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To wonder why do men eat crisps this way

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agbnb · 15/02/2018 18:14

I recently read a thread about men Vs women eating differently in general not a rule. Specifically, the way men crunch their crisps more and tend to tilt their head back to pour the final contents in, like a cement mixer Envy

Since reading that thread I swear every male I've seen eating a bag of crisps in public has done exactly that, and yet I've not seen a single woman do it at all.

AIBU to wonder what's behind this? Why on earth has this general difference developed? Am I the only one disturbed by such a trivial but key difference?!

OP posts:
deadringer · 15/02/2018 20:31

I eat crisps like that too, I tip back my head and empty the last few into my mouth. Then I lick my finger and rub it around the inside of the packet to get every last, tiny crumb. I love crisps.

IfyouseeRitaMoreno · 15/02/2018 20:34

It depends who I’m with. If I’m with DS or on my own I tip them back like a skip going into a dustbin van.

If I’m with the queen, my mum or the pope I nibble daintily and pretend I’m not hungry.

SchadenfreudePersonified · 15/02/2018 20:35

Crisps are great, aren't they Ringer

itsgettinghotinhere80 · 15/02/2018 20:36

Shit, thanks OP, I had no idea I am actually a man because of how I eat my crisps Confused Jeez, stereotyping much??

StrangeLookingParasite · 15/02/2018 21:00

Do all men take a breath as they eat, creating a snorting sound?

I would have to leave the room.

NoFuckingRoomOnMyBroom · 15/02/2018 21:02

I too do the bag tip, always have Grin

Exiguous · 15/02/2018 21:32

Things I have learnt today:

I eat crisps like a man.

StrawberrySquash · 15/02/2018 21:43

I crunch them with gusto and lick my fingers, Doritos CEO.
And I sometimes take the stairs two at a time. I imagine more men do it because they have longer legs.

DwangelaForever · 15/02/2018 21:49

@Chanelprincess yes cheese Doritos are great for it! Although I do it with everything 😂

Kirbs1979 · 15/02/2018 21:57

There was a man at my workplace that had special chop sticks he used to eat his crisps so his fingers didn't get greasy.

pimlicolife · 15/02/2018 22:01

Oh... I do the origami knot thing too Confused

ChinkChink · 15/02/2018 22:10

Only men - quite clearly this has been disproved by the cement mixers female crisp bag tippers hereabouts.

But let's see what you're really made of.

Is there one of you that will admit to eating a Kit-Kat without first splitting it LIKE ALL MEN DO?

The bastards.

pilates · 15/02/2018 22:25

I’m a female crisp tipper 😊

SimonBridges · 15/02/2018 23:12

Is there one of you that will admit to eating a Kit-Kat without first splitting it LIKE ALL MEN DO?

That’s not men, that’s some kind of unspeakable bastard.

Notso · 15/02/2018 23:35

Is there one of you that will admit to eating a Kit-Kat without first splitting it LIKE ALL MEN DO?
I eat a two finger like the, DH has to look away.

WRT crisps I remember my Dad teaching me how to do the shake the bits into your mouth thing when I was about 4. I eat them like that now at home but not in public.

Mandatorymongoose · 15/02/2018 23:38

I am a crisp licker. Especially if they're salt and vinegar. I like my mouth to burn Grin
I tend to finish up with a licked finger for crumbs. I worry about tipping the bag incase I get salt in my eyes.

Crisp packets in an open fire place also minaturise nicely, then you can pretend to be a giant.

FluffyPineapple · 15/02/2018 23:56

I thought everyone ate crisps like that? Shit! I've obviously taught my daughters to eat like a man.....Never mind...I'm sure they'll survive

Longdistance · 15/02/2018 23:59

I tip my head back to get the last crumbs, I also tie the bag into a knot. I thought everyone did this?

Mumsymcmumface · 16/02/2018 00:02

Pouring the bits into your mouth is disgusting. I would ltd if someone did that!

I pour mine into a Tupperware box with some butter, and then shake. The buttered bits are put into a pan to melt the butter. One melted I add bacon bits. Then remove and tip into paper towels. Oil, then grill with cheese on top, add more butter and eat. With a knife, fork and paper serviettes obviously

SchadenfreudePersonified · 16/02/2018 19:31

Is there one of you that will admit to eating a Kit-Kat without first splitting it LIKE ALL MEN DO?

That's sick, that is . . . Envy

agbnb · 16/02/2018 19:40

wow, this thread got busy whilst i was away!

Definitely not Doritos CEO, i don't even like the things, but yes it was prompted last week by a thread which talked about male vs female eating differences and I remember their new bag things being in the news. sadly not one of their shareholders or anything either.

glad people like my cement mixer comment Grin

OP posts:
BlueMirror · 16/02/2018 19:48

I once saw a man open a bag of crisps by bursting them and the down the lot like a pint. I assume he was trying to compensate for his maggot sized member.

billyfivebellies · 16/02/2018 20:06

Yeah why do all men behave exactly the same, all 3.5 billion of them. Can’t they just show some individuality for once.

QuackPorridgeBacon · 16/02/2018 21:10

I used to crunch all mine inside the bag, and eat them like crumbs with my finger. Now I just stuff loads in at once.

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