“9 out of 10 dentists recommend this toothpaste! And this chewing gum! And this flossing pick!” We’ve all heard this line used in countless advertisements. But have you ever wondered what the 10th dentist recommends?
Apparently, there’s a whole online community dedicated to the mysterious dentist who goes against the grain. We’ve taken a trip to The 10th Dentist subreddit, which provides members with a safe space to share their most unpopular and outlandish opinions. Below, you’ll find some of these strange ideas, so try to keep an open mind while reading through. And be sure to upvote the pics that you find particularly shocking!
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Pineapple And Anchovy Are Amazing When They're Both On A Pizza. Sort Of A Sweet And Salty Type Thing, I Love It
It's not for me but why would I criticize what someone else enjoys?
My Brother Likes To Add Popcorn To His Cereal. I Tried It Today, It's Actually Pretty Good
Not the worst....much healthier than some of those cereals that are just full of sugar!
Depending on the cereal.... Leave off the milk and it'd be like trail mix sorta.
I Like To Peel Lemons Before I Eat Them
I do the same. It's like a party trick. People freak out.
Load More Replies...I do that for grapefruit cause otherwise they are very bitter (though really tasty if peel removed) but WHY ARE YOU EATING LEMONS?
I eat peeled lemons with salt. I think it would be stranger if someone ate them with the peel still on.
Me too! Neutralises some of the acidity and you get all of the flavour! And no scurvy!
Load More Replies...According to The 10th Dentist subreddit, the 10th dentist “is someone who sincerely, or professionally, disagrees with the broad majority of people.” This is the person who’ll eat the pizza crust and leave the rest of the slice for someone else. They love having long layovers and being forced to hang out in airports, and they believe that chocolate is disgusting.
Now, it’s likely that we all have a few 10th dentist level opinions. I love weird food combinations as much as the next person, and I absolutely hate ketchup. So it’s not surprising that The 10th Dentist subreddit has become one of the largest on the platform, with over 257k members. We should all be able to voice that the Harry Potter films are overrated without fearing for our life!
My Friend Eats His Cereal With Orange Juice
Before the non-dairy milks became available, children who needed to be dairy-free would often use orange juice for their cereal.
WTF was so unthinkable about DRY CEREAL???? It seems to be catching on a bit, but when I was a kid, it seemed to astonish people that I preferred my cereal crunchy and flavorful instead of a soggy mess.
Load More Replies...It's not that crazy, the only downside is that orange juice or any other fruit juice contain lots of sugar and cereal already contains quite enough by itself
I've known people to do this. I eat my cereal dry, but with a cup of coffee.
My cousin is deathly allergic to dairy and has always had his cereal with orange juice. I tried it once with him when we were kids and honestly it wasn't the worst. Definitely depends on the cereal choice I think.
I dislike milk intensely, my mother used to put orange juice on my cereal. Chocolate granola however does not need liquid, just a spoon...
I Eat Oranges Like Apples. The Excess Of Juice That Is Released Is Just So Satisfying
Eat it in the shower. Highly recommend. Same with overly ripe peaches. So fun.
Load More Replies...A ripe peach or nectarine does it for me. You have to eat them over the kitchen sink.
I Dont Like The White Stuffing In An Oreo
Dunno why this person is bothering to eat it at all. The brown part tastes like profit margins.
You can buy big bags of Oreo crumbs in the Netherlands. All of the cookie, none of the filling!
There are so many different flavors to choose from now, though. I make sure I have the peanut butter and chocolate ones in my house at all times. The graham cracker cookie part instead of the chocolate makes it perfect for dipping. The lemon cream ones can be found here at all times, as well. Yummm
I like to dip double stuffed oreos in peanut butter, so good!
Load More Replies...Now, when it comes to the name of this online community, it obviously stems from those advertisements making bold claims about toothpaste and other dental hygiene products. But why do companies always use this claim in their commercials? According to TV Tropes, it’s easy to misconstrue this claim with the idea that 90% of doctors or dentists actually agree with something. But that’s not necessarily the case.
What likely happened is that a trial with an extremely small sample size was carried out (perhaps literally only 10 dentists or doctors), and the company cherry picked information that sounded like it would benefit them. TV Tropes also notes that some liberties may have been taken with the company’s claims. “Did nine out of ten dentists really say that their brand of toothpaste was best, or did nine out of ten dentists just agree that toothpaste in general is a good idea?” the writers asked.
How My Sister Butters Her Bagels :/
I would have a word with her - what is her motivation? Why does this make sense to her?
Maybe she's had too many BRI's in the past (see TIL post!)
