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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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drinkingwineoutofamug · 18/07/2020 09:51

How did you open it Jesus ????
You're magic powers?
Divine intervention?
Don't leave us hanging!!!

This thread should be in classics so that every poor sod who can't get into a jar can ask Jesus

JesusInTheCabbageVan · 18/07/2020 09:51

DH also now interested in tuna. But Ddog has stuck by me (aka slept) through the whole saga, so....

Can't get the fricking lids off these jars!
EarlGreyT · 18/07/2020 09:50

I think we should all buy jars of that tuna and have an opening contest. It will be named the tuna trophy and the fastest opener wins a prize (to be determined but maybe the winner can receive all the open jars or tuna).

speakfriendandenter · 18/07/2020 09:50

Loved reading this! We need more threads like this!

Shannith · 18/07/2020 09:49

The (brute) force was clearly with you oh Jesus.

Must have loosened in the post.

Maybe you've inadvertently found the trick to opening jars. Post them to yourself and the by magic of the Royal Mail (tumbling/bashing) they will open at first go.

Or could just be divine intervention. Either/or it's a jar win.

TonytheDog · 18/07/2020 09:49

Well done Jesus. It must be Taranta's softy London hands vs your strong Welsh hands. Or, it got jostled about in the post.

EarlGreyT · 18/07/2020 09:48

What?!? That was too quick! Was hoping to be entertained by @JesusInTheCabbageVan and the tuna for hours- I clearly need to get out more!

SummerHouse · 18/07/2020 09:47

Amen.

frustrationcentral · 18/07/2020 09:46

🥳 🥳 🥳

Starksforthewin · 18/07/2020 09:46

You know, I think the weekend has peaked for me, right here!

What a glorious day. Mumsnet has defeated the evil packaging manufacturers.

Glory to you, Jesus 😂

JesusInTheCabbageVan · 18/07/2020 09:46

I do hope that wasn't a terrible anti-climax for you all. @Taranta must have loosened it. Ddog says may she please try some?

Can't get the fricking lids off these jars!
Shannith · 18/07/2020 09:45

Make the force be with you Jesus

Choux · 18/07/2020 09:45

'Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every jar of tuna that proceeds from the mouth of Waitrose.'

Jesus Christ

Starksforthewin · 18/07/2020 09:45

🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

SummerHouse · 18/07/2020 09:45

Hang on. Surely you can't post an open jar of fish!? The fridge is the only place that should be sent.

Gah! Totally sucked in by classic distraction strategy....

JesusInTheCabbageVan · 18/07/2020 09:44

Ah Blush

Can't get the fricking lids off these jars!
JesusInTheCabbageVan · 18/07/2020 09:43

Remember the David Tennant Dr Who episode with the Toklophane (sp?). I want you all to concentrate your minds and chant 'Jesus', please.

Sidge · 18/07/2020 09:43

This thread is MAJESTIC

Limber up Jesus and off you go, replete with churros and chocolate.

SconNotScone · 18/07/2020 09:43

I’m going to Waitrose later, I might buy a jar of this fancy pants tuna, see what all the fuss is about!

JesusInTheCabbageVan · 18/07/2020 09:41

Intact jar (proof).

I will start with basic brute force, and if that doesn't succeed I'll progress gradually through all the suggestions on the thread (bar making a hole in the lid, as then I won't be able to post it on).

Can't get the fricking lids off these jars!
SummerHouse · 18/07/2020 09:41

I think Jesus is downplaying and distracting due to the overwhelming responsibility of opening the jar. We believe in you Jesus

Choux · 18/07/2020 09:40

There will be a photo or two won't there? Not just confirmation that the jar is now open?

EarlGreyT · 18/07/2020 09:40

@MotherForkinShirtBalls I think find was a typo for open.

MotherForkinShirtBalls · 18/07/2020 09:38

Find?? Find??!!??

EarlGreyT · 18/07/2020 09:38

It’s a fantastic time to find Jesus who appears to be taunting us with churros updates when we want to know about the jar.

@SconNotScone, I hope greasy hands from the churros won’t hinder the jar opening, although I’ve now given @JesusInTheCabbageVan a ready made excuse if she fails with the jar!

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