OT: "Tupperware" et ilk

Don Y · 2015-12-18T19:36:44+00:00

The "old" Tupperware products seemed to be made of a "softer" (more flexible) plastic (Ed P??). The newer (competitor) offerings all seem to be much harder/stiffer. I.e., prying the lid off a Rubbermaid container is considerably more difficult than a similarly sized/shaped Tupperware container. The Rubbermaid adheres until it *pops* off; the Tupperware sort of *peels* off! SWMBO is in a losing battle with the newer (non-Tupperware) products. There are many, now, that try to enlarge the "tab" that you need to pry loose to remove the cover. But, all seem to use that "stiff" plastic. Or, employ "plastic hinges" -- that you KNOW are going to fail, over time! Apparently, Tupperware still sells product (!). Anyone with experience as to how the old stuff compares to the new in this regard? Or, suggestions for alternative "RE-sealable products"? In the past, I've had pieces that were shaped like loaves of bread (narrow, long, deep); large enough to serve cakes (I have one that is actually designed for that purpose); large and square (as if to store *two* loaves, side by side), etc. Plus, the usual assortment of round cup/pint/quart/half sizes...

Dec 18, 2015 24 Replies

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Muggles 10 years ago

Now, you've got me hooked! Did you have kids?

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rbowman 10 years ago

Not a chance. For one thing my wife was a not very well controlled T1 and bearing a child wouldn't have done her much good, let alone the possible problems with the kid.

Honestly, I can't see either of us as parents. They say you grow into it but there's too many examples of parents that never did grow into the role.

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Ed Pawlowski 10 years ago

Admirable that you did that.

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Muggles 10 years ago

T1 = type 1 diabetic?

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rbowman 10 years ago

Yes.

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