Pizza In Diet Coke Makes The Pizza 10x Better
Its actually good, take abite drink some it feels good
Load More Replies...Now pineapple on pizza doesn't look so bad, does it? 😏
Load More Replies...This is a very 12 year old thing to do. But, honestly, I'd probably try it.
Zophra, we need your diet Coke expertise here, please.
My Friend Prefers To Eat His Instant Ramen Like This, Ketchup And Pickles
No matter how cliche the idea of “9 out of 10 dentists” recommending something has become, it’s still used on company websites. You can find it on Sensodyne’s site recommending their toothpaste for sensitive teeth, and you’ll hear it in commercials all the time.
But some companies have decided to be a bit more careful about their claims, as in 2007, Colgate found themselves under fire for their bold statement that 80% of dentists recommend their toothpaste.
My Dad Likes Popcorn With Mustard
Mit dem Würschtl in das Popcorn und in den Mustard rein...in, Chuck...out, Chuck...🍿 🌭
You had my curiosity, but now you have my attention ... guess mustard powder would be better
I Love Baked Beans And Egg Pizza For Breakfast
It looks horrendous (illegal) but if you think about it tastewise, it's not so crazy
It actually looks like my partners fav comfort food. Baked beans on toast with a fried egg on top! So not really out there at all!
Load More Replies...Too many beans on this pic, but trust me on this - a light layer of beans over the base, sausage (sliced), bacon, a sprinkle of cheese, then crack an egg over the top
Baked beans and eggs on toast is great so the combo is good. The pizza base would be fairly tasteless?
This is the wrong way around! Toast or pizza is best with a layer of bubbling, melted cheese topped with a fried egg & THEN covered with baked beans. Delicious as a snack or a meal!
My Mom Folds Papers In Half Hotdog-Style
I used to do that! oh, how I miss newspapers that were actually on paper, sigh
Load More Replies...According to Reuters, the Advertising Standards Authority came after Colgate for boldly claiming that 80% of dentists recommended their toothpaste. Apparently, dentists were given a survey where they could recommend several brands of toothpaste. And while 80% of them did recommend Colgate, they did not necessarily choose it over any other brands. They just considered it to be one valid option.
Posting On The Behalf Of My 8 Year Old Sister Who Unironically Eats And Enjoys Sweet Brioche With Soy Sauce
Hamburger and hot dog buns are very sweet and we put a lot of savoury things onto it. So why not?
I Like Adding Chocolate Syrup To My Orange Juice
I like hot chocolate with orange but that has a hint of orange flavour. Adding chocolate to orange juice makes me nauseous just thinking about it.
The Dolls Nursing Students Use When Training At Their Jobs Are Cute And Adorable Looking
was expecting anything food related based on the above posts...major jumpscare when I first saw this "cute and adorable" demon
No, no they really are not. Had leave a lab class once because someone thought it was funny to switch up the genitalia on the dummy.
Gets even weirder when you have to do a chin thrust on the guy for basic life support
Load More Replies...Nowadays, it’s really easy to spend time in echo chambers online. We’re pushed similar content to what we engage with and click like on, and we tend to follow pages that share beliefs that we agree with. But sometimes, it’s healthy to be introduced to ideas and opinions that are different from our own. That’s why The 10th Dentist subreddit can be such a great place! You might fervently disagree with many of the photos and opinions you see shared there, but they’re still opening up your mind to new ideas.
Cheez-Its And Milk Is Pretty Good. It Adds A Nice Salty Crunch To My Milk. I Don’t Eat This A Lot, Just On The Rare Occasion I’m In The Mood For It
Clearly you've never had macaroni and cheese American-style. It's basically salty milk with a hint of cheese flavor. And it's absurdly popular!
Load More Replies...Tuna Is The Best Pizza Topping
That one looks awful, but "Tonno e cippolo" is a classic Italian pizza combination. Chunks of tuna, not spread all over it ike that, and with sliced onion. Made one last night, as it happens...
Yes, but in this case, it appears the tuna was already chewed
Load More Replies...That looks like tinned tuna spread over an already cooked pizza - NOT the same as a tuna pizza.
I like tuna melts, so considering we're just adding tomato sauce essentially, I would try it
He Likes His Hotdogs Peeled
I don't think it's even ever occurred to me before that they can be peeled.
There is a Bavarian white sausage that's supposed to be peeled before eating. If you don't you look like a muppet as I discovered
Load More Replies...According to Maryville University, hearing different perspectives is important for expanding a person’s thinking, helping people develop empathy, increasing inclusion and equity, reducing biases and increasing creativity. You might see a food combination that you would have never thought of recommended by a 10th dentist, and your initial reaction might be that it must be disgusting. But maybe it’s not so bad! Keep an open mind, and don’t judge those 10th dentists.
