Stupid Mundane Tasks That Are Stupid

Seil · 12-13-2009, 12:25 AM

I can't tie a tie. There, I said it. It's not like I wear one every day, so I never really took the time to learn. I have a friend who can't cook, other friends who aren't tech-savvy enough to plug in their TVs, and I can't remember a time when I wasn't relied on for in-house spider removal.

A lot of mundane tasks are actually a bit difficult if you don't know how to do them - the best example I know is trying to coach me mum on airport pay-computers - but everyone else tries to muffle their giggles when airport security labels you a dangerous individual for attempted homicide with a plastic monitor.

Krylo · 12-13-2009, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Seil

I have a friend who can't cook

But, not knowing how to cook is like not knowing how to fuck, you gotta eat the rest of your life, you might as well know how.

BitVyper · 12-13-2009, 12:38 AM

I know how to cook the important things:

Krylo · 12-13-2009, 12:46 AM

Click the link and you'll also know how to make Puerco Pibil. Which looks fucking delicious, and I really need to get around to getting the stuff and cooking it one of these days, but man, YOU try to find banana leaves in northern Minnesota (four hours north of St. Cloud/Minneapolis or it'd not be a problem, I'm sure).

MuMu · 12-13-2009, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Krylo

But, not knowing how to cook is like not knowing how to fuck, you gotta eat the rest of your life, you might as well know how.

You can always have a cheap and easy homemade ____ or pay someone to ____ for you. Fill the blanks according to your needs.

Seil · 12-13-2009, 01:03 AM

Johnny Depp killed a man over Puerco Pibil.

Anyway, YouTube saves the day, explaining in slow, easy to understand terms, how to fashion ones own corporate noose:

Here, and again, but easier - and prettier.

Bells · 12-13-2009, 01:05 AM

All my shoelaces are pre-tied. I just slide my feet right in.

...what? why should i bother with Tieing and untieing it every single time? It's stupid!

A Zarkin' Frood · 12-13-2009, 05:09 AM

I can cook as long as I got all the directions. Seriously, it's pretty easy if you have a step-by-step manual for whichever meal you are going to prepare.
There probably are exceptions, though. But I don't like fancy food anyway.

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Originally Posted by Bells

All my shoelaces are pre-tied. I just slide my feet right in.

...what? why should i bother with Tieing and untieing it every single time? It's stupid!

That's what every sane person does. Seriously.

Getting up from bed is pretty stupid, though. Nothing is as bad as going from the nice and warm into the cold and harsh for no other reason than going back to that when the day is over. It ruins at least 18 hours of my day.

Corel · 12-13-2009, 05:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Seil

I have a friend who can't cook

I think quite a few people see cooking as some sort of chore that has to be done, once you get into the swing of things it's quite a peaceful activity to do and doesn't take as long as you might expect it to. Quite a few meals can be made in about 20 minutes or less, half the time you can just leave it to simmer.

I do sympathise though that it's much more motivating to cook for other people besides yourself than just cook for yourself all the time. Plus side of this: You can make all confectionary treats you want at any time.

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Originally Posted by Seil

I can't tie a tie. There, I said it. It's not like I wear one every day, so I never really took the time to learn.

We wore ties all the way through school, so everytime I tie one it's always major nostalgia to my childhood. Like touching the keys after not playing the Piano after so many years, it tends to just fall into place.

Even without this I still like wearing ties because they look smart, plus wearing work or semi-formal suits all the time is awesome. I completely recommend it.

TheDarkChocobo · 12-13-2009, 05:47 AM

My wife is the type of person who could burn water if it was possible. That being said, i'm the cook of the house. I'm by no means a gourmet chef or anything, but i know how to use the stove, i know which pots and pans to use and i watch Alton Brown... a lot.

I need my dad to give me refresher courses on ties everyonce in a while becasue my windsor looks like hell (my work uniform has a clip on so i'm set) and i have no choice but to tie my shoes because i wear boots. The only real mundane task i can think of is giving sony 15 bucks every month for my game...

12-13-2009, 12:25 AM	#1
Seil Super stressed! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: British Columbia Posts: 8,081	Stupid Mundane Tasks That Are Stupid I can't tie a tie. There, I said it. It's not like I wear one every day, so I never really took the time to learn. I have a friend who can't cook, other friends who aren't tech-savvy enough to plug in their TVs, and I can't remember a time when I wasn't relied on for in-house spider removal. A lot of mundane tasks are actually a bit difficult if you don't know how to do them - the best example I know is trying to coach me mum on airport pay-computers - but everyone else tries to muffle their giggles when airport security labels you a dangerous individual for attempted homicide with a plastic monitor.

12-13-2009, 12:38 AM	#3
BitVyper History's Strongest Dilettante Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Arcadia Posts: 6,662	I know how to cook the important things: __________________ "There are worlds out there where the sky is burning, and the sea is asleep, and the rivers dream. People made of smoke and cities made of song. Somewhere there's danger, somewhere there's injustice, somewhere else the tea's getting cold. Come on, Ace; we've got work to do!" Awesome art be here.

12-13-2009, 12:46 AM	#4
Krylo The Straightest Shota Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: It's a secret to everybody. Posts: 17,789	Click the link and you'll also know how to make Puerco Pibil. Which looks fucking delicious, and I really need to get around to getting the stuff and cooking it one of these days, but man, YOU try to find banana leaves in northern Minnesota (four hours north of St. Cloud/Minneapolis or it'd not be a problem, I'm sure). __________________ I am very tired.

12-13-2009, 01:05 AM	#7
Bells That's so PC of you Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: In a Server-sided Dimension where time is meaningless Posts: 10,490	All my shoelaces are pre-tied. I just slide my feet right in. ...what? why should i bother with Tieing and untieing it every single time? It's stupid! __________________ *BELLS STORE : Clothes! You wear* them! Free US Shipping Subscription System? WTF?! Zazzle Black!**

12-13-2009, 01:03 AM	#6
Seil Super stressed! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: British Columbia Posts: 8,081	Johnny Depp killed a man over Puerco Pibil. Anyway, YouTube saves the day, explaining in slow, easy to understand terms, how to fashion ones own corporate noose: Here, and again, but easier - and prettier.

12-13-2009, 05:47 AM	#10
TheDarkChocobo Yeah, I went there. Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Danville, Kentucky Posts: 113	My wife is the type of person who could burn water if it was possible. That being said, i'm the cook of the house. I'm by no means a gourmet chef or anything, but i know how to use the stove, i know which pots and pans to use and i watch Alton Brown... a lot. I need my dad to give me refresher courses on ties everyonce in a while becasue my windsor looks like hell (my work uniform has a clip on so i'm set) and i have no choice but to tie my shoes because i wear boots. The only real mundane task i can think of is giving sony 15 bucks every month for my game...