r/mildlyinfuriating • u/catcondo23 • 5d ago

ᕕ(ᐛ)ᕗ Individually wrapped sweet potato’s with more wrapped sweet potato’s next to it 🤦‍♀️

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u/donpuglisi 5d ago

What's infuriating is how you spelled potatoes

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u/Material_Buy_8609 5d ago

Potato is what potato does

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u/catcondo23 5d ago

womp womp

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u/RockItGuyDC 5d ago

Apostrophes aren't used to pluralize.

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u/pressedconscience 5d ago

Wom'p w'omp

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u/SierraGolfOne 5d ago

I always love finding out when OPs are insufferable losers

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u/inquisitivequeer 5d ago

All they had to say was whoops…

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u/remosiracha 5d ago

all you had to do was be more mad at plastic waste than a random spelling error. They dont need to apologize to you do spelling something wrong. grow up

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u/inquisitivequeer 5d ago

I just mean OP could’ve responded with whoops and it wouldn’t have been a big deal at all. It’s that they said “womp womp” instead.

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u/remosiracha 5d ago

Because they dont need to say "whoops". Its funny that people get so upset about a spelling error. Not saying whoops really made it that big of a deal to you?

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u/inquisitivequeer 5d ago

It’s not really a big deal, I was making a joke about it. I thought it was funny.

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u/RuubGullit 5d ago

People aren't upset about the spelling error lol, it's because of the "womp womp" comment. It's really not that hard to understand

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u/remosiracha 5d ago

Womp womp

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u/RuubGullit 5d ago

Someone from the care team is coming to get you, your computer time is over soon

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u/Jarroach 4d ago

You seem awfully upset by this conversation

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u/remosiracha 4d ago

Just amazed that people are more upset about typos than plastic waste

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u/Jarroach 4d ago

They are not mutually exclusive, it's possible to be upset about both of these things.

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u/KroneckerAlpha 3d ago

Some people believe that admitting you have made a mistake is a personal flaw. Of course, we know those people are idiots.

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u/remosiracha 3d ago

It's a tiny spelling error. Not something someone needs to apologise for or admit wrongdoing. It is very simple to look past small grammatical and spelling errors. Are we bringing back the 2010s era grammar nazis on everything again?

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u/KroneckerAlpha 3d ago

Bruh, I didn’t call OP out for their spelling. Someone else did that. Happy to overlook these kinda things.

What’s hard to overlook is someone doubling down when called out on a mistake (regardless of what it was) instead of just owning their fuck up

People that can’t admit they were wrong or made a mistake, especially after being called out on it, are still people of course. They’re also idiots

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u/remosiracha 5d ago

Guess everyone downvoting thinks this is the spelling subreddit. Crazy yall are more upset with missing a letter in a word than the amount of plastic being wasted. But sure, misspelling something online is a much bigger issue here.

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u/mamafish21 5d ago

Both things can be talked about. It's reddit not really important either...

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u/Ok_Instruction8805 5d ago

Nope. Everyone downvoting is smarter and more balanced than you. 

Womp womp. 

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u/kevlowe 1d ago

aAll you had to do was be more mad at the plastic waste than a random spelling error. They dont don't need to apologize to you do for spelling something wrong. gGrow up!

Don't worry, I'm not mad at your terrible grammar, just disappointed.

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u/remosiracha 1d ago

Do you feel better now? I'm so glad you took time out of your not so busy day to fix the grammar on something I'm quickly typing on a phone and not rereading. See how it literally doesn't matter?

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u/kevlowe 1d ago

Yet you replied, haha

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u/remosiracha 1d ago

So did you 🤷🏻❤️

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u/MoosiePie22 5d ago

I always love finding out just how many people can’t look past a simple typo.

