Goal and options: how do you branch something out?
output answer: divide it.

Goal and options: how do you consume gum?
output answer: chew on it until it loses its flavor then spit it out.

Goal and options: How do you split chicken leg quarters?
output answer:
Bend the chicken leg against the joint so that it dislocates. Cut through the dislocated joint with a sharp knife to separate the thigh from the leg.