This Guy
Also think that anteater is not the commonly known mammal!!! Lol
Load More Replies...You can definitely eat insects. I have eaten fried locust and it was fine taste-wise, but had a pretty unpleasant texture (think bits of wing and rear leg getting stuck between your teeth). If it was something like insect flour instead of the whole thing I think it would be fine.
I had some fried larvae once, they were kind of nutty tasting, rather good.
Load More Replies...Doesn't make sense. How many ants do you need to satisfy your hunger?
Well, I eat approximately 30,000 a day. yumants-65...351719.jpg
Crickets taste good, so do mealworms, and I can prepare a pretty tasty snack from periodical cicadas.
You should be in heaven later this year when a double batch hatches!
Load More Replies...Probably because ants aren't fruit. Also, it's formic acid.
Load More Replies...Guacamole On Oreos Is Delicious. It Has A Very Interesting Flavour Mix
Why do people post pictures of themselves, holding food, with dirty fingernails, on the internet, without giving it a second thought?!?!?! I think that's a phobia for me, dirty fingernails, but still.......
Actually, yeah. I'm just sitting here at 7:00 AM, imagining eating this, and I'm actually getting hungry 😅
Sounds either stoned or pregnant, but who knows, it might actually work
I Like Wet Socks
Good god, this is the most disturbing thing I have ever seen on the internet.
Footage of Usher's half-time show is apparently very disturbing.
Load More Replies...I'm actually rather surprised someone likes wet socks. Maybe OP has hot feet.
I will admit that there are definitely things on this list I would never do. But I’ll never judge anyone for their bizarre combinations and beliefs, as long as they’re harmless! Try to keep some of that childlike wonder alive in yourself, pandas, and try some guacamole on an Oreo! (Okay, maybe not that one… But find something new to try!)
My Favorite Meal: Cocoa Pebbles With String Cheese
How do people discover they like these combinations? I don’t think I’ve ever once had a craving and thought…cereal and cheese sounds amazing right now. Am I the strange one?
Pregnancy is one way; you get weird cravings that sometimes make no sense. "What the hell let's try it" mentality is another, when you have a bunch of traditionally non-compatible ingredients and decide to see if you can make it work.
Load More Replies...I Like To Add Coffee To Curd And Yogurt
Pretty common in Australia too. There is a lot of Italian influence in our food.
Load More Replies...I Sometimes Butter My Cereal
I was thinking the same thing. Cereal is supposed to be eaten with a spoon, so you can get a bunch of pieces in your mouth at the same time. This indivual treatment is just such a waste of time
Load More Replies...After looking at some of these photos, do you feel that you fall more into the majority on many of these opinions, or do you find yourself resonating with these misunderstood 10th dentists? Keep upvoting the pics that you find particularly surprising (or some that you might even agree with!), and if you’d like to read even more unpopular opinions from Bored Panda, check out this piece next!
My Friend Thinks Oysters Go Really Good Cheesecake
Meh. He's Canadian. We stole all their hockey teams and comedians; we can let this offense against humanity slide.
I have a theory that the people who love oysters were those kids who picked their nose and ate it at school. Prove me wrong.
Oysters: delicis Cheesecake: delicis Oysters and cheesecake: disgusting
Ketchup On Pancakes Is Actually Really Good
Spread cream cheese on those pancakes, put some ham and cheese slices on it. Roll up and put it in the oven. Eat with ketchup.
My dad used to eat pancakes with ketchup, syrup and salt and pepper...... once in a while I make myself this special treat....... my kids think I'm a monster lol
Plastic plates. Why oh why do Americans love plastic plates. It makes any food look gross.
Its amazing that you can tell that OP was from the US without any context
Load More Replies...I Like Mixing Eggs With Oatmeal For Breakfast, You Get The Rubbery Texture Of Egg With The Chewy Consistency Of Oatmeal, It’s To Die For
But what is that on the top?? Looks like someone just crapped on it.
So, is that supposed to be peanut butter on oatmeal eggs? Are we missing part of the story here?
I think that is peanut butter on the concoction
Load More Replies...There's a company that fills the coolers with food where I work. Their PB&J has oatmeal mixed in with the PB. It's not terrible.
I Prefer 18 Over 19
I think they mean stages of the blackberry so they like it when it still has a little red to it.
Load More Replies...The penultimate berry (#18 in the order from left) is what OP prefers. If that is not the right word, I fully blame google translate!
