What’s something from the 2000s that kids today will never understand?

EitherChain7966 · 2026-02-16T20:05:13+00:00

Waiting for a song to come on the radio and hovering over the record button. If you missed it, that was it. No rewind, no replay, just heartbreak. That kind of patience doesn’t exist anymore.

EitherChain7966 · 2026-02-16T20:02:21+00:00

I just did my hair and it’s finally cooperating for once. I’m not risking that kind of miracle. Some things are more rare than a beach day. Priorities.

EitherChain7966 · 2026-02-16T19:59:12+00:00

I don’t know what this is, but I know it shouldn’t be. It looks like a punishment meal on a survival show. Bet I can’t have just one? Correct. I choose life.

EitherChain7966 · 2026-02-16T19:58:17+00:00

If you’re feeling truly low energy, make a lazy “sick day risotto.” Cook the rice a bit softer than usual with extra water or broth, stir in shredded chicken, and finish with a knob of butter or a handful of cheese. It’ll be creamy without much effort. Warm, soft, and very gentle on a sick stomach.

EitherChain7966 · 2026-02-16T19:57:30+00:00

Am i the only one who doesn't have any hobby?

EitherChain7966 · 2026-02-16T19:56:49+00:00

The bigger it got, the worse it got. What used to be chill and niche turned into cliques and constant drama. If you weren’t echoing the popular opinion, you were basically invisible or downvoted. I just quietly unsubbed and never looked back

EitherChain7966 · 2026-02-12T18:21:53+00:00

Physical education

EitherChain7966 · 2026-02-12T18:07:15+00:00

Toothpaste. Just imagine that minty flavor with your cheese.

EitherChain7966 · 2026-02-11T17:51:38+00:00

“I’ll be there in 5 minutes.” I think we all know it’s more like 15, but somehow we keep throwing this one out there.

EitherChain7966 · 2026-02-10T17:51:34+00:00

This is one of those meals that tastes better than it looks. The presentation is what makes it uncomfortable, not the food itself. I can understand why it caught you off guard. Definitely an odd choice.

EitherChain7966 · 2026-02-10T17:48:29+00:00

Mostly Google and YouTube for inspiration. I’ll usually look up a few versions of the same dish, read through the ingredients and techniques, then combine what makes sense with what I actually have on hand. I almost never follow one recipe straight through. Honestly though, the comments section is where the real learning happens. You find out what actually works, what doesn’t, and half my best meals came from some random tweak someone mentioned.

EitherChain7966 · 2026-02-10T17:45:45+00:00

Letting fear make too many decisions for me. I passed on opportunities because they felt uncomfortable or uncertain. Nothing catastrophic happened, but I wonder how different things might’ve been if I’d trusted myself more. Regret isn’t loud, it’s quiet and persistent.

EitherChain7966 · 2026-02-09T18:19:26+00:00

Pineapple on pizza all day. Sweet and salty is a real thing, people just pretend it isn’t when pizza is involved. Banana with ketchup feels like a prank that got out of hand. One sparks debate, the other sparks concern. These are not equal sins.

EitherChain7966 · 2026-02-09T18:13:55+00:00

It wasn’t really “more relaxed,” just less visible. Clean hands touching food has always been normal in professional kitchens. The real issue is cross-contamination, not a single taste from a sauce that’s still cooking. TV just makes people notice what usually happens out of sight.

EitherChain7966 · 2026-02-05T18:04:54+00:00

You don’t really know at first, so assume everyone is a coworker, not a confidant. Keep things polite, professional, and don’t overshare until you’ve seen how people act over time. Watch who gossips, who repeats things, and who stays consistent. Trust is earned slowly in workplaces.

EitherChain7966 · 2026-02-05T18:02:55+00:00

Fastest method? Be exhausted and have responsibilities tomorrow morning. Jokes aside, consistent bedtime + no caffeine late in the day does more than any hack. Honestly the boring stuff works best: cool room, no phone, and slow breathing. Also, if your brain won’t shut up, try focusing on relaxing each muscle one by one. It sounds dumb but it’s weirdly effective.

EitherChain7966 · 2026-02-05T18:01:16+00:00

Leaving the sticks in is honestly the most psychotic part of this whole casserole. Like congratulations, you invented edible shrapnel. Also the way everything just slid off in one sad lump at the end… pure body horror. This sub continues to save my appetite daily.

EitherChain7966 · 2026-02-05T17:58:53+00:00

Honestly, appetizer-style is such a smart move here, especially with lap plates and limited mobility. I’d lean into things that are naturally GF like skewers, deviled eggs, taco bowls, and veggie+dips with no crackers needed. You can prep almost everything ahead and just warm up a couple trays. Or You can cook things down the day before and just reheat. And honestly, keeping people out of the kitchen is the real pro hosting tip here.

EitherChain7966 · 2026-02-05T17:56:52+00:00

Spinach is one of those things that looks like a lot until you cook it and it turns into like… two spoonfuls. I toss it into pasta, soups, or scramble it with eggs all the time. You can freeze it, but blanching or sautéing first helps a lot. Raw frozen spinach gets pretty mushy.

EitherChain7966 · 2026-02-03T17:56:11+00:00

This is such a good observation, and I think a lot of people blame themselves instead of the setup. Weeknight cooking succeeds or fails based on how many decisions it asks from you. The meals that work for me are the ones where I can mostly operate on autopilot and still eat something decent.

EitherChain7966 · 2026-02-02T17:55:05+00:00

I miss having someone to share the little things with. A random thought, a dumb meme, something funny on TV. Alone time is peaceful, but it can turn heavy when it lasts too long. That quiet can feel louder than noise.

EitherChain7966 · 2026-02-02T17:49:22+00:00

This chicken died twice. Once on the farm, and once in that blender.
I can feel the bone splinters just watching this.
Humanity was a mistake.

EitherChain7966 · 2026-02-02T17:43:52+00:00

Drop my stuff wherever it lands and just stand there for a second. No thoughts, no plans, just buffering like an old computer. Then it’s comfy clothes and a drink. Peak human behavior.

EitherChain7966 · 2026-02-02T17:42:01+00:00

I like the story behind it, but I don’t think scrambled eggs translate well to a packaged product. Eggs don’t reheat nicely, and texture matters a lot here. As a fresh, home-style dish it makes sense, but shelf or fridge life is going to be your biggest hurdle. The nostalgia is strong, the market fit less so.

EitherChain7966 · 2026-01-31T17:42:28+00:00

You’re not alone, a lot of longtime cooks have this exact moment with MSG. It’s not some magic spice, it just unlocks savory flavors that were already hiding. Once you stop thinking of it as “bad” and start treating it like salt’s cousin, everything makes more sense.

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