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AIBU to think chocolate should NOT be kept in the fucking fridge?

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ChocolateShouldNotBeInTheFuckingFridge · 19/08/2025 18:54

DH believes chocolate (including biscuits e.g. digestives) should be kept in the fridge because “it tastes nicer, keeps its shape and lasts longer”.

I believe chocolate should not be kept in the fridge because it’s fucking wrong, basically. Am I being unreasonable?

(There is also another AIBU worthy sub question, which is that if you can say you can fit a chocolate digestive in your mouth, YABU to then break it into pieces with bites as you put it in, so that it fits? This is clearly cheating and DH should be told he is YABU just for this alone? If I lose this fridge thread, I’ll start that one Wink)

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ConfusedSloth · 19/08/2025 19:15

Arlanymor · 19/08/2025 19:13

So I am hearing ‘fridge door’ as a solution?

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Our fridge has a specific box for chocolate...

It started because DD had CMPA so had all our dairy in it. But she's over her CMPA now and it's remained as a chocolate box...

SinisterBumFacedCat · 19/08/2025 19:14

I’ve recently converted to dark chocolate. Dark chocolate from the fridge is amazing. Especially if it’s Morrisons the Best dark mint, slim and cracks beautifully from the fridge.

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ChocolateShouldNotBeInTheFuckingFridge · 19/08/2025 19:14

ConfusedSloth · 19/08/2025 19:09

You could drip feed that he's a serial killer and you won't win. Sorry OP, no chance.

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Hahaha DH said “I have put the chocolate digestives in the fridge, don’t say a fucking word” - I joked I should add that to the OP to elicit LTBs. Regretting that I didn’t now, frankly!

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TaborlinTheGreat · 19/08/2025 19:14

YANBU at all, OP. I can't believe so many people think YABU!

Arlanymor · 19/08/2025 19:13

ConfusedSloth · 19/08/2025 19:12

DH is a teacher and the local Sainsburys had an offer on After Eights during the last week of term. He got seven boxes given to him. Four remain. All in the fridge - in plastic and in box. Once the box is open, it can get soggy so they need to be appropriately aired and not at the back to avoid that happening.

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So I am hearing ‘fridge door’ as a solution?

ThousandYardStare · 19/08/2025 19:13

MrsTigerface · 19/08/2025 19:12

I have never even thought of doing this but am going to do so very soon…you evil genius, you x

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Malteaser bunnies fresh from the freezer. You're welcome

mumofoneAloneandwell · 19/08/2025 19:13

Sharptonguedwoman · 19/08/2025 19:11

Chocolate biscuits in the summer might live in the fridge?

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I picture a cold digestive 🤢

BebbanburgIsMine · 19/08/2025 19:13

Chocolate should absolutely NOT be kept in the fridge.

I didn’t know it was even a thing til I saw XMIL doing it, and thought it was very strange.

ThousandYardStare · 19/08/2025 19:13

Venalopolos · 19/08/2025 19:10

Well you’re just unreasonable on every level. I pity your joyless life without those examples.

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I'll up the ante and say Frazzles too. Nasty little dry shards of disappointment

CookieSue222 · 19/08/2025 19:12

My SIL has a separate 'chocolate and butter' fridge (she is Swiss so has some choccy credentials).
It operates between 6 and 10 degrees as opposed to regular domestic fridges which are 3 to 5 degrees. The butter is spreadable, and the chocolate cool but doesn't break your teeth - perfect!

ConfusedSloth · 19/08/2025 19:12

Arlanymor · 19/08/2025 19:11

Oh now you’ve raised another sub-topic… After Eight mints - do you leave the packets in the box?

A. Of course, because you get that little dopamine hit of achievement when you think they’ve run out and you triumphantly find one lurking in the middle of the empty envelopes… as with most things in life, the harder you work for something the more you appreciate it.

B. No, it throw them away straight away because I am boring and I don’t like fun.

DH is a teacher and the local Sainsburys had an offer on After Eights during the last week of term. He got seven boxes given to him. Four remain. All in the fridge - in plastic and in box. Once the box is open, it can get soggy so they need to be appropriately aired and not at the back to avoid that happening.

MrsTigerface · 19/08/2025 19:12

PrincessC0nsuelaBananaHammock · 19/08/2025 19:09

The only place chocolate should be kept is in the freezer!

I have never even thought of doing this but am going to do so very soon…you evil genius, you x

Arlanymor · 19/08/2025 19:12

murasaki · 19/08/2025 19:11

A, obviously

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You are correct.

BlackberryMuffinTop · 19/08/2025 19:12

Chocolate yes, chocolate biscuits no as I think the biscuity part would go soft and weird.

Easter egg from the fridge is my favourite thing ever, snapping bits off at a time 😋

murasaki · 19/08/2025 19:11

Arlanymor · 19/08/2025 19:11

Oh now you’ve raised another sub-topic… After Eight mints - do you leave the packets in the box?

A. Of course, because you get that little dopamine hit of achievement when you think they’ve run out and you triumphantly find one lurking in the middle of the empty envelopes… as with most things in life, the harder you work for something the more you appreciate it.

B. No, it throw them away straight away because I am boring and I don’t like fun.

A, obviously

Sharptonguedwoman · 19/08/2025 19:11

mumofoneAloneandwell · 19/08/2025 18:56

Chocolate is fine in the fridge, especially in the summer

But biscuits? In the fridge? Very very unreasonable!

Chocolate biscuits in the summer might live in the fridge?

Zanatdy · 19/08/2025 19:11

I always keep chocolate in the fridge!

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ChocolateShouldNotBeInTheFuckingFridge · 19/08/2025 19:11

@MrsTigerface- room temperature! It tastes better and isn’t too hard to bite.

There are so many replies (and excellent ideas) I can’t keep upSmile

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murasaki · 19/08/2025 19:11

After eights from the freezer would be great.

Arlanymor · 19/08/2025 19:11

Oh now you’ve raised another sub-topic… After Eight mints - do you leave the packets in the box?

A. Of course, because you get that little dopamine hit of achievement when you think they’ve run out and you triumphantly find one lurking in the middle of the empty envelopes… as with most things in life, the harder you work for something the more you appreciate it.

B. No, it throw them away straight away because I am boring and I don’t like fun.

Venalopolos · 19/08/2025 19:10

ThousandYardStare · 19/08/2025 19:00

Warm bendy chocolate is absolutely up there with things that should be banned, such as liquorice, sultanas in scones and bubblegum ice cream. YABVVU

Well you’re just unreasonable on every level. I pity your joyless life without those examples.

gamerchick · 19/08/2025 19:10

I prefer chocolate out of the fridge. Sorry OP.

Gettingbysomehow · 19/08/2025 19:10

I keep it in the freezer because when it's cold it's harder to eat the whole bar. I keep Maltesers in the freezer especially. Otherwise I'd pig the lot.

murasaki · 19/08/2025 19:10

ChocolateShouldNotBeInTheFuckingFridge · 19/08/2025 19:08

Okay in a frantic attempt to swing the votes my way, DH thinks white chocolate is rank. Dark chocolate is only acceptable if it’s Fry’s mint or orange. Matchmakers and After Eights are acceptable.

I really should LTB…

White chocolate is rank, he's right there.
Dark chocolate is great , in small doses.
Milk chocolate sucks apart from in the afore mentioned reeses bars, but I don't like peanut butter. Go figure.

PleaseBringMeMyWine · 19/08/2025 19:09

Chocolate digestives in the fridge are LOVELY👌🏻 As is all chocolate.