Guy Holding Giant Sub Sandwich Poses For Picture; Promptly Drops It [PHOTO]

That awkward moment when you drop a giant sub sandwich during a photo op.

This guy must've felt like the king of the world while he was holding that sandwich up.

Seconds later he must've felt like the worst person alive.

What do you do next though? Do you quickly scoop up the remnants of the sandwich and go on with your day?

Does the five-second rule stand? According to Kids Health that's just "wishful thinking."

No, it's never a good idea to eat food that has been dropped. The 5-second rule is just wishful thinking — bacteria can attach to food as soon as it hits the floor. And foods with wet surfaces, like an apple slice, pick up bacteria even more easily than, say, a cookie.

The longer the food is on the floor, the more bacteria it will accumulate. But even food that's picked up quickly can be contaminated if conditions are right. While visibly dirty floors are obvious hazards, those that look clean also can harbor bacteria. Some germs can survive on floors for a long time, and without a powerful microscope it's impossible to see them.

So what are you to do with that delicious piece of whatever that just slipped from your grasp? The safest choice is to throw it out."

That's pretty gross. Next time, I'll think twice before using the five-second rule. I hope this "sub sandwich dropping guy" did too.