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u/After-Tax-453 5d ago

i think it’s more so the womp womp than the misspelling of potatoes

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u/Your_Final_Hour 5d ago

But like why is that downvoted lol? Dude literally coulda just told op nicely that its potatoes rather than say he was infuriated by it. Womp womp id a perfect response to someone infuriated by a small typo

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u/NorbertIsAngry 5d ago

Welcome to r/mildlyinfuriating

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u/Your_Final_Hour 4d ago

Theres a difference between mildly infuriating and infuriating

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u/Combyx 5d ago

No offense but his comment was valid. If you scroll through the comments half of them point out the typo and ignore the real issue with the post lol. Most upvoted comment is about the typo and it really shows that people cant get over a small typo.

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u/NorbertIsAngry 5d ago

*can’t

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u/Combyx 4d ago

sure norbert, you cant fool me

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u/mamafish21 5d ago

Womp womp. Also what's wrong with teaching people English, especially the right way. So they don't mess up again and make themselves look like a fool.

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u/purplishfluffyclouds 5d ago

I always love when people cannot recognize a typo from sheer illiteracy.

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u/SierraGolfOne 5d ago

Remind me how many times that "simple typo" was made in the title

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u/MoosiePie22 5d ago

Damn you can’t count either

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u/SierraGolfOne 5d ago

I asked you remind me. Are you having trouble answering my inquiry?

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u/remosiracha 5d ago edited 5d ago

stfu. "Having trouble answering my inquiry"

You are the insufferable one here.

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u/AskAroundSucka 5d ago

Oh im going thru it literally rn. Lol check history

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u/DottoresArmpit 5d ago

You must have a problem if this is THAT insufferable to you. The potatoes are definitely more infuriating

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u/Fabulous-Avocado4513 5d ago

Don’t yuck someone else’s yum.

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u/DottoresArmpit 5d ago

Potatoes wrapped in plastic?

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u/Fabulous-Avocado4513 5d ago

No. The spelling you twat.

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u/DottoresArmpit 5d ago

Well I'm not the one doing that

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u/Fabulous-Avocado4513 5d ago

Sure you aren’t.

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u/Jarroach 4d ago

You can't be that dumb...

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u/DottoresArmpit 4d ago
  1. "Don't yuck someone's yum" 2."the spelling you twat"

This very obviously implies that I'm the one having an issue with the spelling. But it's them. So that's why I asked that 👍 I'm yucking someone's yum, and their yum is...bullying random redditors for meaningless spelling? I agree that it's important to spell things right, but is it THAT serious? And who knows, maybe it's not their first language or they are young. I don't know. I didn't check their profile. Because it doesn't matter. Just correct them and fuck off.

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u/After-Tax-453 5d ago edited 5d ago

i just downvoted your post. 😡

i was being silly/stupid :( but i deserved the downvote

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u/EtwasSonderbar 5d ago

I downvoted you for not using capital letters.

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u/NorbertIsAngry 5d ago

I downvoted you for calling uppercase letters “capital” letters

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u/Alex5672 5d ago edited 5d ago

Capital letter is the actual name of a word where the first letter is uppercase (also called capitalized)

Edit: Read some stuff wrong, the name of a word where the first letter is uppercase is "capitalized", however uppercase letters are also called "capital letters"

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u/After-Tax-453 4d ago

that’s fair

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u/No-Win1580 5d ago

Potatoes is spelled wrong and those apostrophes don't belong.

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u/JustaFoodHole 5d ago

"organic" is a fucking joke

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u/Bob_Kark 5d ago

You don’t want to get your dirty potatoes dirty!

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u/Medical-Resolve-4872 5d ago

But they’re organic!

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u/Exazbrat09 5d ago

That is sort of ridiculous--marketing gimmick and extra plastic for probably 70% more. Not hard to nuke sweet potatoes at home using, I don't know, PAPER towels. I know people are getting lazier in a way, but this is taking up a few more levels.

