Now I know what you are thinking. It says 'NOT the intended use' and yes I have taken this into consideration, but who said I was using the spoon properly? Yes, holdign the spoon the wrong way up has proven to be the most catastrophic combination yet. Not only is thecurved surface unable to hold onto any unit of cereal but its liquid holding capabilities are also useless. Yes holding the spoon the wrong way up is a pretty dumb idea.