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Can't get the fricking lids off these jars!

354 replies

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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MrsGrizzlyBear · 18/07/2020 13:21

Ha 😂 this thread is fabulous, thanks for cheering me up!

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YetAnotherBeckyMumsnet · 18/07/2020 13:19

This thread has everything you could wish for; divine intervention, MNers all pulling together, naice tuna that's not in a tin. Truly the spirit of Mumsnet. Flowers. How could we not immortalise it forever in the annals of Classics?

EmpressLangClegSpartacus · 18/07/2020 13:16

MNHQ say the thread’s up before the Classics Nomination Committee.

JesusInTheCabbageVan · 18/07/2020 13:13

DS (baby Jesus?) verdict: "I love it. But she shouldn't have stole my lego without asking."

MotherForkinShirtBalls · 18/07/2020 13:08

If he broke the fishes, he clearly misjudged the firm tap instruction

Lemonmaid · 18/07/2020 13:08

My strong DH hurt his arm recently trying to open a jar of olives. Should have used a nail through the lid technique instead.

JesusInTheCabbageVan · 18/07/2020 13:07

Couldn't get all 5000 in the shot, but here's a few of them.

Can't get the fricking lids off these jars!
bilbodog · 18/07/2020 13:05

Jesus - thank you - i bow to you!

JesusInTheCabbageVan · 18/07/2020 12:59

@bilbodog I tried a bit and can only describe it as very firm and fresh. Hey, I'm the Messiah, not a food critic.

bilbodog · 18/07/2020 12:55

We still dont know if this type of tuna is Superior to the canned varieties?

JesusInTheCabbageVan · 18/07/2020 12:52

@EmpressLangClegSpartacus Grin

Had a look and it says, Jesus told the crowd to sit down on the ground. Then he took the seven loaves and the fishes, and when he had given thanks, he broke them and gave them to the disciples, and they in turn to the people.

"Broke" = opened?

@SummerHouse Tuna pasta bake is in the oven right now... According to the Gospel of Matthew, I'm in a solitary place near Bethsaida. How soon can you get here?

IaltagDhubh · 18/07/2020 12:18

Will you be leaving your own review on Ocado, OP? “The tuna was delicious, but only Jesus could open the jar.”

SummerHouse · 18/07/2020 11:53

Wouldn't it be funny if everyone reading this thread unexpectedly came upon churros and tuna under random and unexpected circumstances....

SummerHouse · 18/07/2020 11:51

Do we need to send an address for the feeding of the 5000 mumsnetters Jesus or do you just know?

CarterBeatsTheDevil · 18/07/2020 11:49

PS everyone knows you drain the tuna so that the juice can be sprinkled into the dog's dinner later

CarterBeatsTheDevil · 18/07/2020 11:48

Menacing the tuna and leaving it to think about things over night is obviously what worked here. Brutal. But we've all seen the results.

drinkingwineoutofamug · 18/07/2020 11:42

@EmpressLangClegSpartacus

Why does the story of Jesus feeding the 5,000 not include the bit where he opened the jars????
😂😂😂
EmpressLangClegSpartacus · 18/07/2020 10:57

Why does the story of Jesus feeding the 5,000 not include the bit where he opened the jars????

JaJaDingDong · 18/07/2020 10:47

llongyfarchiadau Jesus

LaurieSchafferIsAllBitterNow · 18/07/2020 10:24

:o a clock! a well done deception @Taranta

and so glad you have the second jar open.

JesusInTheCabbageVan · 18/07/2020 10:19

That was DS's very patriotic den, btw.

JesusInTheCabbageVan · 18/07/2020 10:18

Cymru am byth!

Can't get the fricking lids off these jars!
gingercat02 · 18/07/2020 10:17

Thank God for Jesus ☺ perfect timimg as I have an appointment for school jumper collection in 30 mins (strange days indeed!)

JaJaDingDong · 18/07/2020 10:15

I have nothing to add to this thread, except that I think it's hilarious, and, Yay to the Welsh 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿, who are obviously superior to the Saesneg, always Grin

Actually I'm just marking a spot so I can find you and get updates on the second bottle later.

JesusInTheCabbageVan · 18/07/2020 10:13

Ahahahaaaaa Grin Peace be with you my child 😇