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Originally Posted by Queen of Chaos
Another biggie with me is cellophane packaging - I break more fingernails trying to open packages of stuff I don't think even needs packaging.
I bought a package of bath soap. Each bar was wrapped in tissue paper in a separate box then the package of 4 bars was so tightly sealed in cellophane I had to find something sharp (a metal nail file) to break the seal.
Cellophane packaging either falls apart at the worst possible moment OR you can't get into it without something sharp. I've actually damaged things trying to get them out of their packaging!  I realize makeup needs to be kept protected until purchased but who can open a new tube of lipstick without involving some kind of tool? I have a cut on my left thumb right now from opening a new bottle of shampoo.
What about packaging for stuff like potting soil? What, short of a pair of scissors, is a person supposed to use to open a 40 lb. bag of potting soil? Who's going to have a pair of scissors when they're working in the yard?
I also am water hose challenged! Why is it water hoses that promise never to kink always do? I'll pull and drag a heavy water hose 50-60 ft., hook it to a sprinkler, turn on the water and nothing happens - the hose is so twisted it takes 10 minutes to try to get it straight. Then, heaven forbid, you want to roll it up...I can't do it to save my life!
I'm in a miserable mood today - can anybody tell??? "Cabin fever" is not just a cold weather problem! |
Thanks for sharing your unfortunate shopping trip Queen of Chaos. I agree with you on the packaging of some products. The all time worst product to unwrap are the barbie dolls...I could probably break out of prison easier than getting these unwrapped. The doll is sewn (yes sewn) to the package then twist tied (just in case) and the hair is sewn in a woven fashion to the box. Try doing this on Xmas morning when you already have a 100 other things to do and would rather be sleeping. There should be a televised contest to see who can get the fricken barbie out the fastest lol.
I can also relate to the lipstick...bought one the other day with vacuumed plastic seal. I tried to find the dotted side that makes it easier but I couldn't find it. I got a knife and was still struggling and used the tip to get in there, but instead poked myself. You know why they do this...because women want to see the color and test it.
Aren't we all glad we have facial tissues now instead of those hankies. It used to bug me the way some would blow their nose and then put it back in their pockets.....then the women would have to wash them....ewwwww