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Original poster

To ask, if you were a Terry's Chocolate Orange, where would you be?

54 replies

InvisibleChocolateOrange · 30/12/2023 15:26

My husband I were both gifted a chocolate orange for Christmas, different flavours so obvious which is which. Two days ago I sorted out the chocolate/sweets into stuff we want to put aside for a daily treat and stuff we want to eat now. I then put it in two boxes - one for each of us. Both COs were present and correct. Yesterday evening I fancied a bit of mine so went into my box but it wasn't there. Confused, I checked the kitchen where I'd put the 'portionable' stuff, not there either. Not in my husband's box (his is safely there).

I've been through my box four or five times now, there's only a few bits in there so not really anywhere for one to hide 😁We have checked under the tree/sofa/footstool with no luck. Earlier today I was getting one of our two Christmas bowls out, one was there, the other was not. Can't find it anywhere either. It's hand-wash only so after use has been washed and put away, I cannot understand where it is has gone?!

So, lovely MNetters, were is my stuff going? Will I wake up tomorrow and realise all my socks are gone...!

It's just my husband and I and no children. Had a family member visit yesterday but sincerely doubt he has nicked it! We definitely haven't eaten it.

OP posts:
RitaFromThePitCanteen · 30/12/2023 15:31

In your husband's stomach.

Whinge · 30/12/2023 15:31

Not in my husband's box (his is safely there).

He's eaten yours.

Balloonhearts · 30/12/2023 15:32

Already round the U bend, its nearly new year ffs 🤣

Qwerty21 · 30/12/2023 15:32

It would be in my stomach, as it's not in yours it must be in his

PamelaParis · 30/12/2023 15:32

Do you have a cat?

Mammma91 · 30/12/2023 15:33

Ohhhh my bet is on your DH who’s had a sneaky treat at your expense! Eat his now 😂

Original poster
InvisibleChocolateOrange · 30/12/2023 15:33

Ha I said that's what people would say but he definitely hasn't eaten it. It was a mint one and he hates mint chocolate.

OP posts:
WartyDoris · 30/12/2023 15:33

  1. I’m being digested by your husband who is hoping a) you wouldn’t notice I was missing and b) even if you did, you’d shrug it off as a strange Christmas mystery

  2. I’ve woven an invisibility spell because I’m quaking with fear of what will become of me (see 1 above)

menopausalmare · 30/12/2023 15:33

Inside a knitted Christmas pudding cosy😊

RobertaFirmino · 30/12/2023 15:34

I reckon the CO is in the missing Christmas bowl.The bowl itself is right at the back of your pan cupboard.

TheYearOfSmallThings · 30/12/2023 15:34

If I were a chocolate orange I would be down the side of the pine bookcase in the spare room.

BingoMarieHeeler · 30/12/2023 15:35

RitaFromThePitCanteen · 30/12/2023 15:31

In your husband's stomach.

Hahah I was going to type exactly that!

ParadiseLaundry · 30/12/2023 15:36

Balloonhearts · 30/12/2023 15:32

Already round the U bend, its nearly new year ffs 🤣

I'm dying at this 😂 😂 😂

OnlyFannys · 30/12/2023 15:36

It was stolen by either husband or kids and whoever committed the crime used the christmas bowl but bashed the chocolate orange down too hard and smashed it. Evidence then disposed of. 🧐

Whinge · 30/12/2023 15:36

InvisibleChocolateOrange · 30/12/2023 15:33

Ha I said that's what people would say but he definitely hasn't eaten it. It was a mint one and he hates mint chocolate.

Alternativey he's just saying he hates mint chocolate to throw you off the scent. He actually loves it, and now has an excuse every time he eats your mint chocolate. 😆

Original poster
InvisibleChocolateOrange · 30/12/2023 15:36

This made me laugh out loud. Our spare room is a study and I can't think why it'd have made its way there but I'll check just incase. With any luck it wants to clear some of my emails.

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piefacedClique · 30/12/2023 15:37
Austin Powers Get In My Belly GIF by Chris Cimino

Only one place

Changed18 · 30/12/2023 15:38

Maybe you sleepwalked and ate it in the night but have forgotten? I’d buy another…

ilovepixie · 30/12/2023 15:40

My moneys on the husband!

EwwSprouts · 30/12/2023 15:41

In the fridge just chilling

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InvisibleChocolateOrange · 30/12/2023 15:42

I'm actually not even that keen on them, so it's not the CO that's the concern really, but it's bugging me!

I know this sounds mental but hear me out... we used to have a Henry Hoover. At the time I had one of those lightweight scarves (often available in places like Joules). I accidentally caught the end and hoovered it up. Obviously I immediately took it apart but it was nowhere to be found. Not in the tube either. I think my house might have a vortex to another world that I haven't found yet.

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Greenhelium · 30/12/2023 15:44

Its having a siesta with all the missing socks from your washing machine 🤣

Twoshoesnewshoes · 30/12/2023 15:46

On top of the fridge

Nagado · 30/12/2023 15:47

InvisibleChocolateOrange · 30/12/2023 15:33

Ha I said that's what people would say but he definitely hasn't eaten it. It was a mint one and he hates mint chocolate.

That’s exactly what a co snaffler would say! He’s playing the long game by avoiding the After Eights just to throw you off the scent in the event that Terrys ever did a mint flavour.

The only possible options are;
a) your DH ate it
b) you have a determined mouse
c) you have a co loving ghost
d) you have someone living in your loft
e) you’re going mad and didn’t put it in there at all

TooFondOfBooks · 30/12/2023 15:47

Borrowers.