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Original poster

To ask what one thing is that ruins a dinner?

277 replies

ChloefromSundy · 09/07/2025 16:53

I'll go first - nothing being crispy and no texture, so slop on a plate.

OP posts:
HelpMeGetThrough · 09/07/2025 17:07

MartinAynuss · 09/07/2025 17:05

Farting

That’s what I was going to say.

I like a good fart and don’t mind others doing it. But dropping your guts when eating your tea does ruin it.

SnowFrogJelly · 09/07/2025 17:07

greasyspooncafe · 09/07/2025 17:02

Greg Wallace.

😂

BeachPossum · 09/07/2025 17:07

Fresh mint. I love all other herbs but mint just annihilates my palate and makes me feel like I've had a toothpaste chaser to my mouthful.

evtheria · 09/07/2025 17:07

Having to make/cook it 🫥

Jackiepumpkinhead · 09/07/2025 17:06

Mint.

GertrudePerkinsPaperyThing · 09/07/2025 17:06

Ketchup

Coffeeishot · 09/07/2025 17:05

Makingpeace · 09/07/2025 17:04

If it's pork and my mum is cooking it.

Sorry mum.

I am sure im not your mum, but I had to stop cooking pork i was so bad at it !

MartinAynuss · 09/07/2025 17:05

Farting

Makingpeace · 09/07/2025 17:04

Ketchup with anything except chips.

Coffeeishot · 09/07/2025 17:04

Pomegranate and pistachio on .almost everything when you eat out. Chilly as a garnish

Makingpeace · 09/07/2025 17:04

If it's pork and my mum is cooking it.

Sorry mum.

PashaMinaMio · 09/07/2025 17:04

When I’m away from home:

Not having a napkin/kitchen roll for sticky lips or fingers.
I hate having to ask for this.

I hate having to eat a delicate or light pudding aka dessert with a big spoon. Eg strawberries and cream or ice cream, I like a teaspoon.

Whispers off “snobby cow!”

greasyspooncafe · 09/07/2025 17:02

Greg Wallace.

CopperWhite · 09/07/2025 17:02

Pesto

FabulousPharmacyst · 09/07/2025 17:02

mushrooms

TomatoSandwiches · 09/07/2025 17:00

People eating loudly with their mouths open and sloppy noises coming from their gobs 🤢

Original poster
ChloefromSundy · 09/07/2025 17:00

bennybannsider · 09/07/2025 17:00

Not enough sauce

I agree with this!!!

OP posts:
bennybannsider · 09/07/2025 17:00

Not enough sauce

HansHolbein · 09/07/2025 16:59

My husband would say onions 🙄

dayswithaY · 09/07/2025 16:59

Raw onions in a salad.

Pomegranate in anything.

Ohwhatakerfuffle · 09/07/2025 16:58

Parsley

ThePoshUns · 09/07/2025 16:58

Picky teens moaning

PeapodMcgee · 09/07/2025 16:58

Dog hairs

Sahara123 · 09/07/2025 16:58

Bisto type gravy on a roast

Coolpotatoface · 09/07/2025 16:57

GettingFestiveNow · 09/07/2025 16:57

Children's tantrums

Yes and screaming kids