What’s the deal with empty containers left in the refrigerator? I know I’m not the only one who finds empty containers left in the icebox at home. Somehow, the food is entirely gone from its vessel… yet a lone plastic or cardboard container is still sitting there.
Or how about a glass milk jug that sits vacant on the shelf without any liquid within? Are we simply keeping the bottle for no particular reason?
I know who the culprit is at home. You guessed it… it’s my spouse.
He blatantly ignores me when I angrily ask “Why is there an empty carton in here? Why can’t you just throw it out?!”
He looks the other way, knowing that I’ll growl out of frustration and take it to the recycling bin myself.
IT’S NOT ONLY AT HOME
I was chatting with a pal at work this morning in the coffee room. I opened the refrigerator door to place some strawberries inside. There I spotted a dinner plate.
A completely empty dinner plate — except for a few crumbs.
“Um, does this need to be in here?” I asked my chum.
She took a peek. “Oh, gee whiz! Take that out!” she ordered.
She took another look inside the ‘fridge. “Look,” she pointed out. “There’s an empty glass just sitting there.”
And so there was. It was nestled in the door, among the bottles of salad dressings and packaged protein drinks.
What the heck? This is a professional office, for crying out loud!
I took both items out and placed them in the sink.
“Men!” my friend chided.
“Mm-hmmm” I agreed, in my self-righteous tone. I was downright aghast. Just to prove my point, I placed my hands on my hips and shook my head.
That’ll show ’em.
WHEN WILL IT END?
I went back to my desk yet remained curious. I couldn’t concentrate on my work. A quick GOOGLE search should solve the question that ruminated in my head.
With intent fingers, I typed in my question of the day: Why do people put empty containers back in fridge?
As usual, I found like-minded folks like me who were having the same sensitive issue.
Apparently, it’s a common problem for many. Research reveals it’s typically the domestic partner who’s the habitual offender. Indeed!
Remedies ranged from putting the dirty container under the partner’s pillow, while others stated it “demonstrates contempt” and go on to strongly recommend a prompt divorce.
Others chimed in, calling the behavior “weaponized incompetence.”
Interestingly, there was one individual who finds this conduct annoying, yet fixable — they leave comments to the effect: “My partner’s partner does it sometimes. They’re working on it though.”
IS THERE ANY HOPE FOR REFORM?
I’m still waiting for this tragic habit to end at my house. Yet, it’s not just empty containers. Sometimes it’s just old, moldy food that sits in our ‘fridge for way too long. Just the other day, my partner pulled out the cocktail shrimp he buys every week when it’s on sale at Jewel.
“Is this any good?” he asked.
“I don’t know… what does the expiration date say?”
“Expired three days ago…” he mumbles.
Without hesitation, he returns the old shrimp straight back into the refrigerator and shuts the door.
Meanwhile, I just roll my eyes and remember that divorce attorneys are expensive.
Thank you for reading – PIZZA FOR BREAKFAST
PIZZA FOR BREAKFAST 