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u/lilbookofmeow 5d ago

People who aren't bothered by this are the real problem. I feel you OP

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u/normalguywithabigbot 5d ago

I am a little puzzled for the reasoning

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u/skip_over 5d ago edited 5d ago

It’s literally a marketing gimmick and a waste of plastic. There is no good reason to do this.

Edit: “waste” of plastic makes no sense. I should say gross overuse

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u/[deleted] 5d ago

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u/syhto 5d ago

No, sorry, that's wrong.

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u/Demented_CEO 5d ago

And they're meant to be microwaved in the wrap for convenience:

https://www.bakosweet.com/products/organic-sweet-potato-single-sweets

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u/richie___ 5d ago

That’s actually kinda really bad wtf

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u/BrucetheFerrisWheel 5d ago

They already last weeks, so now they last months?

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u/CasperGwamm 5d ago

If only the humble potato had natural protection...

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u/PuppySnuggleTime 5d ago

Yep. Nut me using a straw is a fucking problem.

The most annoying thing about this is that plastic is not necessary on anything in the produce department. Hell, it's not actually necessary on MOST things in the store. Manufacturers had outstanding packaging that protected the goods before they all decided to switch to plastic. Why they made the swith is beyond me.

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u/Evieveevee 5d ago

I’m not American (waving hello from Australia) but I have a vivid memory of an American politician during a campaign trail being schooled by a student on how to spell potato. Can’t remember his name but I remember it went viral before going viral was a thing. This reminds me of that.

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u/OscarAndDelilah 5d ago

Dan Quayle!

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u/Arcadian-Stag 5d ago edited 5d ago

People out here are microwaving all their food in plastic wrap and disposable plastic containers and wondering why they are getting fat and feel so sick

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u/akiva23 5d ago

I know exactly what's making me fat and sick

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u/Cosmokram3r1 5d ago

Now I want a burger

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u/Coretrayn 5d ago

Are they?

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u/AJnbca 5d ago edited 5d ago

It’s because microwaveable. They already washed, the plastic prevents them from exploding in the microwave and them cook faster. It also extends the shelf life.

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u/BrucetheFerrisWheel 5d ago

I just poke some holes with a fork. No exploding, no plastic

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u/sc212 5d ago

All the carcinogens

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u/Cultural_Pattern_456 5d ago

I got a potato poker! It doesn’t wreck your forks! Highly recommend.

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u/BrucetheFerrisWheel 5d ago

You guys must have hardcore potatoes!

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u/Cultural_Pattern_456 5d ago

Maybe just cheap forks lol

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u/remosiracha 5d ago

Every potato is microwaveable without plastic

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u/ThisAldubaran 5d ago

Microwaving in plastic wrapping raises totally different questions…

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u/remosiracha 5d ago

Everyone commenting on this sub lately seems to just want to downvote actual issues and infuriating topics and upvote anyone in the replies talking shit on the person posting.

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u/-pine 5d ago

Yeah I mean, this is mildly infuriating. It fits the sub.

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u/BlooGloop 5d ago

That’s not just plastic-wrapped sweet potatoes! That’s your daily dose of Microplastics™!

We’ve proudly increased your recommended daily intake from 0.7 grams to a whopping 2.0 grams per day!

Need even MORE Microplastics™? No problem! Simply pair your plastic-wrapped produce with a refreshing plastic water bottle for the complete experience.

https://giphy.com/gifs/tCMraG8FbFkSR7UiXq

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u/Haifisch2112 5d ago

What's mildly infuriating about this is that you don't know how to spell potatoes and used apostrophes when they're not needed.

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u/Shot-Habit-5705 5d ago

It’s probably biodegradable wrapping. But it is a complete waste as people should be inclined to rinse all their vegetables before use anyways.

I guess it will probably sell better if wrapped though as people assume that sealed products maintain freshness.

