2009

Even Steve of Steve, Don't Eat It has not had one. Maybe he would if you asked nice. Or, if you do eat one, you can brag about it to Steve. (And report back to us.)

DolorousEdd - That story about your grandfather is charming.
posted by Lesser Shrew at 6:43 AM on September 7, 2009