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Marmite experiment

Marmite experiment by Fuunsaiki.
Today, Rusty informed me that if I took some Marmite and hit it for a while, it would change colour, going from dark brown all the way through to white. My attention span isn't *quite* what it could be, so I haven't got as far as white, but I did get to a very pale yellowy brown before getting bored. Then I added a dollop of fresh Marmite for colour comparison purposes. Photoshop has not been used; Marmite really *does* go that pale when whacked with a spoon for half an hour! (You can see some of the intermediate shades of brown around the edges as well. ^_^)

I'm thinking about spraying on a fixative and submitting this piece to the Tate Modern with the title 'Colossal Waste Of Time'. People will either love it or hate it (o ho ho ho). 

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topquark22  Pro User  says:

Glad you had fun with this experiment. But remember, safety first.

All dangerous, noxious/volatile substances should be handled in a fume hood properly vented to the outside!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

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zorbs  Pro User  says:

You might want to add this picture to the Spread that love pool!

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Seen on en.wikipedia.org (?)
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

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Willyjoeshow says:

could the cause be air getting into the Marmite (aeration)?
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

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glenneroo  Pro User  says:

hahahahaahhaha i applaud your ability to sit there whacking this nasty poo-like substance with a spoon for that long!
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

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DoreenPortico says:

This has to be the single weirdest thing Neil has ever linked to ! ^_^
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

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monkeywithouthead says:

I have to agree with DoreenPortico.
www.neilgaiman.com/journal/2007/10/im-typing- odd-and-fros...
It's cool, though.
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

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ozjude1 says:

Veteran Australian commentators would point out that Marmite does this but god knows that Vegemite is better, stronger, makes your member larger and probably leads to longer life spans. Both sides, of course, are nuts. This stuff is DISGUSTING, even though my son and wife love the stuff.
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

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Some nutter called Mark Grimwood  Pro User  says:

I've really gotta know, who discovered this, and what were they on when they tried it. Smacking Marmite with a spoon for 30 minutes to see what happens is not something I'd ever consider.

And I'm with Ozjude1, Marmite is disgusting.
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

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red algae says:

wow
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

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price_felicity says:

Janet you are too cool XD
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

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