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There’s something about me that I’m not exactly proud of: I can’t eat spaghetti unless I cut the noodles first. Sure, I *could* do it without cutting them, but let’s be honest, it wouldn’t be a pretty sight. It probably makes me a pasta-lover’s worst nightmare, I know.
This little quirk of mine has always amused my Italian mother-in-law, who once tried and failed to teach me the art of twisting spaghetti onto a spoon. She quickly realized I was beyond help. I assume that’s why she sent me this video yesterday (without a word or comment):
You have to admit: the man’s confidence alone makes you want to try it. Kitchen shears, after all, are the hidden heroes of the kitchen. You can use them to cut a pizza, to prepare a salad, to chop canned tomatoes; seriously, the list is endless.
But after considering the logistics—the odd combination of a fork and scissors instead of the usual fork and knife, the way the SNIP sound lingers, and the fact that I’m trying to minimize my embarrassment, not draw more attention to it—I had to admit this felt more “wack” than “hack.”
As sad as this method might seem for an adult, I do see it having a practical use if you’ve got kids who love to slurp noodles. Want to serve their spaghetti quickly without ruining your appetite for the umpteenth time? Simply grab a serving of spaghetti from the pot using tongs or a pasta fork and snip-snip-snip it straight onto their plate. It’s quicker than cutting it with a fork and knife, especially when you’ve got multiple kids to serve, and it’s less messy for them to eat.
Conclusion: Wack for adults (you’re already embarrassing enough, don’t make it worse); but a hack for kids.
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