There’s a guy named Michael Lotito, aka “Monsieur Mangetout,” who ate an entire encyclopedia over the course of a few days. He also ate a bicycle, a chandelier, and a coffin. Yes, a coffin.
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Doctors studied him and found his stomach lining was freakishly thick. He didn’t get bezoars because his body was basically a blender of doom. The rest of us? We’d be in the hospital after one chapter of Moby Dick.
So unless you’ve been training your stomach like a competitive eater since childhood, don’t try to outdo Monsieur Mangetout. Leave the paper-eating to the professionals and the very, very bored.
So, Is Paper Actually Good for You?
Let’s settle this once and for all. No, paper is not good for you in any meaningful way. It’s not a snack, a meal replacement, or a health food. It’s a writing surface that occasionally tastes like a tree’s sad leftovers.
But is it the worst thing you could eat? Also no. A little bit of paper won’t kill you, and it might even remind you that humans are weird, adaptable creatures who once ate their own homework out of desperation.
So feel free to nibble on the corner of a receipt while you wait for your coffee. But for the love of all that is crunchy and green, don’t make it a habit. Your doctor will thank you—and your stomach won’t have to file a complaint.
Now go eat an apple. That’s actual fiber. And it tastes better than a shopping list.
