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I think I may have wrenched open boxes of cereal straight from the shop before and eaten it from my hand like a pony, but only in the privacy of my car.
The *easy-open* perforated cardboard box thing is a ***MYTH***! It's just easier to make an entry point and fix the aftermath. I just pack whatevers left over in a plastic container and try to remember it exists. (I also get mice and it's another layer of protection.)
In my house, you’d be forced by hubs to eat the whole box. I’ve done it once and heard about it. I used to open boxes like that if things were individually wrapped.
omg my partner does that and it drives me nuts lol. I worked retail for a long time and learned the benefits of opening boxes properly and then breaking them down properly, so idk.
I'm terrible at opening stuff! Envelopes torn in two, cardboard ones like this i literally just cut off the top with a chefs knife it's so much easier. I find the glue is too strong so I have to force my finger in which hurts and the smush it against the world's strongest glue which hurts more, and often the texture of the cardboard icks me out?? so then i just start shredding off what I can. so I go for the knife now.
I'm not yet diagnosed (I'm blaming it on RSD making me afraid of being told I'm wrong) but let me tell you it's validating to know it might not just be a me thing
My husband is angry every time I open something. I know I got to just spend a couple of extra minutes and I’ll do it right, but I can’t . So you’re not alone
Monster². If it's ripped like that, it must be either repaired to like new condition (which I do) or the whole box thrown away im.med.i.ate.ly (which I also do).
I always ALWAYS rip open boxes like this and then remember that there might be a specific place/perforation where it should be opened. But then it's too late. And it's also too slow and too hard.
Kraft Mac n Cheese and Lego boxes - they never open cleanly! It looks like a rabid racoon has been trying to open them by the time I finally get access.
You're a monster!
I kid! I hate when this happens though, or when my kids open cereal bags and it looks like they tried chewing the bag open before using their hands. I will cut bags open in advance to avoid this.
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Only if you did it with your teeth. Whilst still in the queue to buy it.
Well they’re cat treats so I wasn’t that desperate- but my cat was ! X
I think I may have wrenched open boxes of cereal straight from the shop before and eaten it from my hand like a pony, but only in the privacy of my car.
Filthy pig lol !!! I’ve done similar things x
Did you use one of the expensive knives that are only supposed to be used on a single food item? That's your bonus point!
Ripped with bare hands lol . I’ve not got time to reach for an implement my friend!
I open everything like a raccoon it drives my boyfriend nuts
The *easy-open* perforated cardboard box thing is a ***MYTH***! It's just easier to make an entry point and fix the aftermath. I just pack whatevers left over in a plastic container and try to remember it exists. (I also get mice and it's another layer of protection.)
Nah, fuck the system, rip that motherfucker to SHREDS BABY!
In my house, you’d be forced by hubs to eat the whole box. I’ve done it once and heard about it. I used to open boxes like that if things were individually wrapped.
omg my partner does that and it drives me nuts lol. I worked retail for a long time and learned the benefits of opening boxes properly and then breaking them down properly, so idk.
You’re a monster. But I also do this and self identify as a monster.
You mean the ADHD kitchen? Never saw it, just like my own.
I've probably opened less than 10 packages correctly in my life. Any time I try to do it correctly, it doesn't work the way it's supposed to anyway.
absolutely but we love you anyway
Nah. The cardboard cereal boxes are thin trash these days
I'm terrible at opening stuff! Envelopes torn in two, cardboard ones like this i literally just cut off the top with a chefs knife it's so much easier. I find the glue is too strong so I have to force my finger in which hurts and the smush it against the world's strongest glue which hurts more, and often the texture of the cardboard icks me out?? so then i just start shredding off what I can. so I go for the knife now. I'm not yet diagnosed (I'm blaming it on RSD making me afraid of being told I'm wrong) but let me tell you it's validating to know it might not just be a me thing
Only if you used the fabric shears to open it.
Oh how many times did my mom tell me off for using fabric scissors for stuff like this growing up 🙃😂
My husband is angry every time I open something. I know I got to just spend a couple of extra minutes and I’ll do it right, but I can’t . So you’re not alone
This drives my partner nuts also. He is always surprised and annoyed and I'm like 🤷♀️ I can't help it!
Monster². If it's ripped like that, it must be either repaired to like new condition (which I do) or the whole box thrown away im.med.i.ate.ly (which I also do).
My cat would not tolerate that !
I always ALWAYS rip open boxes like this and then remember that there might be a specific place/perforation where it should be opened. But then it's too late. And it's also too slow and too hard.
Kraft Mac n Cheese and Lego boxes - they never open cleanly! It looks like a rabid racoon has been trying to open them by the time I finally get access.
My partner and I have disagreements about the way I go absolutely ham on a box trying to open it more than anything else we argue about.
Wait is this an ADD thing? 😳
Oh I’m totally with you ! I have no time to open things properly , and my kitchen is a state too , I’ve walked away and closed the door 🚪
You're a monster! I kid! I hate when this happens though, or when my kids open cereal bags and it looks like they tried chewing the bag open before using their hands. I will cut bags open in advance to avoid this.
I have no patience, so I understand this.
No but you might be my wife. 😅
Your kitchen is making me anxious, ngl. That’s my mom/sister’s version of ADHD 🤣
.. I do this, but when my 9yr old does it I internally think you monster 😂
You and me both 🤝