Obnoxious Stereotypes That Need To Die

You probably know what happens when you assume, but in case you don't know simply divide "assume" into a beginning and end word with a letter U in the middle, starting with another word for butt.

Now that we've established it's dumb to assume things about people let's discuss dumb stereotypes that just won't die, which often have to do with appearance.

Do you still assume "ethnic people" greet each other with elaborate handshakes and never need sunscreen because their skin is "already tan"? That's what happens when you ass-u-me.

Here's one John Farrier will appreciate- do you assume all librarians are little bespectacled old ladies? Better not let John hear you saying that, or you might get lost in the racks...

And here's one I can relate to- smoking a pipe does not make you a hipster, and I was pipin' like me grandpappy before it became part of the hipster trend, so let me pipe in peace!

See 30 Obnoxious Stereotypes That Just Won't Die here


Comments (2)

Newest 2
Newest 2 Comments

There is another factor as well. Not long ago, folks weren't as mobile as they are today. The weekly shopping trip meant that you had eggs that might have been in the store for a few days and then those eggs sat in the fridge for a few more days. Today, the modern woman might decide at lunchtime to make something for dinner and pick up the ingredients on the way home from work. Voila! Really fresh eggs! That's OK. You can use them with the vegetables that flew in yesterday from half way around the world.
Abusive comment hidden. (Show it anyway.)
The trick is to put the freshly boiled eggs into a pan of cold water until cool. The eggs will 'sweat' a little bit and make the shell come off more easily.
Abusive comment hidden. (Show it anyway.)
It's SO easy to peel a boiled egg.
Just crack it lightly on a counter and then roll it so the shell cracks all around. If you did it correctly, the shell will peel off in 1 or 2 chunks.
Abusive comment hidden. (Show it anyway.)
I don't get this insistence on eating super-fresh eggs...

I purchase eggs about once a month/two months in bulk (like, 2 1/2 dozen or 5 dozen at a time, it's cheaper than by a single dozen). Never once have I encountered a "bad" egg and they're all super easy to peel when hard-boiled.
Abusive comment hidden. (Show it anyway.)
I don't really have this problem as my eggs usually sit in my fridge for a few weeks. However this is the third mention of it lately (my roommate first, then another blog, now here) so I'd like to suggest something that I've heard:

Pierce your eggs before boiling. A pushpin is good for this. Poke it in the wide end. This lets air in, which makes the cooked egg easier to peel.
Abusive comment hidden. (Show it anyway.)
This article is silly and wrong. The way to peel a hard boiled egg is to roll it from End to End rather than around the "equator". This time honored procedure pushes the air bubble all around the great circle meridian of the egg loosening the membrane as it goes, giving a great peel every time.

And to suggest that your eggs should not be fresh is to assure that the egg you peel is not worth the effort.
Abusive comment hidden. (Show it anyway.)
Here's what I do. Take the eggs out of the fridge and let them come to room temperature. Add a little white vinegar to the water you boil them in. When done, let them cool completely (put back in fridge if you're in a hurry). The shells will come off easily.
Abusive comment hidden. (Show it anyway.)
The best way to make easy-to-peel hard-boiled eggs with pure yellow centers is to place the eggs in a pot of cold water and add a teaspoon of salt. Place the pot on the stove and bring to a boil. Cover the pot and remove from heat and let sit for 13 minutes. Drain the eggs and immediately place in an ice bath until completely cooled. Drain and enjoy your perfectly cooked hard-boiled eggs
http://www.goarticles.com/cgi-bin/showa.cgi?C=2167423
Muscle Might
Abusive comment hidden. (Show it anyway.)
I've noticed the variation in the ease of peeling an egg - I have two-a-day for muscle growth. And some days it's so easy, some days it takes bloody ages! Thanks for clearing that up! I'll store them for longer!
Abusive comment hidden. (Show it anyway.)
The idea that an older egg is easier to peel can't be true (not all the time anyway). I had two boiled eggs today: one had no "air pocket" which indicates a fresh egg. It peeled VERY easily. The other had a large air pocket. It was a #$%!X to peel and I nearly threw it across the room. I need another answer!
Abusive comment hidden. (Show it anyway.)
Login to comment.
Email This Post to a Friend
"Obnoxious Stereotypes That Need To Die"

Separate multiple emails with a comma. Limit 5.

 

Success! Your email has been sent!

close window
X

This website uses cookies.

This website uses cookies to improve user experience. By using this website you consent to all cookies in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

I agree
 
Learn More