jmcquown wrote:
How much Jell-O can one consume in a
> single hospital stay? And why is it always the green stuff? Was there a
> sale on green Jell-O 40 years ago? Just curious... it seems to show up
> everywhere, sometimes with shredded carrots in it, sometimes pineapple
> chunks. Sometimes all by itself. It's like that science fiction film 'The
> Blob'.

If that is a serious question... I'll give you one reason. Red jello can
sometimes mimic blood a bit when suctioned out of lungs or vomited.
Yellow, orange and green are less deceptive. At least at my hospital
they provide the yellow, orange and green flavors for "variety."