“Do you think god stays in heaven because he, too, lives in fear of what he’s created?” 

Recently, TikToker Jessie (@growithjessie) took the thought of a chia pet to an entire new stage by reworking her complete lavatory into what she proudly referred to as a “chia spa.” Her almost 10-minute video documented all the course of.

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The chia-covered lavatory imaginative and prescient

Chia seeds are greatest often known as the tiny superfood sprinkled on smoothies and puddings. However, they’re additionally well-known for sprouting into fuzzy inexperienced coats on clay collectible figurines. Because chia germinates shortly in damp circumstances, it might develop on almost any floor.

In her voiceover, Jessie defined that her journey started with one quirky thought: she needed a “green bath.” After soaking the seeds in water till they expanded, she smeared the combination throughout her bathtub. She admitted the primary makes an attempt had been messy, however she pressed on.

As the seeds started to cling, Jessie expanded her mission, deciding that it wouldn’t be an ideal inexperienced spa with out overlaying her sink. She unfold chia throughout the sink’s floor and finally lined the bathroom as properly. She in contrast the expertise to frosting a cake, solely this time the frosting was alive. For over per week, she sprayed the lavatory a number of occasions every day to maintain every little thing rising.

Soon, sprouts carpeted each floor. Jessie even added extras, deciding as soon as once more that the lavatory wasn’t sufficient. The TikToker 3D printed Shrek ears and added chia seeds to them, plastic nails, and an identical headband. She wore them proudly as she stepped into her totally inexperienced spa for the primary time.

She de-chia-seeded her lavatory and mulched the remnants to attempt to develop them into correct chia crops. Her video racked up 1.3 million views and almost 100K likes.

Viewers cut up between amusement and concern

While Jessie loved her leafy oasis, viewers had combined reactions. Some praised her dedication, calling it whimsical and artistic. TikToker @kjadeg broke down the total clip and inspired others to observe, describing Jessie’s creativeness as refreshing.

@kjadeg i like her #growithjessie #chia #chiapet #chiapetbathroom #chiaseeds #gardening #ornament #bathroomdecor #decor #interiordesign #foryou #foryoupage #foryourpage #fypage #fyp #fypシ #fypシ゚viral ♬ unique sound – kayla jade👽

Nevertheless, many commenters expressed concern. One viewer joked, “This felt like watching a late-stage Jenna Marbles video.” 

Someone else quipped, “Do you think god stays in heaven because he, too, lives in fear of what he’s created?” 

Another wrote, “I’m genuinely shocked the chia seeds didn’t all completely mold.” 

Their issues weren’t unfounded. Toward the top of the mission, mould did seem, and one patch even hosted a maggot. Jessie acknowledged that she shouldn’t have left the bag of chia out so long as she had, however brushed it off as a part of the trial-and-error course of.

Still, she stayed dedicated. After peeling the chia “carpet” away, she tried to repurpose it in her balcony backyard, hoping to develop precise chia crops.

@growithjessie

42 days in the past I made a decision to take a inexperienced bathtub…that is the total story

♬ unique sound – growithjessie

@growithjessie didn’t reply instantly to the Daily Dot’s request for remark by way of e mail.

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