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AIBU to find this name offensive?

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Snowleopardsspots · 15/09/2026 15:46

Blindness is a serious disability. Not some word to be chucked around for marketing attention. There are a lot of other words that could have been used - mystery box, suprise box.

AIBU to find this name offensive?
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tartyflette · 15/09/2026 16:09

Whoops, just saw the previous explanation of baking blind.

HelpfulHelena · 15/09/2026 16:07

It’s like blind recruitment. Doesn’t mean we’ve poked out the eyes of all the HR team members!

FeliciaFancybottom · 15/09/2026 16:07

Well, it's blindingly obvious you're being unreasonable.

FannybygaslightinGovan · 15/09/2026 16:07

Well now I'm offended at the brand Fat Face 😒

HambleTheDoll · 15/09/2026 16:07

CrazyMidget · 15/09/2026 15:57

What on earth is blind baking?

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You put a blindfold on and then do your best.

tartyflette · 15/09/2026 16:06

CrazyMidget · 15/09/2026 15:57

What on earth is blind baking?

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It's often referred to as ‘baking blind’ in pastry recipes and means briefly cooking something like a pie or tart shell before filling it with fruit etc. It dries the base out a little so that it doesn’t get soggy when the filling goes in.
The instructions would read something like ‘bake blind at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.’

likelysuspect · 15/09/2026 16:06

Colour blind

CliffPsych · 15/09/2026 16:05

So many phrases. Eg blind rage. It’s just a word.

Catapultaway · 15/09/2026 16:04

Dont worry, doubt they'll see it.

beefthief · 15/09/2026 16:04

And what about the show Blind Date? Cilla must condemn

Balloonhearts · 15/09/2026 16:04

You need significantly less time on your hands.

PrizedPickledPopcorn · 15/09/2026 16:04

CrazyMidget · 15/09/2026 15:57

What on earth is blind baking?

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Standard technique for baking a pastry shell without the contents in. It means the pastry cooks properly without the exposed edges burning. Used for flans that will go back in the oven, or just as a crisp pastry shell that will be filled with something that doesn’t need the oven again.

You have to prick the pastry, cover with parchment and beans/weights before baking.

So make a pastry case, blind bake it, fill with deliciousness and serve.

Lindy2 · 15/09/2026 16:03

Blind is a word in the English language that can be used in a variety of ways.

Blind bags is normal language.

I'm afraid your outrage is misplaced.

Grumpyoldcat · 15/09/2026 16:03

Dont buy them if you are offended.

DilkushaKitchen · 15/09/2026 16:03

CrazyMidget · 15/09/2026 15:57

What on earth is blind baking?

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When you bake a pastry case a bit first before adding the filling.

ExistWHY · 15/09/2026 16:03

How about blind date, blind drunk, blind stupid, blind bastard, in the blind, going in blind, im sure there is more.

How can you get offended over a word.

mtobrokeme · 15/09/2026 16:02

Do you get paid to be offended by everything? I often wonder.

Chanberry · 15/09/2026 16:02

CrazyMidget · 15/09/2026 15:57

What on earth is blind baking?

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Pre-baking pastry before putting the filling in.

Ablondiebutagoody · 15/09/2026 16:01

Well you can still buy Cripple Cock cider

TonyDancer · 15/09/2026 15:59

Julynian · 15/09/2026 15:56

Not the point of your post at all, but who on earth wants these tacky plastic pigs hanging on their Christmas tree anyway. I can’t image they will sell many!

I wouldn’t mind…🐷

TonyDancer · 15/09/2026 15:58

Aaah, the terminally offended.

LittleGreenDuck · 15/09/2026 15:57

Jerrybalanitis · 15/09/2026 15:53

Offensive? I wish we could see if these are real people posting and if so, what they look like. The mind boggles.

Sadly, they’re posting blind.

CrazyMidget · 15/09/2026 15:57

TheGrimSqueakersFlea · 15/09/2026 15:51

How do you feel about blind baking? Is that offensive?

What on earth is blind baking?

Julynian · 15/09/2026 15:56

Not the point of your post at all, but who on earth wants these tacky plastic pigs hanging on their Christmas tree anyway. I can’t image they will sell many!

Error404FucksNotFound · 15/09/2026 15:55

Youre allowed to find whatever you want offensive.

I dont think it is. Blind box, blind date, blind baking, blind bend etc etc.

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