Compulsions we have... - Page 2

Sundae · 01-08-2007, 11:09 AM

I wish I had the tidy-compulsions....

One of mine has become defunct now, unless I'm shopping at a small independent store: I always remove price stickers. I would unpack my shopping onto the kitchen counter and remove each sticker as I put the item away. I didn't have a problem with the stickers, but it just felt right to take them off. I take promotional stickers off things as well (Buy One Get One Free or Nominated for the Booker Prize etc)

I also don't like the way chocolate bars have a flap sticking out at the top if you tear them down the centre to open. Taling about bars like Mars, Snickers etc, not chocolate that come in foil and paper. If I am at home or at work I have to get scissors and cut them open crosswise. I just won't enjoy it otherwise. Probably just as well I rarely eat chocolate.

Phil · 01-08-2007, 02:34 PM

when it becomes an obsession, it might be something to worry about, otherwise, surely its just a quirk or trait?

Spexxvet · 01-08-2007, 02:37 PM

You guys need to lighten up. Have you ever seen "Sleeping With The Enemy"?

Shawnee123 · 01-08-2007, 03:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spexxvet

You guys need to lighten up. Have you ever seen "Sleeping With The Enemy"?

Not to be confused with this thread (aka Sleeping with the Enema.)

ferret88 · 01-08-2007, 03:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hoof Hearted

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The dishwasher. My plates, salad plates, cups and glasses all have a particular place. If I open the dishwasher to add a dirty something, I have to redo the dirty dishes if they are not in the right places.

I'm with you on that one. Everything's got it's place(s). My wife usually does the unload. You'd think she'd be familiar with where things go IN the dishwasher, but...

Kinda extends to the entire kitchen. Even if my wife is cooking (which she doesn't do very often) I find myself cleaning up the kitchen as she's cooking and finishing using things. (She'd prefer to clean up after dinner. We ot a kinda small kitchen and less counterspace.) Drives me crazy to have stuff on the counter. Unless I'm just about to use it.

yesman065 · 01-08-2007, 03:56 PM

lol - good one

Shawnee123 · 01-09-2007, 09:42 AM

Awesome, Wolf!

I always liked the original Trivial Pursuit, with a separate Arts category. That was always my best one.

My mom kills at history (but my brother said that's because she lived through most of it. )

Sundae · 01-10-2007, 01:25 PM

I count nipples

Spexxvet · 01-10-2007, 03:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sundae Girl

I count nipples

LOL

Shawnee123 · 01-10-2007, 01:27 PM

You crack me up, you nipple countin' mama.

LabRat · 01-10-2007, 03:37 PM

Whoa, where was that posted? I missed it. Oh, you know you need to change the thingie under your name now to "Nipple countin' mama", right?

Oh, found it. Ha!

Sundae · 01-11-2007, 12:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LabRat

Whoa, where was that posted? I missed it. Oh, you know you need to change the thingie under your name now to "Nipple countin' mama", right?

Oh, found it. Ha!

I could have saved LJ the trouble couldn't I?
Ah well, at least this way I fit in with the current theme...

SteveDallas · 01-10-2007, 05:34 PM

No.

Phil · 01-11-2007, 12:55 PM

i have to fold crisp packets and tie them in a knot before i put them in a bin.

JayMcGee · 01-11-2007, 07:59 PM

kitchen things...... the wicked stepchild continually leaves the cutlery drawer open just an inch....

.... and always loads the dishwasher from the front, so when you have to pull the tray out to fill the back, it over-balances....

..... not to mention hanging her tack from the cup-hooks....

as for the Current Wife...... she files CD's and books in colour order....

01-08-2007, 11:09 AM	#1
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	I wish I had the tidy-compulsions.... One of mine has become defunct now, unless I'm shopping at a small independent store: I always remove price stickers. I would unpack my shopping onto the kitchen counter and remove each sticker as I put the item away. I didn't have a problem with the stickers, but it just felt right to take them off. I take promotional stickers off things as well (Buy One Get One Free or Nominated for the Booker Prize etc) I also don't like the way chocolate bars have a flap sticking out at the top if you tear them down the centre to open. Taling about bars like Mars, Snickers etc, not chocolate that come in foil and paper. If I am at home or at work I have to get scissors and cut them open crosswise. I just won't enjoy it otherwise. Probably just as well I rarely eat chocolate. __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac

01-08-2007, 02:34 PM	#2
Phil Hoodoo Guru Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 304	when it becomes an obsession, it might be something to worry about, otherwise, surely its just a quirk or trait? __________________ Atheist n A person to be pitied in that he is unable to believe things for which there is no evidence, and who has thus deprived himself of a convenient means of feeling superior to others.

01-08-2007, 02:37 PM	#3
Spexxvet Makes some feel uncomfortable Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 10,346	You guys need to lighten up. Have you ever seen "Sleeping With The Enemy"? __________________ "I'm certainly free, nay compelled, to spread the gospel of Spex. " - xoxoxoBruce

01-09-2007, 09:42 AM	#7
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	Awesome, Wolf! I always liked the original Trivial Pursuit, with a separate Arts category. That was always my best one. My mom kills at history (but my brother said that's because she lived through most of it. ) __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

01-10-2007, 01:25 PM	#8
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	I count nipples __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac

01-08-2007, 03:56 PM	#6
yesman065 Banned - Self Imposed Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,847	lol - good one

01-10-2007, 01:27 PM	#10
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	You crack me up, you nipple countin' mama. __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

01-10-2007, 03:37 PM	#11
LabRat twatfaced two legged bumhole Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 3,143	Whoa, where was that posted? I missed it. Oh, you know you need to change the thingie under your name now to "Nipple countin' mama", right? Oh, found it. Ha! __________________ Strength does not come from how much weight you can lift, or how many miles you can run. It comes from knowing that you set a goal, and rose to the challenge. Strength comes from within. Last edited by LabRat; 01-10-2007 at 03:41 PM. Reason: found the orginal post in META....

01-10-2007, 05:34 PM	#13
SteveDallas Your Bartender Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Philly Burbs, PA Posts: 7,651	No.

01-11-2007, 12:55 PM	#14
Phil Hoodoo Guru Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 304	i have to fold crisp packets and tie them in a knot before i put them in a bin. __________________ Atheist n A person to be pitied in that he is unable to believe things for which there is no evidence, and who has thus deprived himself of a convenient means of feeling superior to others.

01-11-2007, 07:59 PM	#15
JayMcGee Cardigan-wearing man Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Much Binding In The Marsh Posts: 1,082	kitchen things...... the wicked stepchild continually leaves the cutlery drawer open just an inch.... .... and always loads the dishwasher from the front, so when you have to pull the tray out to fill the back, it over-balances.... ..... not to mention hanging her tack from the cup-hooks.... as for the Current Wife...... she files CD's and books in colour order.... __________________ I like wearing cardigans...... my current favourite is an orange cable-knit with real leatherette buttons.

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