Load More Replies...I Like Sitting In Between The Benches On The Bus
So, taking up two seats? That'd wouldn't last where l live 😂. Either an angry grandma or myself would call you out
Thank you for fighting the good fight, wherever you are! Signed, regular bus mum
Load More Replies...I think he actually means the floor. That's where it looks like this pic is taken from atleast
I think it's sitting in between the two seats? Which wouldn't be appreciated on a crowded bus.
Load More Replies...I Like To Condense All My Song Titles
Ahh, harkens back to the days of limited cartridge and screen space in RPGs back in the 90s. Anyone ever played Breath of Fire? This person would feel right at home with that game!
Hopefully OP doesn't snap one day and "condenses" their place of work, too.... 'Cause that's not normal!
I Think These Seats Look Comfortable
or they had just eaten sugar free gummy bears before the flight....
Load More Replies...Guy sleeping has a slighter higher hairline, hair darker too. Missing a lanyard too. I hope that's the last I ever see of these seats.
Load More Replies...the upper deck looks fine, it's the lower deck that looks like hell.
Sometimes When My Bubblegum Has A Tinfoil Wrapping, I Chew The Wrapping Along With The Gum Because It Gives A Metallic Unique Taste (Me Halfway Done)
No. Just no. My god, try that if you have an old metal filling, jfc. I have to make sure any cutlery I use has no magnetic properties after using an old spoon that nearly took the lower half of my head off.
ugh, that is just such a weird sensation in my mouth. I have to make sure there is not a scrap of paper left on the gum before it goes into my mouth
This Is Far Superior To Mechanical Keyboards For All Uses, From Programming To Gaming
Not really sure what a non-mechanical? Keyboard is? A wireless keyboard? This picture definitely isn't helping.
Mechanical keyboards have actual keyswitches with springs in them. Inexpensive keyboards use rubber domes and layers of Mylar, which feel "chewy" to me, like typing on a TV remote.
Load More Replies...When I Have To Take Off My Bandages, Instead Of Throwing Them Away, I Stick Them On My Shower Wall
And clumsy, as it seems! That's a lot of bandages!!!
Load More Replies...Do you remember the granny Smith apples that came with extra sticker especially for the kids?! Used to love these.
Load More Replies...Eww do they not have a brain 🧠 and think [ hey let me just take off all of my used dry blood 🩸 bacteria 🦠 filled bandages] that’s something a psychopath would do
I want to know how that Wallpaper manages to stay on or not go mouldy straight above a shower 🤔
I had a roommate that couldn't smell or taste anything. He would eat for nutrition, not flavor. One day, he made a bowl of cereal with milk, tomato juice, tuna, and green beans. He told me it had, "X grams protein, X grams carbs and X grams fat". He found out later that he had a brain tumor. He had a 15 hour surgery and is doing well, now.
My sister and I used to eat peanut butter and mayonaise sandwiches. They were just awful, and we didn't like them. But once in a while, we'd ask for them. I don't know why. It was almost like when you push a bruise just to check if it still hurts. "Still terrible?" "Why, yes it is"
Bacon and Nutella (or your own fav chocolate spread, I'm using an example here) on pancakes.
Bacon goes extremely well with chocolate. I made bacon and maple chocolate truffles once, they were divine
Load More Replies...I happen to like fish-and-cheese dishes. It has to be prepared right (obviously), but the two flavors can work fantastically together! Apparently this makes me weird? I guess tuna noodle casserole isn't a "thing" in a lot of places, let alone tuna macaroni and cheese...
I had a roommate that couldn't smell or taste anything. He would eat for nutrition, not flavor. One day, he made a bowl of cereal with milk, tomato juice, tuna, and green beans. He told me it had, "X grams protein, X grams carbs and X grams fat". He found out later that he had a brain tumor. He had a 15 hour surgery and is doing well, now.
My sister and I used to eat peanut butter and mayonaise sandwiches. They were just awful, and we didn't like them. But once in a while, we'd ask for them. I don't know why. It was almost like when you push a bruise just to check if it still hurts. "Still terrible?" "Why, yes it is"
Bacon and Nutella (or your own fav chocolate spread, I'm using an example here) on pancakes.
Bacon goes extremely well with chocolate. I made bacon and maple chocolate truffles once, they were divine
Load More Replies...I happen to like fish-and-cheese dishes. It has to be prepared right (obviously), but the two flavors can work fantastically together! Apparently this makes me weird? I guess tuna noodle casserole isn't a "thing" in a lot of places, let alone tuna macaroni and cheese...
