How to Detach the Tongue from an Frozen Surface

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How to Detach the Tongue from an Frozen Surface
How to Detach the Tongue from an Frozen Surface
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Don't lick that frozen pole! If you or someone you know (or even someone you don't know) does this and sticks to the ice, it will be important to proceed with great caution. Unfortunately, this unpleasant situation really happens in real life - not just in the movie "Dumber and Dumber."

Steps

Method 1 of 2: If you are the victim

Remove a Stuck Tongue from a Frozen Surface Step 1
Remove a Stuck Tongue from a Frozen Surface Step 1

Step 1. Don't panic

After licking the pole, it is easy to get very restless. You will have to try to stay calm after such an incident. Also, try to keep breathing evenly and try to help yourself!

Remove a Stuck Tongue from a Frozen Surface Step 2
Remove a Stuck Tongue from a Frozen Surface Step 2

Step 2. Yell at someone nearby or kick the post to get attention

If there is no one around you, try to act quickly - follow the instructions below if possible.

Remove a Stuck Tongue from a Frozen Surface Step 3
Remove a Stuck Tongue from a Frozen Surface Step 3

Step 3. Breathe on the pole

The moisture and heat coming out of your mouth will help melt the ice that made your tongue stick to the pole.

Remove a Stuck Tongue from a Frozen Surface Step 4
Remove a Stuck Tongue from a Frozen Surface Step 4

Step 4. Put a finger in your mouth to moisten it

Then with that finger massage the part of the tongue glued to the pole that will come off quickly.

Method 2 of 2: If you are a Passerby

Remove a Stuck Tongue from a Frozen Surface Step 5
Remove a Stuck Tongue from a Frozen Surface Step 5

Step 1. Go get some hot water

Remove a Stuck Tongue from a Frozen Surface Step 6
Remove a Stuck Tongue from a Frozen Surface Step 6

Step 2. Pour the warm water onto the person's tongue a little at a time, slowly and very gently try to pull the tongue out

If it's still not ready to be released from the frozen surface, don't try to pull harder! Simply keep pouring hot water until it's ready.

Advice

  • If you can't find any water, use your breath. (As if you were trying to warm your hands, but instead of breathing on them, do it on the surface.)
  • Don't try to pull your tongue out forcefully.
  • Make sure the water is not too hot or else you will burn the victim's tongue.
  • Try using your fingers to detach your tongue. If you are wearing gloves, your fingers will likely be warm and make the task easier.
  • If you are on your own and no other method works, you may have to resort to… ehmm, you get it - urine can heat up a pole very quickly!

Warnings

  • Don't pull your tongue back quickly, as you will hurt yourself and / or may fall backwards.
  • Never put your tongue close to an icy pole.
  • If you try to force it off and succeed, it will bleed and swell.
  • If you find someone in this situation, try to be kind and helpful.
  • The situation is VERY painful.
  • Try to act quickly - the longer the tongue sticks to the pole, the more strongly it will stick.

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