ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Saltine cracker challenge

The saltine cracker challenge is a game where you try to eat a lot of crackers in a short amount of time. The challenge is to eat six saltine crackers in one minute without drinking any water.

Saltine crackers are a type of thin, salty biscuit that is made with flour, water, baking powder, and salt. These crackers are very dry and can be difficult to eat in large quantities without drinking water in between bites.

To start the challenge, you need to grab a timer, a plate of six saltine crackers, and a glass of water (which you can't drink until after the challenge is over). You can't break the crackers or chew them into smaller pieces, they have to be eaten whole.

When you start the timer, you can begin eating the crackers one at a time. You will quickly notice that the crackers absorb all the saliva in your mouth, making it hard to chew and swallow. As you eat more and more crackers, your mouth will become very dry and it will be hard to swallow.

Most people find that it's difficult to eat all six crackers in one minute, especially without drinking any water. If you are successful in completing the challenge, you can drink your glass of water and celebrate your victory!

Remember, this challenge can be dangerous for some people, especially those with respiratory problems or certain medical conditions. It's always important to ask a grown-up before trying any kind of food challenge.