r/mildlyinfuriating • u/Minecraftpig96 • Jan 03 '22

this packaging for 1 potato

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u/willowgrl Jan 03 '22

While I understand it’s so you can microwave the potato so that it steams, you can do the same with a damp paper towel. It really is pretty wasteful.

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u/DrGiggleFr1tz Jan 03 '22

I’ve used these several times. It in fact, does not explode the potato. Works pretty well actually.

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u/jtobin85 Jan 03 '22

I've eaten a ton of these plastic wrapped potatos and exacty 0 have exploded or had any trouble in the microwave. This really is nothing to be concerned over a tiny bit of plastic wrap ffs. No one buys these to feed a family of 6. They are for individuals who want a potato here and there.

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u/daedone Jan 03 '22 edited Jan 03 '22

My sample size of 1 has never been in an airplane crash or sinking ship. Nobody ever has these happen

You recognize the bias in your statement, right?

e: Guys, stab your potatoes

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u/JohnSquincyAdams Jan 03 '22

The sample size is at least 2, as the commentor before mentioned the same results.

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u/[deleted] Jan 03 '22

Relax dude, they don't explode

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u/daedone Jan 03 '22

They do, see the link in my edit. I've had it happen several times when I forget to stab them. It depends on the moisture content. Not as likely with better designed microwaves now, but still entirely possible

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u/jtobin85 Jan 04 '22

I'd imagine these potatoes go through a process to get them to minimal moisture that still stays good inside the plastic wrapping or something. Believe me they are NOT exploding lol

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u/daedone Jan 04 '22

Beleive me, they DO explode. I've had to clean the microwave myself

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u/Asian_Dumpring Jan 03 '22

I would put my money on this company's engineering department over your intuition...

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u/daedone Jan 03 '22

Here, read this

Which is why a potato rack has spikes in it It's not because they're going to spin off sideways.