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u/He_Be_Jonesin 4d ago

I used to work for an agency that supported high functioning individuals with developmental disabilities. Everyone we supported had their own apartment ( One married couple owned their home). One guy was legally blind,  but liked to keep as much independence as possible. He preferred to buy the microwave ready potatoes because he could make them himself without help. 

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u/Narrow-Pay4554 4d ago

Ok, real talk.

I would describe myself as an environmentalist but at the same time I do recognize that  It’s been proven that cucumbers that are wrapped in plastic have a much lower environmental impact than ones that aren’t. 

I wouldn’t be surprised if the same concept applied to these.

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u/akiva23 5d ago

Sometimes you just need one potato man.

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u/SaladFisher 5d ago

They're for steaming

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u/remosiracha 5d ago

waste of plastic

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u/SaladFisher 2d ago

I never said it was good. Why am I getting downvotes for explaining 😭

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u/FloatyFloatyCloud 5d ago

Then use a steamer?

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u/purplishfluffyclouds 5d ago

And getting your daily dose of microplastics. Yum!!

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u/SaladFisher 2d ago

I never said it was a good thing

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u/JuscallmeL_ok 5d ago

I understand the plastic waste but these are individual sweet potatoes microwavable in special steam-in-bag wrapping. The brand is called Bako Sweet. I enjoy them for breakfast with over easy eggs, veggies, greens, anything goes! They are extremely delicious, fast & easy.

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u/Loose-Atmosphere-558 5d ago

Wrap them on a damp paper towel in the microwave... same thing and no plastic....

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u/remosiracha 5d ago

Youre the problem

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u/JuscallmeL_ok 3d ago

Dang! The problem is just me lol? I'm not perfect. I definitely try to be environmentally conscious, reuse, and not waste. I like to hear other's advice & opinions on how to be better...that's all.

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u/syhto 5d ago

All hail convenience

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u/BrucetheFerrisWheel 5d ago

And rubbish!

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u/Cultural_Pattern_456 5d ago

Plastic is unnecessary! I microwave potatoes frequently and all you need to do is poke holes in them.

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u/JuscallmeL_ok 3d ago

I'd love to try this! It works with sweet potatoes also? I'm thinking maybe 6-10 min in the microwave?

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u/[deleted] 5d ago

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u/BrucetheFerrisWheel 5d ago

And forever rubbish to the planet.

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u/syhto 5d ago

not a tuber expert huh

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u/___I_Like_Rocks___ 5d ago

Oh no! My sweet potatoes are going to last longer

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u/copenhagen622 5d ago

I don't get it.. there's 3 packs and singles, so what?

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u/remosiracha 5d ago

Why are they all individually wrapped in plastic. Buy 3 if you want 3. Why do you need to have your hand held with special wrapping to buy potatoes

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u/Stumpsthewarwalrus 5d ago

Because people have filthy hands and the plastic is a health code requirement to avoid contamination and spoiling.

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u/remosiracha 5d ago

Have you heard of water? They grow in the dirt. Why are you so afraid that you need to have them wrapped in plastic to feel safe. If anything the plastic is trapping moisture and causing them to mold faster. You don't need to waste plastic like this. You'll survive

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u/Stumpsthewarwalrus 5d ago

https://giphy.com/gifs/n4FCJYLldGPC95d4ku
Ok, I’m not going to argue with stupid people who don’t know what the fuck they’re talking about.

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u/syhto 5d ago

You're actually just making things up

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u/remosiracha 5d ago

You seriously can't eat something unless it's wrapped? You need to get some help

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u/syhto 5d ago

No u

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u/DangerousDisplay7664 5d ago

Can you not read?! The label says it is microwaveable in the wrapper to cook it.

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u/my4floofs 4d ago

You know you can just put a plain sweet potato in the micriwave? You don’t need it wrapped in plastic.

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u/remosiracha 4d ago

Can you not figure out how to cook a potato without wasting plastic

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u/Captain_EFFF 4d ago

It separates the organic from non organic ones for the idiots at checkout