Those who favor this option all learn sooner or later! In my case, you'd think that after the 3rd or 4th time I scattered peas and taters all over the living room rug that I would have chosen an alternative. (No clean-up required on my part - the "mooch pooch" takes care of that!) My epiphany came the last time I slipped with the sharp steak knife and came very close to a serious incident with the "family jewels". Now I pre-cut most meats at the counter and leave the knife behind before sitting down in my throne...!