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Can't get the fricking lids off these jars!

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Taranta · 11/07/2020 17:49

I know this is a first world problem, but if anyone can offer any cunning solution to aid me try and get into these jars I would be most grateful. I have tried the usual techniques, tapping lid on floor, even took a hammer to one in a fit of pique. Nothing. Nothing at all...gah!

Can't get the fricking lids off these jars!
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HouseOfRunners · 30/07/2020 17:17

@VickyEadieofThigh it’s over £10 where I live but I think Allah must cost more.

SoupDragon · 30/07/2020 16:48

@VickyEadieofThigh

THREE POUNDS FECKIN' FIFTY? FOR 150g OF TUNA?

Have I wandered into the millionaires' section of Mumsnet?

This is not ordinary tuna, this is tuna that can only be opened by the son of god.
VickyEadieofThigh · 30/07/2020 15:36

THREE POUNDS FECKIN' FIFTY? FOR 150g OF TUNA?

Have I wandered into the millionaires' section of Mumsnet?

BoreOfWhabylon · 30/07/2020 10:45
Shock
Can't get the fricking lids off these jars!
VickyEadieofThigh · 30/07/2020 09:42

I have enjoyed this thread very much.

I have to ask, however (as someone who has only ever bought tinned tuna) - how much does the Waitrose naice tuna cost?

ThinkWittyThoughts · 29/07/2020 22:58

I am in love with this thread! All hail Jesus!

Please update us on the anchovy situation OP - the spirit of MN needs you

JesusInTheCabbageVan · 29/07/2020 20:15
Grin
Jux · 27/07/2020 22:51

PMK as this thread is delightful and reminds me of the old days on MN too! Thank you all, so glad I found you.

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Taranta · 27/07/2020 21:09

Right, let’s hope these jarred fuckers aren’t cut from the same Stalinist cloth as their Albacore relations...Hmm

Can't get the fricking lids off these jars!
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AdaColeman · 27/07/2020 14:21

Oh meant to say, those lemon sardines are fab broken up a little and used for sardine pasta or with cous-cous with tomatoes & olives.

AdaColeman · 27/07/2020 14:17

Smashing thread!

Just as an extra for all those who "stick a sharp knife under the lid rim", always have a look at the the rim for a "stick it here" sign. Lots of companies add a mark to the rim where the seal is weaker, often it's a little crown, for instance on Maille jars, or Ponti have 3 dots.

I absolutely need a churro maker! Brew Brew

EarlGreyT · 27/07/2020 13:19

@TokyoSushi
I couldn’t believe I found this thread at 9.29AM on the magical tuna opening day. It was as if it was a sign from a higher being (otherwise known as @JesusInTheCabbageVan).

I also can’t believe that when I tried to order tinned tuna from waitrose a few weeks ago, absolutely none was available and their only offering was this tuna in a jar. Which I said no to. I have deprived myself of so much tuna opening fun. Whoever thought I would ever write that sentence?!

EmpressJKRowlingSpartacus · 26/07/2020 15:07

This is also one time when it’s REALLY worth RTFT.

SirSamuelVimesBlackboardMonito · 26/07/2020 14:57

No, all you need is Jesus.

GrinGrinGrin

SoupDragon · 26/07/2020 13:06

@ManAmongWomen

What you need is a Jar Key - Google it. Best couple of quid you’ll ever spend
No, all you need is Jesus.

And a sharp tap on a work top.

CatkinToadflax · 26/07/2020 11:25

amazing Ocado review! Good job Taranta and Jesus! 🐟

ManAmongWomen · 26/07/2020 09:53

What you need is a Jar Key - Google it. Best couple of quid you’ll ever spend

Can't get the fricking lids off these jars!
silvercollie · 26/07/2020 09:08

Not read all these posts so someone may have explained. By piercing the top you release the vacuum which then allows the lid to be removed as normal.

TokyoSushi · 25/07/2020 21:47

Oh my, I can't believe I missed this thread live, I would have loved it! Well done everybody!!

Amiable · 25/07/2020 21:34

Genius Ocado review!

I can see the puzzled faces of non-MNers now!

SoupDragon · 22/07/2020 08:34

Churros and dark chocolate sauce will be my salvation.

But only if you can open the sauce,

pickingdaisies · 22/07/2020 08:30

I am absolutely raging. Typical mumsnet, there's a global pandemic, and you lot are wittering on about jars of tuna, bordering on blasphemous - (stops and looks around) .... Oh look, we're in classics! (Smiles most winning smile, adjusts hairdo, curtseys)
Also I am definitely buying a churro maker. There may be dark days ahead when I need to open a stubborn jar. Churros and dark chocolate sauce will be my salvation.

BoreOfWhabylon · 21/07/2020 21:11

Well, it's naice tuna!

Iwalkinmyclothing · 21/07/2020 21:10

I didn't even know you could get tuna in a jar.

BoreOfWhabylon · 21/07/2020 21:01

Let me know what the lemony sardines are like, @Choux.

Mine are still lurking at the back of the cupboard.

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