Red40
Slang term used by some in New Orleans & Indiana. It's usually in reference to somebody who isnt thorough or a pushover.
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Red 40
Red 40 is in about half of the US states food, along with many other unnatural flavors and colors. Red 40 particularly is linked to decreased focus, hypersensitivity, and behavioral problems.
Its banned in California, Canada, the UK, and requires a health warning on packages in Europe.
Its banned in California, Canada, the UK, and requires a health warning on packages in Europe.
Bill: I cant stop eating hot chips, Its almost like Im addicted.
Todd: Dude, its that red 40! No wonder you're acting so strange recently.
Todd: Dude, its that red 40! No wonder you're acting so strange recently.
Red 40 by @thedrawerkid November 20, 2023
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red 40 by davestrider999999 December 7, 2023
Red 40
A chemical contained in many different popular snacks. Basically a food dye that's very addicting.
Doritos- Has Red 40
Hot Cheetos- Has Red 40
Sour Patch Kids- Has Red 40
Skittles- Has Red 40
M&M's- Has Red 40
Gatorade- Has Red 40
Doritos- Has Red 40
Hot Cheetos- Has Red 40
Sour Patch Kids- Has Red 40
Skittles- Has Red 40
M&M's- Has Red 40
Gatorade- Has Red 40
Red 40 by thesmart_andfunnyguy January 3, 2024
red 40 stare
(Noun, derogatory) A vacant-eyed gaze from a person who consumes a lot of artificially-dyed red food (i.e. takis, Gatorade, skittles, etc). Because this dye is usually found in snacks that are marketed towards school-age children, this phenomenon is usually associated with young people.
Red dye 40 is said to cause behavioral and physical health issues. There are also unsubstantiated claims that red dye 40 causes autism and ADHD, so using the term “red 40 stare” can also come with the connotation of calling a person unintelligent.
Red dye 40 is said to cause behavioral and physical health issues. There are also unsubstantiated claims that red dye 40 causes autism and ADHD, so using the term “red 40 stare” can also come with the connotation of calling a person unintelligent.
When the teacher asked her class what an adjective was, she was met with 35 glassy-eyed red 40 stares. She had to radio the janitor to come mop up the giant communal drool puddle that was pooling on the floor. To reduce the risk of slipping and breaking her neck, she gave up on teaching grammar for the day.
red 40 stare by SnarkyMoth May 27, 2024
Red 40
Red 40 by Uncle Stronz March 24, 2026
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